Abarth Cars => Abarth 500 => Topic started by: Matt2010 on March 29, 2011, 01:23:53 pm
Title: Wiper blades?
Post by: Matt2010 on March 29, 2011, 01:23:53 pm
I'm after some Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades for front and rear of car but i'm struggling finding the correct fronts.
It seems you need to use 'retrofit' ones as the straight replacement blades will not fit and theres a warning on eBay saying:
"These are standard replacement windscreen wipers only for models fitted with Aerotwin wipers from new (factory fitted). If your model does not have factory fitted flat windscreen wipers then please do not purchase this type of wiper as they won't fit!"
Does anyone have a link to set of Bosch Aerotwin fronts that are retrofit?
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: 3k5k on March 29, 2011, 01:42:30 pm
Have you looked at the PIAA Silicone blades. see link.
http://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipers.asp
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: Matt2010 on March 29, 2011, 02:13:21 pm
Look good but fiat 500 not listed :(
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: Jarmin Von Nitely on March 29, 2011, 02:52:03 pm
I bought some off eBay for the wifes f500 perfect fit and no more juddering :thumb:
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: Matt2010 on March 29, 2011, 03:08:06 pm
I bought some off eBay for the wifes f500 perfect fit and no more juddering :thumb:
The Bosch Aerotwins with code A300S?
Did your wipers have a little black square you pushed and the blades slid out?
Those were the ones I got and they fitted perfectly. Very smooth wipe too. Look for another thread on this and I think you might find the link to where I got them from.
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: Matt2010 on March 29, 2011, 04:58:02 pm
Yeah searched earlier and found your thread with the ebay link which made me start this post :thumb:
It said they were for Fiat 500 but at the same time also said "These are standard replacement windscreen wipers only for models fitted with Aerotwin wipers from new (factory fitted)" and not to order if not.
I took a wiper off today and its Fiat branded which is where the confusion lies if they'll fit or not?! Mines a 59 plate so i'm guessing it wont be a straight swap.
I've also checked out other online stores and most just show the rear wiper only for the Bosch with many showing as none available. So confusing ???
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: simer on March 29, 2011, 05:42:47 pm
Mine is a 58 plate and it was a straight swap.
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: Matt2010 on March 29, 2011, 05:50:44 pm
I was dreading you saying that ::) repeat after me - cant spend more money :whistle:
;D
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: Matt2010 on March 31, 2011, 05:23:39 pm
Fronts arrived today and an easy straight swap :) Bring on the rain.
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: thefamoushoops on April 01, 2011, 11:46:23 am
My set arrived this morning and they're definitely better than the Fiat ones.
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: WhizzBang on November 16, 2015, 11:51:21 am
Talk about a thread revival but a few things have changed since this thread dropped. Since we are at the time of year when wet stuff falls from the sky on a regular basis I thought this might be of interest. Found my blades dancing and slapping their way from east to west so I bought a set of PIAA 24” Silicone blades from eBay UK. Thus far I am astonished by the quality of the blades and since I used CarPro Hydro silicone sealer its even better still. I don’t actually think I have ever seen such excellent clearance of rain and bug junk. Really is worlds apart from my old factory setup. :thumb:
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: sylvano on November 16, 2015, 03:56:07 pm
But Aerotwin models doesn't come with a Multi-clip system that fits in a.lot of kind of adapters? It should just to check the correct size long, right? Where do you confirm the right reference? [Img]http://www.boschwipers.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/Bosch_wipers/oneSize.png[\img]
Title: Re: Wiper blades?
Post by: fpan on November 16, 2015, 09:00:33 pm
A300S is the Bosch part number. Bought a set from my local GSF, cheaper than halfrauds.
Make sure you degrease your windscreen with IPA and will have perfect vision.