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Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 10, 2007, 04:26:32 PM
I will be making a production run of BMWMAN91's COP conversion brackets.

I will be selling them for $70 plus actual shipping.

I need to guage interest on how many people are interested.  I could be making the run of them this week so if you are wanting to buy one speak up.

more info on the COP brackets and related conversion go here:
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965

thanks,
doug
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: DZick on September 10, 2007, 08:08:56 PM
let me kick it around for a day or two i am very interested! I am in the process of fixing my timing chain and need some sparkplugs/wires and this would be awesome!

Ill get back to you...
Title: Yes indeedy deedy
Post by: P. Kennedy on September 10, 2007, 10:24:55 PM
Yep.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on September 11, 2007, 03:11:52 PM
Count me in. $70 plus shipping, not bad at all.

I just want to get that COP done so I can clean the wiring up.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: 250k318is on September 11, 2007, 11:17:33 PM
what car do you need to get coils out of to do this swap i want to search the junk yards for some used ones to get a price idea to see if i have the money to do this
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Wise Old Dog on September 12, 2007, 06:07:28 AM
Does anyone have the exact part number of the coils needed to do this mod? I have seen where the E46 coils are needed, but I haven't seen it confirmed. When looking for parts, there's nothing like a part number. I am thinking about doing this mod, but I would want to use new coils, so price and availability are important in making the decision. Part number anyone?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: DZick on September 12, 2007, 11:07:44 AM
Quote from: Wise Old Dog;33578
Does anyone have the exact part number of the coils needed to do this mod? I have seen where the E46 coils are needed, but I haven't seen it confirmed. When looking for parts, there's nothing like a part number. I am thinking about doing this mod, but I would want to use new coils, so price and availability are important in making the decision. Part number anyone?

X2!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 12, 2007, 11:19:50 AM
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BN53&mospid=47713&btnr=12_1051&hg=12&fg=05

that is the REALOEM link to the coils with the part numbers
they are from the e46 and they all appear to be the same.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/pel_search.cgi?please_wait=N&forumid=&threadid=&command=DWsearch&description=12131748018&I1.x=0&I1.y=0
here is pelican part's listing for the coils

high performance replacements are available as well through most BMW performance parts dealers


part number is 12131748018
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on September 12, 2007, 12:09:24 PM
I just found the Bremi units on FAP99.com for $44.87 each. Cheapest I've found so far folks, BRAND NEW too.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: P. Kennedy on September 12, 2007, 01:00:11 PM
Quote from: BrandC;33594
I just found the Bremi units on FAP99.com for $44.87 each. Cheapest I've found so far folks, BRAND NEW too.


Outstanding!  Thanks for the research.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on September 12, 2007, 01:05:35 PM
It'll be around $250 + shipping (combined) for 4 Bremi units and one COP bracket.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 12, 2007, 01:44:35 PM
I bought 4 used coils for $60, as another option.

so that would be $130 plus shipping if you are ok with used parts.

I have seen the coils for as cheap as $10
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on September 13, 2007, 05:18:52 PM
Quote from: haledj;33600
I bought 4 used coils for $60, as another option.

so that would be $130 plus shipping if you are ok with used parts.

I have seen the coils for as cheap as $10


I like this option better.

I will hunt around BFC for used coils, I can't imagine them being a wearing item.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 13, 2007, 07:11:32 PM
check out e46 fanatics too thats where I found mine
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 24, 2007, 12:16:00 PM
I should have these done in a few days
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on September 24, 2007, 12:32:47 PM
Let us know how you will be handling payment.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 24, 2007, 01:48:10 PM
Payment will be done through paypal,  If this is a problem then we can work something else out, but the part will not ship until I have money in hand.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on September 27, 2007, 03:14:13 PM
I now have all the plates done.  

I will get a shipping estimate tomorrow morning to the lower 48 states.  

PM me if you want one with an address and I will send you my paypal info and a price.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 01, 2007, 07:56:23 AM
Shipping is around $5 for ground

I have ordered all the hardware that will be required for installation and it should be in soon. If you want this stuff too, it will be an additional $7, but also a couple more days of waiting.

it will include:
8 M6X1 cap screws
2 60 mm M6X1 studs
4 M6X1 bolts
4 6mm washers

BTW I stopped by my local hardware store and just the cap screws would cost about $7 if you bought them individually, and they didn’t even have studs.


so for the totals, $75 for a plate shipped, and $82 for a plate plus all the hardware.  Or if you would like, $12 for just the hardware.

I can ship out plates as soon as I get the money, so give me a PM!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on October 02, 2007, 01:11:48 PM
Sent you PM!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 03, 2007, 12:16:34 PM
here are some pictures of the completed plates, if you would like pictures of something more specific, let me know



this is the hardware included in the installation pack
(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/1.jpg)

pictures of the plates
(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/2.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/3.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/4.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/5.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/6.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/7.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/8.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/9.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/10.jpg)

(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~haledj/otherpages/COP/11.jpg)

*note the plate that has the coils mounted on it has been polished and the ones that are being sold are not polished like the one that does not have coils mounted on it.
besides the finish they are identical
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on October 03, 2007, 02:26:06 PM
fuckin' sweet.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: kowalski on October 03, 2007, 06:43:57 PM
nice job on the VC
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: cenotaph on October 04, 2007, 08:44:47 AM
are you still able to fit the spark plug wire cover after this?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 04, 2007, 11:06:26 AM
Quote from: cenotaph;34947
are you still able to fit the spark plug wire cover after this?


I havent tried but I can look later today
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: 1988E30M3 on October 04, 2007, 12:31:54 PM
I assume not, but will this mod post any problems for cars running a modified chip?
I will be installing a 93 octane Mark D chip in my 318is soon and would not want to discover any incompatibility between the chip and this mod.
Also, performance gains, if any?

TIA
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 04, 2007, 06:39:28 PM
this will work with any chip as the ECU sees no difference.  I have no proof of increased power but people claim to notice better trottle respose and better idle.  In short you will have a better spark and will never have to buy spark plug wires ever again.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: SheldonJace on October 04, 2007, 07:15:43 PM
I just closed my small town bank account and am waiting to get back home to open up a new one with a nation wide bank so when that does happen I will most definitely be buying a bracket if there are any left.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 09, 2007, 12:17:20 AM
Quote from: cenotaph;34947
are you still able to fit the spark plug wire cover after this?


There is no way to do it and have it still look good.  You could use longer studs and put holes in the cover and mount it that way but I think that would look bad.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: vitesse on October 11, 2007, 11:53:13 AM
Do you still have any of these in stock with the mounting hardware?? thanks
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: P. Kennedy on October 12, 2007, 12:25:23 AM
Anyone know if these coils will work, or is this too good to be true?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E46-X5-X3-Ignition-Coil-Original-Parts-NoReserve_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33689QQihZ015QQitemZ250173642910QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: vitesse on October 12, 2007, 07:15:19 AM
it doesnt look like those bolt down, so I would assume they wouldn't work.  Those type push into the spark plug holes.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on October 12, 2007, 12:27:42 PM
Got mine in the mail yesterday, looks great.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 18, 2007, 11:01:25 PM
bump, they are half gone!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: aaron31182 on October 23, 2007, 08:53:03 AM
Just got mine. Thanks!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on October 29, 2007, 07:34:25 PM
Bump!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: sports.racer on December 03, 2007, 10:40:22 AM
Check PM.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: jakeb on December 23, 2007, 08:40:59 PM
Do you still have these?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2007, 08:42:57 PM
yes, I do
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: bmwman91 on December 23, 2007, 09:08:58 PM
Hey, those look good!  What did you polish the top with?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2007, 09:22:46 PM
Thanks, I wetsanded it with a random orbital, then finished it on a bench polisher.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: jakeb on December 23, 2007, 09:33:14 PM
Do you know which plug goes to each coil?
I am swapping into a 2002 and not everything on the harness is labeled.  Two of the leads are together and the other two are on their own.

does this make sense?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: jakeb on December 23, 2007, 09:36:23 PM
Also what is the little leg on the one end for?  That sticks out past the valve cover, near the firewall.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: D. Clay on December 23, 2007, 09:47:01 PM
The valve cover is wider at the top than where the original cover fit. I have had a new cover on my do list for some time but have never gotten around to it. It would be easy to secure it to the COP plate. I was going to get black plastic (heat resistant) and make one and try some different logos, etc. Unfortunately, I've always had two or three things on my to do list ahead of it. If any one else does something nice I would be interested in one.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2007, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: jakeb;39941
Also what is the little leg on the one end for?  That sticks out past the valve cover, near the firewall.

It is to secure the wires leading to the coils, if you would like I can make one without.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2007, 10:05:30 PM
Quote from: jakeb;39939
Do you know which plug goes to each coil?
I am swapping into a 2002 and not everything on the harness is labeled.  Two of the leads are together and the other two are on their own.

does this make sense?


It does but I do not know how to help you, I had to trial/error mine.
There are 24 different possible combinations:confused:
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2007, 10:11:49 PM
Quote from: D. Clay;39943
The valve cover is wider at the top than where the original cover fit. I have had a new cover on my do list for some time but have never gotten around to it. It would be easy to secure it to the COP plate. I was going to get black plastic (heat resistant) and make one and try some different logos, etc. Unfortunately, I've always had two or three things on my to do list ahead of it. If any one else does something nice I would be interested in one.


I might be making something...  We'll see.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: jakeb on December 23, 2007, 10:24:59 PM
Quote from: haledj;39949
It does but I do not know how to help you, I had to trial/error mine.
There are 24 different possible combinations:confused:


haha so you just plugged them in and started swapping until it ran right?

Maybe I will pull the wires on my stock e30 318is and see which is which.

jake
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2007, 10:28:23 PM
Quote from: jakeb;39953
haha so you just plugged them in and started swapping until it ran right?

Maybe I will pull the wires on my stock e30 318is and see which is which.

jake


Yeah something along those lines, I had it narrowed down somehow.  I had labeled them but I did something wrong, so guess and check it was.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: bmwman91 on December 24, 2007, 12:54:27 AM
Bah, lucky man having a bench grinder/polisher.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 24, 2007, 01:32:31 AM
Quote from: bmwman91;39958
Bah, lucky man having a bench grinder/polisher.


yeah, its alright.  We have a couple different bench grinders and a bench polisher with two different stiffness of polishers.  Sometimes I just polish things because I'm bored. /super arrogant sarcasm
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: sports.racer on December 24, 2007, 04:45:42 PM
Got my bracket thanks.

One question, is the seal for the hold down bolts not being used for this? I take it no leaks are happening without that seal?

Items 8 and 9.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=11_0264&hg=11&fg=15
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 24, 2007, 04:49:12 PM
Quote from: sports.racer;39991
Got my bracket thanks.

One question, is the seal for the hold down bolts not being used for this? I take it no leaks are happening without that seal?

Items 8 and 9.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=11_0264&hg=11&fg=15


I cut those bolts in half to get the seal and washer off and am using them on the stud.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BrandC on December 25, 2007, 06:34:04 AM
So from what I understand, S52/M54 coilpacks are plentiful and hook right up to the resistor connector?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 25, 2007, 09:38:27 AM
Quote from: BrandC;40006
So from what I understand, S52/M54 coilpacks are plentiful and hook right up to the resistor connector?


I used the m54 coils, I do not know about the S52 ones (are they the same?)

And yes, plentiful they are.  (They hook up too!)
Title: Plentiful?
Post by: P. Kennedy on January 02, 2008, 09:26:16 PM
Well...I am having a heck of a time finding reasonably priced coils for my COP conversion.  $50 / coil isn't terribly economical when a decent set of wires can be had for $85.  Turner does not have the correct ones.  I'm HOPING for something around $25 / coil, and I'm not giving up yet.  If someone happens upon a deal, let me know and I will be eternally grateful.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on January 04, 2008, 12:41:34 PM
I used used coils I found on e46 fanatics,  they often replace perfectly good coils with "High performance coils," so I have found that the supply exceeds the demand for the used coils.  I got mine for $10 each with 15K miles on them.
Title: Yes indeed
Post by: P. Kennedy on January 04, 2008, 01:00:24 PM
I camp out on e46 Fanatics almost every night, searching high and low.  Haven't gotten lucky yet.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on January 04, 2008, 01:18:19 PM
Did you post a wanted thread? I had a lot of luck with that.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: rfritz on January 04, 2008, 01:45:55 PM
So with these you don't have to cut the harness? I already started to disect mine.....:mad:

Quote from: haledj;40008
I used the m54 coils, I do not know about the S52 ones (are they the same?)

And yes, plentiful they are.  (They hook up too!)
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: rfritz on January 04, 2008, 01:48:31 PM
BTW - Thanks for bringing the bracket by, I will send everything today.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on January 04, 2008, 01:54:56 PM
Quote from: rfritz;40456
So with these you don't have to cut the harness? I already started to disect mine.....:mad:


You do not have too, but doing so will make a much cleaner install.  BMWman91 did a very good job writing up the process on his website (http://www.e30tuner.com), I would check that out.

Quote from: rfritz
BTW - Thanks for bringing the bracket by, I will send everything today.


No problem, it is always good to meet fellow e30'ers especially m42 people, and your car is beatiful.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on January 27, 2008, 11:28:40 PM
I just made several more, ready to ship out.

Now accepting interesting trades!:D
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Simon S on January 28, 2008, 05:58:45 PM
I wish to order a bracket and hardware.

pm sent. (also through r3vlimited)
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on February 12, 2008, 11:38:29 PM
Bump
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: TheNeek on February 14, 2008, 02:58:10 PM
removed... wasn't the right thread to post this in.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on February 14, 2008, 03:11:34 PM
Quote from: TheNeek;42787
removed... wasn't the right thread to post this in.

A few of the holes there are in different places than I use. Most notably, the one in the upper right corner, and the mounting holes and the big holes are not inline.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 09, 2008, 06:49:59 PM
I have a new batch done hot and fresh off the mill

***St. Patrick's day Special!!***

If you order a plate between now and the 17th I will include the hardware for free ($7 value).
That is $75 for the plate and the hardware shipped
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 09, 2008, 08:41:30 PM
neat link explaining Coil on Plug ignition (http://www.aa1car.com/library/copign.htm)
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: D. Clay on March 09, 2008, 09:57:26 PM
Cheap coils. FCPGroton sells them on ebay for $25 each in lots of 6, 8, and 12. There are several BMW part numbers that will work. M54 is 12131748018. Maybe some folks could go together and buy 8 or 12 and split them up.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 09, 2008, 10:34:54 PM
Quote from: D. Clay;44400
Cheap coils. FCPGroton sells them on ebay for $25 each in lots of 6, 8, and 12. There are several BMW part numbers that will work. M54 is 12131748018. Maybe some folks could go together and buy 8 or 12 and split them up.


good find

:D:D
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Asserti on March 12, 2008, 06:52:31 AM
Got some questions:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M54-N62-Ignition-Coils-Brand-New-OEM-E39-E46-E60_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33689QQihZ003QQitemZ130204468865QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Will these work?
And what about the bosch connector disassembly, why is that needed and is it still needed with these coils? Is it necessary to lengthen the electronic wires, leading to the connectors?

thx!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 17, 2008, 08:49:30 PM
No, those are not the coils you want.  The coils you want have mounting holes on two arms that extend from the coil, like in the pictures I posted.  You do not need to disassemble the connectors, but it is the best way to shorten the wires.  The wires do not need to be shortened, but it makes for a cleaner installation.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: agreen on March 22, 2008, 09:50:04 AM
i know it has been a little while but are these still avalable? ? ?

will you shipa full set to the uk including all the bits and pices ?

thanks arron
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: ApocolypseAutoEngineering on March 23, 2008, 01:24:44 AM
Yes indeed this would make and addition to my light mods nice.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Trusted-1 on March 23, 2008, 04:21:56 PM
When is the next production run for the bracket and hardware kits?

I had an oil leak in the number 2 "hole" and oils soaked the plug wire and instead of new plug wires and such, might as well convert.

The shorted plug almost ruined a good day of auto crossing but fortunately we took along the M3 just in case we broke the track car.

Thanks, Steve
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 23, 2008, 06:41:39 PM
I have more ready to ship, send me a PM if you are ready to buy, or post here if you have any questions.

I will ship to the UK, and I'll check on a price ASAP
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Trusted-1 on March 23, 2008, 11:07:03 PM
Did I see a post that there was a choice of finish, polished or brushed?

Thanks, Steve
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 23, 2008, 11:19:21 PM
Yes, for an extra $10 I will polish or brush the plates.  This will likely delay the shipping one business day, as I do not keep the polished brushed ones on hand.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: hoevesruperd on March 24, 2008, 10:58:38 AM
so to make sure i understand right:
any M54 coils will work, i do not need to modify the harness and its just a matter of finding which connector goes to which coil ?
i've been experiencing some sporadic misfires / very rough idle that i believe is a spark issue... time for a COP conversion i guess!
i've sent you a PM
thanks
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 24, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
the stock coils are marked (1,2,3,4)  so it is really straightforward, PM replied
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: nc_bboy on April 02, 2008, 04:49:06 PM
I post this in the other COP thread but i think i'll post it in here just incase no one sees it in the other thread.

Will the COP bracket and the M54 coils work for the E36 M42? I didn't see anyone with an E36 saying anything yet (unless i missed it) Because I've been trying to find some cheap coils because the car hasn't moved for a year just because the coils died lol (and now I'm ready to drive her again) If they do will because I'll be sure to get them this Thursday.
Edit: Also if they do fit you'll just have to drill where the holes are at to be able to screw in the hardware that comes with the bracket? (just making sure)
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on April 05, 2008, 09:54:33 AM
PM's replied to

Yes, it will work on the e36, and you do not have to drill anything
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: mkodama on April 18, 2008, 06:58:15 AM
I'm gonna be interested in a COP bracket kit in the next few weeks.

Would it be the same price if I requested one without the arm for the cables to zip tie to?  If so, what would the cost be for a bracket, mounting hardware, and shipping to 94705?

Also, for anyone who needs M54 coils, KO Performance (http://www.koperformance.com/online_ordering/make_n_model_search_catalog4.php?make_select=BMW&year_select=2001&model_select=E46325|||65682ead6911636e09d6d79dfe622d19&model_select_text=325i%20%28E46%20chassis%29&3flag=Y&group_id=I2&group_text=Ignition,%20Alternator,%20Starter&group_log=3660131&cat_select=8536&cat_text=Coil%20-%20Ignition&cat_log=3562119) carries them for $22.67 new.  If you order an oil filter and some oil from them at the same time, the order will probably be big enough to qualify for free shipping too.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on April 18, 2008, 01:36:58 PM
Yes I can make one without the arm for the same price, $82 shipped for everything.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: SnPaC on May 30, 2008, 10:43:27 PM
would these be the correct ones?

http://www.fap99.com/item.wws?sku=BMW046872&itempk=3036&mfr=Bremi&weight=0.88&cookieID=2DR1DJEJU2DR1EGIPR&clientid=fap99
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: mkodama on May 30, 2008, 11:05:45 PM
Quote from: SnPaC;50343
would these be the correct ones?

http://www.fap99.com/item.wws?sku=BMW046872&itempk=3036&mfr=Bremi&weight=0.88&cookieID=2DR1DJEJU2DR1EGIPR&clientid=fap99

Why would you buy them for $52.06?

Go to http://www.koperformance.com and find the spark coils for a 2001 BMW 330i, they are only $22.26 there.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: SnPaC on May 31, 2008, 05:35:41 AM
Quote from: mkodama;50345
Why would you buy them for $52.06?

Go to http://www.koperformance.com and find the spark coils for a 2001 BMW 330i, they are only $22.26 there.


Thanks for the tip; the picture that comes up does not look like the right coil...  any thoughts?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: mkodama on May 31, 2008, 10:21:59 PM
Quote from: SnPaC;50352
Thanks for the tip; the picture that comes up does not look like the right coil...  any thoughts?

Damn, you are right.  Guess it's a little bit of a glitch with KO performance since they really should not show up for a 2001 330i.  It appears that cars produced after 08/2002 use different coils than what is commonly used for the COP conversion.  The newer coils do not appear to have the mounting holes.

The correct coils are a little over $48.  Sorry for the false information.  On the positive side, 4 coils for $48 from KO Performance would probably get your free shipping.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: eldeano on August 31, 2008, 02:29:04 AM
could you send me the dimensions of the plate so i can make my own and some for my mates. as i live in new zealand and shipping is really expensive to new zealand
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: dcarchitect on December 03, 2008, 05:09:58 AM
nice coil on plug conversion, too bad someone painted the german color strip on the valve cover to match the Audi race logo, did you kick that guys a$$ when you caught him?
Not to ,mention the heat and oil stain discolorations its going to get on the white if anyone actually mounts this on a car for a few weeks.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: THATDONFC on December 21, 2008, 12:39:42 PM
Ok I have a couple questions. How are these supposed to be wired? Where can I get the right part to wire these. Do we use the stock distribution block?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: vonkamp on December 21, 2008, 09:55:02 PM
Really no wiring involved other than possibly shortening the wires (which I opted not to do). Distrubition block is outta there.
I did the conversion in less than an hour. It's pretty much plug & play.

IMHO, this and the MarkD chip are the best bang for the buck upgrades you could do. Go for it!
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: THATDONFC on December 21, 2008, 10:15:13 PM
so where do you plug the wires in?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on December 23, 2008, 11:33:10 PM
The wires plug directly into the e46 coils unless you have a post-94 e36, then it is slightly different.  I still have several kits with hardware.  Let me know.
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: ghoulama on January 25, 2009, 11:44:32 PM
i want to buy a bracket and hardware.

PM sent

Thanks
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: BraveUlysses on February 09, 2009, 02:31:43 PM
I was installing these last night and was wondering exactly how I should be mounting the two pieces of all threaded rod.

I take it from an earlier post that I should cut apart the two fasteners which normally sit between the plugs (the short ones) and place the spacer and washer onto the threaded road with about the same amount of thread as the donor bolts?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Tgoode318 on March 04, 2009, 12:34:42 PM
i have a 1994 318i Convertible would it still work?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: haledj on March 05, 2009, 03:18:19 PM
Yes I will, You need to check which coils you have now though.  
Here is the write-up for the later style. (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1103482)
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: bwawuz02 on May 03, 2009, 11:08:09 AM
are these still available for purchase? with coils? if not, which coil will i need to purchase?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Matt-B on June 14, 2009, 06:37:26 PM
still doing these, im interested now as I have $.


ill get my own coils but brackets still going ya?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: Matt-B on July 27, 2009, 11:56:12 PM
??? well?
Title: COP Conversion Brackets
Post by: vonkamp on March 15, 2012, 05:55:50 AM
Anyone have a plate or kit they would like to sell?