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 Jul 1, 2008 - 4:01 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 10, '06 From Mozambique, Africa Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
Just checking but are there any wiper blade upgrades for our cars? Something more streamlined like the newer models?
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Wiper Blade upgrades? Na, they're pretty disposable.
Although RainX brand combined with RainX Glass treatment is FTW 
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:16 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Yessssss.
I've got some blades. They look sweet, and work better too. I'll just find a link.... EDIT: There you go... Fusion blades. Awesome http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-CELICA-MK6-NE...id=p3286.c0.m14 -------------------- |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
WHOA!!
Hey Manphibian, those are freaking awesome!! are any local shops known for carying them? "Fusion" is the name of them? -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:25 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
It's hard to get too excited about wiper blades but they really are good.
Really clean looking without all the metalwork. Yeah, they're usually called fusion or flat blades. -------------------- |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From Mozambique, Africa Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (manphibian @ Jul 1, 2008 - 11:16 PM) Yessssss. I've got some blades. They look sweet, and work better too. I'll just find a link.... EDIT: There you go... Fusion blades. Awesome http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-CELICA-MK6-NE...id=p3286.c0.m14 Yes! This is exactly what i was looking for! Thanks!
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
The rainX version of these are now available at all NTB's if you have them in your area. Expect to spend $75 for a hatchback. Still considering it myself.
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:36 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Loads cheaper to buy from ebay uk and get them shipped. There will be one on there somewhere that will ship to US....
Mine cost about $25 shipped -------------------- |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Untill now i never knew they existed. I know of a shop that'll have them, But NOT at NTB's prices.
 (Common Matt? $75; WTF?!)  But now that i know they are out there, I think i need to find some  Thanks Manphibian, For being a Fcuking Genus.
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 26, '07 From Nottingham, UK & sometimes Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (D-Man @ Jul 1, 2008 - 10:22 PM) WHOA!! Hey Manphibian, those are freaking awesome!! are any local shops known for carying them? "Fusion" is the name of them? Yeah i got a pair of RainX in MA at some usual auto shop for my girlfriends Hyundai... most classy part of the car! Paid about $55 - $60, you'll need a 20ins and a 21ins i think...
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:42 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
21" and 19" for the front
20" for the back: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-TOYOTA-CEL...id=p3286.c0.m14 -------------------- |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
QUOTE (D-Man @ Jul 1, 2008 - 4:39 PM) (Common Matt? $75; WTF?!) Notice I said hatchback [3 required - I can't stand mismatched stuff on my car] and rainX. You've priced their regular style replacements and you think $25ea is crazy? Also remember these were from high priced NTB as well. RainX's infomercial was selling them for $20/ea before they came out officially so that all sounds right. -------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I buy my RainX's for bout $11-12 @ O'Riley in Katy. I know you need a 3rd wiper too, and NTB is WAY over priced. I'm gunna check that Pep-Boys on 610 @ Ella Northside. I bet they'd have em, but cheaper than NTB. They got everything at that Pep-boys.
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Jul 1, 2008 - 4:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 26, '07 From Nottingham, UK & sometimes Boston, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just asked her and she said they were from Direct Tire and were less than $60 for the pair... they were Rain X Fusion wipers - the flat blade type.
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Jul 1, 2008 - 5:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
I've seen these locally too... can't remember who makes 'em, I'll keep an eye out
nvm I should read further b4 posting... duh This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Jul 1, 2008 - 5:09 PM --------------------  |
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Jul 1, 2008 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Rain-X® LatitudeTM Wiper Blades, yeah, about 20 dollars for one...been awhile since I bought them, but they work great. You can get them from pretty much anywhere.
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Jul 1, 2008 - 10:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
^dammit said it before i could. latitudes ftw. they were the first but now other companies are coming out with them i.e. bosch icons etc...
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Jul 5, 2008 - 10:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
QUOTE (Spider77 @ Jul 1, 2008 - 8:26 PM) Rain-X® LatitudeTM Wiper Blades, yeah, about 20 dollars for one...been awhile since I bought them, but they work great. You can get them from pretty much anywhere. That was the off the TV presale they were doing right? They are more expensive now. Only place I can find them is NTB and even with my discount they are $75 for 3. How do they last anyway? I love rainX wipers but they start to suck quicker than the walmart brand. I thought it might be my car but my Mom has the same problem on her Crustang. If these are gonna be like all their other products and work phenomonally for 2 weeks and then start leaving streaks they can fcukin keep em. This may be the one time I've ever used the satisfaction gauranteed or your money back thing - I'm tired of overpaying for bad results [But man those first few weeks are crystal boy]. This post has been edited by DEATH: Jul 5, 2008 - 10:03 AM -------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Jul 5, 2008 - 11:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
ive had them fro around a year to date. and they are still wiping strong w/ no streaks
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Jul 5, 2008 - 11:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '06 From Northampton, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
So which are better - RainX Lattitude or Classic Fusion?
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