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The wipers on my Zed are the originals and I thought it's about time I changed them - they've recently been less efficient at clearing the screen.
I started looking into the alternatives and it all got a bit confusing (and expensive). The single bendy blade type aren't cheap!
My Nissan dealer quoted me £31.93 for the drivers' side and £24.72 for the passenger side - and you need to add VAT on that!
In the end I ordered a set of blade refills from Nissan for £12. I'll let you know how I get on fitting them when they arrive.
For reference, the driver side is 21" and the passenger 19".
Out of interest, has anyone else replaced theirs and what with?
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#1
Posted 27 January 2012 - 09:24 PM
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#2
Posted 27 January 2012 - 10:31 PM
I bought a set of Aero Flat wiper blades ( bendy blades ) off ebay for about £25 for the pair,including postage.
They work very well,alot better than the standard type.
They work very well,alot better than the standard type.
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Posted 28 January 2012 - 05:20 PM
haha, I was driving home today and think to my self "I need some new wiper blades, I wonder what the best type are? I might ask the forum"... you beat me to it!
I'm not opposed to spending the type of money you mentioned, as long as the wipers are VERY good. (obviously I would rather they were cheaper, but I want good, long lasting blades and thats more important than price for me).
For my Focus I bought the Bosch ones from halfords for about 30-40 quid. And they were pretty good. But then I part ex-ed it for the zed 3 months later, so I have no idea on longevity.
Might wait and see what you think for £12 if they are any good!
I'm not opposed to spending the type of money you mentioned, as long as the wipers are VERY good. (obviously I would rather they were cheaper, but I want good, long lasting blades and thats more important than price for me).
For my Focus I bought the Bosch ones from halfords for about 30-40 quid. And they were pretty good. But then I part ex-ed it for the zed 3 months later, so I have no idea on longevity.
Might wait and see what you think for £12 if they are any good!
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#4
Posted 28 January 2012 - 05:40 PM
In theory they should be just as good as the wipers were when new - but I suppose that depends on how well the rubbers go into the blades.
I loved my PIAA silicon wipers on the 350Z but I don't think they do them in 'blade' form - and they would be V pricey if they do!
I loved my PIAA silicon wipers on the 350Z but I don't think they do them in 'blade' form - and they would be V pricey if they do!
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
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Zedlet
Posted 29 January 2012 - 08:35 AM
I was in Halfords yesterday looking for a replacement set as last year my stealer replaced them as part of the service and charged me a CRAZY amount ..... The trouble is as usual the 370z doesn't appear in their "flip guide" to work out what you need. (why don't we exist ???)
I searched on the web and found the specs but I wanted the Bosch flat blades and of course they didn't have them.
I will look on eBay today and see what I can find !!
I searched on the web and found the specs but I wanted the Bosch flat blades and of course they didn't have them.
I will look on eBay today and see what I can find !!
#6
Posted 03 February 2012 - 08:35 PM
My wiper refills arrived today 
I just need to work out how to fit them now
I just need to work out how to fit them now
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
#7
Posted 05 February 2012 - 05:19 PM
I got them fitted - a nice easy job (How-To in the Members section here).
It was actually easier than replacing the blades in conventional wipers as the runners are all along the length of the wiper rather than a few of them being on the end of the various metal arms.
My advice would be, if your existing bendy wipers are in good condition and it's only the rubber blade that needs replacing then save yourself a load of cash and buy the genuine Nissan refills and fit them yourself
It was actually easier than replacing the blades in conventional wipers as the runners are all along the length of the wiper rather than a few of them being on the end of the various metal arms.
My advice would be, if your existing bendy wipers are in good condition and it's only the rubber blade that needs replacing then save yourself a load of cash and buy the genuine Nissan refills and fit them yourself
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Zedlet
Posted 05 February 2012 - 08:47 PM
Perfect, thanks Paul just what i needed !! 
The part numbers should make it easy for me to get these ordered .... fingers crossed !!
The part numbers should make it easy for me to get these ordered .... fingers crossed !!
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 08:52 PM
No problem mate. I got the 2 blades for £12 delivered. If your dealer charges more then I'll PM you where I got mine from 
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LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
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Zedlet
Posted 05 February 2012 - 09:08 PM
£12 delivered .......... Please PM away .... it will cost me more than that in petrol to get to the dealer !!!
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 06:04 AM
Paul_S, on 05 February 2012 - 08:52 PM, said:
No problem mate. I got the 2 blades for £12 delivered. If your dealer charges more then I'll PM you where I got mine from
PM me too please
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#12
Posted 06 February 2012 - 07:30 PM
Done
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Zedlister
Posted 20 April 2012 - 10:07 AM
Hello Paul, just spotted this, could you PM me as well?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Rob
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Rob
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Posted 20 April 2012 - 06:22 PM
You have a PM
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
#15
Posted 20 April 2012 - 06:42 PM
My local dealer charged around the same, might be worth popping in if you are near one.
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Posted 20 April 2012 - 06:45 PM
True Andy. I suppose it depends how far you are from your dealer and how soon you need them:)
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
#17
Posted 20 April 2012 - 08:05 PM
Are the rear ones replaceable in the same way? Mine has started streaking too now 
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Posted 20 April 2012 - 08:12 PM
They look the same so I'm pretty sure you can get the refills. Without checking, it might even be the same size as one of the fronts.
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
#19
Posted 21 April 2012 - 02:05 AM
Ooh, you just reminded me, my rear beam blade wiper (came on the car from the previous owner) just let go at the bottom Off to Autozone for one of their own brand knock off beam blades for the rear screen
Off to Autozone for one of their own brand knock off beam blades for the rear screen
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ZedMeister
Posted 28 April 2012 - 06:55 PM
Paul - would you be so kind as to pm me your wiper blade details? Took my new car out tonight and the noise they made was UNacceptable.
cheers
chubbs
cheers
chubbs
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