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10-17-2023, 08:19 AM
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#10626
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
Not to knock murd0c's recommendation, but my experience with the Michelin wiper blades sold at Costco are not positive.
While they may be inexpensive and made by Michelin, I find that the the rubber used on the wiper blade deteriorate quickly. I tried them for a spring and summer season and they are on the way out. I will go back to the dealer to get the rubber inserts which are relatively inexpensive and not as wasteful.
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They normally last 1-2 years for me and for $10.00 it's worth it in my eyes. Yes they are not the best but for the quality compared to the price its no brainer for me.
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10-17-2023, 09:03 AM
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#10627
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I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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When the Costco bladds are on sale you can get 3-4 pairs for the price of the more “premium” ones at Canadian tire so it’s kinda like take your pick I guess
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10-17-2023, 09:15 AM
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#10628
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Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Yah I am a fan of the Michelin blades too, def last 1-2 years for me but we don't do too many KMs annually.
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Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good!
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10-17-2023, 09:27 AM
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#10629
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Need to Shave n Shower, but I CANT STOP POSTING ON RS
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iirc wiper blades are only "rated" to last 6 months anyways. I stick to the Costco ones and just replace them more often.
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Originally Posted by maksimizer
half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF.
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Originally Posted by RevYouUp
reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z
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Originally Posted by Good_KarMa
OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry:
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10-17-2023, 09:37 AM
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#10630
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Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Thanks for all the tips about wiper blades!
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Originally Posted by Badhobz
Bosch icons for a car you care about. Costco for all others. Replace every 6 months for best effect. I think the blades are on sale this week at Costco. 10 bucks a blade.
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It's a 2005 Honda Pilot so I'm gonna go with the Costco route. 
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10-17-2023, 09:51 AM
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#10631
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Los Bastardo owned my ass at least once
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
Don't listen to this guy. His BMW is blue but he tells everyone it's grey. Super liar pants on fire.
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Originally Posted by Badhobz
Yeah fuck that guys white m3
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Not my fault you guys are both colour blind 
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10-17-2023, 09:53 AM
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#10632
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屎忽鬼
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im not even sure if its a m3, could have been a white C63
WHO KNOWS NOWADAYS. FAKE NEWS.
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10-18-2023, 07:28 AM
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#10633
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SFICC-03*
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too bad my car uses sort of proprietary wiper blades... hate that crap. have to buy from the dealer or else there are hardly any other alternatives.
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10-18-2023, 07:39 AM
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#10634
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Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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I've always stuck with OEM wiper blades they seem to work the best and last the longest. I've tried the other ones people rave about and they always chatter bad at some point. Meanwhile my last set of OEMs have never done that in 2+ years they still work good enough that I haven't thought about changing them.
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10-18-2023, 07:39 AM
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#10635
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In RS I Trust
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wow that is complete BS, I haven't heard that with wiper blades before.
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10-18-2023, 08:33 AM
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#10636
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RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Definitely remember on my last car a 2010 model the OEM blades lasted like 5 or 6 years, after that I just swapped to Michelins from Costco but every set would last 6 months to 1 year maybe. Yea blades aren't expensive if you get Michelins or something and they're easy to switch but I just rather not have to deal with it every 6 months.
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11-20-2023, 02:52 PM
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#10637
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My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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it's a long shot. but 10 -15 years ago I know some guy from revscene that owns an optometry in marpole.
Anyone know if he is still around. I couldn't find the history or contact unfortunately
but he was chill guy and help me get the best deal on prescription eye glasses
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11-20-2023, 03:11 PM
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#10638
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RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by valent|n0
it's a long shot. but 10 -15 years ago I know some guy from revscene that owns an optometry in marpole.
Anyone know if he is still around. I couldn't find the history or contact unfortunately
but he was chill guy and help me get the best deal on prescription eye glasses
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Was it a place on Granville close to 70th? Asian guy, young? If yes he sold the business a long time ago.
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"back at the line to Babych.... LONG SHOT....Potvin had trouble with it....ADAM SHOOTS SCORES!!!!
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11-20-2023, 04:49 PM
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#10639
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Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
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Originally Posted by winson604
Definitely remember on my last car a 2010 model the OEM blades lasted like 5 or 6 years, after that I just swapped to Michelins from Costco but every set would last 6 months to 1 year maybe. Yea blades aren't expensive if you get Michelins or something and they're easy to switch but I just rather not have to deal with it every 6 months.
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Yeah, I can't believe I threw my old OEM wipers away. You can buy the OEM inserts separately from the dealer.
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YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
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11-23-2023, 07:31 PM
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OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Need some one way privacy window film. Does anyone know where to source them/hook me up for a good price? Doesn't have to be local really. I'm not that much in a hurry.
I have 20 windows that are 45cm wide and 2 meters tall. I think it's best to buy a roll instead of buying 20 of short ones on Amazon
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12-30-2023, 06:49 PM
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#10641
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I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Anyone know where I can buy a speaker box terminal cup locally?
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12-30-2023, 07:04 PM
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#10642
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Need to Shave n Shower, but I CANT STOP POSTING ON RS
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Hit up a car audio shop. Anyone that makes custom boxes should have some.
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12-30-2023, 07:26 PM
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#10643
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Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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01-25-2024, 05:30 PM
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#10644
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OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Good place for custom orthopedic insoles that don't cost a leg and arm?
So my nephew visiting us for CNY has always worn custom insoles due to a slight flat feet. He lost his shoes on a recent trip to the pool and we were at a podiatric office today and they were asking 700CAD to have a pair made. 
He usually get his in Taiwan for a fraction of that and it actually make more sense to just buy a pair in Taiwan and Fedex over here.
But before we do that, any recommendations for local places?
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01-25-2024, 10:38 PM
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in the butt
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^ yup 700$ is the going rate for customs.....
Instead of getting customs, find one that increases the arch at marks work warehouse for 30$ instead.
I had knee pain come in a few years ago, could not figure out what it was for the life of me, fast forward a year i was told i have flat feet. Got customs, it went away.
Forgot to take out the insoles when i threw my shoes out a year later lol
Went to marks, got generic "arch" insoles, good to go. I use em in all my shoes now. Beats paying 700$ for customs + 3-400$ for every 2nd set (work only covers them every 5 years)
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i hate people who sound like they smoke meth then pretend like they matter.
Originally Posted by ilovebacon
Does anyone have a pair of 25 pounds one-inch hole for sale at a reasonable price?
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS
Donk already looks like he's on fent
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01-26-2024, 05:56 AM
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#10646
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RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by Hehe
Good place for custom orthopedic insoles that don't cost a leg and arm?
So my nephew visiting us for CNY has always worn custom insoles due to a slight flat feet. He lost his shoes on a recent trip to the pool and we were at a podiatric office today and they were asking 700CAD to have a pair made.
He usually get his in Taiwan for a fraction of that and it actually make more sense to just buy a pair in Taiwan and Fedex over here.
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check your benefits, you do need doctors note, then you can leverage and ask for referral to unlock your insole benefits.
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01-26-2024, 06:25 AM
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#10647
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RS Veteran
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I think the issue is his nephew is from out-of-country, so benefits may not be eligible, and based on what he's shared, it looks like they will be out of pocket for the expenses.
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continue to pound it forcefully
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01-26-2024, 06:47 AM
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I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Originally Posted by Hehe
Good place for custom orthopedic insoles that don't cost a leg and arm?
So my nephew visiting us for CNY has always worn custom insoles due to a slight flat feet. He lost his shoes on a recent trip to the pool and we were at a podiatric office today and they were asking 700CAD to have a pair made.
He usually get his in Taiwan for a fraction of that and it actually make more sense to just buy a pair in Taiwan and Fedex over here.
But before we do that, any recommendations for local places? |
Try Kintec
The problem is the fancier they get/the smaller they are in terms of a full foot one or just an arch support, they get more expensive very quickly
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01-26-2024, 07:07 AM
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Performance Moderator
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Originally Posted by donk.
I had knee pain come in a few years ago, could not figure out what it was for the life of me, fast forward a year i was told i have flat feet. Got customs, it went away.
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Wow you're old
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01-26-2024, 07:20 AM
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#10650
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in the butt
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Originally Posted by 68style
Wow you're old
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Originally Posted by Mr.Money
i hate people who sound like they smoke meth then pretend like they matter.
Originally Posted by ilovebacon
Does anyone have a pair of 25 pounds one-inch hole for sale at a reasonable price?
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS
Donk already looks like he's on fent
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