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Just fitted the Valeo Wipers today (from speeding.co.uk) they are brilliant, whisper quiet, my journey to Carlisle in the lashing rain was so much more pleasant.
for the recommendation.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
13th Mar 2008 6:56 pm
SPOTTER
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must try those...however what is really annoying is heavy rain on the metal of the "kick" in the roofline end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
13th Mar 2008 6:59 pm
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You need an expo rack, you will never hear the rain due to the deafening wind noise 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
13th Mar 2008 7:00 pm
tintenter
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CFB which part number did you order for the front bladesTintenter
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13th Mar 2008 7:15 pm
CFB
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UM-665 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
13th Mar 2008 7:18 pm
philhunt
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Fitted mine last weekend - noise gone - job sorted
13th Mar 2008 7:20 pm
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thnx CFB Tintenter
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13th Mar 2008 7:45 pm
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Valeo all the way. Mine are 10 months & 20k old & still silent. The change warning is starting to appear but I'll ignore that until they get streaky or noisy. Most excellent wiper blades dudes!
13th Mar 2008 8:51 pm
simon
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Weird, for the last four years I've had nothing but the standard dealer supplied wiper blades.
No problem at all with noise. Am I doing something wrong ?
13th Mar 2008 9:12 pm
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I have just fitted some Valeo blades, and yes they are much quieter than the standard items. Driven up from cardiff today, raining most of the way, and no wiper noise whatsoever.
Weird, for the last four years I've had nothing but the standard dealer supplied wiper blades.
No problem at all with noise. Am I doing something wrong ?
Mine are coming upto 3 years and 39K miles... Never noticed a problem with them... Maybe the cd volume disguises it!As you slide down the banister of life
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14th Mar 2008 1:29 am
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The LR blades were ok at slower speeds, it was only on the motorway that the top of the drivers side blade started juddering on each 'up' stroke. A slight twist of the wiper arm would sometimes relieve it.
Lets see how the Valeo's last
14th Mar 2008 9:56 am
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finally ordered mine last night - looking forward to a little peace whilst driving.... give or take the three kids sat in the back!! 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...
I got some replacement LR wipers mid January (unfortunately i had to pay for them), they are completely silent and means i now have the auto wipers back on, was so annoying when they squeeked so made do with out!
Definately worth spending a few quid to get some quiet wipers! 8)'16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
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14th Mar 2008 1:27 pm
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Or you could move to OZ
where you dont need themPete
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for the recommendation.
