What did you do with your 3rd Gen OB today?

[jp1203]

There's a thread for the other three generations, so why not for us 3rd Gen Owners? Maybe somebody can sticky this?

I'll start:

I replaced the cheap summer blades that came on my 2008 with Rain-X Latitudes. I've used Bosch's in the past and though they work great I wasn't impressed with their longevity. Time to see how the Rain-X's fare.

[SE95]

Originally Posted by jp1203

There's a thread for the other three generations, so why not for us 3rd Gen Owners? Maybe somebody can sticky this?

I'll start:

I replaced the cheap summer blades that came on my 2008 with Rain-X Latitudes. I've used Bosch's in the past and though they work great I wasn't impressed with their longevity. Time to see how the Rain-X's fare.

I've been thoroughly disappointed with the Latitudes I have on my Outback. They completely fall apart randomly in the winter, has happened a few times. Especially for the price they charge, you'd think they'd be better quality. I will be most certainly going back to a set of Anco Contours when these wear out.

[jp1203]

Originally Posted by SE95

I've been thoroughly disappointed with the Latitudes I have on my Outback. They completely fall apart randomly in the winter, has happened a few times. Especially for the price they charge, you'd think they'd be better quality. I will be most certainly going back to a set of Anco Contours when these wear out.

That's disappointing to hear. The problem I would have with the Bosch's (Icons) is the blade itself would start peeling off of the arm. In the summer they were pretty good, but in the winter this would happen after just a few storms. Happened to two sets in a row.

[AWDFTW]

Stickied per OP request.

[jp1203]

Originally Posted by AWDFTW

Stickied per OP request.

Thanks!

[KingTito]

Drove to Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota with my ice bike for the Lake Minnetonka Ice Bicycle races. I sucked and fell twice but it was fun. I finished but I am not sure where. I know I didn't finish last!

[Soledad]

Although it wasn't "today", I did try out FreeSSM yesterday afternoon on my '05 Sedan. Took me two tries to figure out how to get it to communicate but, once I was in, wow, this will be great for troubleshooting problems. I took some time to go through all of the Engine stuff. Today I'll hook it back up and go through the trans stuff.

I'm using the VAG cable as suggested in the FreeSSM post, along with an old Dell D600 laptop running Windows XP Home Edition.

[jp1203]

Ordered the factory subwoofer hoping to take some load off the door speakers to minimize the rattles. Also bought Weathertech floor liners for front and rear. The interior of this car is in pristine condition and I'd like to keep it that way. I think that with the light carpet, the floor liners are almost a necessity. Little expensive, but they're a million times better than normal "all weather" mats.

[mark211]

Originally Posted by SE95

I've been thoroughly disappointed with the Latitudes I have on my Outback. They completely fall apart randomly in the winter, has happened a few times. Especially for the price they charge, you'd think they'd be better quality. I will be most certainly going back to a set of Anco Contours when these wear out.

Look at PIAA wipers.. a little more expensive but may be worth it or maybe the new Michellin stealth.

[mark211]

I have the Bosch Icon on mine since august ,so through plenty of rain and the snow here which has been heavy at times but consistant, no problems yet. Also I had my windshield treated with Aquapel. Its far superior to rain-ex and lasts months and have found that with a few min with defroster on the ice melts or never really sticks ,in rain its like a clear sheet hardly use wipers. Its made my PPG and most glass shops should have it and can treat your windshield for you.