Need a few parts: where to go & which brand to get?

[Burtonrider10022]

First and foremost, I need some new wiper blades. I've had the Bosch Icon in the past and was impressed. We recently tried the Rain X Lattitude ones on my GF's Civic and I was pretty disapointed with those. The windshield treatment was applied as directed, but they sqeaked a lot and didn't wipe very well.

I need a 21" and a 24" Preferably the "beam" style/aero ones. What brands would you guys recommend, and has anyone seen any great deals or prices?



Next up, I need a new remote start module. My 2011 Outlander Sport SE is picky because of the FASTkey push to start system. I already have (installed) an EVO-CAN CANbus interface module. I just want 2-way signals, and to be able to use my door push-to-enter button. I am aware that secure take-over is not possible. I've looked at sonicelectronix.com a bit. Any reviews on that retailer? Prices seem OK, but I'd of course shop around before buying.



Last, this is still a maybe, I'm thinking about some winter rims & tires. Steel wheels are fine with me, with or w/o hub caps. Does anyone know where to get some cheap steel wheels? I've found them for about $60 -$65 + tax. Otherwise, does anyone know of a j-yard that sells rims cheap? Normal Outlander rims will work. Desired size is 16x6.5 with 5x114.3 lug pattern.



Thanks!

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[Bob Kazamakis]

What offset on the rims? That's the same size and bolt pattern as stock wbody rims as well as 5 lug civics (06+).

Stock 16" (06+) civic rims are +45 offset.



I've used Bosches, rain-x and Michelin brand blade type wipers. Bosches are where it's at. Michelin and rain-x both squeak like hell like you've found out.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

damn. I thought the 114.3 WAS the offset. I am rim-tarded FYI. I really don't care much for aftermarket rims and as such I have never really paid any attention to them.

Stand by, I'ma go googlin'

 

[Burtonrider10022]

BoltPattern: 5x114.3 Offest: HIGH Lug: 12X1.5 OE Tire Size: 225/55-18 Hub: 67.1

Not sure if that helps, I'm still looking.


Edit: Got it, from Mitsu North America:

Offset (mm) 46

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Tire rack is spec'ing a 40mm offset rim but they're showing 16x7.

What year is your girlfriends civic? Pre 05 or 06+?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

16x6.5" steel rim they're saying 42+mm offset. I'd think you'd be fine with anything 40-45mm offset depending on rim width.

Have you looked for any base model lancer rims or outlander rims? I know lancers are 5x114.3 as well.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Uh... 02? It was technically her parents, and she has since returned it to them when the semester started.

Tire Racks "Winter Wheel Package" reccomended a 16x6.5" steel wheel when I did it. I didn't check the offset.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Ah never mind.

Tire rack is where I looked to get those numbers.
Your best bet is to look for a winter setup already put together. Too bad it's the wrong season to get a deal! On the plus side there are tons of cars/suv's with that bolt pattern and offset.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Yeah, I don't really care what they look like/are off of, just cheap.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/pts/3321444029.html

Guessing too short.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

I can get brand new Firestone winter force tires for that price. Or blizzaks for only a hundred $ more.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Well soooorrrrrry!


Get general arctic altimax tires. I love them and they're cheap. Plus they're made by continental.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Well, I snagged some rims for CHEAP. They are OEM 2006 Hyundai Sonata rims, exact same specs. 16x6.5, 5x114.3, 45mm offset, 67.1mm hub bore. Set of 4, all in great shape for $80 cash, picked up. Guy seems nice and straight forward via PM, so I'm confident that they will be as good in person, but we'll see tomorrow.

Obviously, the center caps have GTG. Once I get them I'm going to measure the center opening and there are a bunch of 90's eclipse center caps on e-bay new & used for around $25 a set. Hopefully those will fit, as most newer Mitsu's don't use caps, just logo milled into the rim.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Just pop those emblems off.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

GAWD JOEL, DID YOU EVEN READ MY POST?!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I just assumed you needed the Hyundai emblem gone; not a Mitsubishi one in its place. Stop being a fashion whore

 

[Yaj Yak]

i would rattle can em black and call it done.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

I'll rattle can you black.


Initial plan was to buy w/e I could find and rattlecan/plasti-dip my way to a half decent look, but the finish on these is in good shape from the pics, and for $80+$25 I have a hard time passing up a set that could easily pass as OEM for $105...

We'll see. While my 18's sleep for the winter I will probably plasti-dip them. I'd like to get them re-finished as there are a LOT of rock chips in them already, but that sounds expensive.

 

[hellraiser319]

Wiper blades, if you like the frameless design, stay away from the Duralast ones, those things were garbage, and AutoZone was telling me my wiper arms were broken when I tried returning them.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Awesome, thanks. My good experience with Bosch and now this and Joels input is pretty reassuring that Bosch is the way to go.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

They're decently priced at rock auto FYI. Just bought some ($10 for one and $11 for the other) along with some other stuff. If you factor in shipping on just those probably not a great deal though.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

When I checked there shipping was the killer. Amazon had the best price of like $35 shipped for the pair

 

[EmersonHart13]

I like the Goodyear blades, get them from Costco.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Yea but I got other things to justify them.


Costco? Look at mr money bags buying in BULK. They sell wiper blades in crates of 50

 

[EmersonHart13]

Hardy harhar. Burb needs new blades, gonna grab TWO, next time I am there.

You should be able to get your wheels PCed for 300 or less.