Wipers Arms: Are They All The Same?

maxpowers · 29th January 2010, 03:38 PM

In my quest to find new wiper blades, I want to know if we
have the same wiper arms globally. I'm hoping I can source
some aftermarket ones over the pond since Rain-X and Armour All don't seem to work here.

Here are some pics. Please chime in, are yours the same?
Have you purchased aftermarket one?

maxpowers · 30th January 2010, 03:46 PM

Come on guys....the suspense is killing me. Go out take a look and let me know

nutts · 30th January 2010, 04:07 PM

I haven't got my coupe yet, so can't help... however, I replace my crap wipers on my TT with these and they were a massive improvement!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bosch-AeroTwin...#ht_1633wt_960

morski · 31st January 2010, 02:25 AM

Straight answer: NO they are different across the world. for starters lhd and rhd cars are different. There was some changes done after 09/07 and then theres a part no change with a chassis change. Finally some are 510mm and some 600mm.

maxpowers · 31st January 2010, 02:46 PM

Thanks...I figured there must be some differences and I probably fall into the pre 09/07 category. If anyone can post a pic of their wiper arms I would appreciate it. Depending on the cost, I might swap to get better blades. I was thinking about LHD vs RHD and thought that since the windshield is symmetrical, the part would be the same.

maxpowers · 12th March 2010, 07:47 AM

BUMP.....

Guys - I'm still looking for some help on this. Can anyone take a pic or confirm their wiper blade configuration is the same/different. I need new wiper blades and so far my only solution is the dealer (and the OEM blades seem to be just as crappy when they are new...)

Thanks.

1000songs · 16th March 2010, 10:38 AM

Maxpowers - Techmax Auto Repair in Mississauga (http://www.techmax.ca/) carries the Bosch Aerotwin, which has a retrofit program that supposedly will work for us (http://rb-aa.bosch.com/boaa-ph/Produ...&publication=1)

I am going to confirm that (i) they are not just the same as the OEM; and (ii) they fit my 2008 CDN S5. I'll let you know.

I've been posting everywhere looking for a solution - fingers crossed.

zee007 · 16th March 2010, 11:15 AM

According to RockAuto.com, these Bosch blades fit the A5/S5: BOSCH Part # 3397007297
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...R23-3397007297

1000songs · 16th March 2010, 11:27 AM

It also says it's the OE blade, which doesn't give me much comfort!

maxpowers · 16th March 2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000songs

It also says it's the OE blade, which doesn't give me much comfort!

Please please keep us in the loop. It seems OEM may vary across jurisdictions so it might be different. Curious as to what the retro-fit kit looks like.......if it is the OEM wiper, why would a kit be neccesary?

maxpowers · 16th March 2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zee007

According to RockAuto.com, these Bosch blades fit the A5/S5: BOSCH Part # 3397007297
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...R23-3397007297

Thanks for looking. The strange thing is....the blade fits the US 2009 S5, not the US 2008 model, and neither the 2008 or 2009 Canadian S5. WTF is Audi up to??

29th January 2010, 03:38 PM	#1
maxpowers Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 288	Wipers Arms: Are They All The Same? In my quest to find new wiper blades, I want to know if we have the same wiper arms globally. I'm hoping I can source some aftermarket ones over the pond since Rain-X and Armour All don't seem to work here. Here are some pics. Please chime in, are yours the same? Have you purchased aftermarket one? __________________ '08 S5 - Meteor Grey / Milltek Cat-back

30th January 2010, 04:07 PM	#3
nutts Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oxon, UK Posts: 220	I haven't got my coupe yet, so can't help... however, I replace my crap wipers on my TT with these and they were a massive improvement! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bosch-AeroTwin...#ht_1633wt_960 __________________ Due ~end of March A5 3.0 TDi quattro S-Line Special Edition S-Tronic Ibis white \| 19” ‘Y-spoke’ alloys \| Navigation Plus \| B&O \| DAB \| Concert HU \| AMI \| Bluetooth \| Parking System Plus \| Heated & memory front & rear seats \| Advanced key \| Homelink \| Cruise control \| Electric folding and auto dimming & memory door mirrors \| Auto dimming rear view mirror \| Auto wipers and lights \| Adaptive headlights \| High beam assistant \| TPMS \| Hill hold \| Interior light pack \| Storage pack

12th March 2010, 07:47 AM	#6
maxpowers Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 288	BUMP..... Guys - I'm still looking for some help on this. Can anyone take a pic or confirm their wiper blade configuration is the same/different. I need new wiper blades and so far my only solution is the dealer (and the OEM blades seem to be just as crappy when they are new...) Thanks. __________________ '08 S5 - Meteor Grey / Milltek Cat-back

16th March 2010, 10:38 AM	#7
1000songs Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	Maxpowers - Techmax Auto Repair in Mississauga (http://www.techmax.ca/) carries the Bosch Aerotwin, which has a retrofit program that supposedly will work for us (http://rb-aa.bosch.com/boaa-ph/Produ...&publication=1) I am going to confirm that (i) they are not just the same as the OEM; and (ii) they fit my 2008 CDN S5. I'll let you know. I've been posting everywhere looking for a solution - fingers crossed. __________________ 2008 Deep Sea Blue S5 Last edited by 1000songs; 16th March 2010 at 10:44 AM.

16th March 2010, 11:15 AM	#8
zee007 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: from the UK to Virginia Posts: 677	According to RockAuto.com, these Bosch blades fit the A5/S5: BOSCH Part # 3397007297 http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...R23-3397007297 __________________ - Zee His arrived 25 Feb 2010: 2010 Audi S5 \| Sprint Blue \| Alcantara \| Black Optic \| B&O \| BBS \| Eibach \| B&B \| Stasis \| H&R \| K&N \| PIAA \| E-codes \| OEM mods \| Tint Hers arrived 29 Dec 2009: 2010 VW Golf \| TDI \| Black \| Black \| OEM Mods \| Tint Been there, Done that: Silverstone F1 circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Donnington Park, Virgina International Raceway and the mighty Nürburgring

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Wipers Arms: Are They All The Same?

30th January 2010, 03:46 PM	#2
maxpowers Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 288	Come on guys....the suspense is killing me. Go out take a look and let me know

31st January 2010, 02:25 AM	#4
morski Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 584	Straight answer: NO they are different across the world. for starters lhd and rhd cars are different. There was some changes done after 09/07 and then theres a part no change with a chassis change. Finally some are 510mm and some 600mm.

31st January 2010, 02:46 PM	#5
maxpowers Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 288	Thanks...I figured there must be some differences and I probably fall into the pre 09/07 category. If anyone can post a pic of their wiper arms I would appreciate it. Depending on the cost, I might swap to get better blades. I was thinking about LHD vs RHD and thought that since the windshield is symmetrical, the part would be the same.

16th March 2010, 11:27 AM	#9
1000songs Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	It also says it's the OE blade, which doesn't give me much comfort! __________________ 2008 Deep Sea Blue S5

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