Dogfather Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 My drivers side wiper blade is really starting to bug me with the squeaking and streaking! I've decided that if I'm going to change the blade I may as well go all out and get better blades, I've been trying to look around for the PIAA ones or Bosch ones that a number of forum members have recommended. Unfortunately I cannot seem to find anywhere in the UK that stocks the wipers, can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) you can get the upgraded Bosch areo blades on e-bay, @£29 delivered full set front/back Nissan 350 Z 3.5 Bosch Aerotwin Front/Rear Wiper Blades Set Aero Flat Edited June 25, 2013 by tony.r123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 ebay definately - but you should get them cheaper than that alternatively a 2 blade refill from Nissan direct (part code on the forum somewhere) for £12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfather Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks for your replies guys. I thought that the 350z & 370z wipers were different sizes, are they in fact the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) you can get the upgraded Bosch areo blades on e-bay, @£29 delivered full set front/back Nissan 350 Z 3.5 Bosch Aerotwin Front/Rear Wiper Blades Set Aero Flat Cheaper from here http://www.wiperblad...k-wiper-blades/ EDIT: Ooops, maybe not, forgot about the rear one, lol (add another £10) Edited June 25, 2013 by BulletMagnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfather Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks Bulletmagnet. Are these not for the 350z though and not the 370z? I was under the impression that the 370z needed different sizes, a 21" for drivers side and 19" for passengers. Does anybody have the Bosch's, PIAA's or RainX wipers on their 370z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) Thanks Bulletmagnet. Are these not for the 350z though and not the 370z? I was under the impression that the 370z needed different sizes, a 21" for drivers side and 19" for passengers. Does anybody have the Bosch's, PIAA's or RainX wipers on their 370z? Yes, you are indeed correct The Nissan part numbers are as follows: 370Z Driver side wiper refill (21") - 28895-1EAOA 370Z Passenger side wiper refill (19") - 28895-JFO1A Edited June 25, 2013 by BulletMagnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I have the Bosch - no problem rainx all over the windscreen tho, so they don't get used very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfather Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Good to know ioneabee. What sizes did you get on the Bosch & where did you get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 From another 370 'wiper' thread: Got mine last from Westover in Poole by ordering over the phone - arrived in 48 hours and include the rear wiper but that had to include the holding section where the refills are inserted as the system was showing no inserts for them and that was more than double the price of the other two together . But on checking the wiper size when I got them, the rear is the same length as the near side one and I can't see any reason why you cannot use that refill (the cheaper of the two fronts) in the rear holder, saving well over a tenner. Oh, and make sure you put the narrow end of the inserts in first....... Nice to have non-squeaking wipers again They are fine (I also use Rainx) standard Nissan refills @ £12 for the two front refills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfather Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks Colin - looks like I'll just go for the standard Nissan refills then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfather Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Just to add for anybody who may be interested I have made contact with PIAA and suppliers of Bosch to look at the suitable alternatives. The part numbers for Bosch AeroBlades are AR21U & AR19U, these are designed to fit the hook type wiper arm and will work great with the curved windscreen. - about £20 for the pair. Below is a quote from PIAA UK Customer Services: I am sorry on talking to colleagues in Japan they ere not sure they will wipe the screen properly due to the curvature. The part numbers we believe to be; WUK53E 21†WUK48E 19†However we cannot guarantee the fitment. I think that I'm going to give the Bosch one's a go not too much more than the standard Nissan refills and hopefully they will fit great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikido2856 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Euro car parts do good deals on Bosch aero blades wouldn't worry about the rear you only need to see where your going not where you've come from ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The Bosch aero blades are very good. I fitted them a couple of weeks ago to my Z (and also to the missus's CR-V) and I'm very pleased with them. Bought them here: http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/custom_modules/finder/results.php?carid=18321&type=car Some of the prices quoted above look cheaper though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The Bosch aero blades are very good. I fitted them a couple of weeks ago to my Z (and also to the missus's CR-V) and I'm very pleased with them. Bought them here: http://www.autobulbs...=18321&type=car Some of the prices quoted above look cheaper though. Daft question but how are these fitted? Is it easy to remove the original blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Not very exciting but if anyone is considering a wiper upgrade I got the Bosch ones from Ebay for £19. They fit really easy and work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) "Daft question but how are these fitted? Is it easy to remove the original blades?" Yes, very easy. There's a small catch under the original blade body where it fits onto the hooked wiper arm. You press that in, which allows the whole blade to pull off the wiper arm. It can only go in one direction. The new blades come with clear fitting instructions on the packet. It's just a matter of lining them up properly per the illustration and clicking into place. Johnny A P.S. Just noticed that you got a set and that they're working fine ! Edited August 13, 2013 by Johnny A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I have tried out the aero floppy wipers from Tesco and they seem to work ok, basically I see them as bits of rubber that push water out the way, so why pay the premium for branded items when you can get them for £5 each? Not like they are the rubber that meets the roads. If Ekona comes on here now saying Bosch are better performance rubber with a gazillion times more hydrophobic properties than cheapo supermarket ones then I might think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 So that we can feel superior Seriously i just got em because they have a good rep and i like the look of em. If you got decent ones for a tenner fair play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well that's just it, I can't tell whether they are decent or not as all they do is wipe water off my glass. They don't fly off at high speeds and that's all I can really say about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well that's just it, I can't tell whether they are decent or not as all they do is wipe water off my glass. They don't fly off at high speeds and that's all I can really say about them That's reassurring to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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