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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: M42_Jester on April 27, 2009, 02:09:35 AM

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: M42_Jester on April 27, 2009, 02:09:35 AM

Hey all,

Does anyone know much about the Performance Ignition Leads that Bavarian Autosport are offering? If they are any good, and worth the money. I've been looking at them for a while, but without knowing anyone with them, it's hard to know how they run.

here is a pic of them
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q189/Evil_Jester_2006/IgnitionLeads.jpg)

And here is the site where they can be purchased.

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

If anyone can help out, that would be great...

cheers,
Jester

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: m44power on April 28, 2009, 03:32:07 PM

COP is the best way to go

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: leeisturbo on April 29, 2009, 05:49:21 PM

what is cop by the way

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on April 29, 2009, 10:13:51 PM

coil on plug, search the forums

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: beta14ok on April 30, 2009, 08:13:10 AM

Cop = +1

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: max123 on May 01, 2009, 11:23:14 PM

Bavarian autosport leads are a waste of money at $190.  Any comments on the forum has made them out to be a big disappointment.  BMW replacements are crazy expensive.  Your best bet is for a bosch set - Part Number: W0133-1606391 retails for about $100.

Benefits for coil on plug are nil.  Read http://bmw.e30tuner.com/my318is_mod_1.php - who also has nothing good to say about Bavarian Auto leads.  The only reason to go Coil on Plug is to free up space in the engine bay - no performance gains.  

Generally speaking, Anyone who says that huge performace gains are to be had with better ignition wires or special spark plugs is just after your wallet - no gains are to be had out of the stock ignition, particularly if your motor is at or near stock.

Title: Performance Ignition Leads
Post by: hesgone2fast on May 10, 2009, 01:08:33 PM

I have tried Magnecor plug wires, and I was really impressed/satisfied with the results. they were not cheap, but very good investment.
they were 8.5mm, part number 45314. £90.70