My car started pinking again.....

sjb · 17-05-2013, 08:50 AM

Previously it was due to cheapo lambda's fitted, a change to new genuine ones sorted that. On my way back from Devon recently it started pinking a little on part light throttle. Before going down the compression / leak down test for HG issues I thought I'd take a look at changing the coils and plugs. In short there was a mixture of old bremi and 1 new bosch coils so I changed them all for new bosch ones (£17ea ebay). The plugs were well worn ngk dual electrode ones so I changed them for a full set of ngk iridium ones (£38 per set ebay).
The car now starts and idles so much smoother, unbelievably more I'd say. It's super smooth on the road too. It's not been this smooth to drive since I bought it. NO pinking either

Just a pointer if anyone else is or does in the future experience slight pinking, MAYBE try this first

mattCSLnut · 17-05-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sjb

Previously it was due to cheapo lambda's fitted, a change to new genuine ones sorted that. On my way back from Devon recently it started pinking a little on part light throttle. Before going down the compression / leak down test for HG issues I thought I'd take a look at changing the coils and plugs. In short there was a mixture of old bremi and 1 new bosch coils so I changed them all for new bosch ones (£17ea ebay). The plugs were well worn ngk dual electrode ones so I changed them for a full set of ngk iridium ones (£38 per set ebay).
The car now starts and idles so much smoother, unbelievably more I'd say. It's super smooth on the road too. It's not been this smooth to drive since I bought it. NO pinking either

Just a pointer if anyone else is or does in the future experience slight pinking, MAYBE try this first

Well done Sir

Could U forward the eBay link to the NGK spark plugs please.

sjb · 17-05-2013, 11:28 AM

Hi, I can't do a link off of my phone but eBay seller is driven2automotive and item number is 150781439847.
Hope that helps!
Shawn.

mattCSLnut · 17-05-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sjb

Hi, I can't do a link off of my phone but eBay seller is driven2automotive and item number is 150781439847.
Hope that helps!
Shawn.

THANX Shawn

The item number is good: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1507814398...847%26_rdc%3D1 but which plug exactly for Cecil ? Part number ? as there's lots to choose from

sjb · 17-05-2013, 11:38 AM

DCPR8EIX are the ones you'll be wanting

mattCSLnut · 17-05-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sjb

DCPR8EIX are the ones you'll be wanting

Good man

Ta muchly

Neil M · 17-05-2013, 11:56 AM

DCPR8EKP This is the Part Number for the S54/E46 engine I got ?

http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%20PLUGS&key=s 54

**portlandgrey** · 17-05-2013, 03:10 PM

The NGK IX plugs are great, I've been using them for over a year. The car feels much more lively.
IIRC, they are about £40 a set, so a lot cheaper too.

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Originally Posted by Neil M

DCPR8EKP This is the Part Number for the S54/E46 engine I got ?

http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_c...0PLUGS&key=s54

mattCSLnut · 17-05-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil M

DCPR8EKP This is the Part Number for the S54/E46 engine I got ?

http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%20PLUGS&key=s 54

The DCPR8EIX are an upgrade plug for the S54 engine over the OEM DCPR8EKP

Here's NGK guide to confirms this: http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_c...ra.php?id=6569
Guess who just bought a set

sjb · 17-05-2013, 03:43 PM

Worth every penny! Certainly transformed mine! I fitted them to my previous std M3 too. Right I'm off out for a blat

17-05-2013, 08:50 AM	#1
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	My car started pinking again..... Previously it was due to cheapo lambda's fitted, a change to new genuine ones sorted that. On my way back from Devon recently it started pinking a little on part light throttle. Before going down the compression / leak down test for HG issues I thought I'd take a look at changing the coils and plugs. In short there was a mixture of old bremi and 1 new bosch coils so I changed them all for new bosch ones (£17ea ebay). The plugs were well worn ngk dual electrode ones so I changed them for a full set of ngk iridium ones (£38 per set ebay). The car now starts and idles so much smoother, unbelievably more I'd say. It's super smooth on the road too. It's not been this smooth to drive since I bought it. NO pinking either Just a pointer if anyone else is or does in the future experience slight pinking, MAYBE try this first

17-05-2013, 11:28 AM	#3
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	DCPR8EIX plugs Hi, I can't do a link off of my phone but eBay seller is driven2automotive and item number is 150781439847. Hope that helps! Shawn.

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Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	DCPR8EKP This is the Part Number for the S54/E46 engine I got ? http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%20PLUGS&key=s 54 __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051' Last edited by Neil M; 17-05-2013 at 11:58 AM.

17-05-2013, 11:38 AM	#5
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	DCPR8EIX are the ones you'll be wanting

17-05-2013, 03:43 PM	#10
sjb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brighton. Posts: 372 Casino cash: $6192	Worth every penny! Certainly transformed mine! I fitted them to my previous std M3 too. Right I'm off out for a blat