What wiper refill fits the stock blade? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

lotus54 · 04-11-2007, 07:47 PM

I get 'chatter' on the passenger side. Guess I'll have to see what I can find.
The Toyota one works? The local Toyota dealer has been very good looking up stuff for me, I'll try that.

Mark

lpmnorth · 04-11-2007, 07:57 PM

Come on guys--bend the ends on the wiper. Worst case you break it.

This is not brain surgery.

elise24fps · 04-11-2007, 08:22 PM

I switched over to a 26" Trico Innovision. Works okay but does chatter sometimes. Will try a 26" Trico Neoform soon.

http://www.tricoproducts.com/brochur...cation_id=5214

glb · 04-12-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ®ob

Toyota Celica refill from the driver's side. I told them an 03 model. Got it from the Toyota dealer.

Good suggestion, except:

When Con Reports tested wipers, they found that the Toyota blades were very good, but the refills were not. My friend at Toyota told me that they are made by two diff cos.

I still like the Anco Premium blade.

®ob · 04-12-2007, 05:45 PM

Consumer reports is not to be trusted. And I've been running mine for months. Works fantastic

insane · 04-12-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty

It's an RFID pass for toll booths.

Smitty, velcro it to the underside of the passenger-side front access panel. Functionally as clear to RF, and no more windscreen clutter. Good mod.

glb · 04-13-2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxynidis

Smitty, velcro it to the underside of the passenger-side front access panel. Functionally as clear to RF, and no more windscreen clutter. Good mod.

I tried this and it worked...everywhere except PA. My friend's theory is that the PA receivers don't aim this low, but I don't agree, as many cars have the transponder located by the front lic plate.

espritv8 · 04-26-2007, 04:06 AM

our wiper blade is the original, over 2 years old and works great!

oh, forgot to say, only been caught in the rain once or twice. guess that didn't help!

ewalberg · 05-08-2007, 06:06 PM

I just thought i'd post that an 03 celica insert doesn't work. At least not on my early 06 model elise, and not with what the toyota dealer sold me.

My observation with the 2 inserts i've tried (including the one designated for the 03 celica) is that the width of the rubber that sits inside the catches on our frame are narrower than the inserts i've tried so you have to really shove them into the frame, which then doesn't flex properly.

I think the Lotus windhield wiper frame is a good design for the vehicle in that it has a LOT of flex in it to wrap around the outside edges of the windshield... but finding an insert... grrrr...

any other recommendations for narrower inserts?

RoadDad · 05-08-2007, 06:25 PM

I got a Trico refill 45-260 from Advanced Auto for $3. The Trico was just a bit too wide because of the metal splines in top of the rubber blade. I took out the metal splines and replaced them with the splines from the original Lotus blade. Placed the new trico rubber insert with old lotus metal back into the original Lotus wiper and ta-da -- finally a workable wiper that meets the windshield at all points that only cost a few bucks to replace the rubber.

TimMullen · 05-09-2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

I got a Trico refill 45-260 from Advanced Auto for $3. The Trico was just a bit too wide because of the metal splines in top of the rubber blade. I took out the metal splines and replaced them with the splines from the original Lotus blade. Placed the new trico rubber insert with old lotus metal back into the original Lotus wiper and ta-da -- finally a workable wiper that meets the windshield at all points that only cost a few bucks to replace the rubber.

I've had to do this with several of my cars. I usually re-use the old metal strips with the new rubber for the reasons that you described.

FlyLo · 05-09-2007, 07:35 AM

http://209.59.172.12/forums/showthread.php?t=35543

®ob · 05-09-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewalberg

I just thought i'd post that an 03 celica insert doesn't work. At least not on my early 06 model elise, and not with what the toyota dealer sold me.

My observation with the 2 inserts i've tried (including the one designated for the 03 celica) is that the width of the rubber that sits inside the catches on our frame are narrower than the inserts i've tried so you have to really shove them into the frame, which then doesn't flex properly.

I think the Lotus windhield wiper frame is a good design for the vehicle in that it has a LOT of flex in it to wrap around the outside edges of the windshield... but finding an insert... grrrr...

any other recommendations for narrower inserts?

Odd, it works fine on my 06. Not sure what the dealer gave you. Perhaps the wrong one.

ducatiexigeowner · 05-10-2007, 04:48 AM

T85212-YZZCS....[toyota]

Works fine on mine.

sl8anic · 05-11-2007, 09:22 AM

+1

I tried the inserts and it didn't flex properly afterwards. I just ended-up buying Valeo set (2 for the price of 1 special) from TireRack. Seems to work pretty well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewalberg

I just thought i'd post that an 03 celica insert doesn't work. At least not on my early 06 model elise, and not with what the toyota dealer sold me.

My observation with the 2 inserts i've tried (including the one designated for the 03 celica) is that the width of the rubber that sits inside the catches on our frame are narrower than the inserts i've tried so you have to really shove them into the frame, which then doesn't flex properly.

I think the Lotus windhield wiper frame is a good design for the vehicle in that it has a LOT of flex in it to wrap around the outside edges of the windshield... but finding an insert... grrrr...

any other recommendations for narrower inserts?

04-11-2007, 08:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
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04-26-2007, 04:06 AM	#28 (permalink)
espritv8 delivered on 1.11 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: south jersey Posts: 457	our wiper blade is the original, over 2 years old and works great! oh, forgot to say, only been caught in the rain once or twice. guess that didn't help! __________________ chief kingpin of the S.B.A., Starlight Black Authority Starlight Black, hardtop & starshield. delivered on 1.11.05 driven by design. ok, and lotus www.ta-design.com

05-08-2007, 06:06 PM	#29 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 714	03 celice doesn't work. I just thought i'd post that an 03 celica insert doesn't work. At least not on my early 06 model elise, and not with what the toyota dealer sold me. My observation with the 2 inserts i've tried (including the one designated for the 03 celica) is that the width of the rubber that sits inside the catches on our frame are narrower than the inserts i've tried so you have to really shove them into the frame, which then doesn't flex properly. I think the Lotus windhield wiper frame is a good design for the vehicle in that it has a LOT of flex in it to wrap around the outside edges of the windshield... but finding an insert... grrrr... any other recommendations for narrower inserts?

05-08-2007, 06:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,020	I got a Trico refill 45-260 from Advanced Auto for $3. The Trico was just a bit too wide because of the metal splines in top of the rubber blade. I took out the metal splines and replaced them with the splines from the original Lotus blade. Placed the new trico rubber insert with old lotus metal back into the original Lotus wiper and ta-da -- finally a workable wiper that meets the windshield at all points that only cost a few bucks to replace the rubber. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

05-10-2007, 04:48 AM	#34 (permalink)
ducatiexigeowner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49o30.21'N...2o30.37'W Posts: 1,437	T85212-YZZCS....[toyota] Works fine on mine. __________________ i'll give you the information if you stop hitting me...

04-11-2007, 07:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
lotus54 Nightfall Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 593	I get 'chatter' on the passenger side. Guess I'll have to see what I can find. The Toyota one works? The local Toyota dealer has been very good looking up stuff for me, I'll try that. Mark

04-11-2007, 07:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
lpmnorth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 118	Come on guys--bend the ends on the wiper. Worst case you break it. This is not brain surgery.

04-12-2007, 05:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
®ob What's a registered user? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin Posts: 1,108	Consumer reports is not to be trusted. And I've been running mine for months. Works fantastic

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