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I know this topic has been talked about alot. But what are the best and what the worst? Do they still make Rallye Double Bladed wipers? Do the Rain-X Latitudes/Trico Neoform style wiper blades work? I am looking for some double bladed wipers. Is Rallye still in business?
I'd reccomend anything but those "double blade" wipers. Hell, even a plastic bag over the bar arm would probably last longer than those things. Bosch Icons won't attach to our pin style wiper arms. Which means you can either swap wiper arms or go with another manufacturer like Trico that makes a blade called the Neoform that is similar. I haven't tried it but it's built the same, not saying anything for quality.
Sorry stupid me I know that Bosch Icons could not fit. I meant Ranix Latitudes/Trico Neoforms.
You are saying there is an modern wiper arm swap that we could do please explain?
Those things are junk and look dumb too in my opinion. If you want the best wiper blade, go buy the AC/Delco blades from the dealer. Those are the best blades I've found that work with the pin style. I really like the Bosch Icons, but as iansane said, they only work with the newer hook arms.
You are saying there is an modern wiper arm swap that we could do please explain?
Fairly straight forward. The actual portion of the wiper arm is only held on by a single rivit. Drill that out and replace with a hook arm from another car positioned the same length. It's been awhile but one of them has an odd angle that I had to recreate by bending the arm a bit. Rivit back in place.
I was think about this today, as the rainy season is coming up. I have never used AC/Delco blades but I've used many AC/Delco parts so I well probably try those out but nothing grabs my attention more then an upgrading swap.
So I'd like to know more about a wiper arm swap if anyone has done it!
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I was to slow to post
Would 4thgen wiper work. Would they have the new pin style and the shape?
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ppl i bought my car from put those dumbass doubled bladed wipers on. stretched the springs out so i had to replace the wiper arms when i put latitudes on
The 93-97 fbodies use a weird blade. It's a hook style, but reversed. The 98-02 have the standard hook style but they're LONG.
If you just wanted to swap the whole arms I have no idea what you'd grab them off of. I pulled mine off of an early 90's cutlass or bonneville or something, not sure.
ppl i bought my car from put those dumbass doubled bladed wipers on. stretched the springs out so i had to replace the wiper arms when i put latitudes on
you used rain x latitudes so do they work well for you
Classic has Havoline Silicone wiper blades, but they are unversal fit.From 14-22 inch lengths, 10-$12.I remember buying these several years ago, but not from them.I forget who from, but they are still working very well.Except one leaves a streak across the windshield.They are about 5-6 years old though.
I realize this does little good for those south of the border, but I run Motomaster (Canadian Tire Brand) Reflex wiper blades on all three of my current vehicles, as well as past vehicles. They're blades that don't have the usual metal hinge mechanism..they're very flexible, and don't ice up in the winter. They also hug the window, and are a lower profile than most of the usual design wiper blades, reducing chatter at speed.
I think Armor-all and RainX both make blades of a similar design, though, so shopping around might be your best bet. I've had nothing but luck.
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I have the Trico Neoforms on my Firebird and they work well. After selling almost every brand of blade from my shop I think the best are the originals from the dealer. They last the longest.
i swear by the rain-x latitudes. i've had them on my '83 for over a year and a half and they still wipe like they're brand new. i have a replacement set but i still don't need them. they're a little pricey but it's worth it.
LG4 305ci 4bbl motor, 2.5" Cherry Bomb Extreme muffler- side exit exhaust, Cragar 15x7 Black D Window wheels (4" backspacing), Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires (P235/60R15), 36mm hollow front sway bar with wonder bar, 24mm rear sway bar, Energy Suspension endlinks and Guldstrand bushings, Edelbrock Elite 4222 air cleaner with K&N filter, FF Dynamics 16" Cyclone electric fan, Flex-a-lite Variable Speed Fan Controller, custom fixed headlight conversion with 5000K HIDs and Silverstar Ultra H7 bulbs, Pilot PL-362W driving lights with Hella 100W H3 bulbs, Deka Intimidator 9A78DT AGM battery
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LG4 305ci 4bbl motor, 2.5" Cherry Bomb Extreme muffler- side exit exhaust, Cragar 15x7 Black D Window wheels (4" backspacing), Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires (P235/60R15), 36mm hollow front sway bar with wonder bar, 24mm rear sway bar, Energy Suspension endlinks and Guldstrand bushings, Edelbrock Elite 4222 air cleaner with K&N filter, FF Dynamics 16" Cyclone electric fan, Flex-a-lite Variable Speed Fan Controller, custom fixed headlight conversion with 5000K HIDs and Silverstar Ultra H7 bulbs, Pilot PL-362W driving lights with Hella 100W H3 bulbs, Deka Intimidator 9A78DT AGM battery
LG4 305ci 4bbl motor, 2.5" Cherry Bomb Extreme muffler- side exit exhaust, Cragar 15x7 Black D Window wheels (4" backspacing), Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires (P235/60R15), 36mm hollow front sway bar with wonder bar, 24mm rear sway bar, Energy Suspension endlinks and Guldstrand bushings, Edelbrock Elite 4222 air cleaner with K&N filter, FF Dynamics 16" Cyclone electric fan, Flex-a-lite Variable Speed Fan Controller, custom fixed headlight conversion with 5000K HIDs and Silverstar Ultra H7 bulbs, Pilot PL-362W driving lights with Hella 100W H3 bulbs, Deka Intimidator 9A78DT AGM battery
hah yea all the time in the winter. its snowing here right now. they're just as good in the snow. WAAAY better than conventional blades in every aspect.
LG4 305ci 4bbl motor, 2.5" Cherry Bomb Extreme muffler- side exit exhaust, Cragar 15x7 Black D Window wheels (4" backspacing), Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires (P235/60R15), 36mm hollow front sway bar with wonder bar, 24mm rear sway bar, Energy Suspension endlinks and Guldstrand bushings, Edelbrock Elite 4222 air cleaner with K&N filter, FF Dynamics 16" Cyclone electric fan, Flex-a-lite Variable Speed Fan Controller, custom fixed headlight conversion with 5000K HIDs and Silverstar Ultra H7 bulbs, Pilot PL-362W driving lights with Hella 100W H3 bulbs, Deka Intimidator 9A78DT AGM battery
By far the best blades I've used of late are the PIAA ones. they have lasted the longest and had the most chatter free operation over the years. I've tried silicone treated blades, factory original (second best option for me), and just about every other combination. My PIAA's have been excellent and lasted a long time (nearly 2 years now). Not sure they are great snow blades for those with that concern, but for the little bit of snow we get here they have been fine.
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The first gen Trico's with the single piece assembly (I believe it was called innovision) sucked major. They lasted about a month and then the rubber blade separated from the assembly.
The newer Neoform ones are very good though. I've had them on my car about a year and a half and they are still working very well. Definitely worth the money. I have the Icon's on my other vehicle and can tell a very slight difference (the icons are a touch smoother, but they are also on a better engineered arm) but it is definitely not worth swapping the arm out for.
By far the best blades I've used of late are the PIAA ones. they have lasted the longest and had the most chatter free operation over the years.
Don't have to worry about snow here in Florida, But there's a Helluva lotta rain! I use the PIAA blades on my Truck, (Combined with the Rain-X Spray on stuff) and sometimes, I forget it's raining. Double bladed wipers are dorky and Don't do much more than kill wiper arms, and waste your money... Just use that money on the NeoForms or PIAA's.
So I'd like to know more about a wiper arm swap if anyone has done it! 
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Double bladed wipers are dorky and Don't do much more than kill wiper arms, and waste your money... Just use that money on the NeoForms or PIAA's. 
