Kruppa

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I was told about these today at AutoZone and supposedly they are supposed to be pretty good... I have no idea on the price but I was told they come 1 in a package (so 1 for driver side and 1 for passenger side)
I also listed some of the main points made on the pamphlet...

Bosch Icon Wipers...

They have no metal or plastic brackets, joints or hinges

Individual radius along each millimeter creates tension memory

Applies uniform pressure along the entire blade length

Aerodynamic wind spoiler improves air flow to create downforce and protects tension springs from snow and ice build up

20% longer performance over conventional blades with smooth, quiet operation

Exclusive weather shield connector system protects arm connection from ice and snow build-up and is pre-installed

Lontar1

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What's up man???

oem refills... anyway you have to replace them every year.....

NewLoveI30

I like my PIAA's... Still rockin strong after 2 years in California Sun and Colorado winters.

malakas34

i just got the bosh from my boy who works at autobarn. they work awsome. i also used rainx on the window and their awsome. no rain spots or anythin. get them

rbrown81

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Bosch = teh r0xx0rz!

Bonka

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They're suppose to be the universal equivalent to the luxury segment aero wipers (BMW, Volvo, etc).

$60 for a pair........

ICULookN

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Glad they were sold out of my size when I was thinking about purchaisng them!

OHH NOES

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My stealership charges $54 for the pair of OEM refills.

stogy3

Walmart has a pair that are similar to the bosh for $15 a side. Just put them on my truck last night. Cleaned the windshield good with no anoying wiper chatter. These are going on the Maxima next. I will see how they work in the snow.

JohnWEngle

I'd be interested in hearing about org members experiences with the Bosch Icon blades (http://jobs.boschusa.com/AutoParts/WiperBlades/ICON/) and/or the Michelin wiper blades (http://www.michelinwiperblade.com/) in terms of longevity. I have no doubt that they work, I'm primarily curious about how long they last.

I've been using the PIAA silicone blades (http://piaa.com/WiperBlades/silicone.html) and I've been very happy with them - they work well, are reasonably priced and have yet to wear out. I have used "conventional" Bosch blades in the past, and while they have worked well, they don't seem to last very long - I'm guessing the sun eats them up.

SoonerFan

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i have the Bosch Icon blades and love them!!

Pearltt

I've had them for about a year and think they are the best blades I have ever used. They seem like they hold up much better then most other blades...IMO

SuperStock03

I put them on my Tacoma and I love them, however $25 a wiper is too much for wiper blades. If the crappy annual ANCO replacements chatter at high speeds again this year I may break down and buy the Icons for the Max.

Dimashka

I just go the icons two weeks ago and they are the best vipers i have ever had. First of all i got both from autozone for $45. Second since they dont have any metal parts, ice in the winter will not stick in the mechanism. Third they do not jump on the high way. Best vipers on the market. Plus they have the gell blade which does not get any harder at colder tempatures. In chicago that is important.

Jess

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Old thread....Dec 2005

But I'll say that I agree they're very good wipers for the price!

rmd0311

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Have em, love em... Put em om the day after I bought the car. 8 months later, the still work like new. My wife's car is one her second set on Anco's on the same time period.

Worth the price for sure.

n3985

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What are the part numbers we need? I know we use a 18" and 26", so do we use 418A and 426A?

Edit: Found out we need 417A for passenger, not 418A.

naxray

FWIW - Tire Rack has a "buy one get one free" deal on Valeo Ultimate wipers which are similar in design (bracketless) to the Bosch Icons. $19.99 for a set:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp

The offer was posted on here on the org earlier but I can't find the original thread.

cowans

I just picked up some 'Flexblade' wipers from SILBLADE. These are similar to the Bosch, but come with a 5 year warranty! We have 01 & 03 max s' as well as a 06 Murano. These wipers are awesome on the max s'. I will admit I use Rainx as well. They had a sale on these until Dec 31, @ $23. free shipping! These wipers claim to outperform the others... see their comparison page.
http://www.silblade.com/
The 26"(drivers side) on the Murano, did not fit properly(the murano's windscreen has a compound curvature to it) and the company excused themselves and have mailed up some of their reg Silblades no charge.... and I live in Canada! I have been very impressed with this company. My wife & son love their new wipers on their Max 's.... crystal clear, just hope they last!
Sandy

ikalinin

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i've had the ICONS for about a year.. and i have to tell you, well worth the $45 i spent on Amazon. They are by far the best wiper i ever had.. Snow, Rain... extremely quiet... BOSCH knows what they're doing. I highly recommend.

n3985

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I installed mine a few hours ago, but I am having a problem with the passenger side. The middle part where it attaches to the wiper arm is not contacting the windshield. Anyone else get this?

2002 Maxima SE

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Do the ICON or Valeo have silicon blade?

naxray

^^^ I do not believe either one uses silicon.

CoolMax

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http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...86&postcount=1

carsarecool

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I work at autozone, the sizes should be 26A & 17B as far as I know the A and B designation is for driver/passenger side....like if someone needs two 18's theyd get an 18A and 18B

doc2278

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I have got them on my max, cost me about 45 for both, Love em, especially in winter. Highly recommend them.

n3985

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So no one else is having a problem with passenger side not wiping well besides me?

xnyc

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take off the wiper and wiggle it. the rubber might be stiff. after you put them on the wiper arm, press the wiper against the windshield and use the wipers. thats wat i did to get mine on properly. otherwise your spring in the wiper arm is weak.

FanaticMadMax

the Bosch Icon are the best, cuz my Mercedes E320 has them as part of a standard equipment, it hugs the windshield and aerodynamic. I was going to buy one for my max but they were out of the size on my car. They are expensive, there is no refill, you have to replace the blade each time when it's wears out, but they do last longer and perform better.

Jason_03_Max

I have got them on my max, cost me about 40 for both.

MerlotMax

Sorry sparky-the A & B have to do with the mounting, not what side of the car its on.

They are one of the best wipers I have used. They do have a problem with ice, it builds up in the grooves and wiping proformance suffers.

ZIPPIN

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Those who have posted that they have had them for a year or more, how much does it rain/snow in your area? I have never tried these and before spending $45 bucks, I want to know if they will at least last a year. It rains a lot in Indy, and then some snow as well.

nk2k2

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i have the ICONs and i think there a great buy although they are expensive. I had them when we had the snow/ice storm and they worked like a charm. the best part is when it rains, it swipes the windshield clean w/o streaking or chattering. they dont have any lift at high speeds either. i paid around 50 bucks for the pair and so far im very satisfied.

MaxBlu5

After reading this thread, I went out today to buy these ICON blades to replace my year old Silblades, and so far these blades are excellent. They wipe like they belong on a luxury vehicle, and ultra quiet too. Oh, and it took like 15 seconds to put them on literally each.

n3985

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Here is a suggestion, use some Rain X or glass treatment, when it is raining and you are on the highway the water glides off so fast you barely need the wipers. That combined with the ICONs, you'll have perfect view in rain or snow.

rmd0311

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They've been on for 11 months now. I live in upstate NY and get alot of SNOW and Water. It saw the winter and the spring still work like new.

11 months, 10k miles later still like new. I'd say they are worth the price.

My wife is currently on her 3rd set of Anco's in the same time period. If I was not getting rid of her car this winter I would change em.

Professor

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Got mine for $30 at advanced auto <my employee discount> I love the, i went to pittsburgh in the winter with them, they work great and are well worth the price.

2k1maxgle

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I have these...best blades Ive ever used, definately worth the extra change.

ICULookN

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Are they better than PIAA. Did PIAA come out with a version like these of similar design?

SoonerFan

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IMO, PIAA should stick to making bulbs.
ive tried their previous "top of the line" wipers and they sucked.

the best on the the market now...the Bosch Icons