bootymac wrote:Wiper blades started smearing a bit so I gave the windows a good cleansing with a claybar and Invisible Glass. Hopefully that reduces the smearing
Has anyone replaced their wiper blades yet? Which brand/model have you had good luck with?
Wiper blades are still smearing so it's time for replacements. Not bad considering the stock blades lasted over two years.
I'm gonna go with the Michelin Stealth blades from Costco. They're cheap and effective and I have Costco's liberal return policy if they don't work out
Happy to report that the Michelin Stealth blades at Costco work flawlessly with no streaks, skipping or noises. At $10 per blade, I'll happily replace them annually
Also, my gas mileage sucks balls. Last tank was 14.5L/100km or 16.3 mpg. All city driving with some AWD use in the rain
I may have to try those Stealth Blades next time I need a replacement.
Also, that trunk mod is awesome... and simple (read: I can do that)! I like it! Might just have to make a trip to the hardware store this weekend give it a go.
Edit: On the mileage, ouch. My last fill up was around 27mpg. Surprising since I had it idling in a parking lot for what seemed a long time and had hooned it a bit. lol
DesRado wrote:Also, that trunk mod is awesome... and simple (read: I can do that)! I like it! Might just have to make a trip to the hardware store this weekend give it a go.
I'll try to get specs on the springs I used. The tension has to be just right otherwise the trunk will fling open and be difficult to close
DesRado wrote:Also, that trunk mod is awesome... and simple (read: I can do that)! I like it! Might just have to make a trip to the hardware store this weekend give it a go.
I'll try to get specs on the springs I used. The tension has to be just right otherwise the trunk will fling open and be difficult to close
LOL. That wouldn't be much fun. Thanks for the warning.
Do you think one longer spring would be able to do the job?
DesRado wrote:Also, that trunk mod is awesome... and simple (read: I can do that)! I like it! Might just have to make a trip to the hardware store this weekend give it a go.
I'll try to get specs on the springs I used. The tension has to be just right otherwise the trunk will fling open and be difficult to close
LOL. That wouldn't be much fun. Thanks for the warning.
Do you think one longer spring would be able to do the job?
I updated the DIY with spring measurements and some more info.
My Weather Tech sunshade came in today (massive back order on them); ordered 12/31/14 got them 1/31/15. Anyways, it fits flawlessly-- covers the whole windshield with the only gap being the location where the mirror is. It has 2 sides, one for reflecting heat in the summer, and the other to absorb heat in the winter to reduce frost build up by releasing heat when the temps drops... supposedly. I'll have to give this a go soon.
I completed the bootymac special, trunk mod using the closest springs I could find at Home Depot that matched his measurements. Here are the springs used:
