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D3 wipers, what's the present thinking?
Need new wipers on the D3, getting to the stage of having to have the bangin toonz (Abba at the mo) up really loud to hide the juddering noise. I've got 2 of the old LR blades (DKC500150s) in "stock" which I remember were pretty bad after not too long which will do for now.
However what's the present fave? Bosch doesn't seem to get a good name (sorry dishwasher), back in the day Valeo was the one to go to but is that the same? Modified driver's side wiper arm is fitted, I don't know if that's helped at all.
Thoughts/recommendations chaps?
26th Jan 2017 4:41 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
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I bough these a couple of months ago and they seem good and theeeeennn......???
26th Jan 2017 4:56 pm
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
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Bosch aerotwin for me.
26th Jan 2017 4:59 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I thought there was a certain amount of general grumbling about the Bosch ones being noisy? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick. Again.
26th Jan 2017 4:59 pm
Pete199
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Preston, Lancashire
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Never had a problem with mine, I've always tried to use Bosch wipers on all my cars
26th Jan 2017 5:01 pm
jetmech
Member Since: 22 Feb 2016
Location: Suffolk
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Had Veleo on our last car, they were very good and long lasting.Simon.
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26th Jan 2017 5:04 pm
Robbie
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As it happens I have a set of the Bosch on order, so I hope they will be ok.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Me too, thinking of getting a pair of the ones bm suggests.
Nothing to do with the fact that if they're not I can blame him.
26th Jan 2017 5:10 pm
JIMMY EYEBALL
Member Since: 23 Jan 2017
Location: Belfast
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This is what i have went with...
This is what i have went with...VistaPro they are the next down from Bosch on here I've heard Bad reviews on the Bosch ill let you know when they arrive what i think lol...
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I've used both Valeo and Bosch on my other cars in recent years. I've had a new Disco every year for the past 3 years, so haven't needed to change from the oe wipers.
The Valeo is a neater looking unit. Also Del, they are 10p cheaper
http://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/r5...m-x-2.html2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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26th Jan 2017 5:17 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I did notice the 10p difference. Well look after the pennies etc.
26th Jan 2017 5:20 pm
Disco_Mikey
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After trying many premium brands, I ordered a set of cheap Bearmach own brand blades. See if they last any better than the expensive ones My D3 Build Thread
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I'm going to try the Bearmach ones also as their main place is only 5 minutes down the road and I need to get some other parts at the same time. I've put up with wiper judder for far too long. I'll report back. Jarrod
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-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
26th Jan 2017 5:34 pm
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