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Old 01-18-2010, 02:51 PM
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Default Is this a good deal on 928 plug wires?

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-09266-Pr...tive&carId=001
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thats a great deal

HOWEVER there is a better set made by Beru it costs about 400 but it also has the extra silicone doublers on each wire ( To prevent chafing and shorting) and the plastic spacers that bolt to the cam covers all placed in the correct positions this is a set good for another 20 years
The Beru set is true plug an play

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Great deal, free shipping to boot. Seems like Amazon puts up some unbeatable deals from time to time. I got an 02 sensor cheap from them a few weeks ago. Buy now, because they usually only offer the deals for a day or 2, though.
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On the Amazon compatibility page, it says they fit 87-91. Just looking at some of the other vendors, this seems a $100+ cheaper. I wonder if these fit a GTS(?)

And, OMG! - Beru wires at Pelican are $521!

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I've had issues with Bosh wires on 16V's - the ends on the latest sets I've purchased had very cheaply made ends versus the much nicer Beru ends.

Worst part is the clip that holds onto the spark plug, doesn't fit very well. No idea if this applies to the 32v's or not.
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Roger has the good Beru set for about 400
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It is interesting that the Bosch set is not available via the usual European wholesalers.
I can get the 16v Bosch set but not the 32v.
Price is pretty good but missing parts like the extra wire protection and spacers does add up.
We sell a set of wires only for $119 and you reuse the ends you have already. We have a tutorial so you can test the ends to make sure they are good.
Wires are the correct Beru with the right male ends. Available in Red, Black and Blue.
$119 now that's a deal 8>)
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Roger I was going for upsell, I guess the lower price option is also a good choice.

Still after having installed a few of the Beru sets thats all i would recommend, as usually you find a bad coil wire/end or damage a plug connector when taking things apart.
Nothing can beat the new Beru set



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