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03-13-2005, 02:58 AM
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Newbie questions I finally have some money to start modding, now I have some questions before I do my first mods:
When looking for subframe connectors, is there a huge difference between brands / styles. I have heard that tubular are stronger. Another question is any one brand better than the other. Would I notice a difference between something like BMR to something like SLP's?
Also is there anyplace to get decent price on lids / FTRA. I see people all the time on here getting lids for 50-70 bucks, but every site I have been to are atleast $100. (SLP, MTI, etc etc)
Last question, is it really necessary to change plug wires when changing plugs. (car has 50k miles) I'm putting on NGK TR55's this week.
Thanks in advance.
When looking for subframe connectors, is there a huge difference between brands / styles. I have heard that tubular are stronger. Another question is any one brand better than the other. Would I notice a difference between something like BMR to something like SLP's?
Also is there anyplace to get decent price on lids / FTRA. I see people all the time on here getting lids for 50-70 bucks, but every site I have been to are atleast $100. (SLP, MTI, etc etc)
Last question, is it really necessary to change plug wires when changing plugs. (car has 50k miles) I'm putting on NGK TR55's this week.
Thanks in advance.
03-13-2005, 01:19 PM
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Most lids go for around $100 new. If you see people saying they got them for 50-70 they probably bought them used. You can also save some money by getting "not-perfect" ones from the companies that make them. I got my clear lid from TSP for only $75, they're around $130 normally I think. The process used to make them somtimes leaves little dots on the plastic and so it's easier to see on clear. I can barely see them markings and only from very close, but I saved money on it. Best bet would be used, not like there is much people can do to screw them up.
03-13-2005, 07:36 PM
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As far as subframe connectors I can't tell you who most would consider to be the best. I'm interested in this as well so I will continue to watch this thread. As far as changing the wires you don't have to. I changed my plugs first and changed my wires later and performance didn't change either way( if it did I couldn't tell). Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Zymosis
When looking for subframe connectors, is there a huge difference between brands / styles. I have heard that tubular are stronger. Another question is any one brand better than the other. Would I notice a difference between something like BMR to something like SLP's?
Originally Posted by Zymosis
Also is there anyplace to get decent price on lids / FTRA. I see people all the time on here getting lids for 50-70 bucks, but every site I have been to are atleast $100. (SLP, MTI, etc etc)
Originally Posted by Zymosis
Last question, is it really necessary to change plug wires when changing plugs. (car has 50k miles) I'm putting on NGK TR55's this week.