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Gaffer tape it to the windscreen arm, will prob be a bit quieter than the proper blads at the top of the screen.
19th May 2007 11:09 am
bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
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Have you got blades recently DSL? They changed them around 3 months ago. Got the new type 2 months ago and so far they're staying fairly OK.IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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19th May 2007 11:23 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I bought 6 new blades from Nick at Yeovil in Feb (part no DKC 500150 in a plastic "bag" rather than the previous blister type pac). Any idea of the new part number??
19th May 2007 11:28 am
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
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RainX then some more RainX
Each coat lasts about a month and means you don't need wipers over 40mph!
(The airflow just blows the water away)
They do seem worse though - after the RainX has worn off !!!2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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19th May 2007 11:32 am
bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
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Sound the same - my last lot were in a bag, whereas any I'd got before them had been in a pack. The new ones aren't perfect (wipers in a loan Freelander I had before were far quieter!), but they're a lot better than my old ones were.
The guys on the RRS forum were discussing some kind of wipers from the company that makes RainX but they're only available in the US. Was considering picking up a pair next month.IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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19th May 2007 11:32 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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That's about as far as I'd got. My folks are in Florida at the moment, might see if they can bring a set or two back.
19th May 2007 11:34 am
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Arm your arms OK ?
I've never suffered from the judders (from my wipers) since 2004 when I had her.
19th May 2007 11:54 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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As far as I know, have not tried the twisting the arm business yet, ISTR that that only helps temporarily. That might be the next step.
19th May 2007 11:58 am
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I had replacements under warranty...but the top of the offside blade still has it's moments 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
19th May 2007 12:01 pm
martin4x4
Member Since: 23 May 2005
Location: Norfolk, UK
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Sil Blades
Anyone on a trip to the US should check out ExpeditionExchange.com see following link for Silblades
This is a great "Goody" site and they will ship to your hotel over there, or to a UK address.
I had Sil blades on my Defender, they far outlasted the standard ones, but they do eventually need replacing!Discovery 3 XS Auto, Stornaway, Active rear diff.
19th May 2007 12:25 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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SilBlade 22" FlexBlade Silicone Wiper Blade For LR3 and RRS (FB122) $22
The SilBlade 22" FlexBlade Silicone Wiper Blade for LR3 and RRS is a direct, drop-in replacement for the front factory wiper blades on the Land Rover LR3 and Range Rover Sport. Because of the frameless design, the FlexBlades provide all-weather performance. Sold individually.
19th May 2007 12:29 pm
Pelyma
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Group buy, not interested in a discount, just better wipers DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
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Just replaced mine, no issues with the first set for 45k, no issues with the second set so far, they spent about 5 mins 'bedding in' and are silent now.
Noisy ones can normally be cured with a twist of the wiper armThe End
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