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EXT: Upgrading Wiper blades from newer Hondas
I've had this idea for a while now. It seems like it's working well.
I like the beam style of blade. It seems to wipe and perform better. But, Rain X or Bosch run $20 each, so $40 every time you want new blades. After some research, I realized that the newer Hondas had this I beam style, with replaceable inserts. I had the blades leftover from my moms old 08 Accord, and the passenger side works well. Le video: Drivers side: 76620-SLN-A11 for the "beam" $27.88 Rubber included, good to go 76622-SLN-ALL for the "rubber" $5.75 Passenger side: 76630-TA0-A01 for the "beam" $free, already had it 76632-TA0-A01 for the "rubber blade" $5.28 I'm particularly proud of this one. Nice and cheap and a good upgrade.
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Are these similar to the "uni-blade" style blades? They are smoother, at first, but I've found that their edges skip and jump after so long. I'd say once they're 6 months old, they're no longer as effective.
I'll have to look into these and see if they're any better.
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I had that same problem with the beam style blades of rain x, like this: ![]() I'm hoping to get that 6 good months, then get it back, for $10 instead of $40. Also it looks cool as fuck.
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![]() Edit: I have no idea if this is working. The Internet at my school just slowed way down.
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how much do the inserts cost? Do you have to buy from Honda? I dont remember seeing any sold in stores yet
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They were $5.28 and $5.75
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Did you price the insert holders themselves?
I feel like this is, essentially, a permanent arm and you just replace the inserts as opposed to replacing the entire unit. Granted, it's cheaper, but I feel like these will still skip and chatter after 6 months or so. I might be wrong.
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I updated the main post with prices. This thread also has the benefit of saving the parts numbers. I had originally just looked for the correct size inserts and found the part number. When I took it to the dealership, he could tell I pulled them off a fit ![]() Edit: Re read your post. I'm hoping this is a permanent arm. It would be nice.
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I updated the main post. The drivers side I ordered came as one complete piece, so I didn't need the insert. I'll probably keep it, that's a free drivers side wiper!
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I just use Michelin Stealth Hybrid wiper blades. They are a combination of the both and they're only like $10 bucks each at Costco. I've had them for 2 years now and still running perfectly good.
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Also, I don't think Costco sells them anymore. I was just there and it's either goodyear or anco.
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GeoffM, is that Go-Pro cam strapped to ur head? lol
Great Video, the newer style wiper looks alot better, nice edition to our rides. Whatever wiper you use, I suggest that you use the liquid form of Rain-X on your windshield too. Especially in the winter months. It helps make ice not "stick" to your window, much easier to clean when your freezing your balls off in the morning. I love this stuff, and use it on all my windows, headlights(OEM Glass) and side mirrors. I barely use the wipers on my car with this stuff on.
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I like the way the 08 wiper arms look in comparison to the store brand beam type. This might be something I look into doing soon. Thanks for sharing the info with the community!
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Which 08 Accord trim these part no. came from. I'm interested on doing these but I can't find the driver's side. The passenger side match though. Just want to be sure all part no. fit our cb7.
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![]() I use the rain x washer fluid. Works very well, but every year I still find myself out there chipping away at the ice. It does work somewhat as a de-icer though. A thorough soaking then go out to chip. Comes off much easier. Quote:
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I don't know what the guy pulled the drivers side from. I think there is a way to look it up off the part number.
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The drivers side is from something different. I don't know what. Only the passenger side from the 08 Accord will work.
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i like the idea. It just sucks that you will have two different styled wipers. i tried doing research to see if there was a perfect match size for the blades but they dont match our car. The 08 accord drivers side is 650mm and ours it is 600mm. its only a 2in difference but i dont know if it will stop the wipers from working on our cars.
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Passenger side is from '08 Accord
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I've run into an odd problem with these.
Occasionally (keyword right there) the drivers side one will go a bit too far and hit my trim. But only occasionally. The rest of the time it's fine.
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Infinity QX56 wipers................. own any other wiper
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