They look very similar to the OEM blades on my wife's 2003 Passat 4motion Wagon.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:42 am
Subject: Re: Great Wiper Blades
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> 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
> >
> >I put a set of these on my 84 Westy last month, and couldn't be
> happier!!!>
> >
> >
> >Tirerack has buy one get one free.
> >
> >
> >
> >http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
> >
> >
> >
> >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.
> >
> >
> >When you use the Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade you can expect:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >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)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >High quality performance at all speeds, in all conditions
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Revolutionary aerodynamic design with reduced vibration and judder
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Enhanced aero-acoustics for low wind noise
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade attachment
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Ultra flat blade for improved driver visibility
> >
> >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.
> >
> >
> >The Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade also utilizes Tec-3 Technology:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Rubber wiping element combines synthetic and natural rubber with a
> >patented,
> >bonded protective coating
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Synthetic rubber upper body provides resistance to permanent set
> deformity>in high temperatures and a superior wipe in all temperatures
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Natural rubber wiping edge provides improved wiping quality and
> is flexible
> >in cold conditions
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >
> >Protective coating reduces chatter and squeaking noise during the
> life of
> >the blade and makes them last longer than standard blades
> >
> >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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