tqadam Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 hi everyone ever since i had my car its had some flat/aero type wipers on it. they work im not worried about that but the passenger one doesn't sit properly on the screen. about 1-2 inches off it doesn't touch the screen when they arent in use like this: do all flat/aero wipers do this on the e46 because of the curved screen? do the normal style blades (the original ones) touch the glass all the time? its a bit ocd but i dont like seeing the wiper floating in the air lol thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben330ci Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Mate .. I know what you mean on the wipers arms theres like a piece of plastic, that makes the wiper not be flat ..just break it of or with screw driver you can take it off .. its easy .. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben330ci Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Tell me how you getting on Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Yes as above, there's a bit of plastic that needs breaking off, then they should sweep the screen properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuBeeDoo Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 theres like a piece of plastic, that makes the wiper not be flat I need to look into this. My l/h wiper doesn't contact the bottom of the screen, either. I just thought it was a normal BMW thing, because my E30 was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben330ci Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Tomorrow ill post picture to help if needed .. good luck Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuBeeDoo Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Tomorrow ill post picture to help if needed .. good luck That would be great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqadam Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 thanks for the comments do you mean the bit i circled in this pic? if so i think that would annoy me even more than a bit not sitting on the screen lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben330ci Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 No .. when I said the wipers arms I meant the ones of the car, there's a piece of plastic that doesn't let the wipers you got be flat so its creating an arch. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqadam Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 oh. mine are fine in that respect. they clear the window fine, dont drag at all or miss any bits. its just the bit hanging off the screen when they are parked and not in use i found this pic on the web and the overhang on these look alot better than what i got but i think its a longer drivers blade and shorter passenger one. i think i might give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I dont have this issue, bought aero silicone wipers, will try to remember to post a pic tomorrow. Didn't need to make any modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben330ci Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 You made the upgrade? So you have 24 and 22 now ? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) So, I didn't think I have this problem, but maybe I do after all. Here's a pic of my wipers from the front I took in January: and they don't look out of place. I've certainly never noticed any gap while I'm in the car. However, I just took a close up by putting my phone along the windscreen: and there is a gap in the corner. Anyway, I love my wipers and some may say there are too expensive, but I am using these: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/wiper-blades/piaa-silicone-tech-flat-aero-wiper-blades. I had to buy 20" and 22" because they don't do 23", and the 24" ones were way too big. Edited March 1, 2014 by The_Judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngy Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Having a similar problem on my e36. Bought flat wipers but they miss a section each. There is no tab on my wiper arms to remove though... anyone able to assist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 It's this tab, you can just remove the whole thing CharlE46, Ruben330ci and mit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Had same problem with mine was really bugging me,just been out & removed it sweeps fine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Dont think that clip is present on e36s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben- Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 It's this tab, you can just remove the whole thing Where abouts is this from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 It's this tab, you can just remove the whole thing Where abouts is this from? Drivers wiper arm Sent using voice control "sorry?" cos01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just get Bosch Super Plus ones as they are designed for the car mit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqadam Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 It was on my car despite mine wiping OK. I got it off today and bent my wiper arm back in to position as the previous owner that put the wipers on decided bending it up and round for clearance was a good idea Going to get Bosch wiper blades as above but the ones I been looking at are 24/20. The 24 inch for driver side seems a bit to long? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Just ask the store to measure for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJames Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I've just installed new bosh aero wipers and they're 22/20" mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 This thread just keeps giving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Here you go http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-19-Bosch-Aerotwin-Front-Wiper-Blades-Aero-Flat-TRADE-QF3-/291031196940?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CPlat_Gen%3AE46&hash=item43c2cfa50c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
