Windshield Wipers
03-26-2012, 10:15 PM
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Windshield Wipers
So, I've needed new wipers for the longest time, more so for the passenger side, so I haven't really bothered. Finally I went to Canadian Tire to pick some up, and they don't fit! I thought maybe I was doing something wrong, checked out the audi manual, checked out the instructions with the new blades, got my brother to check it out.
Leave it to Audi to have proprietary blade arms!
Leave it to Audi to have proprietary blade arms!
03-27-2012, 12:47 PM
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Re: Windshield Wipers
You have to go to the dealer to get replacement blades OR you can do what most did and replace the entire wiper arm assembly. I did this and im quite pleased since the OEM ones left streaks regardless if the blades were new or not. ECS sells a kit but you may have to pay brokerage fees... good luck!
03-27-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: Windshield Wipers
You have to go to the dealer to get replacement blades OR you can do what most did and replace the entire wiper arm assembly. I did this and im quite pleased since the OEM ones left streaks regardless if the blades were new or not. ECS sells a kit but you may have to pay brokerage fees... good luck!
03-28-2012, 05:29 PM
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Re: Windshield Wipers
Hey Move4audi, again, I had the same issue.
However, if you go to Princess Auto, they sell Reflex wiper blades (at half the audi price).
I believe the size you need is 21".
The blade is exactly the same as audi blades.
They have the usual multi fit adaptors. Throw the adaptors away.
Take the new blade and pry off carefully the plastic centre mount piece.
Do the same on your old audi blades (except the centre piece is aluminum).
Then press fit the reflex blade into the audi centre piece and slightly squeeze the centre piece onto the blade to make it secure (dont squeeze it too hard or the blade will leave a wipe track.
Hey presto! new audi blades at half the price!
Hope this helps?
However, if you go to Princess Auto, they sell Reflex wiper blades (at half the audi price).
I believe the size you need is 21".
The blade is exactly the same as audi blades.
They have the usual multi fit adaptors. Throw the adaptors away.
Take the new blade and pry off carefully the plastic centre mount piece.
Do the same on your old audi blades (except the centre piece is aluminum).
Then press fit the reflex blade into the audi centre piece and slightly squeeze the centre piece onto the blade to make it secure (dont squeeze it too hard or the blade will leave a wipe track.
Hey presto! new audi blades at half the price!
Hope this helps?
03-28-2012, 06:30 PM
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Re: Windshield Wipers
yeah the ones from crappy tire don't fit, I know my dads work can sometimes get them in (when available or in stock), PM me if you want the number/addy as I'm not sure if I can post it..... I think they are around $35
he sells aftermarket parts including audi of course - mostly german
he sells aftermarket parts including audi of course - mostly german
04-02-2012, 11:29 AM
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Re: Windshield Wipers
I also need to replace my windshield wipers, I took a look at ECS and its $40 + 24 for shipping to Canada and $16 to ship to the states. Any suggestions for someone living in BC? Online or local is fine with me, just don't want to spend $60 for windshield wipers.
04-02-2012, 02:52 PM
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Re: Windshield Wipers
Ideallistically I would like to replace just the blades if possible but I noticed that the clip is missing on the passenger side. Would replacing the entire arm include the clip? If so, I would get the entire arm, if not, I would get just the blades and buy the clip seperately. Any suggestions?
