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    Changing Colder Spark Plugs after ECU Tune

    Has anyone changed their spark plugs to colder ones after an ECU tune?

    A mate of mine highly recommended that I do so should I go for an APR Stage 1 tune as the boost pressure will be significantly increased.
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    Sorry to ask a stupid question, what do you mean colder?
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      Originally posted by DDTW View Post
      Has anyone changed their spark plugs to colder ones after an ECU tune?

      A mate of mine highly recommended that I do so should I go for an APR Stage 1 tune as the boost pressure will be significantly increased.
      I think you should use the plugs your tuner recommends. Not the ones your friend recommends. Not that your friend doesnt know his stuff.. I just think its best to run with what the tune was designed for.

      Originally posted by aVex View Post
      Sorry to ask a stupid question, what do you mean colder?
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        Lots of tune options...

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          Originally posted by Tim View Post
          I think you should use the plugs your tuner recommends. Not the ones your friend recommends. Not that your friend doesnt know his stuff.. I just think its best to run with what the tune was designed for.
          +1. The person that wrote the tune would know best.
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            Cool! My friend's a tuner himself and drives a Stage 2 MKV GTI.

            Thanks for your input team!
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              Originally posted by DDTW View Post
              Cool! My friend's a tuner himself and drives a Stage 2 MKV GTI.

              Thanks for your input team!
              Not quite the same IMO - unless he intends to have a look at your plugs for you.

              Oh well, going colder won't cause any huge dramas if it's wrong.
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              • #8
                Stock plugs recommended for APR stage 1. We don't change plugs until you go to stage 3.
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                • #9
                  Similar discussion in Polo section...

                  I would think that you should be able to compare the timing pull in a tuned car to see if they are any better, but I may be well off... My theory is if you don't have timing pull, then the colder plugs wont bring a benefit.

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                    Thanks for your feedback guys! Much appreciated.
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