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Where to buy stock style wipers?

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Old 12-06-2010, 11:16 PM
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Where to buy stock style wipers?

I'm looking for the stock style driver side wiper blade that has the built in aero wing thing. Where can I find this beside the $tealer?

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Old 12-07-2010, 09:10 AM
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I think some of the commercial sponsors here sell OEM wiper blades. You could also look in your local auto parts stores (e.g., Advance, Autozone, Pep Boys, etc.) for a brand that has a similar wing.
 
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Old 12-07-2010, 12:56 PM
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Try PIAA (but they're probably just as pricey as the "$tealer").
 
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Old 12-07-2010, 01:30 PM
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The PIAA silicone ones are what you want. No lift at speed.
 
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I don't see a driver side option in the PIAA wipers. I only see a passenger side wiper with a wing on tirerack.

The local auto part stores only have the non-wing version which lifts/chatters when using on the highway.
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 05:23 AM
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Found this link about wiper refills that might help and save some $$.
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 09:57 AM
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Thanks but I no longer have the original driver side wiper so I need to replace the whole thing.

I know Mini Mania has them but they only sell the full set for $57. For that price, I can buy the driver side at the $tealer and get the other generic sized wiper at the local auto parts store.
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 12:43 PM
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I have a stock wiper of my 04 and it has the wing. If interested, make me an offer ;^)
 
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