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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Still using the Icons. Purchased when they first came out - about a year ago maybe. Work Great! Yea, they were expensive, I remember that.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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My Icons are about a year and a half old and still work pretty well.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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I had the bosch ones right when they came out and they lasted over a year though a really harsh winter, i had the rainx ones for about 6 months and not even half as bad as a winter and they were toast. I have the Michelin ones right now and they are ok at best. I like the bosch ones the best just as far as my experience goes
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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So far, the Rain-X I just put on are much better than the Bosch Excels. Those were just to hard. They streaked and left grooves. These Rain-X leave no moisture and yet are quieter. Wish I had changed them 6 months ago.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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So far, the Rain-X I just put on are much better than the Bosch Excels. Those were just to hard. They streaked and left grooves. These Rain-X leave no moisture and yet are quieter. Wish I had changed them 6 months ago.
How much?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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How much?
$10 each, $20 plus tax.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Are wiper blades really that much more expensive in Canada?

At Canadian Tire they range from $6-8 for the cheapest/horrible ones, $12-15 for the mid-range "Precise Fit" ones, $18+ for the "Reflex" ones and $25 for Armor All Reflex... EACH.

The only ones worth buying are the Precise Fit silicone ones. But seriously, you guys are getting 2 GOOD wiper blades for $20?!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by F-150_Octane
Are wiper blades really that much more expensive in Canada?

At Canadian Tire they range from $6-8 for the cheapest/horrible ones, $12-15 for the mid-range "Precise Fit" ones, $18+ for the "Reflex" ones and $25 for Armor All Reflex... EACH.

The only ones worth buying are the Precise Fit silicone ones. But seriously, you guys are getting 2 GOOD wiper blades for $20?!
Yes. The cheapie Anco's were $3-$4 each. The better Ancos were $7-$8.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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$10 each, $20 plus tax.
Dang, what store did you get them from?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Dang, what store did you get them from?
O'Rielly's on 174 in Burleson.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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One other thing, I get 1" longer than OEM. I get the 20".
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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One other thing, I get 1" longer than OEM. I get the 20".
Dang, I thought the stockers were 20's.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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One other thing, I get 1" longer than OEM. I get the 20".
Can i ask why? No problems fitting them?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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Can i ask why? No problems fitting them?
I'm pretty sure the stockers are 19, but I could be mistaken. The 20" fit fine.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jditta
Can i ask why? No problems fitting them?
Yep, as Bluejay said, the 20's are fine. I believe some people use 22's.
 
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