Wiper Blades - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZnut · 09-11-2016, 08:35 AM

Since this is a maintenance item, figured I'd post this here too....

After having the OEM blades on the BRZ for nearly 4 yrs it was time to change them.

Just put on RainX Expert Fit Hybrid. Always liked RainX blades and these new ones look exactly like OEM:

https://www.rainx.com/product/expert.../#.V9VP-o-cFok

Also, can't beat the price... cost ~$9 each at Wally World

Of note, our size is 20 and 22 but the 20s were out of stock, so I got 21 & 22 (H-21 & H-22). They fit perfectly!

radroach · 09-11-2016, 10:24 AM

I'm not big on the huge housing frame that comes with the Rain-X wipers, but thats great that they fit!

I prefer sticking with OEM refill inserts myself, I pay a bit more but I like sticking with all oem parts if I can, https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subar.../dp/B0093L139O

mmcelroy · 09-11-2016, 12:28 PM

I recently got a pair of full replacement wipers from PIAA... and they work wonderfully. You pay a bit more for the name brand and their "silicon technology" but I cannot downplay how well the things work. Combined with RainX spray, or the proprietary PIAA treatment (comes with the units free of charge) and visibility is greatly improved over OEM. And OHMYGOD THEY ARE SO QUIET. Seriously, super quiet.
but yea... paying over $50 for the blades and fixtures is a bit much. The refills themselves are about $9.50 from PIAA directly, so not that far off from the RainX ones.

500mm and 550mm sizes are equiv to the 20 and 22 inch

http://www.piaa.com/store/p/105-22-5...per-Blade.aspx

BRZnut · 09-11-2016, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

I'm not big on the huge housing frame that comes with the Rain-X wipers, but thats great that they fit!

I prefer sticking with OEM refill inserts myself, I pay a bit more but I like sticking with all oem parts if I can, https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subar.../dp/B0093L139O

Well the funny thing is the RainX housing looks exactly like the OEM housing. Looked like they both came from the same factory!

dnieves · 09-26-2016, 10:19 PM

In my experience, why is it OEM wiper blades last years but after market a year and a half at most?

Conspiracy theory: aftermarket blades manufacturers need built in obsolescence to maintain their revenue stream and OEM wipers are inconsequential to automakers' income.

Ultramaroon · 09-26-2016, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnieves

In my experience, why is it OEM wiper blades last years but after market a year and a half at most?

Conspiracy theory: aftermarket blades manufacturers need built in obsolescence to maintain their revenue stream and OEM wipers are inconsequential to automakers' income.

Same goes for light bulbs. I used to poo poo OEM consumables. My wife taught me that lesson. I've been converted.

humfrz · 09-27-2016, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Same goes for light bulbs. I used to poo poo OEM consumables. My wife taught me that lesson. I've been converted.

I'm glad SOMEONE is looking after you ............

humfrz

86geek · 09-27-2016, 12:31 PM

just bought my first wipers from NAPA auto parts....total cost $16.00....car sits 24/7 so no need for fancy wipers....oem lasted 2 yrs....

Muaddib · 11-08-2016, 12:27 AM

Just replace the wiper blade insert.

retoocs · 11-08-2016, 01:00 AM

You can have the Subaru dealer replace wiper under warranty if you are still under warranty.

Tcoat · 11-08-2016, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retoocs

You can have the Subaru dealer replace wiper under warranty if you are still under warranty.

What dealer will replace wiper blades under warranty? They are usually number two on the "Wear items such as XXX are excluded" list.

86Boyz · 11-08-2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

What dealer will replace wiper blades under warranty? They are usually number two on the "Wear items such as XXX are excluded" list.

I believe it's the kind of warranty where the dealer fucked up and now they owe him for life. So lifetime supply of wipers it is.

Tcoat · 11-08-2016, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86Boyz

I believe it's the kind of warranty where the dealer fucked up and now they owe him for life. So lifetime supply of wipers it is.

Ah so the kind of warranty nobody really wants.

humfrz · 11-08-2016, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retoocs

You can have the Subaru dealer replace wiper under warranty if you are still under warranty.

I reckon that if you had that happen ....... the dealer just ate the cost of the wipers to get you out of his shop ......

humfrz

09-11-2016, 08:35 AM	#1
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wiper Blades Since this is a maintenance item, figured I'd post this here too.... After having the OEM blades on the BRZ for nearly 4 yrs it was time to change them. Just put on RainX Expert Fit Hybrid. Always liked RainX blades and these new ones look exactly like OEM: https://www.rainx.com/product/expert.../#.V9VP-o-cFok Also, can't beat the price... cost ~$9 each at Wally World Of note, our size is 20 and 22 but the 20s were out of stock, so I got 21 & 22 (H-21 & H-22). They fit perfectly!

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09-11-2016, 10:24 AM	#2
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm not big on the huge housing frame that comes with the Rain-X wipers, but thats great that they fit! I prefer sticking with OEM refill inserts myself, I pay a bit more but I like sticking with all oem parts if I can, https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subar.../dp/B0093L139O

09-11-2016, 12:28 PM	#3
mmcelroy Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: FRS-ULTRA(lol)marine Location: Bellefonte, PA Posts: 28 Thanks: 8 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I recently got a pair of full replacement wipers from PIAA... and they work wonderfully. You pay a bit more for the name brand and their "silicon technology" but I cannot downplay how well the things work. Combined with RainX spray, or the proprietary PIAA treatment (comes with the units free of charge) and visibility is greatly improved over OEM. And OHMYGOD THEY ARE SO QUIET. Seriously, super quiet. but yea... paying over $50 for the blades and fixtures is a bit much. The refills themselves are about $9.50 from PIAA directly, so not that far off from the RainX ones. 500mm and 550mm sizes are equiv to the 20 and 22 inch http://www.piaa.com/store/p/105-22-5...per-Blade.aspx

09-26-2016, 10:19 PM	#5
dnieves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: NY Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 615 Thanked 347 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my experience, why is it OEM wiper blades last years but after market a year and a half at most? Conspiracy theory: aftermarket blades manufacturers need built in obsolescence to maintain their revenue stream and OEM wipers are inconsequential to automakers' income.

11-08-2016, 12:27 AM	#9
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retoocs Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 168 Thanks: 2 Thanked 63 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can have the Subaru dealer replace wiper under warranty if you are still under warranty.

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