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Old 05-04-2009 | 11:16 AM
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Question Opinion Required: Reflex Wiper Blades at CTC

Anyone using (on any car) the Reflex wiper blades sold at Canadian Tire? How do they perform in all weather conditions (snow, freezing rain, etc.) Do they still work at 130+ kmh ?
Old 05-04-2009 | 12:15 PM
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I tried them on one of my cars a few years ago, I think it was a Honda CR-V. They were terrible, streaky. I get the precision fit ones with the Teflon blades bet bang for your buck IMHO.
Old 05-04-2009 | 01:29 PM
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i had then on my VW couple of years a go... dont buy em...

I would try the Rain-X Blades
Old 05-04-2009 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Zookie
i had then on my VW couple of years a go... dont buy em...

I would try the Rain-X Blades
I think they look funny but was only considering them as they have a low profile. The standard wipers on the 944 lifts at any speed over 120 kmh.
Old 05-04-2009 | 03:28 PM
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they work great on my GF's Jeep, it has a flat windshield... they arent too good on cruved windshields like most cars...
Old 05-04-2009 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Lue
I think they look funny but was only considering them as they have a low profile. The standard wipers on the 944 lifts at any speed over 120 kmh.
I use the plain black steel ones from crappy tire..they work fine.

SLOW DOWN MARK! hahaha!
Old 05-04-2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by harrisonrick
I use the plain black steel ones from crappy tire..they work fine.

SLOW DOWN MARK! hahaha!
Hey Rick, those are the ones on the car right now.

Slow down... he says with damn the econo boxes passing me now.
Old 05-04-2009 | 07:02 PM
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.. why don't yuo fix that oil leak so you don't have to be cleaning em in the first place ..

Now you know why the engine is suppose to go in the back .. so the guy BEHIND you has to clean his windshield.
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Originally Posted by theiceman
.. why don't yuo fix that oil leak so you don't have to be cleaning em in the first place ..

Now you know why the engine is suppose to go in the back .. so the guy BEHIND you has to clean his windshield.
I'm learning to leave my mark where ever I go.
Old 05-04-2009 | 07:12 PM
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or... mid mount the engine and nobody needs to clean the windshields
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I have the reflex blades on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and I have been happy with them because I didn't expect to like them. Good in all seasons so far.
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Originally Posted by 88 951S
I have the reflex blades on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and I have been happy with them because I didn't expect to like them. Good in all seasons so far.
Do they lift at high speed?
Old 05-04-2009 | 09:55 PM
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We had them on our minivan and I guess when cleaning the ice off the winshield, they got slightly bent and left big areas of uncleaned windshield. When they weren't bent, they worked fine, but I could not unbend them so that they would work properly.
Old 05-04-2009 | 10:17 PM
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I just Rain-X the faecal matter out of my windshield and don't even bother with the wipers at high speed. I also found the wipers last a lot longer that way. Works spectacularly on the side windows. It's one of the few products I truly recommend.
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Originally Posted by Mark Lue
I'm learning to leave my mark where ever I go.
Well don't park it next to mine as my car is likely to leak all over your tire


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