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lrsg



Member Since: 07 Dec 2021
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Windscreen wipers
It is about time to replace the front wipers. The original LR ones are expensive and not that brilliant. Are there any good aftermarket alternatives that will fit at this time? I don’t trust what comes up in a google search.
Post #1021572 17th Jan 2024 7:11pm
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Defendit..



Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Posts: 421
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Bosch Aerotwin
Bosch nummer: A 989 S 339700900B / 3 397 009 00B. For Left hand Traffic
Bosch nummer: A 990 S. 339700900C / 3 397 009 00C. For Right hand Traffic



Click image to enlarge No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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Post #1021576 17th Jan 2024 7:29pm
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lrsg



Member Since: 07 Dec 2021
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Many thanks, I will look for a pair of those.
Post #1021580 17th Jan 2024 7:44pm
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Retroanaconda



Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
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Bosch Aerotwin AP22U fit nicely, with a small modification to the clip.
Post #1021591 17th Jan 2024 9:23pm
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Ajay(UK)



Member Since: 13 Feb 2021
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Why 22's when the factory size is 23"? Rolling Eyes

Andy. 22MY Defender 110 X Dynamic HSE D250, Gondwana Stone with too many options!
2022 Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic Autobiography, Firenze Red with Black Pack.
Gone: 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Post #1021668 18th Jan 2024 3:10pm
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Retroanaconda



Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
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Because mine were 22” from the factory and not 23” Rolling Eyes
Post #1021710 18th Jan 2024 8:24pm
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LR Nuts



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I have measured mine, both 23" ..... all with 22" must have been conned !!

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Post #1021768 19th Jan 2024 1:28pm
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J77



Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
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New windscreen fitted yesterday, so opted for new blades, Autoglass fitted the Aero Twins AP23U. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1021908 20th Jan 2024 2:44pm
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Ajay(UK)



Member Since: 13 Feb 2021
Location: Arundel, W.Sussex
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Took the plunge and ordered a pair of Bosch AeroTwin AP23U knowing that a "small modification to the clip" was needed. But these come with four clips and it doesn't state which clip to use and I couldn't find the details anywhere here or online stating which part of which clip needed modifying Rolling Eyes

So by the power of deduction I have concluded its clip 4 that's the best one to use Wink


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The modification I chose was to remove the side clips highlighted in Red and then to slightly reduce the height of the area highlighted in blue so that the washer jet section on top of the wiper arm doesn't stop the clip from locking into place correctly.

All very easy now I know what to do next time but hopefully this may be of some use to others Thumbs Up

New blades are excellent and super quiet Cool

Andy. 22MY Defender 110 X Dynamic HSE D250, Gondwana Stone with too many options!
2022 Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic Autobiography, Firenze Red with Black Pack.
Gone: 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Post #1022389 24th Jan 2024 3:54pm
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Defendit..



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Picture of the clip A989S / A990S ( no extra's in the box.)


Click image to enlarge No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S MY21 on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..
Post #1022395 24th Jan 2024 4:33pm
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lrsg



Member Since: 07 Dec 2021
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Bought a pair of Bosch 989S for just under £23. Straight fit and a clear performance improvement IMHO. Although the fact that the original ones were 2,5 years old when replaced probably made a difference. But you can’t go wrong with these.
Post #1022419 24th Jan 2024 8:05pm
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