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Subject:Re: wiper blades
From:Kai Mei
Date:Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:21:48 -0500

Speaking of wiper blades... Go westy recomends a 21" dr. and 19" pass.

Is this an all pro, no con situation? OEM is 18"

On Dec 7, 2007, at 9:11 PM, Richard A Jones wrote:

> A few years ago I was frustrated that the Bosch wiper
> blades for my '88 Carrera only lasted ~6 months before
> streaking or having the rubber start to split off.
> (Wimpy 13" blades)
>
> I tried some Silblades and they worked fine.  I bought
> more for my Vanagons.  The ones I bought 3-4 years ago
> for my 911 are still fine.  I like them!  The ones on
> my Vanagons are fine, too.
>
> Silblade has a promotion with 10% off and free shipping
> until the 31st.  If the blades I bought from them were
> wearing out, I'd jump on this.  http://www.silblade.com
>
> When I first bought some, they had only black.  Now with
> spiffy colors, I'd probably pass on first glance since I'm
> not into tricking out my rides.  But they still have black.
> Anyway, I'm only a satisfied customer who got an email
> about the discount and free shipping which I would have
> liked when I bought before.
>
> Richard