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Old 05-21-2016, 02:23 PM
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Normally, I wouldn't ask a question like this as I have had great experience with Bosch Icon blades. However, since I have been using OE factory replacement blades on my wife's Infiniti G37, and having great luck with them, I was wondering if anyone is able to speak to the quality/durability of factory replacement blades from Audi vs. Bosch? For the record, I have tried Bosch Icons on my previous car and got about 16 months out of them. I have tried both the factory replacement Infiniti blades, and the Infiniti economy blades. Their economy line is garbage. I have liked their OE replacements so much that I have not looked to Bosch for her car.

So, does Audi have two lines of blades? If so, who has used both? Can anyone compare them to the Icons?

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Only one I was aware of that worked was the Aero Twin from Bosch. So far they have been great.
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Been buying Icons from Amazon for A5 and SQ5. Work very well and much less expensive then Audi.
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I've been purchasing a pair of Bosch wiper blades for less than $30 from www.autohausaz,com. I change them every 2 years on my A6 Avant, mainly because it is not my DD. Bosch makes the OEM blades, so I save about $10 a set over the on-line Audi dealer for the same wiper blade.
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Just an update, ordered a pair of Bosch Icons from Amazon (seller listed as Amazon). I ordered the 22A/22B. They are designed for the old hook style. Mine is totally different. Is there a submodel of Bosch I need to order? I'm going to return them. I may end up going with OE blades...
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Originally Posted by isaac.reddinger@gmail.com
Just an update, ordered a pair of Bosch Icons from Amazon (seller listed as Amazon). I ordered the 22A/22B. They are designed for the old hook style. Mine is totally different. Is there a submodel of Bosch I need to order? I'm going to return them. I may end up going with OE blades...
I checked Amazon for 2016 A6 and they said blade didn't fit my vehicle. Got Bosch ICONs from Rock auto 21OE & 26OE fiot fine with adapter #4
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I am using Bosch Aerotwin from Amazon. $30.78 for a set of 2.:

OEM Connector ONLY - No Adapter

Amazon Amazon
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I have tried several different wipers and have returned to OEM because they are clearly better than the others.
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I didn't do much research for purchase but so far the Bosch AeroTwins are decent, I have had pretty good luck with Bosch on previous vehicles and have no reason to expect anything less from this set.
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