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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19560  
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 I can't remember what the issue was but I think they caused smearing I believe or something like that. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸ðŸ‘¨â€ðŸ”§ðŸ§°âš™ï¸ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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25th Nov 2017 6:49pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039  
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I use these and change them at least every year as the move more mud then water.
https://www.secondlifecarparts.com/dkc0001...uiten.html And for €1,35 I don't mind to change them. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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26th Nov 2017 10:09am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2078 
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Zsd-Puma, my local franchised dealer is 25 miles away 😊 They're not really going to be such good value after a 50 mile round trip 😁
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. |
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27th Nov 2017 12:39am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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My point is Halfords are REALLY expensive for wiper blades (and bulbs), dealers are cheaper, motor factors are cheaper still, you're bound to have a motor factor near you. Or Euro car parts do free delivery.
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27th Nov 2017 2:35am |
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| The Fox Member Since: 24 Mar 2014 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 93 
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+1 for Bosch Aero.
Tried silicone ones, replacement standard ones and Aero. Hands down the best 'wipe' and last longer than standard ones, but maybe not as long as silicone. |
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27th Nov 2017 2:40pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1749 
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Get a Halfords trade card - the savings are amazing |
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27th Nov 2017 7:01pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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From what i gather it takes a fair bit of effort to get one, you need trade references etc.
When the Fan belt failed on the way home from first collecting my Defender, the recovery guy was saying he went into get a trade card and they said they needed proof of him being in the trade. He pointed out he was wearing the uniform of a recovery firm and had a recovery truck parked outside, that wasn't enough. |
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27th Nov 2017 7:25pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1749
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I got mine through having an account at Jewsons. A mate got one quite easily in store and works for a refrigeration company.
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27th Nov 2017 7:39pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Not liking the look of the Aeros I've always used Bosch SuperPlus but the last pair on the Defender lasted only 12 months before becoming streaky. As I was in the local indy this morning I picked up a Britpart set. Normally I wouldn't touch the blue boxes but for only �8 a pair I thought they were worth a try. The blades are ~half an inch shorter but they're working better than the old Bosch parts so far...
UPDATE: Still OK after a few weeks but they don't much like the colder weather. The flip-over at the end of each stroke is noisy, probably due to the rubber hardening as the temperature falls. It hasn't gone below -4C here yet though... Last edited by Intercept on 12th Dec 2017 2:36pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Nov 2017 4:10pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6036 
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The ones I usually buy from my local factors are Valeo V35. 350mm (or 14") for Ford focus 1998-2004 rear.... fits front of a defender perfectly (they're about 1/2" longer than standard to get right to the top of the screen without rubbing the frame.)
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28th Nov 2017 7:52pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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only thing you have to careful of is the extra drag might wear the wheel boxes.
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28th Nov 2017 9:12pm |
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| mick Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2109  
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http://heyner.co.uk/products/wiper-blades/ I’ve moved on to these so far very good
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28th Nov 2017 9:21pm |
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| Gilloverland Member Since: 12 Nov 2017 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 61
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I've got the Silblades from MUD fitted and have no issues with them, you can clearly see that they leave a coating on the screen which repels water when driving
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12th Dec 2017 9:14am |
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| Chocolate Member Since: 18 May 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 153 
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I used a set of Sillblades from MUD for over 2 years, great wipers and yes did leave a coating on the screen.
The more you used them the better they got. When you first use them after a while of dry weather they appear to be useless, but after they clear the screen a few times they work a treat. 110XS CSW TD5. |
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12th Dec 2017 6:46pm |
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