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  1. 09-11-2008 03:08 PM #1
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    how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

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    i just changed the coil packs last night and what a huge difference in power, response it made...now i still get occasional blip in power..split second power dips...while getting on it on the highway..now ive read i should be using a one heat range colder plug (NKG)...im apr stage 1+...apr tells me to use the stock plugs gapped to .029, an audi tech says the one step colder, then a local performance shop tells me to use one step hotter...WTF...what is the answer with plugs and chips????
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  2. 09-11-2008 03:16 PM #2
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    More boost will create higher temps. Use a one step colder
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  3. 09-11-2008 03:17 PM #3
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    OH! Find a new performance shop!
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    You need colder plugs. Try NGK BKR7E part number on box is 6097
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  5. 09-11-2008 03:22 PM #5
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    ya this performance shop was telling me my apr was crap, giac was crap...ive heard bad things about them...they said unitronic was the only way to go..
    where the hell can i get those plugs where they wont charge me more for shipping that the set?
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    I think i got mine at advanced auto
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    you need 2 steps hotter
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    Quote Originally Posted by rocketheavy View Post
    I think i got mine at advanced auto
    did they help at all?
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

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    you need 2 steps hotter
    ha...i was at a loss when he said that..
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    If you have a vag-com, do a throttle body alignment while your at it.
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    Plugs at Carquest or where ever auto parts store. part no. 6097 retail for 4.77 per plug.

    If they dont have them they can order in one day.
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  13. 09-11-2008 06:24 PM #12
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    found them at advance auto part for 2 bux a pop...
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    lol what performance shop was it? just curious. deffinatly dont want hotter plugs.
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

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    lol what performance shop was it? just curious. deffinatly dont want hotter plugs.
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    ^oh never even heard of it. is it in ma?
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    ^oh never even heard of it. is it in ma?
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    its funny u said they said GIAC was crap when they sell it on there website
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    WOW, I'm really surprised to hear that from Shine. Shine has always been known as having a different point of view on many things - most notably ride height on VWs. I can't say I agree with them, but they are known for great handling cars.
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    Quote Originally Posted by OneBadAudi View Post
    its funny u said they said GIAC was crap when they sell it on there website
    not anymore...they now sell unitronic and push that...my buddy knows the guys personally and he says some of them are pretty dumb...another buddy got screwed pretty bad by them so i dont think ill be going in for my free consultation...so they can tell me my shit sucks and i should buy theirs..especially after listening to this hotter plug bs
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    Quote Originally Posted by A4 in SC View Post
    WOW, I'm really surprised to hear that from Shine. Shine has always been known as having a different point of view on many things - most notably ride height on VWs. I can't say I agree with them, but they are known for great handling cars.
    they were bought out a little while back by a bunch of morons...since then they have sucked ass, royally
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    Gotcha'. Didn't realize that. I've been out of the watercooled VW thing for several years now (although I still love them!). Good to know.
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    i dont know where you are in MA but marcs foreign car in wakefield is good. marc knows his shit and will treat you right.
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    are those coppers?
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    Bob@QED recommends shine racing as well when I was on the phone with him long time ago
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    NGK BKR 6E for stock
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

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    NGK BKR 6E for stock
    NGK BKR 7E for stage 1 and up.
    straight and to the point...
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    I was thinking the same thing. It's too bad most answers aren't quite that simple.
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    also many people have told me to gap my plugs to .032

    i've been doing that for years and never had a problem.
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    i heard 0.028
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    0.032 is where im gapped at
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    ^^^so this is correct for the bkr7e?
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    Re: how can 5 ppl have 5 solutions, all different

    Quote Originally Posted by smarrick View Post
    Plugs at Carquest or where ever auto parts store. part no. 6097 retail for 4.77 per plug.

    If they dont have them they can order in one day.
    Good Lord! I think they are like 1.40 - 1.80 here. Want me to double check and ship you some?
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