TheWeez

Purchased some of these newer style wipers. Noticed that the 19" on the passenger side doesn't contact the window for the last 3-4" on the far passenger side. Not a huge deal and they were basically free (RainX Latitudes) but wondered if anyone else had noticed the same issue.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Ill check again but I dont think my Bosch Icons have that issue.

PS - I only now have to replace my wipers, after 2.5 years of use. I love Icons.

StreetKA

iTrader: (8)

Yes i got same problem. Looks like the wiper from different car
I have question: how long your wipers last ? Mine does last like just a few months and i dont know why. On my old car it was like one set a year. I dont use it to much though only when needed

rp_guy

Buying 1" smaller should fix that

cu0ngsayz

iTrader: (1)

i have the same issue.... but i think its because these new wipers dont put pressure on the end of the blade? but it doesn't bug me anymore..

rp guy.. if we buy an inch shorter it wont wipe the top portion the same...

rp_guy

can't have it both ways with these wipers

kinda sad i tossed my OEM's but i am switching back and will now be buying OEM inserts only at a cost of $5 for both

brian6speed

iTrader: (5)

I am running same wipers and it does stick up for last 2 inches when in the full down position. I also dont like these wipers cause they are so big and clunky and stick up too far in your view out window.

I will be going with the bosch next time.

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

Love my bosch icons. Haven't replaced them since I bough the car. Almost 2 years now

StreetKA

iTrader: (8)

I wouldnt buy bosch i think they are overrated. Actually bosch ones failed the faster of all kind of wipers i had. May be a bad winshield (wtf?)

TheWeez

Yeah I hate that. Stick up way too far compared to normal wipers.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

The Bosch Icons? Theyre expensive, but they last. Mine only now need to be replaced and I bought them in August 2008.

StealthBomber8

There are two different wiper lengths. The shorter one is 19inches and the longer one is 24inches.

StealthBomber8

^Ps. bosh is definitely better i got them.

kyamcg

iTrader: (2)

The one that isn't making contact, would it be possible to bend the blade to have more of a curve, making it "hug" the windshield tighter? I was planning on getting the blade ones here soon.

CL-S progression 01

iTrader: (2)

i just just the crappy oem ones since the new style ones with the flexing don't touch the window the entire time... i bought rain x, armor all, and bosch and they all did the same thing to some degree... only the crappy oem ones did the trick.. and they've been on the care for about 20 months now and still are like new..

i clean them every time i wash the car mostly tho, the keep them mint

StealthBomber8

dont bend it. just get the correct length wipers.

3.2VtecTL

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I've also got the latitudes on my CL, and of course the pass. side doesn't make contact toward the last inch or so...planning on replacing them with Bosch Icons also!