The 'Wiper Blade' Thread

Need_4_Speed · 18th June 2009, 17:05

Just got Bosch wiper blades for my Swift and Maruti 800.

The problem is that the Maruti 800 is a Carb '95 Model and i am not sure if these clip on blades can be fitted on this model. Therefore, before i open the box i would like to know if its possible to fit these Bosch blades on this car.

P.s:- This model has a screw on system of some sort.

HELP!! It's going to start raining soon ;-)

toiingg · 19th June 2009, 09:21

You will need the SS adapter to fit these on older screw type models. Ask the shop where you bought the wipers from to get them.

sukiwa · 20th June 2009, 21:00

Bosch wipers for santro are wider/longer than stock wipers. Passenger side wide is 420mm instead of 400mm. Has this caused any problem, any feedback from santro owners?

Similarly, rear wiper is shorter at 340mm instead of 350mm. This would mean less glass area being cleaned.
Another surprise, Bosch sells rear wipers in pairs for all applicable cars.

Why would anyone need two rear wipers? Or does Bosch expect the customer to have two cars of same make & model?

jinu_joseph · 21st June 2009, 20:03

Hi folks is it worth buying the Bosch aero twins or just the regular Bosch wipers will do ??

abhinav.gupta88 · 21st June 2009, 20:13

What is the size of a Skoda Octavia.
I am looking to change to Bosch.
The OE ones are not pretty good.

sukiwa · 21st June 2009, 20:51

@ abhinav.gupta88:
Bosch catalog states 530mm (21") and 480mm (19") for the set, part number is '3 397 010 053'.

k_shanz · 22nd June 2009, 04:02

Is that flexible one like that seen on Skoda Laura available for other Indian cars. Am looking that type for my zen!

Please Help.

bhp · 22nd June 2009, 18:51

wat is the difference in bosch aero twins and regular bosch wipers...

regulars are for 340/- mrp for swift
aero twins for 1850/- mrp for swift

are aero twins worth that kind of money

If somebody can write a review if used both the products it would be very helpful to all the bhpians

MileCruncher · 22nd June 2009, 18:55

The flexible owns I feel do a better job than the normal ones and also last quite a bit longer. But all the cars I have seen them, have a spray washer rather than a nozzle with pointed flow.

NiTviN · 24th June 2009, 12:52

My Safari wipers were a year old and had become hard. So I thought of changing the blades to Bosch ones. Checked on this thread and bought the 22" Bosch Blades last sunday from Bangalore Distributor at J C Road.

When I replaced the old one with new ones, I found that the right one of the stock was longer (I think 24") and left one was shorter (20"). Now I was surprised to see this. My Maruti 800 has the same size for both sides!!! Later I came to know that the newer cars have diff. length wipers. Now, the left side (which was shorter) wiper is replaced with a 22". So a small portion say about 0.5" extends beyond the windshield glass and rests over the bubber beading.

Do you guys think this can create any problems? I did not have chance to test them out yet, since it did not rain after sunday

. I also replaced the rear wiper with 13.5" Bosch and found that the stock one was shorter (may be 12.5"). However this is good for me since the new wipers will clean more glass and does not extend beyond the windshield.

Has any Safari owners faced this issue before?

WasavaTyres · 28th June 2009, 10:58

NitVin you just need to bend the blade just a wee bit to make it fall in line (literally). If you're unsure about it or built like Shwaznegar you'd do well to take it to a mechanic or the shop where you picked it up from.

vigsom · 28th June 2009, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiTviN

So a small portion say about 0.5" extends beyond the windshield glass and rests over the bubber beading.

Do you guys think this can create any problems?

Cut the rest off - but do it neatly

NiTviN · 29th June 2009, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by vigsom

Cut the rest off - but do it neatly

With what can I cut it off? Remember its not just the bubber, there is a metal piece also needs to be cut.

amit_mechengg · 29th June 2009, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiTviN

With what can I cut it off? Remember its not just the bubber, there is a metal piece also needs to be cut.

it can be cut perfectly with a Hacksaw blade. however after cutting file the edges with a file, or the back filer portion of a nail cutter so that you dont gets cuts on your hand due to wipers while cleaning your car

akshay4587 · 29th June 2009, 13:42

whats so special about aero wipers?
i have to get wipers of my accent replaced
are they worthy enough of spending 1800 bucks over 350 for regular bosch?

18th June 2009, 17:05	#181
Need_4_Speed Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bombay, ADI Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Just got Bosch wiper blades for my Swift and Maruti 800. The problem is that the Maruti 800 is a Carb '95 Model and i am not sure if these clip on blades can be fitted on this model. Therefore, before i open the box i would like to know if its possible to fit these Bosch blades on this car. P.s:- This model has a screw on system of some sort. HELP!! It's going to start raining soon ;-)
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19th June 2009, 09:21	#182
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	You will need the SS adapter to fit these on older screw type models. Ask the shop where you bought the wipers from to get them.
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20th June 2009, 21:00	#183
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,378 Thanked: 2,562 Times	Santro wipers - deviation in dimensions Bosch wipers for santro are wider/longer than stock wipers. Passenger side wide is 420mm instead of 400mm. Has this caused any problem, any feedback from santro owners? Similarly, rear wiper is shorter at 340mm instead of 350mm. This would mean less glass area being cleaned. Another surprise, Bosch sells rear wipers in pairs for all applicable cars. Why would anyone need two rear wipers? Or does Bosch expect the customer to have two cars of same make & model?
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21st June 2009, 20:03	#184
jinu_joseph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 188 Times	Hi folks is it worth buying the Bosch aero twins or just the regular Bosch wipers will do ??
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21st June 2009, 20:13	#185
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	What is the size of a Skoda Octavia. I am looking to change to Bosch. The OE ones are not pretty good.
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21st June 2009, 20:51	#186
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,378 Thanked: 2,562 Times	@ abhinav.gupta88: Bosch catalog states 530mm (21") and 480mm (19") for the set, part number is '3 397 010 053'.
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22nd June 2009, 04:02	#187
k_shanz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: KL - TEN Posts: 353 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	Is that flexible one like that seen on Skoda Laura available for other Indian cars. Am looking that type for my zen! Please Help.
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22nd June 2009, 18:51	#188
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	wat is the difference in bosch aero twins and regular bosch wipers... regulars are for 340/- mrp for swift aero twins for 1850/- mrp for swift are aero twins worth that kind of money If somebody can write a review if used both the products it would be very helpful to all the bhpians
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22nd June 2009, 18:55	#189
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	The flexible owns I feel do a better job than the normal ones and also last quite a bit longer. But all the cars I have seen them, have a spray washer rather than a nozzle with pointed flow.
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24th June 2009, 12:52	#190
NiTviN BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 6 Times	Bosch wiper blades for Safari My Safari wipers were a year old and had become hard. So I thought of changing the blades to Bosch ones. Checked on this thread and bought the 22" Bosch Blades last sunday from Bangalore Distributor at J C Road. When I replaced the old one with new ones, I found that the right one of the stock was longer (I think 24") and left one was shorter (20"). Now I was surprised to see this. My Maruti 800 has the same size for both sides!!! Later I came to know that the newer cars have diff. length wipers. Now, the left side (which was shorter) wiper is replaced with a 22". So a small portion say about 0.5" extends beyond the windshield glass and rests over the bubber beading. Do you guys think this can create any problems? I did not have chance to test them out yet, since it did not rain after sunday . I also replaced the rear wiper with 13.5" Bosch and found that the stock one was shorter (may be 12.5"). However this is good for me since the new wipers will clean more glass and does not extend beyond the windshield. Has any Safari owners faced this issue before? Last edited by Technocrat : 29th June 2009 at 13:22. Reason: Only two smilies per post allowed, please read th board rules carefully before proceeding further, thanks
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28th June 2009, 10:58	#191
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 816 Thanked: 450 Times View My Garage	NitVin you just need to bend the blade just a wee bit to make it fall in line (literally). If you're unsure about it or built like Shwaznegar you'd do well to take it to a mechanic or the shop where you picked it up from.
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29th June 2009, 13:42	#195
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	whats so special about aero wipers? i have to get wipers of my accent replaced are they worthy enough of spending 1800 bucks over 350 for regular bosch?
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