Comments on: Winter Is Here http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2008/11/24/winter-is-here/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:15:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Ian C. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2008/11/24/winter-is-here/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Ian C. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:51:21 +0000 http://www.jwardell.com/mini/?p=131#comment-316 I'd say "where's the picture" of the new blades ... but I guess I can just stroll outside and take a look ;) I’d say “where’s the picture” of the new blades … but I guess I can just stroll outside and take a look ;)

]]> By: Josh Wardell http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2008/11/24/winter-is-here/comment-page-1/#comment-314 Josh Wardell Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:44:00 +0000 http://www.jwardell.com/mini/?p=131#comment-314 TireRack's 2-for-1 deal has literally been there for years, making the whole set $27 shipped. I'm not so sure refills are available considering the blade itself is the majority of the wiper. TireRack’s 2-for-1 deal has literally been there for years, making the whole set $27 shipped. I’m not so sure refills are available considering the blade itself is the majority of the wiper.

]]> By: Brian Lalor http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2008/11/24/winter-is-here/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Brian Lalor Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:07:55 +0000 http://www.jwardell.com/mini/?p=131#comment-313 Sarah and I both have the PIAA silicone blades on our cars. I was also tentative about losing the spoiler that's on the stock frames, but these have proven to clear the windshield just as well. I bought mine back in April from OutMotoring and they've served me well for about six months. They're starting to streak a bit, now. I've never been particularly sensitive to the noise of the stock blades; these are probably quieter. Given that the replacement blades from the dealership tend to streak and smear literally within <strong>days</strong> of installation, I'm extremely pleased. I'm planning on getting another set of refills, to the tune of about $18 total. Are the Valeos refillable? I'm curious to see what the life expectancy is. Twenty bucks per side is pretty steep for something that can't be refilled (although Tire Rack seems to have a 2-for-1 deal right now). Sarah and I both have the PIAA silicone blades on our cars. I was also tentative about losing the spoiler that’s on the stock frames, but these have proven to clear the windshield just as well. I bought mine back in April from OutMotoring and they’ve served me well for about six months. They’re starting to streak a bit, now. I’ve never been particularly sensitive to the noise of the stock blades; these are probably quieter. Given that the replacement blades from the dealership tend to streak and smear literally within days of installation, I’m extremely pleased. I’m planning on getting another set of refills, to the tune of about $18 total.

Are the Valeos refillable? I’m curious to see what the life expectancy is. Twenty bucks per side is pretty steep for something that can’t be refilled (although Tire Rack seems to have a 2-for-1 deal right now).

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