devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
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Any reccomendations chaps  Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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sarumlight
Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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Ummm how about "don't go through the monkey enclosure at Longleat?"
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| 2nd Oct 2013 9:49 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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ISTR Steve at Advanced Factors was doing a deal recently ?....might be worth a search "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 2nd Oct 2013 9:54 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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I've just had some of the Michelin blades from Steve and impressed so far I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 2nd Oct 2013 10:09 am |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
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Thanks gents Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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| 2nd Oct 2013 12:35 pm |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
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Just looked at Steves site and can't make my mind up 
Michelin Stealth ...£11.00
Bosch....£14.92
Valeo.... £25.92
Can we have a poll ?? Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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| 2nd Oct 2013 4:49 pm |
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KJS
Member Since: 26 Feb 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 149
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Have used the Bosch and Stealth, both very good - but the stealth wins on price ! thanks to Steve for the set at the KAM meet.
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| 2nd Oct 2013 5:03 pm |
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couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 230
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I've just purchased Bosch for front & rear and they seem very good. Quiet and clean well.
I cleaned the windows with Autoglym window cleaner and also a vinegar solution.
Cost me approx. £31 for all 3 wipers.
cheers
Simon
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| 2nd Oct 2013 5:11 pm |
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maddogsetc
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 537
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Have tried Valeo and Bosch. Both good but Bosch seem to be lasting a bit longer.
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| 2nd Oct 2013 7:02 pm |
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jum649
Member Since: 21 Feb 2010
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 331
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Had Valeo - now got the michelins..... I'd go with Valeo
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| 2nd Oct 2013 7:30 pm |
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pope227
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: Boston
Posts: 339
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Have to honestly say the cheapies off t'Bay are the best I've had. Branded carall. I've had Bosch champion, unipart, genuine and silicone. These clean as well and 9 months in no squeaking or juddering unlike others mentioned. Only about £6 a pair istr. I thought sod it I'll try them and gamble £6 and so far it's paid off!
John D4 HSE Luxury
Causeway Grey
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| 2nd Oct 2013 9:15 pm |
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chalky
Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
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I got the cheapo ones off the bay and one has a 6" section in the middle bit where it fails to wipe properly and the rear didnt fit at all ?
I need all 3 again and cant make my mind up ? Only dead fish go with the Flow !
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| 2nd Oct 2013 9:42 pm |
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Apache
Member Since: 16 Oct 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 692
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NoDo$h wrote:I've just had some of the Michelin blades from Steve and impressed so far
I have the same and 3 days in they seem great............
Had Bosch - always been a fan, but having driven for 8 hours up to the North of Scotland with them making a noise every time they changed direction they went into the bin. Great performance, great longevity, but that noise........
Got Valeo ones on the sites recommendation. Performance not as good as the Bosch. Quiet. Really doesn't get on with RainX (or whatever the rain repellent is called). Nasty and smeary. They were on a year.
The Michellin look good, up to Scotland in ~10 days so will see........
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| 2nd Oct 2013 10:13 pm |
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Richie63
Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 494
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I suffered with noise from the michelin's, at the change of direction and wasn't pleased with the untidy look at the hook connection.
I have now changed to valeo's and I'm much happier.
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| 2nd Oct 2013 10:37 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
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I fitted a pair of the latest LR wipers when I bought my D4 in Jan this year. They've performed really well and I'd happily buy them again from TLO. Not like the old LR wipers that were dire. Nice neat looking fitting as well. Can't remember what they cost though.
I've got Valeos on one of my cars and they're also performing well.
Edited to add that I couldn't remember the brand I'd purchased from Speeding, just seen that they were also Valeo. IMO having used a couple of sets of these on my D3, the new LR wipers are just as good and maybe even a tad smoother.
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| 2nd Oct 2013 11:07 pm |
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