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09-09-2007, 08:41 PM
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Also did this cheap upgrade over the weekend. This is very popular mod in the UK
Bosch Aerotwin wipers now available at Supercheap. About $43.00 for the pair. Replaces the entire wiper arm (which were also Bosch as OEM). Looks much simpler and cleaner, runs more quietly, and seems to fit firmer against the windscreen 
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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09-09-2007, 09:04 PM
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product code. that was on my mod list.
can you also give me the place and price for the covered rear wiper steve?
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09-09-2007, 09:13 PM
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I got the covered rear wiper from..........
.......good old www.european-parts.net. I'm not sure of the code for the Bosch Aerotwins, but you need the 22" and the 19"...and they mention Focus on the back of the pack!!!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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09-09-2007, 09:15 PM
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What a gun Steve.....I need new wipers
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09-09-2007, 10:37 PM
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They are so much better than the regular type. I'm glad the LS has this stock.
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10-09-2007, 01:10 AM
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Thats a nice looking wiper
goto a Peugot shop and get a 206 rear wiper arm, looks a lot cleaner then the focus one and fits right on 
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10-09-2007, 05:08 PM
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My wipers are rubbish. i'll look into these.
i've heard of guys using mazda 3 rear wipers. i like the look of those. ...my sister owns a mazda 3, hmm... |
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12-09-2007, 11:09 AM
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Anyone know if they will fit on the LS??
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12-09-2007, 11:15 AM
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I think they are standard on the LS
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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12-09-2007, 12:06 PM
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They look similar but I couldnt remove them from the packaging without purchasing them. I'm not sure if they will fit. The packaging specified LR Focus....
The passenger side on my LS needs replacing so if they fit AND are cheaper than Ford I'll get a set. |
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12-09-2007, 12:50 PM
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Can you just replace the rubber blade inside the aerotwin?
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12-09-2007, 02:17 PM
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nah you cant. they are normally fussed in together. and you have to replace the whole arm.
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13-09-2007, 10:16 AM
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13-09-2007, 12:21 PM
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For the LS I got a quote for wiper blades for around $25 a pair. On the LS the blades are removable by lifting the arm and rotating the blade upside down and they slide out.
With a bit of care the rubbers are removable, carefully remove one of the plastic covers at one end, A small flat blade screwdriver down the rubber slot and push on the tab holding the end cap on. At one end the rubber is held in place by a tab squashing on the rubber. now different coloured rubbers can be put in. Bit of useless info for you
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14-09-2007, 05:04 PM
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OK just for you Driver: BBA550 Passenger: BBA475 Also paid $46 for the pair on special at super cheap
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17-09-2007, 07:12 PM
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Just done the mod today and it wipes so much smoother across the screen. Just need it to rain(which is most likely tomorrow) for the real test.
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17-09-2007, 08:42 PM
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You mad, bro?
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have they got them for Cougars?
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18-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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Measure the size of your wipers blades and get the same size if they have them in the Aerotwins
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18-09-2007, 08:31 PM
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No these dont fit on the LS Focus.....
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18-09-2007, 08:48 PM
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19-09-2007, 09:36 AM
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Ok.. The Ford version is different slightly. The wiper element can not be removed, I've tried and so has a Ford service dept. Sure you can butcher it out but the replacement wont go in easy and the result is a shuddering sweep.
The aftermarket Aerotwin comes apart eaily so the blades can be replaced as needed. So I would like to put these on rather than the genuines. I told you I was cheap...
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19-09-2007, 09:45 AM
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Cheapness FTW!
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19-09-2007, 05:00 PM
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Well it finally rained today! I have to say that this blades are the best so far! No noise, smooth and shudder free! I am a happy camper!
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20-09-2007, 07:11 AM
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And that grawwww grawwwww noise your heard earlier was me..... lol
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Bosch Aerotwins
Linear Mode
