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Re: Did I make a mistake? (archive)
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Posted by Paul on January 21, 2001 at 16:50:15:

In Reply to: Did I make a mistake? posted by Aaron on January 21, 2001 at 11:53:37:


When I bought my 88 325is a short time ago, I made a few modifications that I thought would enhance the car. I installed 8mm performance wires, Bosch +4 platinum plugs, K&N cone filter(powerflow kit from Bavarian), and a Jim C chip.
My idle is now a bit lower and not steady like it was prior to the replacements. Could this be related to the chip or is it a plug problem? I've heard, after the fact, that platinum plugs are not the best choice for our cars.

The idle fluctuation is not severe, but just enough to make me wonder why..... Any opinions before I go to the store and purchase new "regular" Bosch plugs???

Aaron
88 325is


BMW's just don't run good on Bosch Platinum's. I see the guys in the shop swearing about them all the time. Go with the stock plugs (and they're cheaper too)!


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