aero wiper upgrade

[ROB]

considering upgrading my 2008 cali wiper arms for the aero type like caravelle anyone already done this ? is it worth it? at what cost ?
many thanks

 

[T5WOB]

don't just change the wipers the arms will need doing to get the presure on the screen .dont no if these will fit on face lift as not much room for the wiper arms .were bonnet joins the wiper arms . was going to fit some on my new beetle cost £140 to do it from vw :headwall .

 

[T5WOB]

vag mate just told me if you just fit the aero blades .the wiper arm with hit the top of bonnet :headwall .need to fit new wiper arms as well ££££££ :boohoo

 

[ROB]

thanks, i will buy the arms too , is it worth it though just over £100 ?

 

[barry]

aren't the original ones working well enough?

 

[T5WOB]

its all about looks . but the aero ones are silent

 

[barry]

don't give a xxxx about the looks.
But silent would be good

 

[T5WOB]

got to be a win .win then

 

[choplee]

My wipers from new ( which was 4 weeks ago) have been totally crap.....i had to pull ove rthe first time it rained and tried to clean them.....they have got better with cleaning ,but my 2 year old audi ones are far better ..... Looks like i'll be buying some new ones ...and the rear one is laughable... :rofl :rofl :laugh2 :laugh2 :laugh2

 

[Barryjm]

I too need to change wipers on my 09. Anyone got experience of fitting just the aero blade wipers to the original hook arms? There are plenty out there for sale.

Or as per this 2012 discussion should I go to the expense of changing the arms too?

Btw aero blades are what I want as the originals are too noisy, and not too effective.

Thanks.


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[Dibz]

If it is pre face lift they are fine, I fitted aero blades on my 54 plate t5 and they were awesome. It seems potentially not possible without changing the arms with the face lift due to one arm being under the bonnet slightly but I haven't found that out for sure yet

 

[Barryjm]

Thanks Dibz, that'll save me a few pounds [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]


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[ROB]

i have an 08 , so to confirm i can buy aero wipers without the arms % they will work ?

thanks

 

[Dibz]

Yup.

(At least in my experience)

 

[Barryjm]

Bought and fitted to my 09, no rain so far but appear to clear the screen very well when using washer jets!

Bought cheap ones on eBay after reading the T4 T5 forum and must admit they seem of good quality considering only £7.95 for the front pair. [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]


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