Wiper rubbers

krusty · 08-21-2012, 08:53 AM

When replacing wiper rubbers, does the REALOEM listing:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&fg=45&hl=19

05 Wiper rubber BOSCH 530 MM Qty 2 ... 61618220913 $11.74

... mean that a set of 2 costs $11.74, or that you have to buy 2 x $11.74?

Stated differently, is part 61618220913 a single rubber, or a set of 2 rubbers?

mhughett · 08-21-2012, 09:19 AM

The fact that it shows a quantity of (2) per car would indicate that it is per blade. However, I've bought refills at my local dealer and found them to be only about $5/side.

krusty · 08-21-2012, 09:28 AM

Hmmmm - thanks. Looks like we get ripped off by our dealers in Australia. My local dealer, BMW Sydney, charged me US$55 for 2 rubbers ... more than 5 times what you paid.

Shall make certain to check ebay / wobbly wobbly wobbly next time first.

papitosabe · 08-22-2012, 02:58 AM

try part number 61610154440 instead ..i have an 06 z4 coupe and the inserts worked perfect for me, but you just need to cut them a bit...took me about a minute...

p/n doesn't show up on realoem but it does at trademotion.com .. they are $2.64 each with 14.95 shipping. I tried to get my dealership to match...they wouldn't...they offered $7 each which I still didn't take... I needed some screws as well, and only had $10 in cash so they gave the inserts to me for $3.30 each...

**damn, forgot you're in Australia...

elerner61 · 08-22-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

The fact that it shows a quantity of (2) per car would indicate that it is per blade. However, I've bought refills at my local dealer and found them to be only about $5/side.

Can you actually change the rubber on the BMW blades? Over the past 15 years or so I've just "drank the kool-ade" I guess and have been gritting my teeth and overpaying for whole blade assemblies and tossing the old ones.

RobMCoupe · 08-22-2012, 08:11 PM

Dealer will install the insert on the spot for you.

StickMon · 08-23-2012, 12:23 AM

I use these.
Comes as a set of 2. Just have to trim to correct length.

elerner61 · 08-23-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

Dealer will install the insert on the spot for you.

That's after waiting for the "behind closed doors parts dept" to complete the sale and waiting for someone ese to install the inserts. Total wait time approx. 40 minutes I'm guessing. And then there's the 30% probability they weren't installed right. No thanks.

RobMCoupe · 08-23-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by elerner61

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

Dealer will install the insert on the spot for you.

That's after waiting for the "behind closed doors parts dept" to complete the sale and waiting for someone ese to install the inserts. Total wait time approx. 40 minutes I'm guessing. And then there's the 30% probability they weren't installed right. No thanks.

Last time dealer install mines without waiting. I guess it depends on time of day and how busy they are.

chickdr · 08-24-2012, 11:52 AM

Last time I had the dealer change my blades under warranty it was done in the shop by a mechanic. He completely marred my wiper arms just removing and installing the metal blades. They ended up giving me two new wiper arms. Very sad and I would not recommend having anyone touch your blades. Buy them and do it yourself for less headaches.

08-21-2012, 08:53 AM	#1
krusty Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 coupé Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Wiper rubbers When replacing wiper rubbers, does the REALOEM listing: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&fg=45&hl=19 05 Wiper rubber BOSCH 530 MM Qty 2 ... 61618220913 $11.74 ... mean that a set of 2 costs $11.74, or that you have to buy 2 x $11.74? Stated differently, is part 61618220913 a single rubber, or a set of 2 rubbers?
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mhughett Captain 25 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	The fact that it shows a quantity of (2) per car would indicate that it is per blade. However, I've bought refills at my local dealer and found them to be only about $5/side. __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.
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krusty Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 coupé Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hmmmm - thanks. Looks like we get ripped off by our dealers in Australia. My local dealer, BMW Sydney, charged me US$55 for 2 rubbers ... more than 5 times what you paid. Shall make certain to check ebay / wobbly wobbly wobbly next time first. Last edited by krusty; 08-22-2012 at 10:05 AM..
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papitosabe Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 231 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	try part number 61610154440 instead ..i have an 06 z4 coupe and the inserts worked perfect for me, but you just need to cut them a bit...took me about a minute... p/n doesn't show up on realoem but it does at trademotion.com .. they are $2.64 each with 14.95 shipping. I tried to get my dealership to match...they wouldn't...they offered $7 each which I still didn't take... I needed some screws as well, and only had $10 in cash so they gave the inserts to me for $3.30 each... *damn, forgot you're in Australia... Last edited by papitosabe; 08-22-2012 at 03:03 AM..*
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RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Dealer will install the insert on the spot for you.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	I use these. Comes as a set of 2. Just have to trim to correct length.
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,990 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Last time I had the dealer change my blades under warranty it was done in the shop by a mechanic. He completely marred my wiper arms just removing and installing the metal blades. They ended up giving me two new wiper arms. Very sad and I would not recommend having anyone touch your blades. Buy them and do it yourself for less headaches.
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