Wiper blade not in full contact with windshield
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Wiper blade not in full contact with windshield
On my new MINI Cooper Hardtop S, I noticed the the right side of the passenger wiper does not follow the curve of the windshield and that small section does not get wiped - probably a wedge section of about 2-3 square inches in the lower right corner. It's a bit distracting, especially in the rain when I need to look to the right. I looked carefully at the wiper arms, blade attachments and the blades themselves and everything looks well-seated. Is this just a MINI quirk?
It is worth mentioning that I had a new windshield installed after a stone cracked the original one, but it was MINI glass installed by the MINI dealership - no OEM replacements were involved. The car is still "new" with only 4500 miles on it. Perhaps they installed the wrong blade on that side? I'm stumped.
It is worth mentioning that I had a new windshield installed after a stone cracked the original one, but it was MINI glass installed by the MINI dealership - no OEM replacements were involved. The car is still "new" with only 4500 miles on it. Perhaps they installed the wrong blade on that side? I'm stumped.
Last edited by kidziti; 02-04-2013 at 08:22 PM.
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My 2013 Clubman does exactly the same thing. 1200 miles on the clock. Noticed it immediately. I may live with it till first service then discuss it with MINI. If no good answer then I will investigate aftermarket options. MINI's are free as pointed out elsewhere. Might as well let them have a crack at it.
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Questions - not having been in the market recently for the latest and greatest in wiper blades:
1) What is piaa? Is that a brand or a type?
2) One brand/model was mentioned (if PIAA is not one) - Bosch Icon. Any others, or is that the one if MINI has not solution?
3) How can I tell if a blade is "curved" vs flat? I saw some Rain-X in a box that LOOKED curved. Is that what I look for - just the shape? How is Rain-X for that matter?
4) Should I go 19" on the drivers side and 18" on the passenger's?
Thanks!
1) What is piaa? Is that a brand or a type?
2) One brand/model was mentioned (if PIAA is not one) - Bosch Icon. Any others, or is that the one if MINI has not solution?
3) How can I tell if a blade is "curved" vs flat? I saw some Rain-X in a box that LOOKED curved. Is that what I look for - just the shape? How is Rain-X for that matter?
4) Should I go 19" on the drivers side and 18" on the passenger's?
Thanks!
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Piaa is a brand, see their wipers here: http://www.piaa.com/store/c/28-Wiper-Blades.aspx
I have the super sporza and I like them. The size depends on which generation mini you have. I know that for the r53 mini used some weird sized wipers, so mine are a little too big. I think it shows mostly on the passenger side, where it misses a little bit of the bottom, outer edge of the window. It doesn't really bother me. I think it performs great and the piaa wipers also come with some silicone stuff you you put on the windscreen and it works great!
I have the super sporza and I like them. The size depends on which generation mini you have. I know that for the r53 mini used some weird sized wipers, so mine are a little too big. I think it shows mostly on the passenger side, where it misses a little bit of the bottom, outer edge of the window. It doesn't really bother me. I think it performs great and the piaa wipers also come with some silicone stuff you you put on the windscreen and it works great!
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Questions - not having been in the market recently for the latest and greatest in wiper blades:
1) What is piaa? Is that a brand or a type?
2) One brand/model was mentioned (if PIAA is not one) - Bosch Icon. Any others, or is that the one if MINI has not solution?
3) How can I tell if a blade is "curved" vs flat? I saw some Rain-X in a box that LOOKED curved. Is that what I look for - just the shape? How is Rain-X for that matter?
4) Should I go 19" on the drivers side and 18" on the passenger's?
Thanks!
1) What is piaa? Is that a brand or a type?
2) One brand/model was mentioned (if PIAA is not one) - Bosch Icon. Any others, or is that the one if MINI has not solution?
3) How can I tell if a blade is "curved" vs flat? I saw some Rain-X in a box that LOOKED curved. Is that what I look for - just the shape? How is Rain-X for that matter?
4) Should I go 19" on the drivers side and 18" on the passenger's?
Thanks!
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Difference between 18" and 19" comes down to an extra 1/2 inch on the inside and outside of the wiper arc,
so it comes down to user preference -- a little more coverage vs. a little more pressure against the window.
Take your pick. I picked 18d/18p.
Since there are no clearance problems, you can use 18" or 19" on either side.
so it comes down to user preference -- a little more coverage vs. a little more pressure against the window.
Take your pick. I picked 18d/18p.
Since there are no clearance problems, you can use 18" or 19" on either side.
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I have a nearly new '13 Hardtop. The OEM blades chattered uncontrollably during the last rain we had. I've cleaned the blades since (& keep the windshield well cleaned) and have not encounted any more rain yet, but has anyone had similar experience with the stock blades (excessive chatter)? Do they suck that bad to want to spend $40 to $50 on Bosch or PIAA (which I might just do)?
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