Re: 16V Spark Plugs/Bosch +4s

[William J Erikson <williamjosiah@juno.com>]

I just use the stock Bosch Supers, if I ever buy new plugs. They cost
like $5 for 4 of them, and I've never had a problem. I don't understand
the big deal about plugs - I've never noticed a difference. I used to
have NGK triple electodes - liked them fine, they came on my '83 roc, and
I never had any problem with them. I've actually never had any problem
with any plug. Plugs are plugs, as far as I'm concerned. Are there any
REAL differences? I'm running NGK R's in my GTI right now (again, because
that's what came in it). Should I try the triple electode version? Would
I really notice?
	-Josiah

On Tue, 22 Jun 1999 20:36:40 EDT Shawn C Meze <skerocdriver@juno.com>
writes:
>
>On Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:24:56 -0500 Shannon Fenton 
><sfenton@telegroup.com> writes:
>
>>I almost always run Bosch Platinums in my 16V, single electrode. But 
>after
>>Meze's horror stories I thought I would try the new Bosch +4s. I am
>>disappointed. The car seems to have lost tourque across the power 
>band. Im
>>actually considering throwing my old plugs which are in perfect 
>>condition back in today. YMMV
>
>
>Lets clarify some info here. I have never had a single problem with a 
>Bosch Platinum plug. I never use them which is probably why.  : )
>However I do know of a few people who have had problems with the 
>platinum plugs, so this is why I don't use them.
>
>The plug that screwed me royal was the Bosch Silbers. (Makes me cringe 
>to read those words...) They performed exactly like the Bosch 
>Platinums performed for other people with the center electrode falling 
>out and doing wicked damage to the valves. Only in my experience, I 
>had 3 plugs lose the center electrodes. 
>We iz clar now. 
>
>I thought the Bosch +4s are platinum plugs?? Am I wrong?
>
>Well, regardless, im simply just not going to use bosch plugs. NGK's 
>and Nipondenso plugs have worked just fine for me over the years of 
>driving that ive done. The NGK Tripple trode plugs perform and last 
>forever. Well worth the $3 price tag (I think) ive paid for them in 
>the past. 
>Anyhoo...
>
>
>              Shawn Meze
>86' Jetta GLi           82' Scirocco GTi
>The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and
>best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!
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>
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