Recommendation for windshield wiper blades?
11-05-2008, 10:37 AM
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Recommendation for windshield wiper blades?
The original wiper blades on my 05 are finally due for replacement. Anything better out there aftermarket or should I stick with the dealer oem ones?
11-06-2008, 05:17 AM
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Re: OEM bosch icons are about the best wipers ive seen....very easy to self install too
I don't think that the Bosch Icons fit the A8. I don't see an application from their website.
Audi really irks me with their choice to make their wipers so damn proprietary. My first choice would be PIAA Super Silicone wipers. Unfortunately, they aren't made for the A8. The factory wipers are poor. It does help to keep them clean and use rubbing alcohol occasionally on them.
Let me know if I'm wrong about the Icon fitment. I have the Bosch Icons on an 06 Land Rover LR3 and they do work well.
Audi really irks me with their choice to make their wipers so damn proprietary. My first choice would be PIAA Super Silicone wipers. Unfortunately, they aren't made for the A8. The factory wipers are poor. It does help to keep them clean and use rubbing alcohol occasionally on them.
Let me know if I'm wrong about the Icon fitment. I have the Bosch Icons on an 06 Land Rover LR3 and they do work well.
11-06-2008, 10:20 PM
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I think the OEM's are likely Bosch's underneath; if not then maybe Valeo
Having looked at the Bosch Icon's side by side on two other vehicles and comparing them to the A8, they seem to be the same basically. Only real difference seems to be at the mounting point to the arm, where it has a bit of a proprietary shaping to it. Performance is the same for me too.
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