Wiper Blades Replacement
Is the only solution buying them from the dealerships for the 03 C32 AMG? They are not cheap though!:X
If buying aftermarket wiper blades, how do you guys modified the passenger side wiper blade in order not to scartch the crowl under the windshield (note: wiper is curved). Which brand of wiper blades are compactible to the vehicle? My wiper blades are the metal blade ones, i.e. there is a metal strip inside the insert - traditional (old) design. Please advise! |
Bosch Icon work fine. Measure your current arms and buy the same size; they come in different curves; just get the more curved version in the right size and you'll be fine.
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I buy bosch ones from walmart. Get the blades that are just one piece of high memory curved plastic. MUCH better than the metal ones
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Originally Posted by King320
(Post 4181135)
I buy bosch ones from walmart. Get the blades that are just one piece of high memory curved plastic. MUCH better than the metal ones
You have pictures what they look like? Which model from Bosch? |
Originally Posted by tommy
(Post 4181073)
Bosch Icon work fine. Measure your current arms and buy the same size; they come in different curves; just get the more curved version in the right size and you'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by tommy
(Post 4181495)
The one that you mentioned is curved downward since it is bracketless (bladeless), that is the one similar to those 2004 W203. |
Just replace the entire assembly. I don't get the problem.
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Originally Posted by Ultraman
(Post 4181365)
I searched through the internet, are those the ones with the bladeless?
Okay not as funny as the smiley depicts but still.. |
Originally Posted by mrobinso
(Post 4181645)
You searched the whole internets? :rolf:
Okay not as funny as the smiley depicts but still.. |
Originally Posted by tommy
(Post 4181554)
Just replace the entire assembly. I don't get the problem.
Well, anyway, I am going to the auto stores and check whether the Bosch Icon wipers will fit or not. I really don't like the design of the wiper blade on the passenger side because it forces people to buy the OEM parts. Thanks anyway for your suggestions! |
i just got the refills
http://www.autohausaz.com got two sets and they work great!!! DONOT GO TO THE STEALERSHIP!!! |
Originally Posted by W203Ramos
(Post 4181814)
i just got the refills
http://www.autohausaz.com got two sets and they work great!!! DONOT GO TO THE STEALERSHIP!!! |
yup, been changing them since my free maintenance ran out in '06
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Originally Posted by W203Ramos
(Post 4182556)
yup, been changing them since my free maintenance ran out in '06
I found it very difficult to remove the inserts without breaking the metal clips on the metal blades that holding the rubber inserts. The metal clips are different from the regular metal blades that I have seen before. Well, anyway, I try tonight, thanks. |
That's why it's a hell of a lot easier to just replace them with a one-piece (meaning blade frame AND rubber insert in one piece, like the Icons) than to worry about little parts that will break off sooner rather than later.
Though I seem to be doing this :wall: while trying to help, so I'll leave it at that. |
Originally Posted by tommy
(Post 4182993)
That's why it's a hell of a lot easier to just replace them with a one-piece (meaning blade frame AND rubber insert in one piece, like the Icons) than to worry about little parts that will break off sooner rather than later.
Though I seem to be doing this :wall: while trying to help, so I'll leave it at that. Worst case will be buying from the dealership, problem solved! |
Get one 1" shorter for the passenger side. Problem solved.
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
(Post 4183056)
Get one 1" shorter for the passenger side. Problem solved.
If this work, I am gonna to get the bracketless for sure! |
It's twenty bucks - live large and try it. If it doesn't work, you're out a lapdance.
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Originally Posted by tommy
(Post 4183079)
It's twenty bucks - live large and try it. If it doesn't work, you're out a lapdance.
Thanks.:y |
Just tried the 21, 20 and the 19 blades on the passenger side, they still hit the plastic crowl below the bottom of the windshield! :X
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I've tried numerous size combinations on the one piece blades, the problem is that even if it doesnt hit the plastic molding I can almost guarantee that when you turn on the wipers on a rainy day the passenger side will vibrate and actually twist, the driver side worked well but not the passenger side due to the way the glass is curved. if you look at you stock blades on the passenger side you'll notice that the entire frame and blade is curved while the icons are straight. just my 2 cents. gl which ever route you go with:y
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Originally Posted by tommy
(Post 4183079)
It's twenty bucks - live large and try it. If it doesn't work, you're out a lapdance.
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