Replacing wiper blades

Yaz_BMW320D · 10-09-2016, 05:09 AM

Hey guys

In need of replacment wiper blades, current ones leave a trail of water on the screen. Ive learnt the baldes must be in the 'replacement position' simple enough..

I wanted to ask peoples opinions of a decent set of blades, any links to a good set that folks have used and would recommend would be appreciated.

Rbrown · 10-09-2016, 05:12 AM

Bosch ones get my vote.

Yaz_BMW320D · 10-09-2016, 05:13 AM

Apologies didnt find this at first search but now located a recent thread on this.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=Wiper

Mods please delete this thread cant see option on my phone.

teaston · 10-09-2016, 05:39 AM

Yep Doppers find of the Valeo ones was very good!

Heard about this tool recently that can cut a thin slice off your old wiper blade, would be interesting to know if it works well!

stu14t · 10-09-2016, 05:58 AM

I think it's worth mentioning how to get them into "Replacement Position"

1.

2. After turning the car off completely, push up on the wiper stalk for about 3-5 seconds. The wipers will move to the full vertical position.
From this position you can change blades etc. I just turn the wipers on to return them to their correct position.
Do not pull them up manually.

NorthEastX5 · 10-09-2016, 06:33 AM

Bosch every time. Remember when we had cayenne the Porsche ones were replaced due to squeaking constantly. Porsche blamed whatever I was using to clean glass. Swapped them even though they were new for Bosch. Never had a problem after that.

Yaz_BMW320D · 10-09-2016, 06:50 AM

hmm seems a split decision between the Valeo and Bosch..Decided to go with Valeo £25 delivered cant go wrong

brtttt · 10-09-2016, 07:01 AM

Thanks also, just ordered the Valeo's

ronime · 10-09-2016, 07:15 AM

I have used Bosch blades almost exclusively for many years now. Been very satisfied with them. Valeo are an OEM supplier for wiper blades and would probably give them a go if the price was right but there is only pennies difference price-wise at the moment.

Try www.carparts4less.co.uk for keen prices on Bosch Blades and free delivery. SAVEME75 discount code for 7.5% off.

teaston · 10-09-2016, 07:57 AM

I found the Bosch ones are crap, they judder like hell and the connector is much bigger than the BMW/Valeo ones.

Kal101 · 10-09-2016, 11:59 AM

Bosch every time.

HighlandPete · 10-09-2016, 12:28 PM

I fitted Bosch on my E91, not as good as OEM. Not as neat a fit and finish. Not as quiet, not as smooth or as good at cleaning when a bit dirty.

I'm currently still on the original BMW wipers at 5-years, (they get used a lot up here), will replace with OEM when required.

Nobby Clark · 10-09-2016, 04:11 PM

i have Bosch blades on another car. The universal attachment in the middle of the blade is huge. I wouldn't buy them again because of that.

To be fair, BMW blades aren't that expensive, they are slim and the right part. Just get them.

MRPoisson · 10-09-2016, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

To be fair, BMW blades aren't that expensive, they are slim and the right part. Just get them.

+1

teaston · 10-09-2016, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

i have Bosch blades on another car. The universal attachment in the middle of the blade is huge. I wouldn't buy them again because of that.

To be fair, BMW blades aren't that expensive, they are slim and the right part. Just get them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRPoisson

+1

But the Valeo ones are the exact same blades (they make the BMW stamped ones), but they're £20 less!

Nobby Clark · 10-09-2016, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

But the Valeo ones are the exact same blades (they make the BMW stamped ones), but they're £20 less!

Yeah but I don't have to colour the BMW ones in.

teaston · 10-09-2016, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

But the Valeo ones are the exact same blades (they make the BMW stamped ones), but they're £20 less!

Yeah but I don't have to colour the BMW ones in.

Well if that's worth £20 to you then you must have way too much money!

Yaz_BMW320D · 10-10-2016, 03:11 AM

Im sure my 4year old will enjoy some coloring in time, if it's saving me £20 i'm all for it! thanking you once again Teaston/Dopper

rossm · 10-10-2016, 09:53 AM

Valeo, never any judder

JustChris · 10-10-2016, 02:52 PM

#facepalm

You can replace these....and the tyres???!!!

teaston · 10-10-2016, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustChris

#facepalm

You can replace these....and the tyres???!!!

Eh?

dopper99 · 10-10-2016, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

But the Valeo ones are the exact same blades (they make the BMW stamped ones), but they're £20 less!

Indeed teaston !!!!!

Let me see, pay £55 for genuine BMW blades:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuin...UAAOSwnLdWqR60

Or pay around £25 with postage for the EXACT same blade:

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/bmw-3-s...1-wiper-blade/

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Yaz_BMW320D Lieutenant 145 Rep 464 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North west iTrader: (0)	Apologies didnt find this at first search but now located a recent thread on this. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=Wiper Mods please delete this thread cant see option on my phone.
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teaston Banned 10815 Rep 32,883 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Yep Doppers find of the Valeo ones was very good! Heard about this tool recently that can cut a thin slice off your old wiper blade, would be interesting to know if it works well!
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stu14t Major 423 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 330i MSport Pro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I think it's worth mentioning how to get them into "Replacement Position" 1. 2. After turning the car off completely, push up on the wiper stalk for about 3-5 seconds. The wipers will move to the full vertical position. From this position you can change blades etc. I just turn the wipers on to return them to their correct position. Do not pull them up manually. __________________ Current - 2021 G20 330i M Sport+ Gone - 2017 F30 335d M Sport + in San Marino Blue Gone - 2015 F30 LCI 320d M Sport+ Step Auto Gone - 2012 F30 320 ED Gone - 2011 E87 118d
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NorthEastX5 Lieutenant 150 Rep 403 Posts Drives: X5 F15 3.0d M-Sport / 435i F36 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Bosch every time. Remember when we had cayenne the Porsche ones were replaced due to squeaking constantly. Porsche blamed whatever I was using to clean glass. Swapped them even though they were new for Bosch. Never had a problem after that.
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Yaz_BMW320D Lieutenant 145 Rep 464 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North west iTrader: (0)	hmm seems a split decision between the Valeo and Bosch..Decided to go with Valeo £25 delivered cant go wrong
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brtttt Ü 61 Rep 460 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Thanks also, just ordered the Valeo's
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ronime Attention-seeking whore 234 Rep 633 Posts Drives: BMW 118i M Sport DCT Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I have used Bosch blades almost exclusively for many years now. Been very satisfied with them. Valeo are an OEM supplier for wiper blades and would probably give them a go if the price was right but there is only pennies difference price-wise at the moment. Try www.carparts4less.co.uk for keen prices on Bosch Blades and free delivery. SAVEME75 discount code for 7.5% off.
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10-09-2016, 07:57 AM	#10
teaston Banned 10815 Rep 32,883 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	I found the Bosch ones are crap, they judder like hell and the connector is much bigger than the BMW/Valeo ones.
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Kal101 Major General 3026 Rep 6,956 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Bosch every time. __________________
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HighlandPete Lieutenant General 5525 Rep 14,456 Posts Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region iTrader: (0)	I fitted Bosch on my E91, not as good as OEM. Not as neat a fit and finish. Not as quiet, not as smooth or as good at cleaning when a bit dirty. I'm currently still on the original BMW wipers at 5-years, (they get used a lot up here), will replace with OEM when required.
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10-09-2016, 04:11 PM	#13
Nobby Clark Lieutenant Colonel 756 Rep 1,863 Posts Drives: F36 430d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	i have Bosch blades on another car. The universal attachment in the middle of the blade is huge. I wouldn't buy them again because of that. To be fair, BMW blades aren't that expensive, they are slim and the right part. Just get them.
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Yaz_BMW320D Lieutenant 145 Rep 464 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North west iTrader: (0)	Im sure my 4year old will enjoy some coloring in time, if it's saving me £20 i'm all for it! thanking you once again Teaston/Dopper
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