NickVR6 0 Posted January 17, 2006 Had a 2 month old Focus today on a work trip, don't know engine size but performance was like playing PGR on xbox live over dial up :lol: Anyway, glanced at the wipers and wtf, they are only identical to the Lupo aeros ar'nt they!! Wipped the blade off and it goes straight into my Lupo'd C!! :shock: Can't see that this has been discussed so may be a good find as they aint going to be the same price as FAG, that much you can pretty much bet your pants on! The arms are different and the blades on the Fockus are very long and very short, BUT this has got to be worth some investigation on other fords eg: new Fiestas etc :wink: :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gman 0 Posted January 17, 2006 would any of the blades work on the corrado? The system VAG use is a bosh system so it could well be that ford use the same one. I know the aero wipers were invented by bosh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted January 17, 2006 The short one defo will fit no worries, but its slightly too short. Ill check again and post a pick in a mo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted January 17, 2006 Right here you go, including a pick of the length diff between my C ones (longer blade) and the smaller of the two focus blades. They are prob less than an inch shorter and actually will prob work fine. They def fit i've just swopped em over. Fitment identical, and all the writing on them "made in Belgum" and nos are all the same!! Arms are slightly diff, but not far off and may well fit ok! Dont mind taking em the focus but took me ages to get right on mine so i aint swopping the arms. This could be a result after some research though?? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted January 18, 2006 wow thats a cool find! wonder how much ford charge for the blades? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted January 18, 2006 The Aero blade design is generic and can be found on many new/modern cars now... I wouldn't think it'll be all that long before you can pick them up in Halfords! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted January 18, 2006 And that'll be the end of greedy old VW charging £80 or whatever it is for wiper arms and blades.. robbing gits!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted January 18, 2006 lol you only need to buy the arms once though... would expect to be able to buy a pair of blades for £20ish once they hit the main motor factors! For some reason wiper blades are much cheeper in France than the UK - my father always brings back a load (of normal ones) when he goes on day trips... this may be the same on the aero ones too!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted January 18, 2006 A good find Nick,Nice one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
**Ian** 0 Posted January 18, 2006 Halfords sell the blades mate :) well they did when i worked there about 10 months ago, mainly merc fitment but probably got more styles in now :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEL VR6 0 Posted January 18, 2006 The Aero blade design is generic and can be found on many new/modern cars now... I wouldn't think it'll be all that long before you can pick them up in Halfords! I have noticed them on more and more modern cars, and thought the same thing as you. Like Jim says, at least we wont have to go to VW stealers for them any more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 18, 2006 Yep, Halfords and GSF sell them but don't do the offset one we need... they are only a tenner each from VW anyways - it's the arms that are expensive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted January 18, 2006 Got my lupo wipers and blades of the stealer for £63 this week with a little discount :) Still expensive compared to what they used to go for, but better than the current retail price.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Blimmey Ben you did well for £63!! Only got mine for that after omplaining to m-keynes about other stuff! Still this is worth a look if the ford wiper arms fit off a fiesta or some such like. These cars will be appearing in scrappys soon too id imagine, once they have 40k up and are biodegrading etc lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2cc 0 Posted January 19, 2006 Ha, I can see I'll have to keep an eye on you next time you are 'in my yard' Nick lol Good spot though, I shall go and have a look see for myself when I've done on here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubkiller 0 Posted February 24, 2006 well done nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenks 0 Posted February 25, 2006 What about seat? The arosa no the same set up as lupo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted February 25, 2006 I've got renault megan wipers on my Leon, use the standard arms wit a converter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VeeDub Geezer 0 Posted February 26, 2006 you can get the Aero wipers from most motor factors (i use Motor Parts Direct as Jade's dad is the manager) just gotta get some lupo wiper arms... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
