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Old 03-04-2010, 07:46 AM
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I picked up some Goodyear ones from Costco. They are the frameless ones. Very similar in design to the Bosch Icons and Rain-X Latitudes. Only $7.99 each. Works great so far and makes almost zero noise.
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Bought another set of Bosch Icons last night at Kragen. These are good blades. They are pricey but they last forever. The set I took off was on for over two years. They were still wiping clean but the lower corner was starting make noise so I bought new ones.
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i might consider the 08 sti ones i got a fat discount on them 50% off
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I really like my Valeo Ultimates that I got B1G1F at Tire Rack. However, I'm comparing them to teh 6 year old OEM wipers that were absolutely atrocious.

http://www.tirerack.com/specialoffer...p?promoID=VALE
I went from the PIAA's to the Valeos. BIG mistake.
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Originally Posted by lickwid
I picked up some Goodyear ones from Costco. They are the frameless ones. Very similar in design to the Bosch Icons and Rain-X Latitudes. Only $7.99 each. Works great so far and makes almost zero noise.
Wow, thanks for the info. I'll make note of that later if the Rain-X Latitudes aren't on sale again when the time comes.
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+1 for rain-x...got mine at kragen, once at walmart
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Rain-X Latitudes are the ****.
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Having used EVERY wiper blade you guys have mentioned I would urge you guys to try out the '08 STi wiper blades. They're on my wife's RS now and I've got a similar set of '09 Forester Aero Blades on my FXT. They are hands down the best blades I've ever had on any car.

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I went from the PIAA's to the Valeos. BIG mistake.
I'm curious why you say that, would you mind elaborating? Mine seem to sweep without any dragging and I get a nice clean sweep.
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Originally Posted by lickwid
I picked up some Goodyear ones from Costco. They are the frameless ones. Very similar in design to the Bosch Icons and Rain-X Latitudes. Only $7.99 each. Works great so far and makes almost zero noise.
I was going to buy these at Costco, until I found they don't have 17"s. The smallest they had was 18"

Good price though.
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I'm curious why you say that, would you mind elaborating? Mine seem to sweep without any dragging and I get a nice clean sweep.
Mine work well when it is pouring rain, but in light rain (when the PIAA's still gave me a clean sweep) the Valeos streak like crazy.
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Oh, and I got the free Subaru OEM replacements under warranty. If you are still under 36k you get a free replacement.

....they really suck though and are louder than my exhaust
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I went from the PIAA's to the Valeos. BIG mistake.
why the **** would you buy a wiper with the word Vallejo on it!?
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Originally Posted by eastbaysubaru
Having used EVERY wiper blade you guys have mentioned I would urge you guys to try out the '08 STi wiper blades. They're on my wife's RS now and I've got a similar set of '09 Forester Aero Blades on my FXT. They are hands down the best blades I've ever had on any car.

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ill let you know my 2 cents when i install them
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I've been really happy with the Forester blades for a few weeks now. After 10 + years of owning various Subarus they are probably some of the best that I've had.
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