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i have a 1998 318ti and i have looked all over the place for some spark plug wires and havent found any, and i was hoping someone could send me a site where i could find them, thanks for the help |  |  | | 03-15-2005, 03:43 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: madison, WI Posts: 402 |
yeah they are hard to find www.performancecenter.com has nology hotwires, they are really nice www.bavauto.com has spark wires also hope this helps  | | | | | 03-15-2005, 09:40 AM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55 |
I dont know about you.. .but you can always get magnecors (which are a pretty damn decent wire) for about 120.. which is much cheaper than the bavauto or nology wires and they are meant to fit perfect as well... only difference is that if you buy the 8mm blue wires (the slightly better than stock replacement) it will fit perfect... if you buy the 8.5 mm(street/race version) .. it may be mighty snug in fit and you may have to force it in there. __________________
1996 318Ti, M Sport Edition, 19" ACE Alloy Monaco Rims, Adjustable Eibach Sportline Ground Control Coilover suspension, Shaved Door Kit, Xenon 8000k Ellipsoid HID upgrade, Pioneer Premier System, Charcoal Custom Metallic Gray Paintjob!
Future upgrades:
{ }E46 Front Bumper, { }Engine Dressup, { }Supersprint Muffler, { }Rogue Clutchstop, { }Armrest, { }UUC Evo Short Shift kit, { } Paint Touch ups, { } Custom Rear Bumper shave, { } M3 Clutch Replace and Aluminum Flywheel | | | | | 03-15-2005, 10:51 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 549 |
yes go with the magnecors! 8mm will fit tightly, 8.5s too big, will need to go with custom brackets. plus 8.5s are race spec, so 8s are fine. i got my 8mm cheap (less than $80) at this site: http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/prod-603.htm __________________
318Ti Sport (Gone, but thanks for your years of service) | M3 E30 | 190E-16V | M Coupe E36/8 | | | | | 03-19-2005, 01:53 AM | #5 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
is blue the only color choice on the magnecors? that's a damn nice price compared with the others i've seen. hey, autom3otives, what plugs did you end up using (bosch/ngk, what part #)? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-19-2005, 02:35 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 549 |
blue is 8mm
if you want another color... youll end up getting 8.5mm red race spec
8.5 are too big so you might need to get custom holders for them
plus unless your engine is extremely modified you wont need them
i went with the ngks over the bosch
NGK BKR 6 EK
got them for about $2.50 a pop at pepboys
there is a higher powered version of the ngk which is used on the M models I believe but those cost significantly more, plus I don't think there is a big need for them on the M44 __________________
318Ti Sport (Gone, but thanks for your years of service) | M3 E30 | 190E-16V | M Coupe E36/8 | | | | | 03-19-2005, 04:43 AM | #7 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
no interference issues? any noticeable gains in performance or gas mileage? cut to the correct lengths with proper ends? good/bad points of installing? the price is so good, something must be amiss!  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-19-2005, 05:50 PM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
this looks to be a worthwhile read: http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm this also: http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/frequent.htm#17 thanks for the link on the magnecors, i'll probably be getting those when i go to replace the stock wires (wouldn't be surprised if my stock wires are breaking down now ... only 206k miles :P). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-19-2005, 10:44 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 549 |
nope everything with the wires are correct
cut to perfect lenght
has plugs and sockets on both ends
each wire has a number on them to help with install
car runs slightly smoother
gas mileage... well definitely no loss in mileage
increase could be minimal
trust me.. magnecors are the best
the price is no joke __________________
318Ti Sport (Gone, but thanks for your years of service) | M3 E30 | 190E-16V | M Coupe E36/8 | | | | | 03-20-2005, 03:19 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 |
Magnecors have been pretty highly regarded for several years now. It's not some shade tree shop cranking out parts. Another thing to consider is that most wires work just as good as any other wires. You will not get any noticeable power gain from changing your wires (unless your old ones are just worn out). Go with the magnecors, they are great wires and will last a long time. | | | | | 03-20-2005, 05:54 AM | #11 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
hehe, yeah, i was just kidding. after reading the info on their website, i've decided to go with the magnecors. it's cool to find a good product that also saves you about $100 over other replacements and which won't break down like stock carbon wires. awesome! thanks for the info  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-05-2007, 03:20 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 388 |
Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, is the above link (apex performance) still a good place to buy magnacor wires? I am thinking of replacing my stock wires (from 95) soon. | | | | | 06-05-2007, 07:47 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 |
wow - old thread but still a valid link hey guy, thanks for the link - I need some myself so I'll be ordering shortly.. couple of quick questions though... the description does not specify whether the set is for M44 or M42... does that matter, or are they simply the same for both motors? also, any reason you got 8mm vs. 7mm?? what size are OEM wires?? thx in adv. Quote: Originally Posted by AutoM3otives  | | | | | | 06-05-2007, 08:45 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
I got the blue magnecors. My car started misfiring right now on Cyl 1. Ima change the plugs hopefully thats the problem if not then i gotta go with a new set of magnecors again. | | | | | 06-06-2007, 04:25 PM | #15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: greece Posts: 4 |
check it with an ohmmeter! | | | | | |
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