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Old 19-09-2008, 12:09 AM   #1
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Hey guys, i've been noticing latley that the car sometimes when i first turn her over she has trouble kicking over every now and then its nothing major. I thought it might have been caused from the old crap battery i had so i bought a new one but it still does the same thing. The leads i have on are the original factory ones and i was wondering if that is what would be causing it?

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Old 19-09-2008, 12:26 AM   #2
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Probably not the single cause, but they certainly wouldn't be helping the issue either.
If you want to find they issue first, try a throttle body and ISC valve clean.

As for lead types if you want to change, DON'T get Top gun, they are crap.
Since your in queensland, i'd go with queensland ignition or queensland leads. Can't remember the name exactly.

Other than that, MSD leads are good, but you have to put them together your self.
And leads i've currently got, which are "gas leads technology" seam pretty good and only cost $50. But they are yet to be on the car a week.

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Old 19-09-2008, 12:33 AM   #3
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Cheers mate thanks for that. We used some throttle body cleaner on it not too long ago so i dont think that will need doin again.
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Old 19-09-2008, 12:53 AM   #4
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Brent, as you live in Melb., ICE leads are the best. The guy who makes them is in Moorabin. and has all the clues on ignition systems.
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Old 19-09-2008, 01:19 AM   #5
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I'm 2nd that top gun leads are absolute crap.
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Old 19-09-2008, 01:58 AM   #6
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Try magnacore
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Old 19-09-2008, 07:43 AM   #7
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NGK's ya cant go wrong mate, had them on my fairmont for a year, good lead,8mm is enough, no need to go over the top.
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Old 19-09-2008, 07:52 AM   #8
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I have had the same set of JMM leads on for over 3 years now without any problems
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Old 19-09-2008, 08:41 AM   #9
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Top guns = pathetic

Countless efforts i have seen with such poor quality.

NGK, JMM, and ICE leads FTW
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Superroo is right.. if you are in QLD, go QLD Ignition Leads at Kallangur.
Top quality ans service. They will make them up and fit them while you wait.
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OEM ford leads on my baby are still going strong after 7 years - 120,000km. Can't complain about that
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Old 19-09-2008, 09:22 AM   #12
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Brent, as you live in Melb., ICE leads are the best. The guy who makes them is in Moorabin. and has all the clues on ignition systems.
Where did you get Melb from? lmao i'm on the gold coast man.
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Old 19-09-2008, 09:23 AM   #13
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I'ev had a good experience with Eagle 9mm Eliminator leads. Great for the price (around $80)
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Superroo is right.. if you are in QLD, go QLD Ignition Leads at Kallangur.
Top quality ans service. They will make them up and fit them while you wait.
Thanks for that mate. You wouldn't have an idea of price would ya?
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Old 19-09-2008, 09:29 AM   #15
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Had the gen Ford leads for 140K then got Top Gun leads on /shrug no probs with Top Gun leads here.
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Old 19-09-2008, 09:32 AM   #16
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Brent, as you live in Melb., ICE leads are the best. The guy who makes them is in Moorabin. and has all the clues on ignition systems.
How can I get in contact with him and how much are you looking at for a set?

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Old 19-09-2008, 10:03 AM   #17
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Thanks for that mate. You wouldn't have an idea of price would ya?
Ring 'em.

http://www.kenlowe.com.au/DRSS-Queen...tion_Leads.htm

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Old 19-09-2008, 10:11 AM   #18
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For what its worth the NGK leads are made by Eagle nothing more nothing less......
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Old 19-09-2008, 10:20 AM   #19
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i too have problems starting my car, the longer it sits for, the longer it takes to kick over.
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Old 19-09-2008, 10:48 AM   #20
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For what its worth the NGK leads are made by Eagle nothing more nothing less......
i put eagle leads on gas cars and have always used ngk's on my cars. never had a problem with either of them
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Old 19-09-2008, 10:52 AM   #21
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Old 19-09-2008, 11:01 AM   #22
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Bosch from Super-cheap - They will do the job fine
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Old 19-09-2008, 11:20 AM   #23
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I have had 9mm eagle leads in the past. Were pretty good with no faults that I had come across.
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Had the gen Ford leads for 140K then got Top Gun leads on /shrug no probs with Top Gun leads here.
2nd that. no probs here.
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Go with "Ice ignition leads", instant power increase over Top Guns. :thebirds:
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Old 19-09-2008, 08:11 PM   #27
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NGK hear great products...
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Old 20-09-2008, 01:10 AM   #28
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Where can you buy ICE leads from (or Eagle NGK for that matter)?

I've only ever seen Top Gun and Bosch on my travels
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