Wiper thread...

MZ DAIZY · 10-31-2022, 06:12 PM

Yea, boring, I get it, but just spent $70 to replace the oem wipers this morning. Good news is they work great! Bad news is they look like ****!

Went with Rain-ex something or the other.. I kept the oem wipers. Anyone know if I can put “refills” in them?

I’m sure it’s my OCD, and I’ll probably get used to them, but these new wipers draw my eye! Big bulgy things... yuck... I can’t stop staring at them...

ZoomZ · 10-31-2022, 06:29 PM

Nissan Canada used to sell rubber refills. They stopped doing that and just sell generic, auto parts store brands.

I just got Bosch Icons for the Murano. They look good and work great and last long time. Expensive though.

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vtec to vvel · 10-31-2022, 08:55 PM

That's what happens when you move out into the boonies - everything costs more.

I use rain-x latitude wipers and they last me a few years before I have to replace them. They've been marketed as being able to contour to the curvature of the windshield and I can attest that they hold up to their function.

MZ DAIZY · 11-01-2022, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

That's what happens when you move out into the boonies - everything costs more.

I use rain-x latitude wipers and they last me a few years before I have to replace them. They've been marketed as being able to contour to the curvature of the windshield and I can attest that they hold up to their function.

That’s what they are! I should clarify that I don’t like the looks of them from the inside of the car. I saved the old arms and will get refills.

Inflaymes · 11-01-2022, 04:39 AM

Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality?

https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html

MZ DAIZY · 11-01-2022, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Inflaymes

Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality?

https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html

Yes, that what I’m looking for. Thanks!

Spooler · 11-01-2022, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Yes, that what I’m looking for. Thanks!

That's what I did also from what I remember. Aftermarket look like chit.

MZ DAIZY · 11-02-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That's what I did also from what I remember. Aftermarket look like chit.

Yea, they really do look like chit. Apparently the “installer” didn’t put the plastic caps on the knuckles. I’ll see what they look like when the trim is added.

Right now, I can’t stand them...

Spooler · 11-02-2022, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Yea, they really do look like chit. Apparently the “installer” didn’t put the plastic caps on the knuckles. I’ll see what they look like when the trim is added.

Right now, I can’t stand them...

I walked in to Advance and looked at what they had. Walked out and went to Nissan. I may have bought brand new wiper blades. I can't remember. I rarely drive my car in the rain these days. R888r tires will do that to you. If it is raining, I take my truck.

ZoomZ · 11-01-2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Inflaymes

Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality?

https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html

unfortunately, Passenger side no longer available.

MZ DAIZY · 11-02-2022, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

unfortunately, Passenger side no longer available.

Well that sucks... do people only change one side at a time?

Tractionless · 11-05-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

unfortunately, Passenger side no longer available.

Check ebay

Tractionless · 11-05-2022, 08:30 AM

Only wipers I'll ever use are PIAA Super Sporza's, which are available as refills. Note that the refill channel which slides into the blade claws is "wide" as there are two variations with wipers "wide" and "narrow". I can't recall if the OE blades have wide or narrow claws to hold the refill.

rey127 · 01-01-2024, 08:55 PM

EDIT: I'm not sure why images are not embedded so I'll just add links.

Hey all,

I finally bought the rainx blades but I'm having an issue wanting to know if this is normal or what I did wrong.

As you can see my OEM used to go all the way to the left but this one doesn't. Is it the wiper or an install issue?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fvk...w?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FwP...w?usp=drivesdk
This is what I got:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FxA...w?usp=drivesdk

abm89 · 01-02-2024, 01:50 PM

Not sure. I forget which side has the 21 and which has the 19, but start with that first.

I went to OEM blade housings again just because I didn't have to worry about fit and the refills are cheap

10-31-2022, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,943 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613734	Wiper thread... Yea, boring, I get it, but just spent $70 to replace the oem wipers this morning. Good news is they work great! Bad news is they look like ****! Went with Rain-ex something or the other.. I kept the oem wipers. Anyone know if I can put “refills” in them? I’m sure it’s my OCD, and I’ll probably get used to them, but these new wipers draw my eye! Big bulgy things... yuck... I can’t stop staring at them... __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

10-31-2022, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 798 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40656	Nissan Canada used to sell rubber refills. They stopped doing that and just sell generic, auto parts store brands. I just got Bosch Icons for the Murano. They look good and work great and last long time. Expensive though. zz MZ DAIZY likes this.

10-31-2022, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: In a house Posts: 4,016 Drives: Z Rep Power: 502911	That's what happens when you move out into the boonies - everything costs more. I use rain-x latitude wipers and they last me a few years before I have to replace them. They've been marketed as being able to contour to the curvature of the windshield and I can attest that they hold up to their function. danegrey and MZ DAIZY like this. __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

11-01-2022, 04:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Inflaymes Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 176 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 7052	Like this? I kept my old wiper blade arms...but I plan on buying refills, seems a bit cheaper for better quality? https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/nissan...895-1EB5B.html ZoomZ and MZ DAIZY like this. __________________ 2014 370z Nismo Fairlady \| Gold Powdercoated Nismo Rays \| Z1 Ported Manifold \| RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal \| Berk Test Pipes \| Beluga Racing Exhaust \| Custom Billetworkz Imperial Sledge Shift Knob \| Carbon Fiber, Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel \| Ecu-Tek Custom Tune

11-05-2022, 08:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,357 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Only wipers I'll ever use are PIAA Super Sporza's, which are available as refills. Note that the refill channel which slides into the blade claws is "wide" as there are two variations with wipers "wide" and "narrow". I can't recall if the OE blades have wide or narrow claws to hold the refill. __________________ Toys Not Tots Last edited by Tractionless; 11-05-2022 at 09:31 AM.

01-01-2024, 08:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 15	EDIT: I'm not sure why images are not embedded so I'll just add links. Hey all, I finally bought the rainx blades but I'm having an issue wanting to know if this is normal or what I did wrong. As you can see my OEM used to go all the way to the left but this one doesn't. Is it the wiper or an install issue? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fvk...w?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FwP...w?usp=drivesdk This is what I got: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FxA...w?usp=drivesdk Last edited by rey127; 01-01-2024 at 09:05 PM.

01-02-2024, 01:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Not sure. I forget which side has the 21 and which has the 19, but start with that first. I went to OEM blade housings again just because I didn't have to worry about fit and the refills are cheap ZoomZ likes this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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