Having just changed to the Halfrauds set 124 - I can confirm they are squeaky, rubbish and look awful. So before I go to the dealer and get some originals and just put up with the noise - what is the definitive view on what are the best options?
5th Jul 2009 10:32 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
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My point being that on the advice of the thread you list, I spent £22 on set 124 from said Banditos - and they are hopeless - worse than worse!
5th Jul 2009 11:03 pm
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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Ok so on that basis 1 person says they are great and 1 person says they are cack!
That's hardly definitive is it, more inconclusive I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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5th Jul 2009 11:08 pm
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I would bet money that more people have been satisfied with the Valeo's aftermarkets than any other aftermarket...there are many threads about this if you look 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
5th Jul 2009 11:10 pm
wiggs
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Location: Manchester
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I am ..had 2 sets ..and just about to order a third ( Valeo's that is )G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
5th Jul 2009 11:13 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Me too, have you fitted them the right way round
5th Jul 2009 11:17 pm
wiggs
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As far as i know ..they dont make any noise and they dont wash the bonnet either G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
5th Jul 2009 11:29 pm
ad15
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not sure what you lot are going on about, but the little eastern european chap that sits on my bonnet wiping my screen makes no noise at all, one wife.......livid
5th Jul 2009 11:51 pm
JamesG01
Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Worthing
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My Halford's ones were the first thing I bought for my D3 because the ones supplied really just pushed dirt around the windscreen as they only made contact half the time...I suspect they had been on since the car was built.
The Halford's blades squeak in light showers, but make no noise in heavier.
However, there is an annoying occasional habit of the left-hand blade appearing to get stuck almost at the top of its cycle and squeaking the final half inch. I suspect that is by design, though.
The squeaking is not nearly so bad, now, that I wash the screen with Rain-x spray once a week.
Recently replaced mine for the first time. Went with the Valeo, excellent
6th Jul 2009 7:02 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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wiggs wrote:
I am ..had 2 sets ..and just about to order a third ( Valeo's that is )
Same here, have a new set waiting on them to sqweek but nit had to fit them. Peeps do say the new(ish) LR ones are much better, will get a set with next order from Nick@Yeovil.
6th Jul 2009 7:30 am
Davro
Member Since: 30 Jun 2007
Location: London
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I had a new set of the LR ones just over a year ago, did not comment at the time as wanted to see how they stood up to some wear over time. They are certainly a big improvement on the previous LR ones, I get the occasional sqeak but nothing like the old ones.
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