fsttyms1

Just wanted to give you guys a heads up, I bought the Bosch Icon wipers (kinda pricey- 22 apiece for my expedition) And they are the best wipers ive ever used. Its snowing here and i had to drive for about 2 hours in it and not once did they freeze up or any thing. They are awsome. Just thought id share.

snowman81

Perfect timing..I've been meaning to stop by autozone and pick up some new wipers and was supposed to do it today. Glad I didn't. Thanks for the info.

@sport

Bosch - Quality is expected.

fsttyms1

They are 100x better than their normal wipers. Very Very quiet too.

@sport

Did you buy it online?

fsttyms1

no, needed them like yesterday and just stopped at advanced auto

dvsxlt247

Someone said with bosch, quality is expected but the how come everyone says to stay away from their spark plugs??? I havent even installed mine cuz of that and im now thinking of selling them now.

fsttyms1

because some tried the +4's and stuff and they didnt work as well in our application. Bosch makes great plugs, just the ngk platniums and iridums work much better

kuzdu

i got piaa super silicone...those are awsome....super quiet

MotionEffects

I have the Bosch Micro????? something and they have been on my car for 3 years now. Still working like new!

xanctus

Kris,
Is this kind of wiper are you talking about? cause my cousin's VW uses that one and it is an amazing wiper.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp

03CoupeV6

I have Michelin wipers and they work great. I can't see spending $22 on wipers, but I never drive in snow or anything.

JMAL

really i didnt like the mishitlin ones i had. they didnt last very long at all. and barely used them.

fsttyms1

Yes they are very similar, they have teh sprin built in so that it doesnt get exposed to the elements.

fsttyms1

You must never use them. i typically ran those and they were shot after 6 months. I change mine 2 times a year (spring and fall/winter) its a very cheap saftey investment.

PenguinQX

iTrader: (1)

Yup. Mine (Bosch Micro) were shot after 6 months and I used them maybe twice? I installed them during the spring and never really drove in the rain till the fall, and they didn't work at all!

Bxscig

Same ones I bought myself but for a bit cheaper!

fsttyms1

i bought a 22" and a 24" probably why they were more expensive. Plus i didnt have time to shop around. Oh well. they work great though

MotionEffects

Its been on my car for 3 winters now and they still work fine. This winter I have used the shit out of them. Maybe Mine is made on a Wednesday when they perfectly blended the rubber compound. j/k

special e. dition

yeah i have been using these for like 2 months now.. VERY GOOD BUY!!!!

Partner them with Rain X Glass Cleaner (it applies Rain X each time you clean yoru windows)

PankrationIsFun

Kris,
I thought you tried the PIAA before? I have those and they are much quieter, smoother and wipe cleaner than stock.

fsttyms1

Are you sure you dont need glasses? Oh oh oh i got it, between the glass and the streaks its teh exact glass prescription Nah im just kidding. I am truly amazed you got that many years out of them. Ive never had a pair of wipers last more than a year on the TL

Yes the piaas are great ones too, i was in a pinch and need them like now (one broke) so i didnt have enough time to order and wait. As it stands im happy i went this route, as so far i like them more

MotionEffects

fsttyms1

I know if i went 3 years with the same wipers (if the car would make it that long with out me crashing due to not being able to see) id need them after having to look thru blurry unwhiped glass

bmoreTLS

I've had my factory one's on for 2 years now. In february the stopped working as good. The rainx must have delayed the decreased performance... I still need new ones though... just too lazy, and forgetful.

bmoreTLS

just got the bosch micro edge excel today! My goodness, they're perfect! Wish I'd had gotten these a long time ago

Bambo2888

YES! 10 points to Bosche Icon. I got them about 2 weeks ago with my new windshield and I must say, there is nothing better out there, plus there was an offer when you buy the two of them, they send you a $15 autozone gift card, win-win in my eyes...

fsttyms1

InspireUA5

I've had the PIAA Super Silicone Wipers but never put them on my car. Right now I finally find the Borsch Icon ones which are on sale at the local store here so I am thinking to get rid of my PIAAs and buy Borsch because I love the look of Icon so much. SHould I do that? Which one is better?

Rpappi

i would say just use the PIAA and once those go bad you will have the next generation blade that is even better.

superfob

If you want the Icons that bad then maybe you could let them go on the black market or ebay them. How much you want them should help you decide if you want to fork out the cash for the Icons or not. Buying the piaas and never putting them on could be an idication that you really don't want them.

lokee99

iTrader: (3)

Man this is an old post. But I just got some Bosh Icons this weekend. It hasn't rained yet so I havent put them to use. Its crazy that i bought them. I just went in there and picked some that looked cool in the package. Plus I like the way they go on the wiper arm. Cant wait for the rain.... I think .......

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

I always go to walmart and get the kind for 3 bucks that the little computer tells me to buy which is the 19 and 24. Although I have never bought any personally for my TL since I have only had it since april I have bought wipers for other cars and when mine do go bad I will just go there because there cheap.

fla-tls

I find that taking the wipers off and flipping them around can extend their life. I got the cheep ANCO ones and the seemed to start making noise at 6 months. I noticed they were kind'a permanently bent in their resting position so I flipped the around. They're still work great now - and that was several months ago.

acurabum

Why don't you guys try RainX !!! It's a liquide that you treat on your shield and
doesnn't matter what kind of wiper you are using water or snow will not stick to
the winshield !!!!
I did try it last winter and love it ....

InspireUA5

Does anyone have some pictures showing that Bosch ICON Wiper Blades on our TLs?

randomwalk101

There is a blade that includes the whole "arm" where you replace the whole thing instead of just the rubber insert...how do I take the original arm off to replace? thanks

fsttyms1

Ive never seen it replace the whole arm. They are usually the complete wiper or justa blade refill. If your just talking about the complete wiper when they are lifted up there is a littel tab on the bottom side. Push that in and slide the whole blade down out of the "U" shaped wiper arm.

randomwalk101

Okay, I'm not sure I know what you're talking about...and I'm sure you don't kno what I'm talking about either...so let me explain a little more...

Okay, there are basically two ways to replace the wipers.
1) Rubber Refill inserts
2) replace the whole thing (looks like a bow)...basically a refill insert with a metal arm (looks like a "D" where the straight edge on the "D" is where the rubber is).

I'm talking about option #2. How to do you take the stock ones out to replace it?

Ricerking13

Just searched because I was going to make this post. I had the original "wal-mart Bosch replacements" in for 6 months, and they sucked from the get go. They were loud, poorly cleared the rain, and actually smeared my washer fluid onto the windshield which had to be wiped off by hand!

Well with these Icon wipers are amazing... and that's all I needed to say