I bought some silicone plug leads from the US. It has a warning "not for road use", why? Is this a US thing?
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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Silicone leads warning
silver Dangerous when poked
2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
I was told that they are no good for VW's the Original ones are the best for any engine regardless of the modifications
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lugnuts Custom Title Time!
1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Do not be disheartened yanks put that on everything,so if you have it run it,NOT THAT IM ENDORSING THIS PRODUCT,cheers.🙂
breville Slammed & Awesome Dubber
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Andy Andy\'s Adventures
2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
I recently bought a new set of Bosch (German) leads specific for a Kombi (type 4 motor) and they were silicon leads.
Haven't tried them yet but have been assured they are fine??
Haven't tried them yet but have been assured they are fine??
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Warning would most probably be related to the shielding/interferance caused by the leads.If using "on road" they might cuse froblems with radios etc. Don't worry about it!!!!!:bounce
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Could also be due to Cali "dont mod" laws.
They also have "off road use only" on K&N filters
In Cali i dont think you can even change underpants unless it is C.A.R.B. labelled
They also have "off road use only" on K&N filters
In Cali i dont think you can even change underpants unless it is C.A.R.B. labelled
Futue te ipsum!!!
robnjo Veteran Volks Folk
2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
what are better copper or silicon leads...I was told to stick with copper leads but ...
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
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Stick with the copper ones!!!!:bounce
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manxed69 Officially Full-On Dubber
211 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
A month ago I went down to my local VW parts shop and asked for a set of silicon spark plugs leads. It was met with looks of horror and a warning not to ever use them. I think that the reason was the reliability of these new lead as the original leads are more reliable with the VW ignition system.
I bought the original type.
I bought the original type.
Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile
1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
on the other hand i've ben using top gun silicon leads for six months with no probs from them per se.... but they have a different connection on the spark plug end and can blow off at high revs. meh. i just sqwished the bastards back on real hard... so far so good...:o
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
I have a roll of top gun stuff here that I cut up for people who wanna use it. It has a copper wire centre.I still prefer to use the original leads.:bounce
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Im very impressed with Magnacore leads, very well made. When buying leads for an aircooled car you must ensure that ends near the spark plug fit the tinware properly. I have found silicon leads to be very fragile if they are removed often.
1302Steve
Im very impressed with Magnacore leads, very well made. When buying leads for an aircooled car you must ensure that ends near the spark plug fit the tinware properly. I have found silicon leads to be very fragile if they are removed often.
1302Steve
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
That's right. All to do with emission lawsblue74l wrote:Could also be due to Cali "dont mod" laws.
They also have "off road use only" on K&N filters
In Cali i dont think you can even change underpants unless it is C.A.R.B. labelled
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