laser plat vs. iridium

[3Q Jay]

okay, i've been away for 2 weeks....time to stir the pot.i know Falk loves his IXs.I suspect most here have the laser plats.

anyone want to weigh in?

Wes, are you still selling plugs--i know you had supplier issues for a while.

clubplug has the IXs for SIGNIFICANTLY less [about half] the laser plats.....

[DAEDALUS]

There's a reason they're cheaper. Half the price, half the tips!

zerothread?id=47225

zerothread?id=114609

zerothread?id=116963

Travelling on business?

[elwesso]

I dont do the plugs anymore...

I wouldnt use anything other than OEM plugs personally... to each their own!

[3Q Jay]

I dont do the plugs anymore...

I wouldnt use anything other than OEM plugs personally... to each their own!

ok, thanks-then i'll have to use another source.

Robert, thanks for the tip on the bkr5eix-11 vs. ifr5e-11, and it was pleasure with the family. 2 weeks ago we were in key west. wouldn't have wanted to be there today....

so, anyone have experience with the ifr5e-11s? i don't feel the need to extend plug interval, just thinking the new technology might have some small benefit....

[RobertsnewQ]

I don't know, but was just talking with an NGK Plug engineer. Maybe he can give some advice... I'll let you know what he says.

[3Q Jay]

Robert--any insight from the factory man? I already ordered the double iridiums (IFR5E-11) Monday night. may not put 'em in right away, though.

of course, after i ordered them at $11.70, I found them at rockauto for over a buck less each.....

[DAEDALUS]

Did you check with Joe? If he stocks them, they should be the same price as the double plats--I thought they were at $8.50 each...or maybe that was a monthly special.

[Q45tech]

Just to make you feel better, our newish family addition [a C43 AMG has 16 spark plugs] and 16 wires that get changed every 60,000 miles.

[maxnix]

Gotta love those 3 valve head designs!

[Q45tech]

Barely beats a new G35 6 speed......302HP/308 lb/ft........3490 pounds [5 speed AT].My son always has wanted a MB/AMG...........$139 oil dealer changes [8.5 quarts of synthetic]..........looking at all the previous warranty work reminds me of my 90Q in the 1st 50,000 miles. My friend, a cert MB tech, says it will cost a bundle to get to 200,000 miles......transmission, drive shaft, chains and guides, electronics, ac, body control modules SUSPENSION and BRAKES.

Sounds familiar!

[maxnix]

Good for him, trying for you?

Just please don't leave us for the MB forums!

Plug wires? I guess sixteen coils would be too many.
Modified by maxnix at 11:23 AM 7/14/2005

[Q45tech]

8 coils with 2 outputs each.Here is the most interesting part:"Grabbed from the European-market E50 (another AMG-tuned car), the C43's brakes are vented internally and feature a 13.2-inch swept diameter for the front discs and an 11.8-inch swept diameter for the rear. To this impressive package, Mercedes adds their new Brake Assist technology that is designed to detect a panic situation by monitoring the movement of the brake pedal. This braking system, like the transmission, is driver adaptable and quickly learns a driver's braking habits, hopefully alleviating any unnecessary emergency stops. Mercedes claims that the Brake Assist-equipped C43 stops from 62 mph in 131 feet." [???? compared to a new G35 with the same pilot Sport tires].

Oh and the transmission is from the 6 liter V12, so that means $6,000 to replace.

My Q logic seems to have been lost on him as with others but the MB symbol on the hood and AMG on rear, should improve his standing amongst Nissan PU owners [his other and previous vehicle-----all paid for and just repainted with a bedliner]. Adding $800 to monthly expenses is not my idea of a good time.

I don't know having a "Q455" on the rear of mine hasn't done anything for my status.........maybe a NISMO decal.

Getting way way off topic for the mechanic section.