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TDCi Guy



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Smooth Wiper Arms
Just wondering if anyone had fitted the smooth wiper arms available from BoltOnBits? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&...0860571701

Do they use the existing wiper blades or are they an all in one jobby which requires the whole thing replacing once they're duff? Tom
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Post #384776 4th Jan 2015 11:52am
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theorangebandit



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The blades will be changeable the arms will likely be from another vehicle spec that coincidently fits the defender, the style for me isn't ideal I like my defender quirks lol. Surely this is a question you should raise with bolt on bits? After all they are the stockist and in my experience they've always answered questions promptly
Post #384806 4th Jan 2015 1:35pm
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CatherineF



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Are they the right length?

I ask because the blades that SMC sent me as replacements at 13" 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
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Post #384807 4th Jan 2015 1:42pm
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sharkey964



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I also would query the legnth.
I have been looking to fit a pair of Bosch aeros,the standard ones that are curently fitted are 14".
So that is the length I have been looking at.
Post #384810 4th Jan 2015 2:03pm
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SailingTom



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theorangebandit wrote:
they've always answered questions promptly


Or tell you to F Censored Off Laughing

They look like a different blade type to me. Seen them fitted and reminded me of an old style ford KA rear wiper.
I wouldnt bother Defender puma dormobile camper
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keith



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Sharky
Iv just bought new aero's 10 min ago . Halfords for 13 however you can find em cheeper . I got 14 months from my last ones and I suppose that's about normal . Yes they are good .
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sharkey964



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I have trawled around al the local car accessory stockists near to me here in France,but they only stock Vaelo ones & I'm not sure if they will fit.Besides,from what I've read Bosch Aero's are the ones to go for.
Whilst visiting family inthe Preston area over Xmas i looked in the local Halfords,but they did'nt have any.
I think I'll have to get some shipped.
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grafty99



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Fifth Horseman



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At 1" shorter blade and with that arm design it looks to me as though there will be a substantial increase in the unswept screen area.
Keep with standard arms and 13" wiper blades.
Post #384856 4th Jan 2015 4:51pm
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munch90



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you need the bosch aero retro ones , as they have the proper fittings , not many places stock the retro in aero version
Post #384871 4th Jan 2015 5:21pm
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keith



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These ones ...

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Post #384917 4th Jan 2015 6:56pm
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keith



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These ones

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Post #384919 4th Jan 2015 6:59pm
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TDCi Guy



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Thanks guys, hadn't noticed that they were only 12". Think i'll just get a set of aero wipers and save a bit of cash! Tom
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Post #384939 4th Jan 2015 7:36pm
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Sphere



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I had them, a lot shorter and only lasted 12 months before the sun perished the arms and the one snapped. A complete waste of money in my opinion.
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mick



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Nah don't like them
Post #384944 4th Jan 2015 7:45pm
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