Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399
If you're a CostCo member Del you can give Michelin Stealth a try - I've got them on my D3 and her motor as well.
So far so good - no noise or juddering.
Think they're about £5.80 each - so around £11.60 a pair.
Not got a rear one yet - they weren't listed in the Michelin catalogue and I couldn't remember the size....I see no ships........
26th Jan 2017 5:43 pm
Eagle_D4_Conversion
Member Since: 01 Jun 2016
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 82
As above I've got the Michelin Stealth's from Costco. I've had them for 6 months without any issues. I can't fault the price either.
SpiderBaby the rear is 16" for next time your there. 2008 XS Java Black
Geoff. & Flack Full Belts and Oil pump change
Full D4 Conversion, Wings, bumper, 2016 headlights & Rear lights.
22" Alloys (285/35) Full Autobox flush, full fluid change (Trans/diffs)
TPMS added, rear headrest screens.
26th Jan 2017 5:56 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
Unfortunately not a member of Costco, plus the nearest is Croydon so a bit of a pig to get to.
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26th Jan 2017 6:05 pm
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
I just went to Halford and bought some Bosch Aerotwin - work fine, no noise, clean screen.MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
26th Jan 2017 6:53 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10367
I'm very pleased with my £5.70 aero ones (pair) I got off ebay a year ago
26th Jan 2017 8:14 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Del, buy them from eBay as suggested.
I've been using cheapo wipers for the last 5 years and there's nothing wrong with them. I laugh every time I read a thread suggesting to spend stupid money on Bosch or any other designer style rip offs.
I figured If I bought some and they were crap, I've lost hardly anything. I also figured if they didn't last very long, I could easily afford to replace them two or three times a year and still be quids in on the expensive brands. I've done neither.
For the money they cost, I replace them as a matter of course when winter starts each year but each time, the ones I remove are still perfectly serviceable so buy the cheapos with confidence.
As a fellow tight bar steward you'll know this all makes sense. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
26th Jan 2017 8:54 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Member Since: 28 Mar 2016
Location: St Peter Port
Posts: 129
I put Bosch blades on my Focus 10 years ago and they're still going strong. They work brilliantly from -40 to +40C and at 135mph (and lower speeds). Would definitely consider them again when the time comes in the D3.
26th Jan 2017 9:17 pm
Sion
Member Since: 08 Apr 2014
Location: North Wales
Posts: 364
Bought a pair of Bosch one off ebay for £19. They've been brilliant.
27th Jan 2017 1:27 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
Narpy wrote:
As a fellow tight bar steward you'll know this all makes sense.
I prefer the phrase "careful bar steward".
Don't s'pose you have a link in your eBay purchasing history?
27th Jan 2017 8:11 am
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 187
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
27th Jan 2017 9:18 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18456
I put on a pair of very cheap ones to try them, and they didn't wipe the top 2" of the arc on the driver's side.
Swapped out for Bosch ones (purchased at the same time) and they wipe that area perfectly.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
27th Jan 2017 10:28 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26702
Ever since the first set of blades on my first D3 juddered themselves to oblivion, I have used these. Got a set on the current D4, and the Jag
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Del, I bought these this time around.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301206159934?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT I paid a pound less too.
Never had the problem Martin mentioned, in fact, I've never had a problem with the budget wipers at all.
I like them, can't see a problem at all. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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