wiper blade - cheap exchange

[goldNSX]

I thought that 10 years on them is enough even though I hardly ever use them.

Honda USA wants $90 for both, Honda Europe asks an even more silly price. In less than 20 minutes you can change the rubber blade only for less than $10 for both. Part no. is 76622-SR3-305.

 

[slamstrom]

My 12 year old OEM blades still wipe clean and clear. It was used 2 months ago. If I change my oil regularly, I should get another 5 years out of my wiper blades.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[ftuhy]

Last year it only cost me $13.32 for 4 rubber refills from Acura, with shipping. :biggrin:

I've seen many on Prime complain about the cost of blades and even arms. But why buy them when it only takes about 30 seconds to change the refill? However, if you don't have the original blade assembly, then changing just the refill can be problematic.

My car is a daily driver and sees rain often, so I need to change the rubber refills yearly.

 

[passline]

Last year it only cost me $13.32 for 4 rubber refills from Acura, with shipping. :biggrin:

I've seen many on Prime complain about the cost of blades and even arms. But why buy them when it only takes about 30 seconds to change the refill? However, if you don't have the original blade assembly, then changing just the refill can be problematic.

My car is a daily driver and sees rain often, so I need to change the rubber refills yearly.

I just painted my arms to renew the black worn paint. I need to replace the rubber refills now, before Toronto. Good timing, Thanks Frank.

 

[NSFRBLX]

You don't needs wipers after you hit 30 MPH water just slips off....:biggrin:

 

[ftuhy]

Rich,

In the unlikely event you can't locate a pair of refills before you leave, I have a spare pair.

Frank

 

[R13]

Alternately: Trico Neoform
(available from about any parts chain)
After trying these things out on my MR2, I got a set for my NSX.

The MR2's blades had a habit of lifting/skipping above 80 or so (relax law-abiding folks, that car is my track-rat). These cured the issue up to ~110mph even in just light rain (when skipping is most likely).

I replaced the rusty "scafolding" assembly and deteriorated rubber inserts last October and have had zero issues since then (only the original arm/spring assembly remain). I drive my car daily in TN where we have had an unseasonable amount of rain.

I had tried the Rain-X version of this style of blade, but they tended to leave a haze as they swept across. The Trico does not seem to do that.

Full Disclosure: I also treat my windshields regularly with Rain-X, which helps substantially in heavy rain.

 

[Ryuji]

I changed mines for flatblades (Champion XU51) and I'm happy with them.
Newer look for an "old" car (like HIDs) :biggrin:

 

[goldNSX]

Interesting: Even the manual describes the procedure.

 

[Nick675]

Apparently no one knows what Rain-X is? lol

 

[nsxotic911]

Apparently no one knows what Rain-X is? lol

I drive with this and no wiper blades in Seattle all day long. That wiper assembly is extremely heavy, I have no idea why people keep them on It's quite literally, 20+ lbs at a high point in the car.

 

[clr1024]

It's quite literally, 20+ lbs at a high point in the car.

Assuming you are including the motors in this.

 

[R13]

I drive with this and no wiper blades in Seattle all day long. That wiper assembly is extremely heavy, I have no idea why people keep them on It's quite literally, 20+ lbs at a high point in the car.

Mud, Leaves, Snow (when applicable), bug guts...etc.

I am fully sold on Rain-X, but since I very-nearly DD my NSX, I still find a few uses for actual wipers. Also, pretty much all closed-cockpit race cars still retain wipers (or a wiper), so there must be something to it offsetting the additional weight...

 

[ftuhy]

In NJ with heavy downpours, grime splashed up from the road, etc, wipers are a necessity. They are also required to pass state inspection. No wipers is OK here for a garage queeen, but not for a daily driver.