Installed the Reflex wiper blades!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:42 am

Quote, originally posted by Atomb Â»sputnik: they're actually VERY easy to install. easier than any other wipers i've ever had to deal with.just take a close look and you'll see a small 'tongue' on the wiper connector. Make sure this 'tongue' slides onto the wiper arm so that it clicks into the hole on the arm. that secures it properly.to take off the current wipers, look for this 'tongue' on the existing wipers and get a small flathead screwdriver. if you slide the screwdriver into the correct slot, it will push the tongue out of the hole in the wiper arm...then the wiper slides off the arm easily.my wife and i have been using them for about a month now (maybe a bit longer?) and Arcs is right, best money i've spent in awhile. They worke really well even with the snow we've been getting!let either one of us know if you have an issue.I think I need pictures. I'm not sure what I'm looking at/for...

Fast Eddie · Post by **Fast Eddie** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:00 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»My wife is very happy now Yes, but did you get some as a result???

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:31 am

Alright I see the little tab thing that I can press on, however nothing else moves... what the frick am I doing wrong - it is driving me crazy that I can't get the wipers off.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:34 pm

So... can anyone help? I still haven't been able to get the wipers off.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:19 am

Thanks! I"ll try it again once I'm out at the car next time!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:54 am

silverawd26 - thanks this did the trick! My problem was that I wasn't sure which way to pull it, so I was always pulling the wrong way. Once you said pull towards your body, I figured out what I was doing wrong! So I have now successfully change my wipers! I can hardly wait for some rain! ha!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:41 am

Quote, originally posted by Fast Eddie Â»Yes, but did you get some as a result???LOL I almost didn't see this!

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:57 am

hey sputnik,i've been away for a few days and i'm just catching up...sorry i didn't get any pics to you, but glad to hear you figured out which way to 'pull' !

AppleBoy69 · Post by **AppleBoy69** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:15 pm

Had the reflex blades up in souther ontario for over a month. Everyone should have these on their cars! They are worth every penny! And work exactly like the comercials say!The OEM ones were pretty crappy from day one like alot of stuff on the vibes (ie tires). So if you can get the american version you will be extreamly happy!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:47 pm

I wish they would make one for the back wiper, I needed to change that since probably last summer!

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:10 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»I wish they would make one for the back wiper, I needed to change that since probably last summer!there's a wiper back there??! i always thought that was just an oily rag wiping across my window! (it works about that well!)

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:51 am

Quote, originally posted by Atomb Â»there's a wiper back there??! i always thought that was just an oily rag wiping across my window! (it works about that well!)Tell me about it! I am going to the dealer today to get another one. All I see is streaks everywhere!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:36 am

Thanks Rob! That is exactly what I was planning on doing

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:14 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»SUCCESS!!!I found the American equivalent of Reflex blades.If anyone is curious, the technical name for this new style of blade is "Beam Blade." Manufacturers are migrating to beam blade technology, and eventually it will become OEM equipment on all cars. http://www.tricoproducts.com/n...sitemAvailable at your local Pep Boys fine automotive parts establishment, they are called "InnoVision" and are made by Trico. I got a 18" and 22" blade for US $12.99 and US $14.99, respectively.YES, I know the Vibe calls for 18/21, but I prefer the 22 blade. It fits, and covers more glass.Anyway, pics:These two pics can be clicked to give you a closeup view of the packaging:Went to Pep Boys today and all of the pegs for the "Beam" blades were empty.

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:53 am

i see wal-mart is selling sets that use the same basic design up here in canada....maybe walmart in the states has them too?

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:15 pm

The Trico website said that NAPA carried the Innovision blades. Called the one near me and they do not stock them - said that another one a few miles away did. Price was $15.99 for the 21", $14.99 for the 18". Stopped at Wal-Mart - no "beam" blades. Got a 14" replacement for the rear but I now see that it is not 14" - more like 11". Probably have to get at the dealer - I hear that Toyota parts are less so I may try there. Hardly worth the $2.44 to wait in line to return the wrong size blade at Wal-Mart.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 6:59 am

Maybe I should invest in a pair. I bet the water doesn't get caught inside and drip all over the hood while I'm trying to dry it off!

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:05 am

Tried my new wipers today to clean the windshield and they're awesome!

Flip-Side · Post by **Flip-Side** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:39 pm

Just hit autozone a few days ago to get some brake pads, and they had the new "Bow Style" Bosch blades in stock. I think they were called Aerotwin, but I'm not sure.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:55 pm

Quote, originally posted by Flip-Side Â»Just hit autozone a few days ago to get some brake pads, and they had the new "Bow Style" Bosch blades in stock. I think they were called Aerotwin, but I'm not sure.Do you remember what they cost?

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:05 am

Quote, originally posted by Flip-Side Â»Just hit autozone a few days ago to get some brake pads, and they had the new "Bow Style" Bosch blades in stock. I think they were called Aerotwin, but I'm not sure.Thanks for the heads up. Stopped at Autozone today. The blade is called "Bosch Icon". For the Vibe the numbers are 421A @ $19.89 and 421A @ $17.99. AND there was a rebate offer of a $15 Autozone Gift card with purchase of two Icon wiper blades. Offer expires 3-11-06. Limit two offers per household. I don''t know what else I would be buying at Autozone - maybe I'll use it toward a new battery as mine is the 315 CCA and is 3 years old now.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:28 pm

I am mechanically mis-inclined so I am feeling good about this. Just took off the old original wiper blades (3 years old) and put on the new Bosch Icon blades on less than 10 minutes with no tools. What scares me is that they would be easy for someone to steal. Like hanging $40 out there in the open. I'm going to keep the old ones on board just in case.It's going to rain tomorrow so I'll get to see how they work. These new style wipers must be popular as I got the last 21" and the second to last 18" on the Bosh rack at Auto Zone, and the Trico Innovision rack at Pep Boys was empty.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:57 pm

Just wanted to give an update on the wipers. After my old tenants damaged on of them I was forced to buy new ones. I got the second generation Relex Wipers from Canadian Tire and must say they are much better. I will try to post pics of them this weekend to show you all the difference.For me personally these have been the best wipers ever!

meistees · Post by **meistees** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:53 pm

my dads Grand Prix GXP came with wipers that look like those.. they work pretty nice

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