Ignition Leads. Any Brands Which Are Preferable?

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

I need a new set of Corsa 16v ignition leads for my 205.

 

I had a flick over the Internet and can get a set of cheapies for about £16. Or there's Magnecor coloured ones for around £80.

 

Are they really worth justifying the extra spend? They aren't something I've ever had to look at buying.

 

I don't think the ones on there now are anything fancy.

 

 

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

what engine, GTi 6 ? you may as well use the XSi coil pack, no leads at all then or any good quality one are fine

[Atreides 2]

Magnacore are bloody pricey, but as with anything, you really do get what you pay for. I've had them on a few previous cars (although not my present 205), and they are faultless.

 

On the other end of the scale, I bought a set last year from GSF (cant remember the brand, but they were German), and they literally lasted 4 months before they started breaking down and causing stuttering. I've now got a set of un-branded but fairly hefty looking leads on now which are holding up well so far.

[omega 82]

Magnacore are bloody pricey, but as with anything, you really do get what you pay for. I've had them on a few previous cars (although not my present 205), and they are faultless.

 

On the other end of the scale, I bought a set last year from GSF (cant remember the brand, but they were German), and they literally lasted 4 months before they started breaking down and causing stuttering. I've now got a set of un-branded but fairly hefty looking leads on now which are holding up well so far.

 

so are you saying that thicker are better? as i think magnacore are 8mm

[Henry 1.9GTi 36]

I bought some corsa ones from eurocarparts which seem very good quailty. However also bought some for a 1.6 306 and they lasted about 4months as above before causing misfires. Will check the brand of the corsa ones when home for you. They were around the £20 mark.

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

I have a eurocarpart branch nearby and I need the car this weekend so I think il buy a set of those and see how they fair. If you could let me know Henry what brand they supplied you that would be helpful

[Henry 1.9GTi 36]

sorry buddy I can't find the box anywhere and there are no markings for brand on the leads.

 

Id say your best bet is to get 2 sets for a just in case moment seeing as they are cheap! This saved me from wasting £180 on a trackday after the coil to distributor cap lead decided to give up on the old Mi