Spark plugs, brake pads and sidesteps!

ThePistonHead · 03-08-2009, 07:14 PM

Just after some experiences from fellow AUII owners, as to what sort of km's they get from a set of spark plugs before they require to be changed and also brake pads.

Also has anyone added fancy sidesteps to their vehicle before? The black plastic ones are looking dull and would mind changing them, just don't know where to get them from.

Also how does one go about replacing the unlock/lock button to the left of the wheel?

aufairmontghia · 03-08-2009, 08:28 PM

Spark Plugs generally change every 20000km or 12months unless one is misfiring??? You will find the gap usually gets bigger the more km's or age of plugs.

Brake Pads every 40000km or 24months but should be checked to see how the pads are wearing?? If pads have plenty of meat check in 6-12 months for wear.

Try Ebay for side steps. I've seen a few for sale on there.

**Mont5.0** · 04-08-2009, 12:03 AM

hmmmm sides steps on an AU would look

: !- you mean scuff plates??

Dave_Obsession · 04-08-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mont5.0

hmmmm sides steps on an AU would look

: !- you mean scuff plates??

LOL I was thinking the same thing!!

GK · 04-08-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by aufairmontghia

Spark Plugs generally change every 20000km or 12months unless one is misfiring??? You will find the gap usually gets bigger the more km's or age of plugs.

I use the standard plugs and change them once a year. At $4 a pop, it's a cheap and easy thing to do.

GK

mik · 04-08-2009, 02:47 AM

i`m a bit lazy iridiums for me 60000k`s still going well

, brake pad wear depends on many factors, city, country driving , mostly freeway or stop start smooth driver or spirited.

51OAU · 05-08-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

i`m a bit lazy iridiums for me 60000k`s still going well

, brake pad wear depends on many factors, city, country driving , mostly freeway or stop start smooth driver or spirited.

Do u find the iridium plugs work better for the car aswell? i got a set sitting here ready to go in when i get the car back.

ThePistonHead · 05-08-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mont5.0

hmmmm sides steps on an AU would look

: !- you mean scuff plates??

Haha, was wondering why my eBay searches weren't coming up with anything!

Has anyone changed there scuff plates on AFF? Maybe a link to some photos?

InfernoSR · 05-08-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePistonHead

Has anyone changed there scuff plates on AFF? Maybe a link to some photos?

From AU2 to BA with custom inserts.

Stock:

After:

blueoval · 06-08-2009, 01:53 AM

geez, i change my plugs every 10,000km. Is that premature?

Dave_Obsession · 06-08-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePistonHead

Has anyone changed there scuff plates on AFF? Maybe a link to some photos?

Had stock AUIII ones (same as Blueprint), went to BA style with standard FORD insert:

whiskers · 06-08-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

geez, i change my plugs every 10,000km. Is that premature?

just a bit

blueoval · 06-08-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskers

just a bit

well I guess the only thing Im hurting there is my wallet. I just dont like to get the car to the point that its missing or running rough.

ThePistonHead · 06-08-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

Had stock AUIII ones (same as Blueprint), went to BA style with standard FORD insert:

Looks classy, how much they set you back?

Wonder if Darren @ FTG has any...