Aero Wiper Upgrade Question

[JayStang]

Hey Guys,
I need some new wipers, so I'm thinking about doing the Aero upgrade. My only concern is the winters. How do these perform under snow/ice conditions?

Thanks,
~Jamie

[Papachristou]

not so good

[gq9]

I'll be finding out soon. Love them for rain, even though I barely use my wipers. Love that eagle one windshield stuff!

[widgget]

i didn't have any issue with mine last year up here in New Hampshire.

This was before we really got dumped on, we ended up with more then twice what you see here........
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[gdawg'05a4]

No issues with them in Boston Winters.

[Papachristou]

whenever its gets cold in memphis they dont work well in the rain and make lots of noise. its not like they are swiping off snow here...

[JayStang]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

gdawg'05a4,
I'm in Boston as well. Hopefully I wont have any issues either!

[NyteEscape]

im in virginia. in the rain they are fantastic. we've only had a bit of light snow since i got them, and they work very well. never had a problem with them. dont make noise or anything.

however, in the rain, you do hear the water slushing. i personally love the sound, so i can't get tired of it. but i understand if it doesn't grow on you.

[ccmA4]

I was wondering the same thing.

For those that said they didn't do well, did you have winter blades on, or just regular blades?

One reason I am considering the conversion is so that I can switch between regular and winter blades easily.

Thanks

[gdawg'05a4]

I don't think there is a winter version of the aero blade, only one blade and the arms are proprietary. To date, I don't think there is a aftermarket blade to fit the aero arms.

[ccmA4]

Doesn't the Aero upgrade allow you to use wipers that you find at the auto parts stores (i.e. regular clip), instead of having to purchase the special Audi blades from the dealer?

[gdawg'05a4]

Nope. No adapters will work, have to buy the blades from the parts counter or order them online which are usually cheaper. The arms are designed only to take the blades from Audi.

[02SILVANT]

Doesn't the Aero upgrade allow you to use wipers that you find at the auto parts stores (i.e. regular clip), instead of having to purchase the special Audi blades from the dealer?

Just not too long ago they sell like the aftermarket branded "aero" wipers and they would fit regular stock arms, that what my brother did on his Honda but the Audi Aero kit is way cool i love mine and i have yet to find out how they perform in the northwest during winter.

[Papachristou]

damn, well maybe i got old blades or something.. mine dont "slush" they scrape and miss half the windshield when it gets cold

[alexza4]

I don't understand why you guys spend all these $$ on Aero blades... I got refills for my stock blades in my local Advance Auto store and they're perfect. And i mean PERFECT.

[scorneil]

Aero are fine in the winter until you're in a blizzard. then the snow and ice freezes to the blade much worse than the standard wiper blade.

[alexza4]

they are fine in the winter until you're in a blizzard. then the snow and ice freezes to the blade much worse than the standard wiper blade.

I had absolutely zero problems with mine stock blades last winter. Again IMO Aero blades are way overhyped.

[gdawg'05a4]

I don't understand why you guys spend all these $$ on Aero blades... I got refills for my stock blades in my local Advance Auto store and they're perfect. And i mean PERFECT.

It'd be nice if the cars that came with Aeros stock from factory had aftermarket refills but unfortunately Audi got smart you gotta get them from the parts counter.