Ok VENT TIME!!!

FarmerFran · 07-12-2023, 07:17 PM

I got a survey from a reputable company about my dislike of my 2021 Challenger. The only real gripe I had was the 1970s wiper blades.

I just noticed my ZL1 has the same damn 1970s cheezy ass wiper blades!

The Dodge I drove in all weather. My Z has only seen sun (other than the once it rained on the way home from out) but it was minor and wipers did not play a factor.

How in the ever loving windshield could GM justify a $1 wiper on a $50K+ car.

Yeah. it is a real problem and I am really pissed.

Number 3 · 07-12-2023, 07:38 PM

The answer is not to put on the most expensive blade, but to put on the best priced blade that meets all of your requirements for performance and durability and the conditions which you test those. And blade performance is dependent on several things including glass curvature and the force of the blade on the windshield, both of which are likely different between your two cars. But it’s also possible you would have the same complaint. But in the end it wouldn’t be on your Camaro if it didn't meet GM’s requirements.

FarmerFran · 07-12-2023, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

The answer is not to put on the most expensive blade, but to put on the best priced blade that meets all of your requirements for performance and durability and the conditions which you test those. And blade performance is dependent on several things including glass curvature and the force of the blade on the windshield, both of which are likely different between your two cars. But it’s also possible you would have the same complaint. But in the end it wouldn’t be on your Camaro if it didn't meet GM’s requirements.

BUUUULLLLLLSHEEET! It met the minimum requirements for a 20K cruze chugging around.

There are pressure points on those shitty blades that ALWAYS show themselves.

It is a damn shame this is what it has come to, damn shame

arpad_m · 07-12-2023, 07:44 PM

lt4camaro · 07-12-2023, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I got a survey from a reputable company about my dislike of my 2021 Challenger. The only real gripe I had was the 1970s wiper blades.

I just noticed my ZL1 has the same damn 1970s cheezy ass wiper blades!

The Dodge I drove in all weather. My Z has only seen sun (other than the once it rained on the way home from out) but it was minor and wipers did not play a factor.

How in the ever loving windshield could GM justify a $1 wiper on a $50K+ car.

Yeah. it is a real problem and I am really pissed.

I have 20K on my daily driver 2021 LT1, driven in all sorts of Northeast weather, rain, hot and freezing cold . The factory wipers are still perfect in all respects. I do not understand what the complaint is?

LT1gen6 · 07-12-2023, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

How in the ever loving windshield could GM justify a $1 wiper on a $50K+ car. Yeah. it is a real problem and I am really pissed.

Hmmm. . Maybe just change the wipers to ones you prefer? Otherwise, sell your Camaro to buy a car that has wipers that meet your standard? First world problem : )

LT14EVA · 07-12-2023, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1gen6

First world problem : )

This.

Johnfin · 07-12-2023, 08:56 PM

How about those that say, "my car has never seen a drop of water"
Do they ever wash their car or have it dry cleaned. Lol

Palutz · 07-12-2023, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I got a survey from a reputable company about my dislike of my 2021 Challenger. The only real gripe I had was the 1970s wiper blades.

I just noticed my ZL1 has the same damn 1970s cheezy ass wiper blades!

The Dodge I drove in all weather. My Z has only seen sun (other than the once it rained on the way home from out) but it was minor and wipers did not play a factor.

How in the ever loving windshield could GM justify a $1 wiper on a $50K+ car.

Yeah. it is a real problem and I am really pissed.

And I thought I was the crazy one calling the ZL1 a boat with a big motor

LeonardS · 07-12-2023, 09:00 PM

Sell the car and move on. Hopefully the next car has smaller problems.

Gen6cyl · 07-12-2023, 09:02 PM

My 21 has 53 k miles, no complaints with wipers. I do clean the wiping edge.

JamesNoBrakes · 07-12-2023, 10:14 PM

My vents are fine, but I'm not sure they are really necessary.

Yang N’ Bang · 07-12-2023, 11:56 PM

Maybe the warranty will cover that, time to take it to the dealership 😔

LT4Greg · 07-13-2023, 12:11 AM

Here’s the deal Fran, visit Autozone, O’Reilly’s or Advance Auto and check out their premium wiper blades for your Camaro. I’m positive you might find a set that will be better and more expensive than the cheap GM ones on the car now.��

07-12-2023, 07:17 PM	#1
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Ok VENT TIME!!! I got a survey from a reputable company about my dislike of my 2021 Challenger. The only real gripe I had was the 1970s wiper blades. I just noticed my ZL1 has the same damn 1970s cheezy ass wiper blades! The Dodge I drove in all weather. My Z has only seen sun (other than the once it rained on the way home from out) but it was minor and wipers did not play a factor. How in the ever loving windshield could GM justify a $1 wiper on a $50K+ car. Yeah. it is a real problem and I am really pissed. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

07-12-2023, 07:38 PM	#2
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,173 View My Garage	The answer is not to put on the most expensive blade, but to put on the best priced blade that meets all of your requirements for performance and durability and the conditions which you test those. And blade performance is dependent on several things including glass curvature and the force of the blade on the windshield, both of which are likely different between your two cars. But it’s also possible you would have the same complaint. But in the end it wouldn’t be on your Camaro if it didn't meet GM’s requirements. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

07-12-2023, 07:44 PM	#4
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07-12-2023, 09:00 PM	#10
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07-12-2023, 09:02 PM	#11
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	My 21 has 53 k miles, no complaints with wipers. I do clean the wiping edge. __________________ B6 dampers, x pipe, mbrp axel back

07-12-2023, 08:56 PM	#8
Johnfin Drives: 2018 ss Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Posts: 183	How about those that say, "my car has never seen a drop of water" Do they ever wash their car or have it dry cleaned. Lol

07-12-2023, 10:14 PM	#12
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07-12-2023, 11:56 PM	#13
Yang N’ Bang 17’ Hyper Blue 2SS Drives: 17’ Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 225 View My Garage	Maybe the warranty will cover that, time to take it to the dealership 😔

07-13-2023, 12:11 AM	#14
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Here’s the deal Fran, visit Autozone, O’Reilly’s or Advance Auto and check out their premium wiper blades for your Camaro. I’m positive you might find a set that will be better and more expensive than the cheap GM ones on the car now.�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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