Iridium Spark Plugs 2.0T?

[GazzFR]

Ive heard a bit about these plugs, are they worthy of upgrading to? but tbh I cant see anywhere where they are sold for the 200ps 2.0T. Any comments?

 

[warren_cox]

Ive heard a bit about these plugs, are they worthy of upgrading to? but tbh I cant see anywhere where they are sold for the 200ps 2.0T. Any comments?

Can't JKM get them. They advertise them for the 2.0T here (bottom of page). These may be for the Cupra, but I'm sure they can get them.

 

[GazzFR]

thanks, they seem quite cheap...are they worth it?

 

[Igor23]

Oh yes indeedy, they're worth it, improved the pickup and mpg, runs smoother too...

 

[warren_cox]

thanks, they seem quite cheap...are they worth it?

They aren't going to change the way your car goes (unless you're old plugs are knackered), but iridium plugs:

> have harder tips,
> last longer,
> perform better overall across their life,
> demand less voltage draw than conventional plugs (easier on your coil packs)
> produce a better burn (less deposits / unburned fuel)

If you think about it, in raw terms what does a car need to go? Air, fuel and a spark. Personally I rate NGK's as the best of the mainstream sparkers, and worthy money if you've been tinkering elsewhere. Everything feels a little more complete.

 

[GazzFR]

thankyou, ive had the stage 1 custom code done, filter, diverter valve, remap....just heard this is something to compliment that...??

 

[DanGB]

I had them, but now using the platinum plugs, no difference.

 

[GazzFR]

I had them, but now using the platinum plugs, no difference.

interesting.... did you notice any difference from standard to iridium before the platinum? i know im killing this to death, just looking for wide range of opinion as £35 on plugs is the same 2 weeks of fuel for me!

 

[warren_cox]

If they need changing then change them, otherwise I'd wait personally.

I do mine every 15-20k because I over-service the car to keep things running at their optimum. Spark plugs are 'supposed' to do 60k in a modern engine. Add modifications and hard driving and this reduces.

The new 2.0T can be a funny engine, and I wanted to see if it would smooth out my idle, and running higher boost with stage 2+ wanted to reduce the temperature of the plugs by one temperature setting. It's more peace of mind than anything.

 

[GazzFR]

If they need changing then change them, otherwise I'd wait personally.

I do mine every 15-20k because I over-service the car to keep things running at their optimum. Spark plugs are 'supposed' to do 60k in a modern engine. Add modifications and hard driving and this reduces.

The new 2.0T can be a funny engine, and I wanted to see if it would smooth out my idle, and running higher boost with stage 2+ wanted to reduce the temperature of the plugs by one temperature setting. It's more peace of mind than anything.

ok, these plugs are still fine in my car...i'll wait til it 3 yrs old, thanks!