What Plugs?

[Smnwllms172]

Hi all, thinking about changing my spark plugs, are the NGK one the only ones to get or are the Bosch FR78X's any good? Halfrauds say that these are ok, but I'm unsure. Advice please. Thanks.

 

[Bluebeard]

OE plugs only mate, anything else will cause you grief.

 

[Lal B3N]

As above, stick with NGK. They are around £36-£40.

Pretty sure G172 is selling them now.

 

[robgooch]

Of course halfords would say they are ok, because that's what they sell.

Lal is right, G172 sells a set of 4 NGK for £36 posted, which is a very good price IMO

 

[mr.pink87]

NGK PFR6E10 only.

 

[Smnwllms172]

Thanks guys. I thought the same, but was just seeing what you guys thought.

 

[JackL172]

NGK PFR6E10 only.

guessing these are for a ph1 172 aswell?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Yes. No other sh1t in there.

 

[rickyquicky]

I need a set of these too!

Does anyone on here sell top quality oil and ignition leads for a discount too? Want to give it all to my mechanic so I know exactly whats going in my car!

 

[robgooch]

Opie oils will be your best bet, they will even help you to pick the right oil as they do loads of different brands. As for the leads, if your just running a standard engine then the genuine leads will be more than up to the job. You could contact a number of suppliers on here for the leads.

If you look along the top toolbar for the forum there is a tab named 'Discounts' have a look on there and take your pick for a supplier.

 

[rickyquicky]

G172's inbox is full! :dapprove:

 

[Kyle 86]

I use the denso iridium platinums with no issues, i prefer them to the NGK's

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

G172's inbox is full! :dapprove:

No it isn't mate!

 

[Dan519]

As above, stick with NGK. They are around £36-£40.

Pretty sure G172 is selling them now.

Genuine are cheaper than buying in an NGK box

 

[Dan519]

I use the denso iridium platinums with no issues, i prefer them to the NGK's

wouldn't use them if they were free

 

[Dan519]

I need a set of these too!

Does anyone on here sell top quality oil and ignition leads for a discount too? Want to give it all to my mechanic so I know exactly whats going in my car!

Use a better mechanic. Any decent specialist would give you a warranty, but you won't get that if you supply parts. I won't use parts that don't come from me for this reason

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

wouldn't use them if they were free

Never had an issue with the denzo iridium's. Especially in boosted stuff.

Bosch plugs in a Clio how ever. Yuk!

 

[Dan519]

Denso irridiums with the slightest trace of det (even during mapping) like to fall apart and leave tiny bits of very hard metal embeded in pistons and valves. NGK always.

 

[Michael Woodford MST]

Denso irridiums with the slightest trace of det (even during mapping) like to fall apart and leave tiny bits of very hard metal embeded in pistons and valves. NGK always.

Can't say I've ever heard of that. Plenty of big power Cossies and Focus RS's run on them mint!

Maybe it's just the Clio ones that like to die.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Genuine are cheaper than buying in an NGK box

They were circa £14 a plug from Renault the last time i checked

 

[Fred@BTM]

Can't say I've ever heard of that. Plenty of big power Cossies and Focus RS's run on them mint!

Maybe it's just the Clio ones that like to die.

doubt they're pistons are doing the same velocity!

 

[Dan519]

my experiences of them are using them on 200sx's. A few friends had them destroy sets of Forged pistons. We always ran NGK copper core plugs becuase of it (BCPR7ES usually) as they're bomb proof.

Most of the reason people have trouble with different plugs in clios is using Bosch ones, which are usually non resistor plugs so the coil is overloaded. The 200sx had 2 plugs recommended, a PFR6E-10 for cat equiped cars, or a BCPR6ES for non cat cars. They're interchangeable. I'd run coppers in my own clio happily, and have done in some friends cars with their knowledge with no issues, they just have a shorter change interval and need the gaps adjusting

 

[Dan519]

They were circa £14 a plug from Renault the last time i checked

nope £9.88 and thats gone up about a pound

 

[rickyquicky]

Use a better mechanic. Any decent specialist would give you a warranty, but you won't get that if you supply parts. I won't use parts that don't come from me for this reason

That doesn't mean he's not a good mechanic, there's not many people I trust with my cars! I won't bore you with why I know he's up there among the best.

I just like to provide oil that is recommended by owners, and as the spark plugs are available cheaper here I would rather provide my own and save what he would charge as full retail plus his mark-up. He told me the plugs would be about £15 quid each plus VAT, so £72. I can provide them for half price, and we won't argue over any warranty on spark plugs or oil, I wouldn't be worried anyway.

I appreciate what your saying though, any proper 'parts' would be supplied by him.

 

[roberto.]

When I serviced mine in the summer I think I paid 24 for a set of NGKs from the company I work for. If anyone is interested send me PM and I can get a price.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Most of the reason people have trouble with different plugs in clios is using Bosch ones, which are usually non resistor plugs so the coil is overloaded.

Few people i know had running issues with the Bosch plugs aswel, changed them to the NGK's and spot on

nope £9.88 and thats gone up about a pound

Arr right mate decent price, that with trade discount? I'm still a few quid cheaper like..

 

[Dan519]

no that is full RRP

 

[Dan519]

That doesn't mean he's not a good mechanic, there's not many people I trust with my cars! I won't bore you with why I know he's up there among the best.

I just like to provide oil that is recommended by owners, and as the spark plugs are available cheaper here I would rather provide my own and save what he would charge as full retail plus his mark-up. He told me the plugs would be about £15 quid each plus VAT, so £72. I can provide them for half price, and we won't argue over any warranty on spark plugs or oil, I wouldn't be worried anyway.

I appreciate what your saying though, any proper 'parts' would be supplied by him.

didn't really mean anyone in particular was bad, just that you should trust whoever you use to use the right stuff and it you don't then....well, find someone you do trust

 

[Toastfrenzy]

Dan - need a 2nd spare set of plugs or just one spare one, what did you put in mine when you did the blown plug hole, I've forgot already.

 

[Dan519]

Dan - need a 2nd spare set of plugs or just one spare one, what did you put in mine when you did the blown plug hole, I've forgot already.

Standard 197 plugs. Got them in stock usually

 

[Toastfrenzy]

Cheers - i'll be in touch ....

 

[Kyle 86]

I might look to change to the NGK's then if the denso's are not healthy for the engine

 

[MarcB]

NKG & OE plugs show with the same part number & Price on the renault system

 

[Trez]

As above, stick with NGK. They are around £36-£40.

Pretty sure G172 is selling them now.

yeah found them on ebay £36.60 delivered

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Please check out all the Traders sections on here