Mikef Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 I've been looking for wiper blades again (new spindle style fit...). I've found a place in Basingstoke which stocks a brand called 'Champion'. They look OK, but don't have the Galaxy with me to test if they fit, so I'll go back tomorrow. Anyone heard of Champion and have any opinions on qualty? They cost Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 Champion as in the spark plug company? Should be OK. Have you tried the Halfrauds in Basingstoke? 28" left and right as a pair, non-aero, Bosch, got mine from Halfrauds in Farnborough last year. Quote
Mikef Posted August 11, 2004 Author Report Posted August 11, 2004 HI - yes was just in 'Halfrauds' this lunchtime..lots of old style fitting blades (the clip/arm stylee), but none of the new 'spindle' type. If I go up to Reading I'll stick my nose into Halfords there, they are on the way to the GSF branch. cheers mikef Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 ..should have added that mine are the old-style traditional blades, not the newer spindle ones. Have not yet noticed anyone selling the new-style ones, so good to know that GSF sell them. Quote
Mikef Posted August 11, 2004 Author Report Posted August 11, 2004 And...I got a new rear wiper for the Galaxy, a Bosch one... At the top of its arc, the top two inches or so of the blade are not in contact with the windscreen, so it doesn't clean the screen properly. It's not curved or flexed like the Ford one, just straight, so doesn't stay in contact when the windscreen bends. ho hum Beginning to think I should just go and pay Ford lots of money... mikef Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 Yes, I bought a Bosch rear wiper last year as well and have the same problem, top of screen left unwiped despite me trying to bend a new profile to the blade support. Don't dare ask how much Ford want for a new one though! Quote
Guest fredt Posted August 11, 2004 Report Posted August 11, 2004 At the top of its arc, the top two inches or so of the blade are not in contact with the windscreen, so it doesn't clean the screen properly. It's not curved or flexed like the Ford one, just straight, so doesn't stay in contact when the windscreen bends. grab hold of the blade and bend it till it touches the screen all the way through its stroke! it will take a couple of attempts to get it right! :( Quote
Mikef Posted August 12, 2004 Author Report Posted August 12, 2004 OK Fredt...will try the bending approach later.... This kind of thing really puts you off buying non-Ford blades for the front screen doesn't it? Still don't know whatto do abou thte Champion blades...am going to have to take a step soon I guess... cheers allmikef Quote
Mikef Posted August 12, 2004 Author Report Posted August 12, 2004 Gave in and got the Champion blades, cost Quote
iainkirk Posted August 12, 2004 Report Posted August 12, 2004 I got a new Ghia alloy (to replace my steel spare) and a pair of new wiper blades (Bosch bendy ones) on eBay for 65 quid the lot including delivery. A good deal I think! Quote
Mikef Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Posted August 13, 2004 Well, the Champion blades fit, tho they don't seem as sturdy as the Ford ones. I guess the proof will be when I drive down to Cornwall in the rain this weekend. BTW, I tried bending the rear wiper....now have one totally wrecked wiper blade...ho hum. Might just look see if I can fit new rubber to the old blade instead.... mikef Quote
Guest fredt Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 I tried bending the rear wiper....now have one totally wrecked wiper blade...ho hum. ooops! I guess your a lot stronger than you thought! :D I have reshaped/bent the last three rear wiper blades and not broke one yet! remind me to ask you to ask you round the next time I need a bottle or jar openning :D Quote
Mikef Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Posted August 13, 2004 Guess I don't know my own strength...it was a bit embarrassing when bits of wiper blade went flying all over the driveway...the old one is back on now.... mikef Quote
Another?Maybe! Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Champion as in the spark plugs are ok, I bought a new pair of blades last winter from local parts chain (Parkers), traditional ones for my face-lift(!), cost Quote
Guest Ceskahawker Posted September 13, 2004 Report Posted September 13, 2004 Have a look on ebay at this address http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CAR-ACCESSORIES-U...genameZl2QQtZkm bought my curved blades here for 14.99 plus 3.00 delivery hope this helps Quote
Tigger Posted September 29, 2004 Report Posted September 29, 2004 Have fitted new blades to the new style wiper. Bit of a struggle but witha little liquid soap! will see how they go. they seem OK at the moment! Quote
Guest Jackdaw Posted October 23, 2004 Report Posted October 23, 2004 I bought the blades on ebay in Ceskahawker's post but they're completely different to the floppy ones on the car. The ebay ones are a traditional type but curved. The ones on my Galaxy are all rubber. I can't see anyway of fixing them.Are there two different types of wiper blades on Galaxy's? Am I stuck with having to buy the Ford floppy blades? Quote
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