igntion leads - Page 2

AUIIPURSUIT · 18-10-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Wouldn't be too impressed if they are. I need some for my AU and was looking at MSD's made by A1 High Performance in WA (I dont know of anybody else that does them?) and was quoted $220 plus freight. Still trying to justify that one.

Never again shall I use TopGun leads - utter crap they are.

yea,, im also close to buying leads, as im going to get some MSD coils sent over from summit while the dollar is good.. ill wait a couple more weeks as i get a few things to pay off first.. anyone in vic wanna get some MSD coils with me... hopefully save on the ridic shipping?

irdonn · 19-10-2010, 12:16 AM

Just sent Greg an email. I'll be pretty disappointed if that's the case. Waste of 200 dollars and postage.

AUIIPURSUIT I'm keen on getting MSD coils if you're happy to forward them on to me. I will cover postage over here of course.

Cheers,

Ian

AUIIPURSUIT · 19-10-2010, 05:09 PM

no worries panup... wont be for near on 2 weeks.. but ill send u a pm now just so i have ur name in my inbox.

robbyj · 19-10-2010, 05:30 PM

I got recommended Bosch Leads, cant complain so far.
$80 from supercheap or similar

irdonn · 19-10-2010, 07:21 PM

For those interested, this is the email I received today. Pics to follow shortly.

Hi Ian

I have recently had to change my supplier of lead as my original supplier stoped making my lead, there is nothing wrong with the leads i do now as i still put the leads together myself by hand,i use stainless steel terminals and silicone plug boots so my customers still get great quality leads.

Regards Greg

irdonn · 19-10-2010, 07:27 PM

Not the clearest photos but what do people think? I'm just a bit suss... must be old age.

b2tf · 19-10-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PANUP

Not the clearest photos but what do people think? I'm just a bit suss... must be old age.

Nope I can see Top Gun written on there too. That's poor form I reckon.

AUIIPURSUIT · 19-10-2010, 11:19 PM

gee.. i was on the phone to him just under 2 months ago.. wonder what leads i would have gotten.. glad i didnt get topgun, and they are definately topgun...

WannabeXP · 19-10-2010, 11:56 PM

Thats very poor form from someone who is as highly regarded as greg.
I can see the Topgun too
Yeah they're definately topgun, Check out the pics on the site
http://www.topgunleads.com.au/products1.html

Cheers Jason

blownv8au · 20-10-2010, 08:04 AM

i think maybe you guys are jumping the gun abit. He has to source the lead from somewhere, a1's leads have msd branded all over them but they are still handmade. So he's probably using a roll of top guns lead and cutting to length and adding ends. Remember he has to source it somewhere he can't make it and top gun probably have the cheapest rolls.

Day-mow · 20-10-2010, 08:25 AM

So what's the diff in leads between him and top gun if he's using their rolls?

blownv8au · 20-10-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Day-mow

So what's the diff in leads between him and top gun if he's using their rolls?

Bloody good question and i honestly don't know. Maybe he uses better conductive metal on the ends and or better clips for the coils i really don't know. I would think there is something behind it and hope he's not just onselling top gun ready made stock with a heavy mark up. But at the end of the day if you don't like top gun don't buy it and if you already have return it and explain your concerns to him and that you don't belive you are getting what your paying for.

Day-mow · 20-10-2010, 10:17 AM

I'm not the smartest bloke going but top gun are a fairly large company. I would of thought that they would of had better ends then another bloke that puts different ends on after buying topgun rolls.
But if they are better then the top gun ends would there be that bigger difference cos top gun leads are like $60 from a shop yeah

b2tf · 20-10-2010, 02:39 PM

i think maybe you guys are jumping the gun abit. He has to source the lead from somewhere, a1's leads have msd branded all over them but they are still handmade. So he's probably using a roll of top guns lead and cutting to length and adding ends. Remember he has to source it somewhere he can't make it and top gun probably have the cheapest rolls.

I see what you mean but the issue with TG leads is the leads themselves from what I found - they just dont conduct the power like they should - too much breakdown along the length of the lead. Thats what I found with my old AU which rang TG leads anyway.

And before you even get to that - if this guy is using TG leads how can he accurately market them as his own brand?

irdonn · 20-10-2010, 10:20 PM

I'm going to give them a crack and stop being pessimistic. Greg seems to have a good name around here. I'll let you all know of any issues that arise.

Ian

fordAU · 20-10-2010, 11:16 PM

On face value I fully agree that it looks poor form.

The point about obtaining stock is valid but I would have thought that Top Gun would have supplied blanks without the company logo plastered over them.

Any way I hope they perform well for you but I will now probably consider someone else when the next set is due.

AUIIPURSUIT · 02-11-2010, 11:04 AM

can anyone else recommend somewhere to get new performance leads.. as im ordering my MSD coilpacks now..

GK · 02-11-2010, 11:32 AM

I usually use standard Ford leads on both my AUs. Last time the standard leads on the wagon started falling apart (clips on the spark plug end coming loose or off) after only a few spark plug changes. I change plugs yearly.

This time I went for NGK leads. They seem a bit more robust at the spark plugh end, so hopefully will be good for a good number of years.

I've not had a good run with TG leads in the past, so I am interested in what you guys here find/decide about the use of Top Gun leads by Greg.

GK

ronwest · 02-11-2010, 12:03 PM

It's a shame that Greg has chosen to go about it the way he has.
To my mind he would have been better off not trying to scrub the Top Gun name off his leads. You could always let people know that "in order to hold costs down blah blah blah", but what he's done just looks dodgy.
In any event he'd be better off sourcing plain leads.

He's not trading as QIL anymore... has he sold the business/name? One wonders why QIL would cease trading but then continue with another name?
http://www.qldignitionleads.com/

AUIIPURSUIT · 02-11-2010, 12:37 PM

has anyone tried the "diy" MSD kits off ebay... around 130$ ..

blueoval · 02-11-2010, 03:11 PM

well I have Eagle 8mm leads and so far so good. Sure they aren't the best but they are up to the task for what I need them to do.

If I was in the position to look for another set, I'd be going IC&E ignition leads. I have heard nothing but good things about these.

http://www.iceignition.com/9MM%20PRO.HTM

AUIIPURSUIT · 05-11-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

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If I was in the position to look for another set, I'd be going IC&E ignition leads. I have heard nothing but good things about these.

http://www.iceignition.com/9MM%20PRO.HTM

hope you got a fat wallet. i emailed them, and recieved this response...

"We only have the 8mm Race 1000 Series for your application. Price is $256.28 inc GST.

Cheers."'
(for an au 302windsor)

just cant seem to win.

BOTTLEDUP · 06-11-2010, 03:05 AM

With regards to the MSD 'DIY' kits you'll find they do not have the correct connectors & terminals for the AU V8 coil ends, and these are the PITA end to fit.

Also there are differences with the 6 cylinder between AU 1, 2 & 3, so make sure you get the correct ends to suit your model!

The blue wire shown above is 100% Top Gun, I'm curious to know what QIL used prior to this? IMHO if I was making leads again I'd use MSD, ICE or Magnecor.

If this $$ stays good I might look at making a few sets again, but only in MSD and most likely only for a couple of models.

BOTTLEDUP · 06-11-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jaym

Anyone know where I can get pink leads?

Check Taylor out of the USA, they have some bright colours. I remember the flouro era when every Clevo or 202 had lime green or hot pink leads!

AUIIPURSUIT · 06-11-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BOTTLEDUP

If this $$ stays good I might look at making a few sets again, but only in MSD and most likely only for a couple of models.

send me a pm if you end up doing so mate

Dingo · 06-11-2010, 01:22 PM

does anyone know anything about these leads are they as good as they say they are ?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-AU-Falco...item43a2f1f933

blueoval · 06-11-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AUIIPURSUIT

hope you got a fat wallet. i emailed them, and recieved this response...

"We only have the 8mm Race 1000 Series for your application. Price is $256.28 inc GST.

Cheers."'
(for an au 302windsor)

just cant seem to win.

Meh...I'd pay it if I was looking for a high quality set. But thats just me.