Bosch Aerotwin available in Aus?

[stevedee3]

Hi all,

Does anyone know if Bosch Aerotwin Retrofit windscreen wipers are available in Australia, and if so, where? Their German website says that they are available for the Opel Vectra B and C, but their Australian site doesn't list them.

Thanks.

[beep beep sri]

would these be what was fitted to my barina sri as standard? i replaced my wipers the other day and noticed the original ones where bosch

[stevedee3]

would these be what was fitted to my barina sri as standard? i replaced my wipers the other day and noticed the original ones where boschI'm not sure what wipers are fitted to the Barinas. These are what I'm talking about:
http://aa.bosch.de/advastaboschaa/Product.jsp?prod_id=293&ccat_id=24&language=en-GB&publication=1

[ope126]

I would also be VERY interested in this for my Vectra C & Astra G (if available).

[ope126]

I am confussed...:confused:

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

As per website, do we need;

- Bosch-Aerotwin Wiper Blades. or
- Retro-fit Aero Blades-NEW!

Is one to replace the whole arm and the other just an in-fill, utilising the existing arm?

Astra G 21"/19" 530mm/475mm
Vectra C 24"/19" 600mm/475mm

Glenn

[R3N]

Aero blades as seen on newer European cars do not have an "arm", they look shapeless and curves to fit the windscreen. When lifted they sort of sag... so I would imagine to retrofit these to wipers that did not come standard with these blades, you would need the whole blade to clip on the wipers

[entice]

OEM fitment on The astra H.

And I must say, they are GOOOOOOD

[ope126]

Mine are on the way from the UK!

For both the Astra and Vectra....:D

[R3N]

Mine are on the way from the UK!

For both the Astra and Vectra....:D

On the Bosch site they didn't say about having them for the Astra as a retrofit... are you sure you got the right one?

[stevedee3]

On the Bosch site they didn't say about having them for the Astra as a retrofit... are you sure you got the right one?I think the ones that ope126 purchased are similar, but made by another company i.e. not Bosch.

[ope126]

Just to clarify, the Bosch Aerotwin are only suitable for the Astra H.

The ones that I purchased for the Astra and Vectra are from a company called Classic Wipers. They have a universal mount to enable their blades to fit on the Astra, Vectra etc.

The Vectra C has 24" / 19" Blades. The Astra G has 21" / 19" Blades.

Here's a link; http://www.1stautobulbs.com/ClassicWiperFusion.php

Hope this helps.

Only problem is I live in Brisbane & it hardly rains here!:mad:
(Level 3 water restrictions):mad: :mad: :mad:

Glenn

[MK]

Holden prices, Astra H (AH - Series III);

Set of two wiper blades - front: $90 AUD
One wiper blade - rear: $21 AUD

i also found these,

http://www.fotosik.pl/pokaz_obrazek/402043abaea2d019.html

for the price of 98 Polish Zlotych (approx $45 AUD) for set of two - but i have no idea what their weight is so i cannot check the postage cost :(

[stevedee3]

Just to clarify, the Bosch Aerotwin are only suitable for the Astra H.But I think Bosch also make a "Retrofit" product for fitting to cars that don't have them as original equipment. For some reason it only seems to be listed on their German web site.

[ope126]

Mine came in the post today!!!:D :D :D

I have to wait till my wife gets home to do both cars!:) :) :)

[ope126]

All done!!!:D :D :D

They look the goods and work well too!!!

[stevedee3]

All done!!!:D :D :D

They look the goods and work well too!!!You've convinced me, mine are now on order...

[Oz]

We need a pic or two mate ;)

[stevedee3]

You've convinced me, mine are now on order...Received my blades today. Now I just need to work out how to fit them; it's too dark at the moment... any hints please ope126?

[mr_sikma]

yeah wouldnt mind seeing some to see what all the fuss is about!

they are JUST window wipers???

I have shiney chrome isotta ones ;)

[tuzinski]

just got myself a pair of these.
good stuff.

was going to get the rear one too, but didnt know the size.

[Rhino]

Supercheap. Don't think you need to go OS on these.

[MrMac]

Supercheap. Don't think you need to go OS on these.

Correct-a-mundo...

About $40 or so.

[tuzinski]

Correct-a-mundo...

About $40 or so.
$45 for both front ones
475 and 500 size ;)

[MrMac]

$45 for both front ones
475 and 500 size ;)

I was close :D

[stevedee3]

Supercheap. Don't think you need to go OS on these.Yep. And much better than the cr@ppy ones I bought from overseas.

[JR]

don't bother with overseas - go to supercheap auto.
BA500 - driver side
BA475 - passenger side

bout $20 each. the above r for astra g. i'm guessing it would b da same for the astra h.

i'm also sure they have ones for the vectra. just have a look at the catalogue next to where they stock the bosch aerotwins (in the store) n u should b able to find vectra.

there has been a couple of discussions on this before:-

Flatblade wipers (http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13791&highlight=aerotwin)

Astra AH Wiper Blade replacement (Bosch Aero) (http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13553&highlight=aerotwin)

TS Astra - Replacing Wipers with Bosch AeroTwin (http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13690&highlight=aerotwin)

hope this helps.

[reedaaron]

they have em for the corsa c too.. forget what the sizes are...probably in the above threads anyway...

[rjastra]

And if you ever need to replace the rubbers....

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3570260

[oneightoo]

isnt there a how-to on this website for fitting these?

[JR]

isnt there a how-to on this website for fitting these?

i take it u didn't read my post.........

[oneightoo]

yeah skipped that bit..