View Poll Results: Which spark plugs are better
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NGK v Bosch
02-18-2010, 11:09 AM
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NGK Laser Iridium Long Life 4294 IZFR6H-11 (8)
These are what I ordered. I copied\paste that other model at first. Thank for mentioning it. I checked my order and confirmed I ordered the right ones.
NGK Laser Iridium Long Life 4294 IZFR6H-11 (8)
These are what I ordered. I copied\paste that other model at first. Thank for mentioning it. I checked my order and confirmed I ordered the right ones.
02-18-2010, 11:19 AM
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Just called the local tech he uses for his repairs, etc. He said he would only charge me $50 to install the plugs. I really don't want the hassle of dealing with those two back plugs. Been getting a little brake noise on my right side so the tech will look a that too.
Just called the local tech he uses for his repairs, etc. He said he would only charge me $50 to install the plugs. I really don't want the hassle of dealing with those two back plugs. Been getting a little brake noise on my right side so the tech will look a that too.
02-18-2010, 09:43 PM
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My Ride: '07 530iSport PackageLuxury Packagemore to come
I voted for NGK but actually have had good experience with Denso Iridium plugs. Check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Probably be my replacement plugs when the time comes.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Probably be my replacement plugs when the time comes.
02-18-2010, 09:48 PM
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Well, guys, I've got the car back, running the Bosch plugs. Since I did not want to go iridium - my research basically indicated that the only difference in iridium vs non-iridium is that iridium will last a little longer. Well, I decided to rather just put the new plugs in and run them.
I must say, the old plugs must've been pretty good though, since I don't really feel much difference. The idle is juuuuuuust a little bit smoother, but barely perceptible. Performance is exactly the same - although my brakes need replacing and there's still some ice on the roads here, so I haven't really tried it out yet. Overall, aside from having grossly overpaid for the job (130 for replacing the plugs and resetting all the associated computer crap) and suspicions that the shop messed with my brake sensors, I'm actually happy. They even visually checked the coils and said they "look" absolutely fine.
I must say, the old plugs must've been pretty good though, since I don't really feel much difference. The idle is juuuuuuust a little bit smoother, but barely perceptible. Performance is exactly the same - although my brakes need replacing and there's still some ice on the roads here, so I haven't really tried it out yet. Overall, aside from having grossly overpaid for the job (130 for replacing the plugs and resetting all the associated computer crap) and suspicions that the shop messed with my brake sensors, I'm actually happy. They even visually checked the coils and said they "look" absolutely fine.
02-23-2010, 11:15 PM
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Is this a good deal guys? Also it says it fits my 2005 545i so I may pull the trigger!
02-23-2010, 11:17 PM
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Is this a good deal guys? Also it says it fits my 2005 545i so I may pull the trigger!
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-BKR6EIX-Ir.../dp/B000BYDA8E
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-BKR6EIX-Ir.../dp/B000BYDA8E
02-24-2010, 05:48 AM
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I'm expecting my NKG's on my doorstep today. Too bad I'm stuck in Virginia until Friday.