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i have a 97 318ti 5spd with 83000 miles and i was wondering if anyone knew what the original spark plugs that came with my car were |  |  | | 05-13-2005, 07:27 PM | #2 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
I'm thinking Bosch __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
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I just put in the +4's and no complaints it runs very smooth __________________ Mods: clear turn signals, Silverstar headlight bulbs, k&N custom CAI, removed A/C, lightened crank pulley, painted brakes, custom clutch stop, custom strut bar, x-brace, custom solid tranny mounts, Memphis sound system, Sachs sport clutch, B&M short shifter, lightened flywheel, redline MTL ....
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http://members.cardomain.com/mghockey | | | | | 05-13-2005, 07:39 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 144 |
I thought there was quite a bit of discussion here somewhere not to go with Bosch but rather the NKGs, which I thought were stock, because of some engine damage issue | | | | | 05-13-2005, 07:50 PM | #5 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i'm going with bosch as was original in my car. however, i'm not going with bosch platinums (+2 or +4), just the "regular" ones. you can find the part number at www.realoem.com/bmw (need last 7 digits of your VIN) i believe. i'm not sure when they switched between bosch and ngk, but i think both plugs are good. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
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2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-13-2005, 07:54 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti i'm going with bosch as was original in my car. however, i'm not going with bosch platinums (+2 or +4), just the "regular" ones. you can find the part number at www.realoem.com/bmw (need last 7 digits of your VIN) i believe. i'm not sure when they switched between bosch and ngk, but i think both plugs are good. | Regular platinums or just regular copper (I think) plugs? I'd use atleast a platinum plug if for no other reason than they last alot longer. | | | | | 05-13-2005, 08:03 PM | #7 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
regular, non-platinum plugs (just like what was original on the car). i think i'm going to cycle into changing them every summer. i have over 200k and it'll be good to check condition, if there's any leaks, etc.. spark plugs are cheap  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-13-2005, 08:09 PM | #8 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
I put in last year platnum 4's and i have no complaints about them,car runs fine. I personally don't like the NGK's. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 05-13-2005, 09:26 PM | #9 | | I miss my Ti....... :( Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 828 | Wow, No NGK ????
I use the NGK Iridiums in my FI cars.
-Chad | | | | | 05-13-2005, 09:41 PM | #10 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by ZeroG I use the NGK Iridiums in my FI cars.
-Chad | Thats what was in my car previously and my car wasn't running that great. Plus i had a Saab with 206,xxxon it for my last car and Bosch is the only plug i used on it. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:29 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
I just changed my out this morning with the Double platinum plugs. I was told they last longer. {.032 is the setting if I remember correctly.} Outie! | | | | |
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