Has anyone try them yet?

Forget about making more power but I read some intersting stuff at their website
http://www.denso.co.jp/PLUG/iridium-e/index.html

Whenever you have a chance visit the site.

According to the info these plugs will help high-compression engine idle much better. Remember about some people complaining about the engine almost stall when coming to a stop? Maybe these plugs can help in this department (again visit the site for more info).

Only problem is that they are very expensive. How about $80 bucks for a set of four?

[This message has been edited by Pepe (edited December 13, 2000).]

 

Pepe, I've had bad experiences with Denso plug in motorcycles before. To much fouling to be exact. With this engine producing similar rpm and powerband I'd be a little suspicious of such claims. Not many motorcycle manfactures are utilizing as OEM equipment eather.

Cheers! Happy Holidays!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JRM:
[B]Pepe, I've had bad experiences with Denso plug in motorcycles before.

 

Yea, me to. NGKs are a very good choice! I've always used them in the motorcycle, car, boat etc. I think I'm gonna wait and see if anyone else uses before I make a decision.

 

20 bucks a plug? HOLY SHEET...

I thought Iridium went bankrupt and the satelite system is going to be operated by Boeing.

Anyone had stock?? So sorry.

 

IRIDQ, that's kind of a sensitive subject

$20 ????????????? I think I only paid 10 buck a share, it was a real bargin at that price

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pepe:
[B]Has anyone try them yet?

Forget about making more power but I read some intersting stuff at their website
http://www.denso.co.jp/PLUG/iridium-e/index.html

 

thanks for telling me.

 

Honda is using plugs with an iridium-rhodium alloy (it doesn't mention what brand) on their new 600 CC CBR600F4i motorcycle and Kevin Cameron (EXCELLENT Tech editor at Cycle World) explains why;

"...new fine wire, high durability spark plugs are used to deliver both sharp throttle response and long plug life. Plug gaps grow with time because ignition sparks are like welding arcs, evaporating metal from the gap electrodes. The bigger the gap grows the more voltage it takes to spark across it, until at some large gap ignition becomes irregular. New plugs every 5000 miles would fix this, but that would buck the long trend toward zero maintenance. Platinum plug electrodes resist gap growth well, but ignition and throttle response improve when gap elements are made too small for even platinum to last. The plugs used on the F4i are therefore gapped with a new iridium-rhodium alloy, able to endure hot sparks from tiny 0.4mm electrodes and still outlast platinum."

Cycle World, January 2001

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bieg:
[B]Honda is using plugs with an iridium-rhodium alloy (it doesn't mention what brand) on their new 600 CC CBR600F4i motorcycle and Kevin Cameron (EXCELLENT Tech editor at Cycle World) explains why;

"...new fine wire, high durability spark plugs are used to deliver both sharp throttle response and long plug life.