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chillfactor867

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05 Mazda 3 hatch

• Nov 16, 2008

• #1

Hey guys I'm looking at replacing my wipers in the near future, and I was wondering if there is a set that comes more recommended than another. Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

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YearOfTherat

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• Nov 16, 2008

• #2

I'm using rain-x latitudes and so far been pretty happy with them.This will be my first winter with them so we'll see how they perform with snow.
I heard the michelin ones that costco sells are pretty good too.

 

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skylar2ups

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2011 Mazda3 iSport

• Nov 18, 2008

• #3

I too have the Rain X wipers and they work great for the tail end of hurricans we got in Florida. they look really good on the car too.

 

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BurnoutX

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08 Mazda 3

• Nov 18, 2008

• #4

i had the bosch wipers on my last car and they really worked nicely.

 

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Rayne3

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2007 Mazda 3i Touring

• Nov 18, 2008

• #5

BurnoutX said:

i had the bosch wipers on my last car and they really worked nicely.

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I have the Bosch Icons. I love them.

 

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Butlerg

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2004 Strato Blue hatch

• Nov 18, 2008

• #6

Just got the Michelin Radius wipers...Work really good so far, and look good to boot.

Plus, buy them at Wal-mart and there's a $10 rebate.
http://www.michelinwiper.com/docs/27630_Walmart_Rebate3.pdf

 

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YearOfTherat

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• Nov 20, 2008

• #7

Too bad the offer is only good in the US

 

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chillfactor867

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05 Mazda 3 hatch

• Nov 22, 2008

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YearOfTherat said:

Too bad the offer is only good in the US

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Ah, the good ol' US of A(rockon)

Thanks all for the help, I think I'm going to try the Michelin wipers and see how they do. Once again thanks.

 

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rayarnold

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2008.5 Mazda3 Touring Sedan

• Nov 22, 2008

• #9

I'm confused...I thought a wiper blade was a wiper blade. Do the different brands really make that much of a difference?

 

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skylar2ups

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2011 Mazda3 iSport

• Nov 22, 2008

• #10

Well the stock are s***, I replaced them a week after I got the car so yes there is that much of a difference!

 

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808MP5

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GT3076R Pro5

• Nov 22, 2008

• #11

Bosch icons are really good got those on the camery

Running PIAA super sporza on the p5 and there good also

Wipers are not all the same. Some brands use better materials

 

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Rayne3

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2007 Mazda 3i Touring

• Nov 27, 2008

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rayarnold said:

I'm confused...I thought a wiper blade was a wiper blade. Do the different brands really make that much of a difference?

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A different blade can make a WORLD of difference.

I also use Rain-X religiously, so I rarely have to use my blades at all -- so the good ones last a LOT longer than the three months they tell you. I rarely actually have to replace them because of wear. I usually just replace them in Spring and Fall, because of the weather they have been through.

 

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Silver Ecstasy

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11 MS3 Sport

• Nov 27, 2008

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Glad to hear people have been using Latitudes. I'm interested to hear how your winter experience is with them.

 

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808MP5

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GT3076R Pro5

• Nov 27, 2008

• #14

I say just get the Icons and some rainx and be done with it

 

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Silver Ecstasy

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11 MS3 Sport

• Nov 28, 2008

• #15

I've rain-xd since day one, and my wipers are doing pretty terrible in the colder temps.

 

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terbow

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03.5 MSP

• Nov 28, 2008

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I use the Icons as well, on both my car and the wifes. If you keep them clean (like when u wash the car, wipe em down with protectant for rubber) they last a while.

I love them.