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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 17:24

Title: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 17:24
Here's the retro fit vw areo wiper blades fitted:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/aerowiper.jpg)

On this second pic you can see a green spot on the middle of the blade this is a wear indicator it go's yellow when you neeed new blades!!:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/aerowiper2.jpg) :afro:  :evil:

The vw part no is:  1J2 998 002 and fit your  existing arms!! £22 of your finest english pounds  :laugh:
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: Rhyso on 22 March 2008, 17:27
looking good Rich  :cool:

can't beat a bit of aero action :afro:
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 17:29
looking good Rich  :cool:

can't beat a bit of aero action :afro:

Why thank you!!
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 17:31
OOoooo So no need to change front arms, so can get new arm and blade for rear and just the blades for frnt?

Where did you get them from?

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 17:36
OOoooo So no need to change front arms, so can get new arm and blade for rear and just the blades for frnt?

Where did you get them from?

CS

yes rear arm and blade from here: http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Rear_Mk4_Golf_Aero_Wiper_Kit-1927-16.html

and the front blades from vw dealer; part no above ^^^^^^
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 17:40
yes rear arm and blade frome here: http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Rear_Mk4_Golf_Aero_Wiper_Kit-1927-16.html

and the front blades from vw dealer; part no above ^^^^^^

Thanks - i think one of the first real mod's i'll do. Shame they are out of stock :(

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 20:49
Just found these on the bay : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Bora-Golf-Mk3-Mk4-92-03-upgrade-Flat-Wiper-Blades_W0QQitemZ280209571826QQihZ018QQcategoryZ45645QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: gtitdi on 22 March 2008, 22:39
Just found these on the bay : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Bora-Golf-Mk3-Mk4-92-03-upgrade-Flat-Wiper-Blades_W0QQitemZ280209571826QQihZ018QQcategoryZ45645QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

CS

^^ I got a set of these same ones last year and they were absolute crap!
Had to buy a new set within a week
From experience the Bosch Aerotwin ones are the ones to have (current ones have lasted nearly a year), the Aerotwins are the ones the stealers do I think, although sometimes come up on the bay a bit cheaper
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 22:47
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 22:51
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS

No not the same size drivers side is bigger and yes £22 for the pair. Ive also found in the past that "cheaper" wipers are crap - I hate to say it again but you get what you pay for end of!! Buy quality ONCE :afro:
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 22:53
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS

No not the same size drivers side is bigger and yes £22 for the pair. Ive also found in the past that "cheaper" wipers are crap - I hate to say it again but you get what you pay for end of!! Buy quality ONCE :afro:

Right thats another £22 of my misses shopping money you've just spent !

She'll be after you soon !!

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: bobbarley on 22 March 2008, 22:55
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS

No not the same size drivers side is bigger and yes £22 for the pair. Ive also found in the past that "cheaper" wipers are crap - I hate to say it again but you get what you pay for end of!! Buy quality ONCE :afro:

Right thats another £22 of my misses shopping money you've just spent !

She'll be after you soon !!

CS
Maybe she can team up with my other half?  She'll be after blood soon as well.
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 22:56
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS

No not the same size drivers side is bigger and yes £22 for the pair. Ive also found in the past that "cheaper" wipers are crap - I hate to say it again but you get what you pay for end of!! Buy quality ONCE :afro:

Right thats another £22 of my misses shopping money you've just spent !

She'll be after you soon !!

CS

  :grin: I shall deny all knowledge  :smug:  :laugh:
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 22 March 2008, 22:56
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS

No not the same size drivers side is bigger and yes £22 for the pair. Ive also found in the past that "cheaper" wipers are crap - I hate to say it again but you get what you pay for end of!! Buy quality ONCE :afro:

Right thats another £22 of my misses shopping money you've just spent !

She'll be after you soon !!

CS
Maybe she can team up with my other half?  She'll be after blood soon as well.

Think im going to have to change my screen name .....  :evil:
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 22 March 2008, 22:58
 :grin:

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 01 April 2008, 11:32
The vw part no is:  1J2 998 002 and fit your  existing arms!! £22 of your finest english pounds  :laugh:

I just rang to order these from the stealers and it came up as an 'Aero Conversion Kit' - Was £23.49 - Does that sound right?

Thanks,

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: GTi-Matt on 01 April 2008, 11:37
are the ones from the stealer's both the same size and was it £20 the pair?

CS

No not the same size drivers side is bigger and yes £22 for the pair. Ive also found in the past that "cheaper" wipers are crap - I hate to say it again but you get what you pay for end of!! Buy quality ONCE :afro:

very true that rich we had a bmw e30 at work and he hd aero wipers and they smeared the screen like there was mud on the blade, horrible.
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: nickbluegti on 01 April 2008, 17:42
£23.49 is bang on. Mine should arrive at the stealers tommorrow the parts guy said that the wipers on their own are £10.something each but they need different clips to fit on the mark 4 arms which is why they're called a conversion kit.
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: THiNK on 01 April 2008, 18:36
£23.49 is bang on. Mine should arrive at the stealers tommorrow the parts guy said that the wipers on their own are £10.something each but they need different clips to fit on the mark 4 arms which is why they're called a conversion kit.

Thanks mate - should arrive in time for the rears from vwspeed (in stock although they say they are out)

CS
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: nickbluegti on 03 April 2008, 20:14
Picked mine up from the stealers this morning. (£22.99) takes 2 minutes to fit!
Title: Re: Front aero wiper retro kit
Post by: richw911 on 03 April 2008, 20:44
Picked mine up from the stealers this morning. (£22.99) takes 2 minutes to fit!

Great aint they :afro: