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jamala00 · 07-13-2023, 07:31 AM

Never had any issue with OEM blades and it's all I ever replace them with when needing replacement.

ZPirate · 07-13-2023, 07:53 AM

Fran, if you drive fast enough you don't need wiper blades.

Johnfin · 07-13-2023, 08:46 AM

You are right, the blades are crazy money. Trico and Aanco determined that they were not making money off refills so they started to charge $30 for the whole blade so that we can start filling up the landfills. I buy my refills from China at $2 ea and they work just fine. You can find them on ebay but you need to know the exact wiper claw dimensions.

ember1205 · 07-13-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnfin

You are right, the blades are crazy money. Trico and Aanco determined that they were not making money off refills so they started to charge $30 for the whole blade so that we can start filling up the landfills. I buy my refills from China at $2 ea and they work just fine. You can find them on ebay but you need to know the exact wiper claw dimensions.

The "beam blade" design on modern vehicles isn't really set up to use a refill. The whole blade is one piece so that wind pressure against the blade holds it tight to the windshield even at higher speeds like on the highway. There are some blade systems out there that use a more traditional setup where you can replace the inserts and they have a "wind deflector" mounted along a portion of the blade only. This generally only works on vehicles with smaller windshields.

Refills worked great when the blades maxed out at 18" long... Today's vehicles regularly use 22" or even 24" blades on at least one side.

FarmerFran · 07-13-2023, 09:47 AM

A closer look at the OEM it is a beam design with metal clips holding it together. So might not be too bad

WhiteMale · 07-13-2023, 09:49 AM

OPs schtick here on the forum used to be some what amusing but that was awhile ago.

Johnfin · 07-13-2023, 10:26 AM

ember1205, you are full of shit. I have a 23' and most definitely has replaceable refills. You just have to be smart enough to do it.

ember1205 · 07-13-2023, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnfin

ember1205, you are full of shit. I have a 23' and most definitely has replaceable refills. You just have to be smart enough to do it.

lol... Thanks for your worldly insight

FarmerFran · 07-13-2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

OPs schtick here on the forum used to be some what amusing but that was awhile ago.

Smokin19 · 07-13-2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Fran, if you drive fast enough you don't need wiper blades.

He already had one engine blow up, don't encourage him.

len125 · 07-13-2023, 01:17 PM

complaining about windshield wipers...be thankful you have arms and legs and eyes that can see and drive...man, what babies...i hace heart disease and i have the ability to drive and breathe on my own....wow...be thankful,,,

LeonardS · 07-13-2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

OPs schtick here on the forum used to be some what amusing but that was awhile ago.

Where’s the “Like” button!

PostalLDMC · 07-13-2023, 02:10 PM

For all around driving in all kinds of snow, rain, dust, I've always use RainX that counts on 8 different motorcycles and trucks counting U.S.Mail and cars. When I went to Az. in the snow my wiper never got any use. Coming home from Az. in the spring rains and sleet. The wiper were never used. As aside benefit bugs slide off with a damp towel. Also if you watch road racing the leading edge of the wiper arm has a V shape to put down force on the window.

Gen6cyl · 07-13-2023, 03:06 PM

Give op a break, he paid 65k and got shitty wipers. I paid 29k and got great wipers. Who cares about engine and stuff.

07-13-2023, 07:53 AM	#30
ZPirate Drives: 2023 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,910	Fran, if you drive fast enough you don't need wiper blades. __________________ 2023 Summit White ZL1 M6 (delivered 10/15/23) 2023 Dodge Durango SRT (daily driver) 2003 Nissan 350Z (modified) 2022 Rapid Blue 1SS 1LE M6 (delivered 2/19/22) (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i (Sold)

07-13-2023, 09:47 AM	#33
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,591	A closer look at the OEM it is a beam design with metal clips holding it together. So might not be too bad __________________ <Insert Cars You Own Here>

07-13-2023, 01:17 PM	#39
len125 Drives: chevrolet camaro Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: maryland Posts: 159	are u serious complaining about windshield wipers...be thankful you have arms and legs and eyes that can see and drive...man, what babies...i hace heart disease and i have the ability to drive and breathe on my own....wow...be thankful,,,

07-13-2023, 07:31 AM	#29
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,658	Never had any issue with OEM blades and it's all I ever replace them with when needing replacement.

07-13-2023, 08:46 AM	#31
Johnfin Drives: 2018 ss Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 196	You are right, the blades are crazy money. Trico and Aanco determined that they were not making money off refills so they started to charge $30 for the whole blade so that we can start filling up the landfills. I buy my refills from China at $2 ea and they work just fine. You can find them on ebay but you need to know the exact wiper claw dimensions.

07-13-2023, 09:49 AM	#34
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,257	OPs schtick here on the forum used to be some what amusing but that was awhile ago.

07-13-2023, 10:26 AM	#35
Johnfin Drives: 2018 ss Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 196	ember1205, you are full of shit. I have a 23' and most definitely has replaceable refills. You just have to be smart enough to do it.

07-13-2023, 02:10 PM	#41
PostalLDMC Drives: 2022 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Upper Mid-West Posts: 306	For all around driving in all kinds of snow, rain, dust, I've always use RainX that counts on 8 different motorcycles and trucks counting U.S.Mail and cars. When I went to Az. in the snow my wiper never got any use. Coming home from Az. in the spring rains and sleet. The wiper were never used. As aside benefit bugs slide off with a damp towel. Also if you watch road racing the leading edge of the wiper arm has a V shape to put down force on the window.

07-13-2023, 03:06 PM	#42
Gen6cyl Banned Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 984	Give op a break, he paid 65k and got shitty wipers. I paid 29k and got great wipers. Who cares about engine and stuff.

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