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

**Obioban** · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 06:27:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fkhan83

I've had these blades on for a couple of months now (after my icons needed replacing). You still need to remove the tab insert on the arm when you install these. They've been great, no problems.

I know the box says to remove the insert, but I actually feel like they work better with it.

silbul · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 06:39:13 PM

Just checking to see what is going on here. I got the monoblade (Icon style) from Tischer last fall. Center of the driver's side didn't make good contact, so I had to bend the arm a bit for more pressure. Still doesn't always make good contact, though. BTW, driver's side is 23", passenger side is 21" (IIRC).

Obioban, are you saying BMW has changed these again and that they don't separate from the windshield? If that is the case, I might have to go for another set for winter use. I like the regular, old style for the summer!

**Obioban** · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 06:58:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silbul

Just checking to see what is going on here. I got the monoblade (Icon style) from Tischer last fall. Center of the driver's side didn't make good contact, so I had to bend the arm a bit for more pressure. Still doesn't always make good contact, though. BTW, driver's side is 23", passenger side is 21" (IIRC).

Obioban, are you saying BMW has changed these again and that they don't separate from the windshield? If that is the case, I might have to go for another set for winter use. I like the regular, old style for the summer!

I don't know what the history of these is. I know I was having separation issues with the icons with the arm bent, and have no issues with these, even with my arm restraightened

MoPower · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 07:19:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silbul

Just checking to see what is going on here. I got the monoblade (Icon style) from Tischer last fall. Center of the driver's side didn't make good contact, so I had to bend the arm a bit for more pressure. Still doesn't always make good contact, though. BTW, driver's side is 23", passenger side is 21" (IIRC).

Remove the plastic clip on the wiper arm.

Braymond141 · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 07:48:37 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.

You need to bend the wiper arm back into the OE curve it used to have. You've bent yours flat washing the car or changing the blades in the past.

The curvature in the arms is what sits the blade correctly on window.

Please note: I'm talking about the arm of the wiper system. The blade or the cartridge that hold the blade (on older wipers) is not the arm.

casper3t · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 07:52:20 PM

pictures of the new wipers?

hogger453 · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 07:55:16 PM

Bought a set of oem about two months ago, arms and blades. Not really sure if it was the old or new style. The oems work great. Tried the piaa and some others, all bs.

ImolarotII · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 09:00:25 PM

Thank you!

Thought the smudge it left was normal. It's been pouring down here in SoCal the last few days.

edwin814 · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 09:42:16 PM

Ordered today from stealer for about $40. Can't wait to get them and put them on.

JPinTO · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 10:02:41 PM

Are these Valeo brand blades?

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 06:39:13 PM	#22
silbul Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 In the garage: '88 BMW M3 '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Just checking to see what is going on here. I got the monoblade (Icon style) from Tischer last fall. Center of the driver's side didn't make good contact, so I had to bend the arm a bit for more pressure. Still doesn't always make good contact, though. BTW, driver's side is 23", passenger side is 21" (IIRC). Obioban, are you saying BMW has changed these again and that they don't separate from the windshield? If that is the case, I might have to go for another set for winter use. I like the regular, old style for the summer!

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 07:52:20 PM	#26
casper3t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,722 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Anaheim	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp pictures of the new wipers? __________________ '02 Euro Tuned///M3 6spd Carbon Black cover with a layer of dust and Grey Int. Suspension: Koni Adj with Vogtland Springs, UUC FCAB, RE RTABS and GC Street Camber Plates

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 07:55:16 PM	#27
hogger453 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,735 In the garage: '13 AUDI A3 '90 FORD MUSTANG Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Bought a set of oem about two months ago, arms and blades. Not really sure if it was the old or new style. The oems work great. Tried the piaa and some others, all bs.

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 09:00:25 PM	#28
ImolarotII Red on Red Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,047 Reputation: 0 Location: M3 Capital of the World - Irvine, CA	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Thank you! Thought the smudge it left was normal. It's been pouring down here in SoCal the last few days.

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 09:42:16 PM	#29
edwin814 ARM Powered Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,346 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Ordered today from stealer for about $40. Can't wait to get them and put them on. __________________ 1968 Porsche 912 2011 Porsche GT3 RS 2006 Interlago blue OEM CSL Dinan S3-R M3 (Gone) 1988 E30 Henna M3 S50B32 (Gone) 2006 Ducati Burnt Yellow SportClassic Sport1000

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 10:02:41 PM	#30
JPinTO 2001 E46 M3 + 2007 E60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 223 Reputation: 0 Location: Toronto	Re: FYI: BMW is now selling new style wiper blades for the M3 that function at all sp Are these Valeo brand blades? Last edited by JPinTO; Tue, Dec-21-2010 at 10:11:49 PM.

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