Bosch makes a similar product as well.  I put them on my wife's Passat and
they really do make a difference.  I think it's because they're floppy
instead of rigid...

Joe T.

>From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
>Reply-To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Great Wiper Blades
>Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:00:37 -0500
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>I put a set of these on my 84 Westy last month, and couldn't be happier!!!
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>Tirerack has buy one get one free.
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>http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
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>The Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade, selected as standard equipment by many OEMs
>worldwide, combines an aerodynamic, low profile with more than 1,500
>continuous contact points for improved performance compared to standard or
>conventional wiper blades. Designed for all-weather/winter use, there are
>no
>frame joints or other components that could freeze or become clogged with
>ice or snow limiting foul weather performance.
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>When you use the Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade you can expect:
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>All-weather/winter design offers resistance to cold weather conditions, no
>icing (metal parts perform better over the plastic parts used in other
>wiper
>blade designs)
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>High quality performance at all speeds, in all conditions
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>Revolutionary aerodynamic design with reduced vibration and judder
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>Enhanced aero-acoustics for low wind noise
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>User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade attachment
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>Ultra flat blade for improved driver visibility
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>To create uniform wiping pressure across the entire length of the blade for
>optimal windshield contact, Valeo's Research and Development Center
>developed breakthrough Flat Blade Technology. This technology results in a
>very efficient, ultra-flat wiper blade. An integrated, wind lift spoiler
>combines with the blade's aerodynamic low profile to help it maintain
>contact with the windshield to improve visibility, even at higher speeds.
>In
>fact, Valeo's European test center speed rated the blades to more than 140
>mph.
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>The Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade also utilizes Tec-3 Technology:
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>Rubber wiping element combines synthetic and natural rubber with a
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>Synthetic rubber upper body provides resistance to permanent set deformity
>in high temperatures and a superior wipe in all temperatures
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>Natural rubber wiping edge provides improved wiping quality and is flexible
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>Protective coating reduces chatter and squeaking noise during the life of
>the blade and makes them last longer than standard blades
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>The Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade is designed to fit most vehicles and its
>user-friendly design helps to ensure quick and easy installation.

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