Where to buy wiper blades for v8v, cant find online?
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Just measure them both and look carefully at the connector type and you should be able to work it out. Watch out for LHD and RHD versions too, and be aware that they are most likely different lengths to each other...
I did just that on the later style of blades on my V12VS recently, then bought Bosch ones on Amazon for £20 for a pair - which is about a quarter of what AM charge for the same thing.
Looks like the AM parts for the earlier cars are a tiny bit cheaper, but still Im sure new Bosch ones on Amazon are the way to go.
https://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantag...
https://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantag...
I did just that on the later style of blades on my V12VS recently, then bought Bosch ones on Amazon for £20 for a pair - which is about a quarter of what AM charge for the same thing.
Looks like the AM parts for the earlier cars are a tiny bit cheaper, but still Im sure new Bosch ones on Amazon are the way to go.
https://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantag...
https://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/5-V8-Vantag...
whatever you do, be careful when installing them. primarily, take great care to protect the windshield from the metal wiper blade arms when the blades are removed. they are spring loaded, of course, and god forbid you let one snap back and crack your windshield.
a towel or two is all you need.
a towel or two is all you need.
There are some threads about these somewhere. When I was looking last year I saw recommendations for Michelin Stealth Hybrid so got those, under £20 on Amazon (you need a 20" and 24"). The old threads warned of some makes being too lightweight and not wiping well. As every time I go on a road trip it lashes down, I can vouch they work fine. And look nice too.
geresey said:
There are some threads about these somewhere. When I was looking last year I saw recommendations for Michelin Stealth Hybrid so got those, under £20 on Amazon (you need a 20" and 24"). The old threads warned of some makes being too lightweight and not wiping well. As every time I go on a road trip it lashes down, I can vouch they work fine. And look nice too.
Yeah, I was sort of interested to update the wipers looks as well, the OEM ones are a bit old-school.I heard all the stealth-looking one are doing a bad job though, they are not adhering well to the windshield. Are those Michelin really just like OEM as you said, function-wise? Have you tried them in a various combination of rain intensity and speed? Thanks.
EVR said:
geresey said:
There are some threads about these somewhere. When I was looking last year I saw recommendations for Michelin Stealth Hybrid so got those, under £20 on Amazon (you need a 20" and 24"). The old threads warned of some makes being too lightweight and not wiping well. As every time I go on a road trip it lashes down, I can vouch they work fine. And look nice too.
Yeah, I was sort of interested to update the wipers looks as well, the OEM ones are a bit old-school.I heard all the stealth-looking one are doing a bad job though, they are not adhering well to the windshield. Are those Michelin really just like OEM as you said, function-wise? Have you tried them in a various combination of rain intensity and speed? Thanks.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
They work fine at motorway speed in heavy rain. I couldn't say I know they work well in various conditions/speeds as tbh I try and avoid rainy days as a rule., but I can't think of a situation where I've sworn about them not working...
(once had a wiper arm fail on a BMW on the M25 in Heavy rain... That definitely was a tricky one...)
(once had a wiper arm fail on a BMW on the M25 in Heavy rain... That definitely was a tricky one...)
Ok thanks.
So it seems the best alternative to OEM for cars with the first wiper arms design, is Michelin Stealth Hybrid. Avoid Bosch and others.
And visually, would you say that they look more modern/sleek than OEM? Do you happen to have a picture maybe?
So it seems the best alternative to OEM for cars with the first wiper arms design, is Michelin Stealth Hybrid. Avoid Bosch and others.
And visually, would you say that they look more modern/sleek than OEM? Do you happen to have a picture maybe?
Edited by EVR on Friday 24th September 10:06
EVR said:
Ok thanks.
So it seems the best alternative to OEM for cars with the first wiper arms design, is Michelin Stealth Hybrid. Avoid Bosch and others.
And visually, would you say that they look more modern/sleek than OEM? Do you happen to have a picture maybe?
Not near the car for a couple of days, but you may be able to zoom in on these. I can't remember what the old ones looked like but these seem fine to me So it seems the best alternative to OEM for cars with the first wiper arms design, is Michelin Stealth Hybrid. Avoid Bosch and others.
And visually, would you say that they look more modern/sleek than OEM? Do you happen to have a picture maybe?
|https://thumbsnap.com/2cHCtyRK[/url]EVR said:
I was looking at this, I noticed the Michelin wipers seem to miss the spoiler/wing that I currently have on the OEM:
I thought it was attached to the arm itself, not the wipers?
Any problems in going at speed?
Not noticed any issues but then again haven't had an opportunity, nor desire, to drive it suoerfast in the wet. Probably max 90 mphI thought it was attached to the arm itself, not the wipers?
Any problems in going at speed?
Edited by geresey on Sunday 17th October 10:40
Thread update: Changed the wiper blades on my 2016 V8S yesterday.
Bosch Aerotwin AP20U and AP26U, Euro Car Parts 27.28 GBP with their Halloween discount this weekend.
Worked well last night and this morning in the current UK downpours. The old ones (also Bosch) were well worn but a noticeable improvement.
And rather more palatable than the 130 GBP quoted by the main dealer at MOT time.
For anyone else using their car over the English winter
Bosch Aerotwin AP20U and AP26U, Euro Car Parts 27.28 GBP with their Halloween discount this weekend.
Worked well last night and this morning in the current UK downpours. The old ones (also Bosch) were well worn but a noticeable improvement.
And rather more palatable than the 130 GBP quoted by the main dealer at MOT time.
For anyone else using their car over the English winter
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