Let talk Wiper Blades!

i2ichal2dZ4M · 10-03-2013, 12:33 AM

I'm pretty much driving with no blades since the rubber piece tore off the other day. What does everybody recommend? I am open to trying aftermarket, and also okay with OEM.

Are replacement insert still available?

Thanks! luckily it doesnt rain in Socal until later in the year!

psygnosis · 10-03-2013, 01:27 AM

For dealing with Seattle weather I've had the best luck with the OEM inserts. I had a pair of Bosch Icons turn into a noisy streaky mess after 2 months and the OEM ones I have now just might be almost a year old.

Too bad the inserts aren't available anymore.

cossied · 10-03-2013, 04:12 AM

I changed the OEMs for Bosch aeros I found them much better.

007MCoupe · 10-03-2013, 07:10 AM

I got a pair of those Rain X blades and in Germany they're great. Rain/snow/mud/bugs, no streaks

Gladius · 10-03-2013, 09:33 AM

The dealer just changed mine out (extended maintenance), so they must still have the inserts. The invoice doesn't show the full wiper head, just the blades.

jdoublehcubed · 10-03-2013, 09:47 AM

I find the rainX lattitudes to work the best, but I usually use Bosch icons because the look soooooooo much better. The rainX's are probably 15% better. if you live somewhere with a lot of rain (not seattle, i mean actual rain like upstate NY or Minnesota) you might want to go with the rainXs.

Living Dead · 10-03-2013, 01:50 PM

I've been driving for 33 years now and have tried almost every blade out there. Some are slightly better than others but none really last more than 6 months before they start streaking or chattering. There is no real advantage to spending $20-30 per side for some brands. Some aftermarket blades don't conform to the bottom right corner (about a 3 inch triangle). My recomendation would be either get the refill from the dealer or buy a cheap aftermarked set like Anco every 6 months and use Rain-X liberally and fill your washers with Rain-X wiper fluid.

unluky · 10-03-2013, 04:28 PM

This reminded me of a question I had....

My drivers side blade has a little "spoiler" on it (not sure what up call it) that add's extra downforce in the wind. The passenger side does not. My questions was - is this stock? If so, should I have 2?

Just curious........

Matt

beta · 10-03-2013, 07:17 PM

Stick with OEM, $13 bucks using part number 61611470281, includes both sides. Takes five minutes and they work great.

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Originally Posted by unluky

My drivers side blade has a little "spoiler" on it

There's just one, you're good.

wonton180 · 10-03-2013, 07:41 PM

It's funny you guys mention OEM wiper inserts. I've been denied from my local BMW dealer (6 months ago) when I attempted to purchase wiper blade inserts. They claimed they're not stocking them anymore, and require purchasing the wiper blade holder as well. According to realoem, there's still a part number for the insert rubber.

I've been using PIAA silicone inserts in my other car. they seem to work well....available on Amazon in different sizes.

i2ichal2dZ4M · 10-04-2013, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beta

Stick with OEM, $13 bucks using part number 61611470281, includes both sides. Takes five minutes and they work great.

There's just one, you're good.

Tischer has these for 13 bucks + 12 dollar shipping! anywhere cheaper?

elerner61 · 10-04-2013, 09:48 AM

ECSTuning also has them for about $13. Their shipping was only $7.88 to me in NY.

beta · 10-04-2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonton180

It's funny you guys mention OEM wiper inserts. I've been denied from my local BMW dealer (6 months ago)

More than likely it was the old part number which was discontinued. I had (kinda) the same problem, I used an old part number that was all over the forums and tischer just removed it from my order. For some reason the old part number didn't forward to the new one, leading people to think they were discontinued.

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Originally Posted by i2ichal2dZ4M

Tischer has these for 13 bucks + 12 dollar shipping! anywhere cheaper?

You should check your dealer as well. On small cheap items they are sometimes competitive in price.

the dink · 10-05-2013, 11:53 AM

Use OEM blades and if you clean them on regular basis like when you gas up they last much longer. Wipe the rubber part of blade get the dirt and crud off they last longer.

bdc · 10-05-2013, 12:37 PM

I also have a spoiler on one blade but not the other. I assumed it came that way.

the dink · 10-06-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdc

I also have a spoiler on one blade but not the other. I assumed it came that way.

That should be good for about 5mph

thelinux · 10-07-2013, 01:01 PM

Anyone tried e89 wipers on e85? They are the same sizes so they might fit?

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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	For dealing with Seattle weather I've had the best luck with the OEM inserts. I had a pair of Bosch Icons turn into a noisy streaky mess after 2 months and the OEM ones I have now just might be almost a year old. Too bad the inserts aren't available anymore. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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007MCoupe Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: '18 Sakhir M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ( ///// ) iTrader: (5)	I got a pair of those Rain X blades and in Germany they're great. Rain/snow/mud/bugs, no streaks __________________ Become a ///Member!
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Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	The dealer just changed mine out (extended maintenance), so they must still have the inserts. The invoice doesn't show the full wiper head, just the blades. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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jdoublehcubed Mechanical Engineer 96 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MR, Imola Red Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (1)	I find the rainX lattitudes to work the best, but I usually use Bosch icons because the look soooooooo much better. The rainX's are probably 15% better. if you live somewhere with a lot of rain (not seattle, i mean actual rain like upstate NY or Minnesota) you might want to go with the rainXs.
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Living Dead Zed Head 314 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW Z4 M40i [0.00]	I've been driving for 33 years now and have tried almost every blade out there. Some are slightly better than others but none really last more than 6 months before they start streaking or chattering. There is no real advantage to spending $20-30 per side for some brands. Some aftermarket blades don't conform to the bottom right corner (about a 3 inch triangle). My recomendation would be either get the refill from the dealer or buy a cheap aftermarked set like Anco every 6 months and use Rain-X liberally and fill your washers with Rain-X wiper fluid.
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unluky Major 7525 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 04 z4 3.0 Sport & 15 X5 35i XD Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sedalia, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 XDrive 35i [0.50] 2004 BMW Z4 3.0 Spo ... [0.00]	This reminded me of a question I had.... My drivers side blade has a little "spoiler" on it (not sure what up call it) that add's extra downforce in the wind. The passenger side does not. My questions was - is this stock? If so, should I have 2? Just curious........ Matt
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wonton180 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	It's funny you guys mention OEM wiper inserts. I've been denied from my local BMW dealer (6 months ago) when I attempted to purchase wiper blade inserts. They claimed they're not stocking them anymore, and require purchasing the wiper blade holder as well. According to realoem, there's still a part number for the insert rubber. I've been using PIAA silicone inserts in my other car. they seem to work well....available on Amazon in different sizes.
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elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	ECSTuning also has them for about $13. Their shipping was only $7.88 to me in NY. Last edited by elerner61; 10-11-2013 at 09:43 AM..
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the dink Private First Class 10 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Use OEM blades and if you clean them on regular basis like when you gas up they last much longer. Wipe the rubber part of blade get the dirt and crud off they last longer.
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bdc New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	I also have a spoiler on one blade but not the other. I assumed it came that way.
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thelinux Private First Class 14 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3si Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried e89 wipers on e85? They are the same sizes so they might fit?
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