Best plugs to use in E46 ///M3

[Theo D]

Just to add some new info my thread
I'd originally purchased the car with Bosch YR6LDE plugs installed
I replaced them within the first week of ownership using NGK DRCP8EVX
The car pulled way better with these plugs in raise: (I'd done nearly 30k Km on them without any hassle)
Time came up for them to be changed I tried to get a new set, and was told they no longer make this plug and that replacement number for this plug is now DCPR8EIX ( Iridium)
So I bought it thinking it would be better. After fitting it and going for a test drive... The car felt letharic and the torque I was use to had disappeared :facepalm:
So I've managed so source a complete set of NGK DCPR8EVX again
Once fitted I'll report back...

After using this new set I'll be going to back to OEM seeing that they won't be available anymore :smashScreen:

 

[waylander42]

Where did you get these from for that price? Quick internet search I could only find one price at R2500 for a set of 6 which seems a bit high?

Standard plugs work fine...



but that's just me keeping it stock...


:sorry:

Yea i just used OEM. Costs about R1300.

 

[cato3]

I just bought a set of DCPR8EIX for r820 at Masterparts in Kenilworth today.

 

[jettaz]

Hhhhhmm....... So how many plug options are there? and which 1 does one buy or is it going to be a trial and error?

 

[AdiS]

Where did you get these from for that price? Quick internet search I could only find one price at R2500 for a set of 6 which seems a bit high?

Standard plugs work fine...



but that's just me keeping it stock...


:sorry:

Yea i just used OEM. Costs about R1300.

JSN motors. But any BMW dealer should give you the same price.

 

[waylander42]

Thanks guys, got a set of 6 from BMW Sandton for R915ish.

@jettaz, I don't see a reason not to use the part that BMW specifies, not worth saving a few hundred rand for engine problems down the line!

 

[individj]

i can't see how the right spec iridium plug can't be good.