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Speedway



Member Since: 13 Oct 2010
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Baltic Blue
Valeo wiper blades.

Has anyone used the above and to what effect?, good or bad, I understand they are well thought of on the Disco 3 forum. Gone, 2007 TD4 SE Auto Baltic blue, clear side repeaters, full sized alloy spare.

English by birth..... Yorkshire by the grace of God.

Post #114723 25th Sep 2011 5:44 pm
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wizking



Member Since: 18 Mar 2010
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Had these now for just over a year, superb wipers in my opinion. Got mine from ebay.

Post #114738 25th Sep 2011 7:23 pm
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grey18



Member Since: 09 Jun 2011
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

I fitted some in June. Exactly the same as the originals. Just a bit cheaper.

Got them from Speedking :
Valeo X-TRM Original 1 £23.99 £23.99
Equipment Fit (Twin Pack)
VM399 FreeLander 2

Very pleased. Very Happy

Post #114740 25th Sep 2011 7:36 pm
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donny



Member Since: 05 Mar 2010
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absolutely superb wipers - got them on both my Land Rovers

I ignore the yellow change signal and just keep them on -I have found them to have loads of life in them

Post #114742 25th Sep 2011 7:56 pm
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chicken george



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

try trico blades from opie oils with forum discount, I have 7 in total all go very well At work
At home

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Post #114746 25th Sep 2011 8:15 pm
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shilen



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Bali Blue

chicken george wrote:
try trico blades from opie oils with forum discount, I have 7 in total all go very well


you must have one huge windscreen Rolling with laughter

Post #114756 25th Sep 2011 11:53 pm
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geoff.c



Member Since: 04 Feb 2011
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Izmir Blue
wiper blades

My driver side blade shed about 3" of the wiping edge, right in the centre where you are looking. Dealer price for a pair was circa 36 quid! I bought some Red-line brand off e-bay, from Alderney, delivered by return and cost a tenner! Exactly the same fitting and are quiet, while cleaning the screen well. Looks good up to now.

Post #115160 29th Sep 2011 9:17 pm
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jnrwindsurf



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Valeo blades work great on our Discovery 11 and LR2 but I made the mistake of using rain-X the first time. The Valeo blades and rain-X just doesn't go well together.

Post #115289 30th Sep 2011 9:25 pm
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Lotuzz



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Sorry to reply on this old topic.
I was wondering if the Valeo X-trim wiperblades can be fit on a RHD-car?
Anyone knows the difference in the VM399 and the VM398 set?

I'm also looking at the Bosch A929S or the AM462S, don't know which is the wright for me.
Anyone got experience with these?

Post #174842 10th Mar 2013 12:52 pm
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defenderben



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

I would of said as long as 1@ 500mm and 1@ 600mm, being a multi fit item it would not make any difference the drivers side is the larger of the two blades and the clip on bit makes no difference whether it is lhd or rhd,nas I see it, not sure on the part numbers.
Someone will probably tell me if I'm wrong Wink

Some here with the part number you mention, with correct length blades;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silencio-VM399-Fla...uctDetails

Regards
Ben (GONE) FL2 2008 SE (manual) Santorini Black, the expensive one Sad
(LEFT WITH) 300tdi Defender 90 the cold, reliable & sensible one Smile

Post #174849 10th Mar 2013 1:17 pm
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chrisr1806



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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Are Bosch wiper blades worth the extra money? What make are the front wipers? I looked at the rear wiper arm and its a Valeo blade, when the back needs changing I will probably get the same.

Cheers,

Chris

Post #174865 10th Mar 2013 1:54 pm
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SamYPKP



Member Since: 26 Mar 2011
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Fuji White

I replaced original wipers with Bosch ones (from Halfords) about 3 months ago and I wouldn't recommend them.

They would leave a thin smear (which evaporates after a few seconds) in light rain and would also throw water droplets onto the screen after wiping.

Got the dealers to replace them with oem ones during service on Monday which are perfect - no smearing and no throwing water on the screen after a sweep.

Post #176753 22nd Mar 2013 6:08 pm
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griff9of13



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Galway Green

I had a small chip repaired a couple of weeks ago and the man from Autoglass gave me a set of Bosch blades (worh about £36 in Halfords) for nothing. Well worth the £10 insurance excess to get the chip fixed. Very Happy gone MY2010 GS TD4 Manual Stornoway
arrived MY2013 GS TD4 Manual Aintree Green

Post #176754 22nd Mar 2013 6:23 pm
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missionman



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Hello, has anyone tried Champion wiper blades ?

Post #315812 20th Jan 2017 12:38 pm
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Deano64



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

SamYPKP wrote:
I replaced original wipers with Bosch ones (from Halfords) about 3 months ago and I wouldn't recommend them.

They would leave a thin smear (which evaporates after a few seconds) in light rain and would also throw water droplets onto the screen after wiping.

Got the dealers to replace them with oem ones during service on Monday which are perfect - no smearing and no throwing water on the screen after a sweep.


My Bosch ones from Halfords are excellent so they must have improved over the years

Post #315836 20th Jan 2017 4:51 pm
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