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02-11-2006, 03:25 PM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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Hey guys....im looking into getting new sparkies........any particular brand that offers performance and longevity.......
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02-11-2006, 03:58 PM
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Da Shifty One
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
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NGK all the way- Reminds me i gotta check up on mine
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03-11-2006, 10:26 AM
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Quad Cam
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I agree the originals are pretty ordinary, have installed NGK laser Platinum in mine. The part code is PTR5A-13, they seem to make the engine run smoother but that could be the placebo affect in action.
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03-11-2006, 11:37 AM
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AFF Post NAZI
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placebo effect?
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03-11-2006, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Ive been running my originals since i got the car. They are running fine for me. Ill be change to NGK at next service.
How much you guys pay for your set of HGK? |
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03-11-2006, 12:22 PM
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i think they are either 13 or 18 Each. super cheap has a 15% off atm.
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03-11-2006, 12:24 PM
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Da Shifty One
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Mine were 100 bucks for set of 4. NGK Platinum
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03-11-2006, 12:32 PM
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AFF Post NAZI
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what about leads guys. i want pretty blue ones! lol
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03-11-2006, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Placebo is basically when you think you are consuming something to make you feel better... Ie. cough medicine. I saw a program not long ago where doctors had two groups of people with coughs/colds. One group was given a pill which contained sugar, the other group was given a pill which was actual medicine. Of course both groups were told they were having cough medecine. The results were that the group which consumed the sugar pill actually improved in their condition. Proves the power of the mind. Im guessing what he is saying is that if you replace the spark plugs on your car with ''BETTER'' ones you will notice a difference.. or at least think you notice it.
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03-11-2006, 05:53 PM
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Thanks Mitch that explanation was spot on. Couldn't have said it better myself.
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03-11-2006, 06:01 PM
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Although the people that replaced their spark plugs becuase the originals were rusted and caused a misfire did get an improvement. Hence why I never changed mine coz they are fine.
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03-11-2006, 06:13 PM
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And you don't get them at Autobarn! http://www.magnecor.com.au/
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05-11-2006, 04:35 PM
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LPG > You
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I've got those NGK Platinum super expensive things in it... $19.80 each. The Ford ones that are supposed to go 60,000km or something were looking pretty tired when I took them out at 20,000.
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06-11-2006, 09:19 AM
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06-11-2006, 11:36 AM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Yes they're expensive ($120 a set???? Bought them 3 years ago so don't quite remember). Yes you need a specific set, but they can make up a set for you I think. But they're not just pretty. They are a serious bit of kit. Give them a call and find out
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06-11-2006, 12:23 PM
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New sparkies
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