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Colder Plugs with tunes a necessity?
I've been reading lots of threads where people are correcting pre-detonation and stuttering by using colder plugs in hot climates.
Anyone here changed out their plugs on the N20/N26? |
08-29-2015, 12:04 AM | #2 |
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Yes. If you have a tune it's a good idea. Engine ran great at first but then myself and others started noticing the rough running when pushing it in hot temps. It was most noticeable when giving it more gas in the lower RPM range. (no issue in cooler ambient temps) Now it's smooth as butter with the M4 plugs, even in 100+ degrees. I'm convinced it's necessary when pushing higher power. The stock plugs run too hot and lose their life quite quickly.
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Are you thinking of IC? GSR is developing one now. Id probably go with them. Last edited by 2msport; 08-29-2015 at 12:59 PM.. |
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Do we have a link to the plugs?
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08-29-2015, 11:28 PM | #8 |
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Google: Stock Code 12120039634 or Part # RB ZMR5TPP330 BMW OF BRIDGEWATER has them for the cheapest $ but with shipping it's about the same as other places. http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/p/...120039634.html GSR has some in stock so you can call them too. I've heard they can be found on ebay as well. |
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Heard of this from Stubok on his F30 328
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Wonder if this would be needed for us in the North East, our Summers are pretty harsh and extreme maybe not all year long but when it hits you feel it lol.
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09-05-2015, 10:52 AM | #13 |
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Id say so. Especially with an ECU tune like Enzo. I'm wondering if they have figured it out yet since their numbers are similar to GSR.
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I also talked to Enzo and he didn't feel the need for charge pipes at this time as the extra boost his tune is making is minimal with regards to the durability of the charge pipes, especially with the newer models. As such, I'm not going to be upgrading my CP at this time. As for the DP, I'm going to be the beta for his 228 DP. I was looking and talking with the guy (can't remember his name) who does the welding and he has some serious skills...I've never seen such nice welds and he consistently performs at this level, hence I'm not going to run an ER DP! Hope this helps!!! Last edited by OpenAir; 09-12-2015 at 01:14 PM.. |
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Niiiice dude! how do you like it? The car should really kick now. Sound beefier too?
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Heading down to GSR next week to get Stage 1
I wasn't aware of changing the spark plugs, I'm assuming the m4 plugs are a step colder? Is this required for daily driving? I wonder what the maintenance schedule for the OEM plugs are, it would suck for the dealer to change them and notice they are the wrong ones |
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Talk to Nick about the plugs, he should be able to inform you better then me! |
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Lol! Nice man. I will tell you, you'll need new stickier tires a lot sooner now. I have 19k miles, it won't be long until I get PSS's.
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