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Date:   Fri, 7 Dec 2007 22:21:48 -0500
Reply-To:   Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
Subject:   Re: wiper blades
Comments:   To: Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
In-Reply-To:   <4759FD39.2030304@colorado.edu>
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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


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