FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all speeds

**Obioban** · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 02:33:25 PM

Part number 61 61 0 037 009

I didn't like the original wipers because they would leave stuff on the windshield above 55 mph.

I went to icons and they left spots all over the windshield at any speed, even with the arm bent and insert removed.

Thought about going to the rain-x brand wipers but then realized they were made by bosch, so they'd have all the same issues as the icons.

Finally got tired of the Icons and went to the dealer yesterday to buy new OEM arms (as I preferred spotting at 55+ to spotting at all speeds and stupidly threw out my stock arms when I went to the icons), but it turns out they no longer sell the stock arms, as they've been superseded by an icon style wiper, specced by BMW, that actually wipes properly at all speeds!

The entire time I've owned this car I've been annoyed by the wipers. Finally that hardship is over

Thought I'd pass the word along

Mr. Wolfe · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 02:51:44 PM

Cool, thanks. I am looking for wipers.

Mr. Wolfe

kabalZA · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 02:52:28 PM

yah, also got mine, RHD, ending in part #027

I do have this problem though, when at rest, the shorter one doesnt touch the window fully at the end.

when it is is motion, it is fine.

dsm918 · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabalZA

yah, also got mine, RHD, ending in part #027

I do have this problem though, when at rest, the shorter one doesnt touch the window fully at the end.

when it is is motion, it is fine.

That is the same on my car.

Obioban, what was the cost for each wiper arm?

d3x74 · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:07:49 PM

The MSRP for both is ~$50.

jetmech · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:28:48 PM

I just installed a set of PIAA blades I got from Truner Motorsports and I am very pleased with them. They have an option to add a "aerodynamic spoiler" to add down force to the blades. They also come with a Rain-X type of wipe that you apply to the windshield along with the blades. I was driving to work today in freezing rain here in Chicago and they are dead quiet and keep the windshield absolutely streak free.

I did experience a bit of interference between the blade and the plastic insert on the factory arm, but it hasn't cause me any operational issues yet.

Overall, I'm very pleased since the original blades streaked badly and were very noisy.

carbon//M3 · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:33:13 PM

Sweet!! It's about time.

pachieh · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:43:35 PM

Crap. I just bought Rain-X Latitude this past weekend.

cncmastr · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 05:24:49 PM

Ooh! Post pics when you get them installed!

quaixe · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 05:32:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3x74

The MSRP for both is ~$50.

only ? I paid $67 for mine, cuz the previous owner used after market and it was sucks. After that, the wiper blade only cost about $7 each, but I dun like this new one tho, I like the old original one on my 04 way better

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 02:33:25 PM	#1
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,468 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all speeds Part number 61 61 0 037 009 I didn't like the original wipers because they would leave stuff on the windshield above 55 mph. I went to icons and they left spots all over the windshield at any speed, even with the arm bent and insert removed. Thought about going to the rain-x brand wipers but then realized they were made by bosch, so they'd have all the same issues as the icons. Finally got tired of the Icons and went to the dealer yesterday to buy new OEM arms (as I preferred spotting at 55+ to spotting at all speeds and stupidly threw out my stock arms when I went to the icons), but it turns out they no longer sell the stock arms, as they've been superseded by an icon style wiper, specced by BMW, that actually wipes properly at all speeds! The entire time I've owned this car I've been annoyed by the wipers. Finally that hardship is over Thought I'd pass the word along __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 02:51:44 PM	#2
Mr. Wolfe Anti-Bling Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,429 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Above Pittsburgh	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Cool, thanks. I am looking for wipers. Mr. Wolfe __________________ 2003 Alpine/Cinnamon ///M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP Wheels l 4.10 Diff. l KWv2 l JVT l ESS l H&R Sway l AR-20's l 10mm/15mm Spacers l ZHP Shift Knob l FK 452's l RE l PF

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 02:52:28 PM	#3
kabalZA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 140 Reputation: 0 Location: Cape Town	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp yah, also got mine, RHD, ending in part #027 I do have this problem though, when at rest, the shorter one doesnt touch the window fully at the end. when it is is motion, it is fine. __________________

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:07:49 PM	#5
d3x74 apple pie shtn skip Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,201 Reputation: 0	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp The MSRP for both is ~$50. __________________

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:28:48 PM	#6
jetmech Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 200 Reputation: 0 Location: McHenry	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp I just installed a set of PIAA blades I got from Truner Motorsports and I am very pleased with them. They have an option to add a "aerodynamic spoiler" to add down force to the blades. They also come with a Rain-X type of wipe that you apply to the windshield along with the blades. I was driving to work today in freezing rain here in Chicago and they are dead quiet and keep the windshield absolutely streak free. I did experience a bit of interference between the blade and the plastic insert on the factory arm, but it hasn't cause me any operational issues yet. Overall, I'm very pleased since the original blades streaked badly and were very noisy. __________________ Jetmech Saving pilots lives, one flight at a time 04 M3 SMG Oxford Green Previous BMW's: 97 M3/4 (M5) 98 328iC (Auto) 94 325i (M5) Last edited by jetmech; Tue, Dec-21-2010 at 07:51:01 PM.

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:33:13 PM	#7
carbon//M3 AMG THIS!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,079 Reputation: 0 Location: West LA	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Sweet!! It's about time. __________________ ///M3 under construction

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 03:43:35 PM	#8
pachieh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 399 Reputation: 0	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Crap. I just bought Rain-X Latitude this past weekend.

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 05:24:49 PM	#9
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