Help With Wiper Blades

E90CPhT · 06-06-2018, 04:29 PM

Hello all,

So I was out today at O'reillys and picked up some Bosch Icon wiper blades (24 OE and 19 OE) for my E90 LCI. At the store, the tech couldn't get the cover back on, so I just thought I would head home and give it a go myself. When I get home, I find that I can't attach the wiper blade cover either. Long story short, I have since returned the blades (Boxes were literally open and I got a full refund, O'Reilly's gets a thumbs up from me). But I am not sure what I should get to replace the replacements, so to speak. Where do you all buy your blades for the side lock style on the E90 LCI? I'd like to get some OE ones, but I'm not sure the best place to purchase. Thanks for any help you can provide!

TemjinX2 · 06-06-2018, 04:35 PM

i tried the same oe bosch replacements from costco...the long side wouldn't fit as the way you described.

then i ordered some oe replacements online and the long side was too long.

i gave up and just the oem genuine bmw part from fcpeuro. guess what...they fit perfect and literally took 30 seconds to install.

its a little pricey for wiper blades but at least i know my next set is free with the life time warranty from fcp euro

i would just opt for oem

MTK24 · 06-06-2018, 04:36 PM

Just save yourself the hassle and get OEM blades from the dealer. They are streak free and last. It's like $47 bucks and they can install for you when you buy it from parts department

E90CPhT · 06-06-2018, 04:37 PM

I am taking a trip down to my dealer next Thursday for service, so I will probably just buy them while I'm there if they're not too outrageous.

e90yyc · 06-06-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by E90CPhT

Hello all,

So I was out today at O'reillys and picked up some Bosch Icon wiper blades (24 OE and 19 OE) for my E90 LCI. At the store, the tech couldn't get the cover back on, so I just thought I would head home and give it a go myself. When I get home, I find that I can't attach the wiper blade cover either. Long story short, I have since returned the blades (Boxes were literally open and I got a full refund, O'Reilly's gets a thumbs up from me). But I am not sure what I should get to replace the replacements, so to speak. Where do you all buy your blades for the side lock style on the E90 LCI? I'd like to get some OE ones, but I'm not sure the best place to purchase. Thanks for any help you can provide!

For the sake of fitment I just go with OE BMW ones from my local dealer.

I usually lube at home so I don't get any KY jelly on my door handles or steering wheel. When I get there, I have someone hold the door for me while I grab my ankles and walk in backward.

The pain (and the price) are worth it; I find they work the best.

If taking it locally isn't your thing, try somewhere like FCP Euro or a similar online retailer.

e90yyc · 06-06-2018, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

i tried the same oe bosch replacements from costco...the long side wouldn't fit as the way you described.

then i ordered some oe replacements online and the long side was too long.

i gave up and just the oem genuine bmw part from fcpeuro. guess what...they fit perfect and literally took 30 seconds to install.

its a little pricey for wiper blades but at least i know my next set is free with the life time warranty from fcp euro

i would just opt for oem

Damn, I know where I'm buying my next pair!

I knew about their lifetime replacement guarantee, but I thought surely this must exclude consumables.

Good to know...

e90yyc · 06-06-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by E90CPhT

I am taking a trip down to my dealer next Thursday for service, so I will probably just buy them while I'm there if they're not too outrageous.

They are, but following the procedure outlined in my post helps to soothe the sting.

E90CPhT · 06-06-2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by e90yyc

They are, but following the procedure outlined in my post helps to soothe the sting.

I'll keep your advice in mind!

TemjinX2 · 06-06-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by e90yyc

Damn, I know where I'm buying my next pair!

I knew about their lifetime replacement guarantee, but I thought surely this must exclude consumables.

Good to know...

there literally people that returned used oil to fcp euro...lol.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 06-06-2018, 05:27 PM

I've had crappy luck with non-oem blades. I must've gone through at least 5 brands over the last 9 years. I keep going back to BMW's. They tend to be the quietest, smoothest, and longest lasting.

BimmerNugget · 06-06-2018, 05:40 PM

LCI and Pre LCI wiper brackets are different.

For Pre-LCI, watch this video and get this kind of wiper blade attachment.

For LCI, it's different than the video. I got a Rain-X Expert Fit beam from Walmart and it was identical to my OE BMW wiper attachments. No adaptors or converters necessary.

lab_rat · 06-07-2018, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

LCI and Pre LCI wiper brackets are different.

For Pre-LCI, watch this video and get this kind of wiper blade attachment.

For LCI, it's different than the video. I got a Rain-X Expert Fit beam from Walmart and it was identical to my OE BMW wiper attachments. No adaptors or converters necessary.

Personally, it is a bit nerve racking to see a wiper arm in the service position with no blade...it's just waiting to flip back onto and crack the windshield.

skyliner · 07-21-2018, 02:51 PM

That happened to me once with a Honda CRV.

Painful and expensive mistake.

david in germany · 07-21-2018, 04:44 PM

Stay away from Bosch wiper blades.. They do make some good products but wipers are not one of them. Oem will last longer than any other brand I have used.

King Rudi · 07-25-2018, 04:22 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XP9DM6...v_ov_lig_dp_it

The Nightman · 07-25-2018, 05:19 PM

I believe Valeo Ultimate (900 series) wipers are the same as OE

Sgop335 · 07-25-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

I believe Valeo Ultimate (900 series) wipers are the same as OE

No.

its Valeo Silencio, comes as a set. Made in france, great blades. Heres an example,

nsjames · 07-26-2018, 10:03 AM

^

that.
I found them on amazon for half the price of the BMW dealer. They were identical to the OE blades.

Krynos · 07-26-2018, 10:06 AM

+! for getting them from the dealer.

Rubber8er · 07-26-2018, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

there literally people that returned used oil to fcp euro...lol.

After reading fcpeuro's Warranty Policy they do state even filters. So whats the catch other then buying the replacement first? As long as they send a refund you can't beat free other then shipping cost. It's not like anyone is trying to pull a fast one on them. Looks like they have been in business since 2001. Does anyone know if this has always been their policy? Here is how it reads.

FCP Euro Lifetime Replacement Promise
Every auto part you buy from FCP Euro is guaranteed for life, for as long as you own the vehicle. Our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee covers everything we sell, including wear-and-tear items like brake pads, gaskets, brake rotors, filters, and wiper blades!

Once the part purchased from FCP Euro wears out, simply purchase a replacement and then return the part you purchased to us within 90 days. We will issue you a refund against the replacement. No fine print, no restrictions, no time limit!

TemjinX2 · 07-29-2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubber8er

After reading fcpeuro's Warranty Policy they do state even filters. So whats the catch other then buying the replacement first? As long as they send a refund you can't beat free other then shipping cost. It's not like anyone is trying to pull a fast one on them. Looks like they have been in business since 2001. Does anyone know if this has always been their policy? Here is how it reads.

FCP Euro Lifetime Replacement Promise
Every auto part you buy from FCP Euro is guaranteed for life, for as long as you own the vehicle. Our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee covers everything we sell, including wear-and-tear items like brake pads, gaskets, brake rotors, filters, and wiper blades!

Once the part purchased from FCP Euro wears out, simply purchase a replacement and then return the part you purchased to us within 90 days. We will issue you a refund against the replacement. No fine print, no restrictions, no time limit!

most people don't abuse the policy like returning used oil and there items are marked up higher compared to other competitors. So i'm assuming there more people paying higher mark ups then returning broken items.

to be honest i dont really abuse the policy either, because i know if too many people do it, they'll just raise prices.

Normally i wouldnt go for that kind of transactions but since bmw parts break all the time, the life time warranty is actually worth it in my opinion, especially for oem parts which tend to go up in price over time as the model becomes less produced.

BMW literally doubled the price of oem n54 injectors a few months ago.

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E90CPhT Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Help With Wiper Blades Hello all, So I was out today at O'reillys and picked up some Bosch Icon wiper blades (24 OE and 19 OE) for my E90 LCI. At the store, the tech couldn't get the cover back on, so I just thought I would head home and give it a go myself. When I get home, I find that I can't attach the wiper blade cover either. Long story short, I have since returned the blades (Boxes were literally open and I got a full refund, O'Reilly's gets a thumbs up from me). But I am not sure what I should get to replace the replacements, so to speak. Where do you all buy your blades for the side lock style on the E90 LCI? I'd like to get some OE ones, but I'm not sure the best place to purchase. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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TemjinX2 Major 521 Rep 1,485 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi e92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal OC iTrader: (0)	i tried the same oe bosch replacements from costco...the long side wouldn't fit as the way you described. then i ordered some oe replacements online and the long side was too long. i gave up and just the oem genuine bmw part from fcpeuro. guess what...they fit perfect and literally took 30 seconds to install. its a little pricey for wiper blades but at least i know my next set is free with the life time warranty from fcp euro i would just opt for oem
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MTK24 Lieutenant 485 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 2011 335I X Drive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Just save yourself the hassle and get OEM blades from the dealer. They are streak free and last. It's like $47 bucks and they can install for you when you buy it from parts department __________________ Vermillion Red
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david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 729 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	Stay away from Bosch wiper blades.. They do make some good products but wipers are not one of them. Oem will last longer than any other brand I have used. __________________ 2009 118i Monaco Blue "Maximillion" 2009 335i Saphire Black M Sport "Leopold" Cobb stage 2 aggressive tune, Mishimoto FMIC, Cobb charge pipe, Cobb catted down pipes, Forge diverter valves, BMS inlets and DCI, Cyba scoops and M Individual Audio retrofit and M3 gauge cluster retrofit. 2011 328i Titan Silver M Sport "Franzel" <--Wife's car
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