Piaa "curved" silicone wiper blade... - LotusTalk

sleepe · 09-28-2008, 08:48 AM

I have never been happy with the Elise wiper.
I've tried Michelin, Bosch Icon, and conventional frame type blades to no
avail. The aggressive shape of our windshield always causes problems...but maybe a solution is available>>>

Has anybody tried the Piaa super silicone curved wiper blade?
It is "curved", meaning shaped like a U to conform to a U shaped windscreen.
The blade is also silicone, as the cheesy title suggests, and promises to last up to five years.

Tire rack sells them
Super Silicone Curved Wiper Blades
-Robert

Rugbyduck · 09-28-2008, 08:56 AM

I have a Michelin blade that is similar...$16 at Wal-Mart Pretty happy with it... it's one long curved piece of rubber with no metal.

sleepe · 09-28-2008, 09:07 AM

That's the blade to which I was referring...it's not bad, but there is always room for improvement.

It hangs off the leading edge of the windscreen.

glb · 09-28-2008, 07:22 PM

Good W/Wipers

plastique999 · 09-28-2008, 08:41 PM

I don't think I've ever used the wiper...but then again i'm in Socal

nockpoint · 09-28-2008, 10:23 PM

What size Bosch Icon did you try? The wiper chatter on a brand new Elise drove me crazy (probably sun nuked from sitting on the lot). After scouring the various threads here the Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24" seemed like it would suit me. I did notice that others had used other sizes with varied results. The 24" has been great for me.

111Dano · 09-28-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique999

I don't think I've ever used the wiper...but then again i'm in Socal

I live in SoCal too. Hey.......there's a wiper on the car? Cool. What's it for?

sleepe · 09-28-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111Dano

I live in SoCal too. Hey.......there's a wiper on the car? Cool. What's it for?

then take it off

serpent · 09-29-2008, 05:06 AM

in MD its a totally different story...it rains almost twice every week. That reminds me i have to replace my all my wipers!!

Lotus rocks · 09-29-2008, 05:37 AM

Thanks for the links, I really needed silicon blades which i was searching for my car too

Roger · 09-29-2008, 06:20 AM

I have tried unsuccessfully to buy wiper blades for my Elise, but I haven't found one that fits neatly and snugly on the arm.
The arm has a large "J" fitting, and those I've looked at including Bosch, RainX, Michelin, have large J adapters that don't have the little tag that fits in the slot in the arm.
The Adapter in the OEM blade won't fit other blades because it is too wide.
So how did you guys get it to fit? Did you change the arm too?

RWLott · 09-29-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepe

I have never been happy with the Elise wiper.
I've tried Michelin, Bosch Icon, and conventional frame type blades to no
avail. The aggressive shape of our windshield always causes problems...but maybe a solution is available>>>

Has anybody tried the Piaa super silicone curved wiper blade?
It is "curved", meaning shaped like a U to conform to a U shaped windscreen.
The blade is also silicone, as the cheesy title suggests, and promises to last up to five years.

Tire rack sells them
Super Silicone Curved Wiper Blades
-Robert

Rainex 26" blades from Wallmart install easily, and work very well (better than the originals IMO).

I may go with 24" next time, as the last two inches do not touch at the sides where the curvature is the most. However, they work fine on most of the windshield where it matters.

LARRY · 09-29-2008, 08:38 AM

Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24"

Works perfectly.

Quiet and GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

At AutoZone at Magnolia and Van Nuys Blvd. in the San Fernando Valley.

jeavis · 09-29-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARRY

Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24"

Works perfectly.

Quiet and GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

At AutoZone at Magnolia and Van Nuys Blvd. in the San Fernando Valley.

+1 Same wiper I have and it's fantastic.

brokenboy · 10-01-2008, 10:37 AM

Just as an FYI, Amazon has the Bosch 424A for $17.49 (Amazon actually carries it, not one of the 3rd parties)

Chris Mackey · 10-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWLott

Rainex 26" blades from Wallmart install easily, and work very well (better than the originals IMO).

I may go with 24" next time, as the last two inches do not touch at the sides where the curvature is the most. However, they work fine on most of the windshield where it matters.

+1 all the way.

TimMullen · 10-01-2008, 05:04 PM

I just bought a Trico refill blade (part number 45260) for $3.05

It works just fine, as long as you install it in the right direction (with the "clip" on the inside end of the wiper arm.

All of your fancy expensive wipers aren't going to wipe any more water off the windshield than mine...

Tim Taylor · 10-01-2008, 05:31 PM

No one has mentioned them but I have tried many different blades and find the 24" Valeo the best (and looks awesome as well). Tirerack sells them and occasionally has 2 blades for $19.95.

MYRELISE · 10-02-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepe

then take it off

That's a good idea, I rarely ever get caught in the rain.

45 mph + Rain X = Windshield Wiper

sleepe · 10-06-2008, 11:43 PM

I only need mine when it rains for days at a time.
Otherwise it's not attached.

The wiper stinks

09-28-2008, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: rehoboth beach, Delaware and New Jersey Posts: 562	Piaa "curved" silicone wiper blade... I have never been happy with the Elise wiper. I've tried Michelin, Bosch Icon, and conventional frame type blades to no avail. The aggressive shape of our windshield always causes problems...but maybe a solution is available>>> Has anybody tried the Piaa super silicone curved wiper blade? It is "curved", meaning shaped like a U to conform to a U shaped windscreen. The blade is also silicone, as the cheesy title suggests, and promises to last up to five years. Tire rack sells them Super Silicone Curved Wiper Blades -Robert __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC-Girodisc-Larini 8"-Zoom-Braille-Reverie intake-raceview-Saikou Michi-FFengine damper-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-extended undertray

09-28-2008, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,677	I have a Michelin blade that is similar...$16 at Wal-Mart Pretty happy with it... it's one long curved piece of rubber with no metal. __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

09-28-2008, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: rehoboth beach, Delaware and New Jersey Posts: 562	That's the blade to which I was referring...it's not bad, but there is always room for improvement. It hangs off the leading edge of the windscreen. __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC-Girodisc-Larini 8"-Zoom-Braille-Reverie intake-raceview-Saikou Michi-FFengine damper-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-extended undertray

09-28-2008, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 3,419	Good W/Wipers __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, Sirius, shift tower reinforcement, Multivex; HID low beams) 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "I can resist anything except temptation" O. Wilde. "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell, 1946.

09-28-2008, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,300	I don't think I've ever used the wiper...but then again i'm in Socal __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: Larini SE exhaust,HID's,turn signals delete,rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,Gut Aero wing,Gut front splitter,CF 5-element diffusor,Exige mesh, Ohlins DA,RAC monolites,Toyo R888's,Pagid RS Blues,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat, Reverie CF steering wheel,V force harness bar,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer, BWR key to BWR S/C! 2007 E63 M6 (many mods...)

09-28-2008, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
nockpoint Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 678	What size Bosch Icon did you try? The wiper chatter on a brand new Elise drove me crazy (probably sun nuked from sitting on the lot). After scouring the various threads here the Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24" seemed like it would suit me. I did notice that others had used other sizes with varied results. The 24" has been great for me.

09-29-2008, 05:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,147	in MD its a totally different story...it rains almost twice every week. That reminds me i have to replace my all my wipers!! __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

09-29-2008, 05:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lotus rocks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Thanks for the links, I really needed silicon blades which i was searching for my car too

09-29-2008, 06:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Roger Ancient Briton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 350	I have tried unsuccessfully to buy wiper blades for my Elise, but I haven't found one that fits neatly and snugly on the arm. The arm has a large "J" fitting, and those I've looked at including Bosch, RainX, Michelin, have large J adapters that don't have the little tag that fits in the slot in the arm. The Adapter in the OEM blade won't fit other blades because it is too wide. So how did you guys get it to fit? Did you change the arm too? Last edited by Roger : 09-29-2008 at 06:21 AM. Reason: spelling

09-29-2008, 08:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,100	Bosch 424A ICON Wiper Blade - 24" Works perfectly. Quiet and GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! At AutoZone at Magnolia and Van Nuys Blvd. in the San Fernando Valley. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) Last edited by LARRY : 09-29-2008 at 09:01 AM.

10-01-2008, 10:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 86	Just as an FYI, Amazon has the Bosch 424A for $17.49 (Amazon actually carries it, not one of the 3rd parties)

10-01-2008, 05:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 10,682 Images: 19	I just bought a Trico refill blade (part number 45260) for $3.05 It works just fine, as long as you install it in the right direction (with the "clip" on the inside end of the wiper arm. All of your fancy expensive wipers aren't going to wipe any more water off the windshield than mine... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White Last edited by TimMullen : 10-01-2008 at 05:37 PM.

10-01-2008, 05:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tim Taylor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 549 Images: 17	No one has mentioned them but I have tried many different blades and find the 24" Valeo the best (and looks awesome as well). Tirerack sells them and occasionally has 2 blades for $19.95.

10-06-2008, 11:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: rehoboth beach, Delaware and New Jersey Posts: 562	I only need mine when it rains for days at a time. Otherwise it's not attached. The wiper stinks __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC-Girodisc-Larini 8"-Zoom-Braille-Reverie intake-raceview-Saikou Michi-FFengine damper-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-extended undertray

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