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ilard



Member Since: 20 Aug 2010
Location: London
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windscreen wipers

Land Rover supplied wipers have not met my expectations (juddery at autobahn speeds, inconsistent swipe performance, la la) . And it is finally time to change windscreen wipers - anyone got recommendations on wiper brands / models?

Not the most exciting thread, I know Whistle L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
RRS TDV6 HSE Lux (MY2011)... Nara Bronze / Arabica - now gone!

Post #377197 Sun Mar 17 2013 4:09pm
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TrevG



Member Since: 14 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
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England 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

I got these no issues so far Thumbs Up
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121011867512?ssP...1423.l2649

Post #377198 Sun Mar 17 2013 4:33pm
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defender_uk



Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: North Yorkshire, Pickering
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England 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Firenze Red

same boat as u Ilard....

Post #377201 Sun Mar 17 2013 5:20pm
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

I have found the LR supplied wipers to be as good as any others and better than some. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #377204 Sun Mar 17 2013 5:49pm
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Paddi



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Try giving the windscreen a really thorough clean with Autoglym fast glass and then apply Rain X rain repellant. If the wipers still squeak or judder try twisting the flat metal part of the wiper arms a little to change the angle of attack by a small amount. This might require a bit of trial and error until it is just right. 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Post #377208 Sun Mar 17 2013 6:06pm
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ilard



Member Since: 20 Aug 2010
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Good advice, Paddi, my screen probably needs some TLC to help get the most out of the wipers. I think the guy who cleans my car is more of a splish splash splosh sort of a fella. But my ineptitude at tweaking / fettling / DYI is infamous in my household so I better leave that to someone else. Embarassed

I'm going to order a pair of Heyner as TrevG suggests - only £16.99 a pair so worth a punt. No rear (16"?) available though so I'll have to do some more googling. L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
RRS TDV6 HSE Lux (MY2011)... Nara Bronze / Arabica - now gone!

Post #377216 Sun Mar 17 2013 6:52pm
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Paddi



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

Thumbs Up Fair enough. Note you are in London so traffic film on the windscreen will be worse than a rural car. Those aerodynamic after market wipers do look quite cool tho' Smile Let us know what you think of them? 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Post #377371 Mon Mar 18 2013 5:23pm
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ilard



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zee Heyner Hybrid wiper blades have worked out well and certainly have a nice swipe about them. Only issue is that they look abit ugly from the driver's seat because the clip structure is exposed - i.e. no spolier cover. I wonder if I was supposed to remove a part of the old wiper blades.... Rolling Eyes (I still have them so I can take a look) L405 P400e Autobiography (MY2020)... Silicon Silver / Espresso
RRS TDV6 HSE Lux (MY2011)... Nara Bronze / Arabica - now gone!

Post #378754 Wed Mar 27 2013 4:20pm
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Java SC



Member Since: 23 Mar 2013
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2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

TrevG wrote:
I got these no issues so far Thumbs Up
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121011867512?ssP...1423.l2649


Just ordered the above for the front and the below for the rear...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-rear-wi...7431195%26

I will let you know how I get on..... Java RRS Supercharged + Jaguar STR Supercharged, = Oil Refinery.... Smile

Post #378834 Wed Mar 27 2013 9:48pm
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