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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| OEM wiper spoilers
Or whatever they're called, can be only installed on Bosch wipers? I've looked at only a couple of other wipers and they don't have the two metal pieces sticking out to screw the thing in. Is Bosch the only manufacturer that allows these things to be put on? 
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Marcelc
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| RE: OEM wiper spoilers
I switched over to Bosch Icon wipers, which do not have spoilers, and these are as near perfect as it gets, they never judder at any speed and wipe better than any other wipers. Furthermore, they have a much smaller profile so you see more of the road just in front of the ML than with standard wipers.
The only annoying thing about them from my point of view is that they are only for sale in America! I bought a pair via Amazon and paid carriage from the US, they arrived with the words "Made in Belgium" on the packaging 
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AsianML
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I guess I forgot to mention I'm talking about the traditional metal wipers still. They're made by Bosch too....and those say made in Belgium too. Weird. |
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silverarrow89
Date registered: Dec 1899
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I had a set of PIAA silicone wipers on my 'always parked outside F150, since it was too long for my garage' and they did not wear, streak, chatter or crack in over 2 years..amazing. As soon as I get a chance to visit my pal, the PIAA distributor, I'm getting a set for the ML. The PIAAs I had previous had a built in spoiler, very close to the factory MB wipers.
Expensive wipers, but well worth it 
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AsianML
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Hmm...is it possible to just get new inserts rather than get a whole new wiper? |
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Marcelc
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| Re: OEM wiper spoilers
I would not go back to the OEM wipers as they are inferior to the Icons in every way, MB don't sell inserts for the ML but they do, I believe, for the S Class which have the same length wipers. I may be wrong about S Class but check with your friendly parts specialist and please post the answer.
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Marcelc - 7/26/2007 5:01 PM I would not go back to the OEM wipers as they are inferior to the Icons in every way, MB don't sell inserts for the ML but they do, I believe, for the S Class which have the same length wipers. I may be wrong about S Class but check with your friendly parts specialist and please post the answer. The S-Class use 28" wipers. Which generation S-Class are you referring to? Thanks.
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Marcelc
Date registered: Dec 1899
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I don't remember which model, I do remember an MB parts man confirming that 22" inserts are available although that is in the UK, hopefully that also applies to the US.
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ShinyML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: OEM wiper spoilers
I've just ordered some of these wipers from UK ebay. Mine are a different make as they are from a UK company but the same design. They keep the pressure constant over the length of the wiper instead of just the 6 or 8 pressure points accross a conventional wiper. Much lower profile as there is no spring mechanism and with a built in spoiler the length of the wiper so less wind noise too. Supposed to clean the glass much more effectively and last 4 times as long as a standard one. Apparently this type comes fitted as standard on the new Audi A8..?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-C-W203-Aero-AeroTwin-W...
Edited by ShinyML 7/28/2007 1:30 PM
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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ShinyML - 7/28/2007 1:25 PM I've just ordered some of these wipers from UK ebay. Mine are a different make as they are from a UK company but the same design. They keep the pressure constant over the length of the wiper instead of just the 6 or 8 pressure points accross a conventional wiper. Much lower profile as there is no spring mechanism and with a built in spoiler the length of the wiper so less wind noise too. Supposed to clean the glass much more effectively and last 4 times as long as a standard one. Apparently this type comes fitted as standard on the new Audi A8..? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-C-W203-Aero-AeroTwin-W... These aero twin wipers come standard on all new Mercedes and Audi as well as a bunch of other manufacturers.
Edited by AsianML 7/30/2007 11:20 AM
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: OEM wiper spoilers
Marcelc - 7/26/2007 5:01 PM I would not go back to the OEM wipers as they are inferior to the Icons in every way, MB don't sell inserts for the ML but they do, I believe, for the S Class which have the same length wipers. I may be wrong about S Class but check with your friendly parts specialist and please post the answer. Hmm...the inserts for the S don't work with the ML...supposedly.
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: OEM wiper spoilers
I'm talking about these tabs here. Any other manufacturer have these? 
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