Bosch may not have the deflectors built in but work just as good. I've been using Bosch blades forever. You can get those just about any where. If you must have the deflectors, OEM is the way to go.
No, they work fine with the existing arms. But they look cooler with a flat arm. In any case the entire assemblage is visually much sleeker and increases visibility. Plus for snow climates, they're already like having winter wipers. And the teflon blades never "chatter."
I had a Icon and it chattered like hell after couple of mnths. Took it back and the auto shop replaced with a new one hasn't chattered since will see how it goes.
Rgarding the arms yes they fit on the stock but there is a noticeable gap between the wiper blade and arm. I could not get the correct arms here in the US. There are some available on the German ebay though.
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i have them on my ml. i love them. wipes away that water and snow unbelievably well. i highly recommend them.
Well, we had a good rain today, so I installed the ICON's They are great, thanks for the recommendation!
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Originally Posted by bigcatny
No, they work fine with the existing arms. But they look cooler with a flat arm. In any case the entire assemblage is visually much sleeker and increases visibility. Plus for snow climates, they're already like having winter wipers. And the teflon blades never "chatter."
They are a much cleaner look without the brackets !
My old OEM Bosch wipers chattered due to age. I just purchased new OEM Bosch wipers with air deflector from dealer parts department. I think they were $18.95 each. I was prepared to be ripped off for $25+ so was happy. Previously I purchased Bosch replacements from Pep Boys without the air deflector, I think for $11.95 or $12.95.
I just returned from a rainy trip to DC. The new OEM Bosch wipers worked great.
I am chagrined to be throwing away such a huge assembly just to because the blade wore out. On my prior three BMW's, I could purchase just the rubber blades from the dealer. I would then dismantle the old wipers, remove two metal strips, insert the metal strips into slots in the new blade, and reassemble the wiper.
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