Rear wiper design

M3SCUZZI · 06-17-2018, 11:27 AM

Anyone else thinks this looks unfinished? I could be crazy but up close this bothers me, wish the plastic extended full length of wiper. Anyone seen anything different out there to provide a cleaner look?

Thanks !!

mikeyb74 · 06-18-2018, 02:47 PM

That is pretty common now on BMWs. I actually think it looks better then the old rear wiper style.

Heathwood · 06-19-2018, 03:10 AM

Yes I do as well.

Edtheted · 07-01-2018, 04:25 PM

Mine is very noisy even with the spray water it srages across the glass

Ivan Ivanov · 07-03-2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by e92SG

Anyone else thinks this looks unfinished? I could be crazy but up close this bothers me, wish the plastic extended full length of wiper. Anyone seen anything different out there to provide a cleaner look?

Thanks !!

My God, how boring I live!

oakey46 · 07-03-2018, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Edtheted

Mine is very noisy even with the spray water it srages across the glass

Mine is quiet, but I did have experience of a noisy rear wiper on my previous Audi Q3. It turned out that the blade wasn't quite properly 'seated' (for want of a better word) in its backing holder, but when adjusted it fixed the issue. Just lift the blade away and look see if you haven't already done so. I imagine it could easily be knocked out of alignment when washing the rear window area.

Marsar4171 · 07-03-2018, 01:17 PM

I had a friend make the same observation of it looking not finished...I hadn't noticed...but what I do notice is the top 1-2" of the wiper path at the end smears

Edtheted · 11-04-2018, 10:17 AM

Sorted mine I've thrown away the cheap BMW blade and fitted a Bosch one.

spitpilot · 11-13-2018, 11:43 AM

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Sorted mine I've thrown away the cheap BMW blade and fitted a Bosch one.

Bosch has been the OEM supplier to BMW for wiper blades for as long as I can remember...ordered a set for both my vehicles and they are Bosch...I think Bosch makes an "Aero" blade with a more streamlined look...is that what you installed?...If so, can you give us the part #...I'd like to take a look since the blade sets I have are only the matched set for the windshield...no rear X1 blade.

Edtheted · 11-15-2018, 05:24 PM

Yes it's a Bosch Aero blade the OEM front and rear were non Bosch when the car was new, I replaced all the blades because the front would not wipe a clear screen and the rear made a horrible scrapping noise at each wipe.

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mikeyb74 First Lieutenant 113 Rep 342 Posts Drives: G20 330ix M Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330ix M-Sport [10.00]	That is pretty common now on BMWs. I actually think it looks better then the old rear wiper style.
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Edtheted Edtheted 17 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2017 X1 1.8 sDrive xLine auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bath UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 X1 Sdrive Xlin ... [0.00]	Rear wiper Mine is very noisy even with the spray water it srages across the glass __________________ Eddy Priest
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Marsar4171 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2018 X1 x28i & 2007 335i Conv Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Deptford, NJ iTrader: (0)	I had a friend make the same observation of it looking not finished...I hadn't noticed...but what I do notice is the top 1-2" of the wiper path at the end smears
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Edtheted Edtheted 17 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2017 X1 1.8 sDrive xLine auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bath UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 X1 Sdrive Xlin ... [0.00]	Sorted mine I've thrown away the cheap BMW blade and fitted a Bosch one. __________________ Eddy Priest
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