RE: 88 m5 plug wires

["Aaron Ness" <aaron@xxxxxxxxxx>]

It seems that everywhere I look recently, I keep seeing the same bit of
information: On any modern car, the ignition system should be considered a
high-performance ignition system, and no upgrades are necessary.  The only
reason to even replace what you have is if it is damaged (worn insulation, a
terminal pulled off, etc.).  A lot of people are making a ton of money
making people believe they will get more power if they use larger wires,
etc., but I've never seen any proof to back up the claims.

Aaron
'87 528e
'82 Scirocco
'70 Beetle
'87 Jeep Cherokee 4.0


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bmw@domain.elided [mailto:owner-bmw@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> Fadeev, Alex
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 11:38 AM
> To: 'Alex Montoya'; bmw-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: RE: 88 m5 plug wires
>
>
> Alex Montoya [mailto:montoya@domain.elided] wrote:
> >
> > what is the best wires out there, my stock ones are ok, but
> > will like to upgrade.
>
> Alex,
> Don't.
> AFAIK, stock Bosch plugs are the best. If for some reason
> they show signs of
> abnormal wear, replace them with new a Bosch set.
>
> > any performance upgrade with adding wires.
>
> Only on paper.
> Every E30 club racer I know is running stock plug wires.
>
> alex f
> --
> to be removed from bmw, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi
> or email "unsubscribe bmw" to majordomo@domain.elided

------------------------------