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chris.lamb · Jan 7th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Just been out in the rain (again) to fit new wipers to my MCS.
Decided to have a change and went for retrofit AERO wipers from www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk.

They fit a treat and stay touching the windscreen throughout the sweep.
They are also MUCH quieter than the cheap refills from Halfrauds they replaced.

Though a little more expensive @ £11 each you do get a FREE pair of upgrade sidelight bulbs thrown in if your order is >£15, which a pair are.

You need to order the 19" length :-

Retro-Fit Aero blade 19" :: Retro-fit Aero Blades - NEW! :: Wiper Blades :: Autobulbs Direct Ltd - Xenon bulbs, car bulbs, wiper blades, headlight, Osram, Ring, Philips

Fitting is very easy, just unclip the originals and fit the new ones.
The driver side now does not have a spoiler but I think the more minimalist look is better as it reduces the "clutter" in the field of view.

Must point out that I do not work for the above company but found their service to be very good with almost next day delivery and they take PAYPAL so I can blow my Ebay profits with them!

118 · Jan 7th, 2007, 02:27 PM

I've been looking at these for a while now - do you have any photos of them on your car?

thanks

straff2002 · Jan 7th, 2007, 06:16 PM

I have these on as well, can you do me a test. I find at motorway speeds the drivers side wiper lifts and does not wipe the whole screen, I may be going back to the originals!!!

chris.lamb · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:53 PM

Will do when I get my leg out of plaster!
ONLY another 4 weeks.

Nonraps · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:57 PM

I've been thinking about these aero wipers as a solution to the problem of the driver's side wiper skidding across the screen when doing 70MPH or more. Had the same problem on my previous Mini, but it's much worse on the new one which is only four months old.
Any more opinions ??

straff2002 · Jan 8th, 2007, 10:48 PM

yep tried again changing back to originals tomorrow morning. Today at 110+ the entire right hand side of the drivers wiper lifted and bent!! When speed reduced to 70 then it stopped but still skidding and the right hand side just stays straight does stay bent in on the far right of the screen. IMHO useless I think with the mini's aerodynamics the screen is too upright and the wiper can't follow the curves in the corners (btw the passengers is superb tho!!)

Mike Edwards · Jan 15th, 2007, 06:06 PM

Based on - erm - pesonal experience

, are the blade (and spoiler) fitted the right way round?

If you get it wrong, instead of forcing the wiper against the screen, the spoiler generates an 'amazing' amount of lift at motorway speeds...

rec · Feb 11th, 2007, 05:49 PM

just fitted some of these.
rec’s MINI » Aero Blades

Gristy · Oct 9th, 2007, 08:34 PM

Has anyone got any more experience/comments on aero wiper blades as im looking for new blades for my 03 MC for the winter

Do Halfords sell these?

The Bosch Aerotwin ones look good

Nebdingo · Oct 10th, 2007, 07:59 AM

I got mine from WIPERBLADES.CO.UK : The UK's Premier Online Store and cant say ive had any problems. they clear well and dont squeak!

and they were cheap! the only thing I can say is when they are at "rest" the passenger wiper doesnt quite touch the screen on the last inch.

But I would reccommend them definatley

Gristy · Oct 12th, 2007, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original)

I got mine from WIPERBLADES.CO.UK : The UK's Premier Online Store and cant say ive had any problems. they clear well and dont squeak!

and they were cheap! the only thing I can say is when they are at "rest" the passenger wiper doesnt quite touch the screen on the last inch.

But I would reccommend them definatley

Going get some and try them - just after i get a new windscreen tomorrow due to the 6 inch crack that appeared this morning

rec · Oct 13th, 2007, 12:25 AM

i get the same as Neb, the wiper on passenger side kinda hangs over, and only makes contact about 4 - 5 inches up the screen.

Gristy · Oct 13th, 2007, 07:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

i get the same as Neb, the wiper on passenger side kinda hangs over, and only makes contact about 4 - 5 inches up the screen.

Is that when they are at rest or during the stroke?

Cooper_si · Oct 15th, 2007, 01:23 PM

We have them on our MINI and they are really good.

Clear the screen a million times better than the originals. As for the passenger wiper not touching at the end, its normal. Quite a few of other makes of cars with these fitted do the same "lifting". Id say it was the curvature of the glass and the rubber cant compensate.

Nebdingo · Oct 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper_si (original)

We have them on our MINI and they are really good.

Clear the screen a million times better than the originals. As for the passenger wiper not touching at the end, its normal. Quite a few of other makes of cars with these fitted do the same "lifting". Id say it was the curvature of the glass and the rubber cant compensate.

THATS what I meant lol!

theminiv · Oct 15th, 2007, 10:33 PM

I had these, excellent for the first couple of weeks, poor after that. Noisy, plus they dont get the entire screen

I put on some originals and was so much better imho! Sorry!

Jan 7th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#1
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 324 Offline	AERO wiper blades retrofit Just been out in the rain (again) to fit new wipers to my MCS. Decided to have a change and went for retrofit AERO wipers from www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk. They fit a treat and stay touching the windscreen throughout the sweep. They are also MUCH quieter than the cheap refills from Halfrauds they replaced. Though a little more expensive @ £11 each you do get a FREE pair of upgrade sidelight bulbs thrown in if your order is >£15, which a pair are. You need to order the 19" length :- Retro-Fit Aero blade 19" :: Retro-fit Aero Blades - NEW! :: Wiper Blades :: Autobulbs Direct Ltd - Xenon bulbs, car bulbs, wiper blades, headlight, Osram, Ring, Philips Fitting is very easy, just unclip the originals and fit the new ones. The driver side now does not have a spoiler but I think the more minimalist look is better as it reduces the "clutter" in the field of view. Must point out that I do not work for the above company but found their service to be very good with almost next day delivery and they take PAYPAL so I can blow my Ebay profits with them! Last edited by chris.lamb : Jan 8th, 2007 at 08:54 PM. Reason: price wrong

Jan 7th, 2007, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Feb 11th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	just fitted some of these. rec’s MINI » Aero Blades Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Oct 13th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	i get the same as Neb, the wiper on passenger side kinda hangs over, and only makes contact about 4 - 5 inches up the screen. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Oct 15th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cooper_si the DASH LIGHT king ? ;) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nr Melton Mowbray Local Time: 10:04 AM Posts: 421 Offline	We have them on our MINI and they are really good. Clear the screen a million times better than the originals. As for the passenger wiper not touching at the end, its normal. Quite a few of other makes of cars with these fitted do the same "lifting". Id say it was the curvature of the glass and the rubber cant compensate. THE Legend who helps ALL MINI owners

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Jan 7th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
straff2002 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 126 Offline	I have these on as well, can you do me a test. I find at motorway speeds the drivers side wiper lifts and does not wipe the whole screen, I may be going back to the originals!!!

Jan 8th, 2007, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Will do when I get my leg out of plaster! ONLY another 4 weeks.

Jan 8th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nonraps MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cardiff Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 36 Offline	I've been thinking about these aero wipers as a solution to the problem of the driver's side wiper skidding across the screen when doing 70MPH or more. Had the same problem on my previous Mini, but it's much worse on the new one which is only four months old. Any more opinions ??

Jan 8th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
straff2002 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 126 Offline	yep tried again changing back to originals tomorrow morning. Today at 110+ the entire right hand side of the drivers wiper lifted and bent!! When speed reduced to 70 then it stopped but still skidding and the right hand side just stays straight does stay bent in on the far right of the screen. IMHO useless I think with the mini's aerodynamics the screen is too upright and the wiper can't follow the curves in the corners (btw the passengers is superb tho!!)

Jan 15th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 725 Offline	Based on - erm - pesonal experience , are the blade (and spoiler) fitted the right way round? If you get it wrong, instead of forcing the wiper against the screen, the spoiler generates an 'amazing' amount of lift at motorway speeds...

Oct 9th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gristy AKA Alv My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 1,833 Offline	Has anyone got any more experience/comments on aero wiper blades as im looking for new blades for my 03 MC for the winter Do Halfords sell these? The Bosch Aerotwin ones look good

Oct 10th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 272 Offline	I got mine from WIPERBLADES.CO.UK : The UK's Premier Online Store and cant say ive had any problems. they clear well and dont squeak! and they were cheap! the only thing I can say is when they are at "rest" the passenger wiper doesnt quite touch the screen on the last inch. But I would reccommend them definatley

Oct 12th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gristy AKA Alv My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 1,833 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original) I got mine from WIPERBLADES.CO.UK : The UK's Premier Online Store and cant say ive had any problems. they clear well and dont squeak! and they were cheap! the only thing I can say is when they are at "rest" the passenger wiper doesnt quite touch the screen on the last inch. But I would reccommend them definatley Going get some and try them - just after i get a new windscreen tomorrow due to the 6 inch crack that appeared this morning

Oct 13th, 2007, 07:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gristy AKA Alv My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 1,833 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) i get the same as Neb, the wiper on passenger side kinda hangs over, and only makes contact about 4 - 5 inches up the screen. Is that when they are at rest or during the stroke?

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Oct 15th, 2007, 02:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper_si (original) We have them on our MINI and they are really good. Clear the screen a million times better than the originals. As for the passenger wiper not touching at the end, its normal. Quite a few of other makes of cars with these fitted do the same "lifting". Id say it was the curvature of the glass and the rubber cant compensate. THATS what I meant lol!

Oct 15th, 2007, 10:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
theminiv MINI2 Veteran My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Britain Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 586 Offline	I had these, excellent for the first couple of weeks, poor after that. Noisy, plus they dont get the entire screen I put on some originals and was so much better imho! Sorry! Focus > Mini One > Mini Cooper > Mini Cooper > BMW 316 > BMW 318 > MINI ONE > BMW 120i > MINI ONE PEPPER! - IM BACK!!

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