Areo blades for the T5

[The_Hawk]

It's strange that the rear wiper is an aero blade but the front's are not (at least on my T5.1 Multivan).

Anyway, I'm looking at getting Aero's for the front anyone seen any kits that will fit? Recommend something you have used?

These turned up in a search and look like they will drop onto the stock arms:
AERO VU Wiper Blades Vw Transporter T5 (02.03 on: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

[Transporter]

Try WURTH they definitely have them and the price is OK.

[ope126]

Here is a thread that I started for Passats, should be relevant for all though...

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f27/re-windscreen-wiper-blades-36760.html

Tridon have now improved there wiper baldes, they are called Flexblade.

[MultiplexMan]

Aero Blade Update

To revive an old thread...

I decided to change my wiper arms to the California items as per the Brickyard post. I like the fact that they park below the bonnet line. When I went to purchase the matching aero wipers I was surprised at the price & availability of the options.

Bosch Aero (local) - tried six outlets as recommended on the Bosch site, no stock
Tridon FlexBlade ~AUD28ea (as mentioned by ope126)
VW A genuine part ~AUD75ea
VW UK genuine part ~AUD75pr landed
Bosch Aero UK ~AUD50pr landed

I went with the Bosch Aero from the UK as I am not in a rush. For an extra $6 go the Tridon FlexBlade if you need them urgently.

[The_Hawk]

Have you got links to all the different parts you ended up buying??

Will be very interested to see what your getting and how they look.

[MultiplexMan]

Hi Hawk,

Brickyard thread that got me going...
flat wiper upgrade - The Brick-yard

Bosch aero blades from eBay
BOSCH AERO FLAT Wiper Blades VW CALIFORNIA T5 (eBay item 280638289793 end time 02-Apr-11 02:58:01 AEDST) : Vehicle Parts Accessories

[Silver Caravelle]

Folks,

I also think it is bizarre VW fitted the Bosch aerotwin wiper blade to rear of the Multivan but not standard on the front. Anyway after a few telephone calls this morning, they are available at Bursons for about $25 a set (in various sizes) and will fit on the existing wiper arms with the curled end. Autobarn didn't stock them because they claim they are not OEM and therefore drew the odd conclusion that they were not popular. I corrected their assertion with some basic facts! I also tried Repco and Super Cheap - no go. The VW dealer can do it for a total of $260 requiring new wiper arms! So off Burson this weekend for my $25 set. Might even buy a spare set!

Scott

[Silver Caravelle]

Folks,

I also think it is bizarre VW fitted the Bosch aerotwin wiper blade to rear of the Multivan but not standard on the front. Anyway after a few telephone calls this morning, they are available at Bursons for about $25 a set (in various sizes) and will fit on the existing wiper arms with the curled end. Autobarn didn't stock them because they claim they are not OEM and therefore drew the odd conclusion that they were not popular. I corrected their assertion with some basic facts! I also tried Repco and Super Cheap - no go. The VW dealer can do it for a total of $260 requiring new wiper arms! So off Burson this weekend for my $25 set. Might even buy a spare set!

Scott

Slight correction - $20 ish each.

Scott

[MultiplexMan]

Scott,

Bosch Aerotwin retro-fit to the Transporter style wiper arms certainly are cheaper than the full California wiper set-up. $40 well spent

I went for the full California set-up as I like the wipers completely out of sight

I tried a couple local (Sydney) Bursons outlets and none had stock. I still haven't received a reply from Bosch Australia...

My Bosch Aerotwins arrived from the UK yesterday. Sad but typical when you can receive product from the other side of the planet faster than a reply from the local distributor...

[The_Hawk]

I went for the full California set-up as I like the wipers completely out of sight

So I see the blades in your link... but what about the arms? Where did you source those? If I'm going to give it a bash I might as well go all out.

[Silver Caravelle]

Scott,

Bosch Aerotwin retro-fit to the Transporter style wiper arms certainly are cheaper than the full California wiper set-up. $40 well spent

I went for the full California set-up as I like the wipers completely out of sight

I tried a couple local (Sydney) Bursons outlets and none had stock. I still haven't received a reply from Bosch Australia...

My Bosch Aerotwins arrived from the UK yesterday. Sad but typical when you can receive product from the other side of the planet faster than a reply from the local distributor...

G'day Multiplex Man, the full wiper set up would certainly be nicer. FYI the Burson outlets I tried were in Richmond (Melbourne) and Ferntree Gully (Melbourne).

Cheers,

Scott

[MultiplexMan]

So I see the blades in your link... but what about the arms? Where did you source those? If I'm going to give it a bash I might as well go all out.

I picked up the arms from VW locally. They were cheaper from VW UK but the freight cost made it equal.

[Silver Caravelle]

Multiplex Man, I picked up the blades this morning. 600mm length each side. The arms on the Mulltivan look quite OK anyway. Wonder if they are the same ones as the California? Have you got a picture of the California ones you got?

Cheers,

Scott

[Silver Caravelle]

Folks,

I fitted my new Aerotwins last night, so all good.

It seems that most Multivans (Highline and Comfortline) prior to 2008 had aeros as standard - judging by a search of all vehicles on Carsales. My Multivan is May 2008 and didn't! Worse still, if you are buying a newy (Highline and Comfortline) no aeros either!

Cheers,

Scott

[bluefin321]

I'm after a set of front Bosch Aerotwins for a 06 Multivan, and ebay uk lists two different part numbers, AM24U/AM24U and A939S. Can anyone confirm which is the correct part?