My car started pinking again.....

[AlexGTT]

Previously it was due to cheapo lambda's fitted, a change to new genuine ones sorted that. On my way back from Devon recently it started pinking a little on part light throttle. Before going down the compression / leak down test for HG issues I thought I'd take a look at changing the coils and plugs. In short there was a mixture of old bremi and 1 new bosch coils so I changed them all for new bosch ones (£17ea ebay). The plugs were well worn ngk dual electrode ones so I changed them for a full set of ngk iridium ones (£38 per set ebay).
The car now starts and idles so much smoother, unbelievably more I'd say. It's super smooth on the road too. It's not been this smooth to drive since I bought it. NO pinking either :supz:

Just a pointer if anyone else is or does in the future experience slight pinking, MAYBE try this first :-D

Have a comp test anyway.

[mattCSLnut]

Brilliant. Found this thread at the top of a search. I've ordered from the same eBay seller. Did they take long to come ? :beer:

The ETA for mine (which I bought Friday pm) is this coming Tuesday :thumbs: fingers crossed

[sjb]

Have a comp test anyway.

I still will at some point soon, for peace of mind. I'll go to munich legends I think as they know the car, chandlers bmw Brighton said oh they all pink its normal :whistle:

[AlexGTT]

I still will at some point soon, for peace of mind. I'll go to munich legends I think as they know the car, chandlers bmw Brighton said oh they all pink its normal :whistle:

:smt023

[mattCSLnut]

UPDATE: NGK IRIDIUM spark plugs

Brilliant. Found this thread at the top of a search. I've ordered from the same eBay seller. Did they take long to come ? :beer:

Quick update: Ordered mine last Friday afternoon and they arrived first thing this morning. Great Service from the before mentioned eBay seller :thumbs:

[shimmy]

They look like Chinese replicas (eBay?)

[mattCSLnut]

They look like Chinese replicas (eBay?)

You're such a pessimist sometimes Shimmy :wink: :hahaha: These are "Made in Japan" and come with 12 months warranty :thumbs:
What makes you say such things ?

[shimmy]

You're such a pessimist sometimes Shimmy :wink: :hahaha: These are "Made in Japan" and come with 12 months warranty :thumbs:
What makes you say such things ?

All the Chinese ones say Made In Japan.....bloody clever those Chinkies

[cslsuperfan]

You're such a pessimist sometimes Shimmy :wink: :hahaha: These are "Made in Japan" and come with 12 months warranty :thumbs:
What makes you say such things ?

Matt,

any real benefit over oem plugs?

only need to know to satisfy inevitable desire to change them if given a wiff of any improvement.!!:-D

[J2LTB]

I'm still waiting on mine. Hopefully tomorrow.

[mattCSLnut]

All the Chinese ones say Made In Japan.....bloody clever those Chinkies

LOL! you're a pessimist... and a wind up merchant :-D

[Johnydesmo]

I moved my business to ///M-L from there too, can't think of anything eloquent to say about Chandlers atm so 'bell-ends' will suffice for now...
...till I've had a few beers!

I still will at some point soon, for peace of mind. I'll go to munich legends I think as they know the car, chandlers bmw Brighton said oh they all pink its normal :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Matt,

any real benefit over oem plugs?

only need to know to satisfy inevitable desire to change them if given a wiff of any improvement.!!:-D

I'll tell U tomorrow mate :thumbs: Cecil's still @ Elms Cambridge... although if you read the previous posts in this thread, others have positive results with these + NGK recommend these as an upgrade over the OEM NGK R Platinum :beer:
Here's a comprehensive explanation from NGK: http://www.ngk-sparkplugs.jp/english...ium/index.html

[mattCSLnut]

All the Chinese ones say Made In Japan.....bloody clever those Chinkies

Not that clever http://www.ngk-sparkplugs.jp/english...ake/index.html :whistle:

[sjb]

They certainly made a MASSIVE difference to my car but that was likely down to one or more duff original plugs or coils. Maybe you won't notice anything, maybe that occasional stumble at idle or temperamental running when in the warm up cycle will be reduced or sorted. It's just nice to know that such a highly tuned /strung engine has the best plugs out there fitted. For under £40 too :thumbs:

I'm not connected to the seller in any way either :hahaha: