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Old Dec 19, 2022 | 09:01 AM
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Spark Plug Sockets

the other day I saw a thread on 3/8" Drive plug sockets. before I get caught needin' one I thought I'd ask. length, metric size, points, all the skinny on plug sockets. who's got the cheapest one. you know !
 
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Old Dec 19, 2022 | 11:05 AM
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Hi Stu, I'm not an expert when it comes to all things spark plugs however, the only spark plug socket I own is the Burger Motorsports Magnetic Spark Plug Socket.

- Thin walled, magnetic, excellent build quality and has not let me down since my last two MINIs
- Great price point at $19

https://burgertuning.com/collections...ug-socket-tool

I think you will like this one and keep us posted -Rich
 
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Old Dec 19, 2022 | 12:46 PM
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Ditto on the BMS, I have one too.

DONT GO CHEAP!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2022 | 05:22 PM
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I got this one from Way Motor Works back in the day. Turns out it works for the plugs in my 2017 F56S too. I likey lol
 
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Old Dec 20, 2022 | 04:47 AM
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I added both to my Faves, Thanks guys
 
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Old Dec 20, 2022 | 06:09 AM
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I actually have two, from Schwaben, both of which is used to do the plugs on my F57 earlier this year.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../001247sch01a/

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https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../026717sch01a/
 
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Old Dec 21, 2022 | 11:33 AM
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I just used the 14mm schwaben last night to do the plugs again on the R58 JCW, they JCW tend to run through plugs. Like every 30k. Holds the plug tight and fits good as its a thin wall.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-interval.html
 
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Old Dec 21, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
I just used the 14mm schwaben last night to do the plugs again on the R58 JCW, they JCW tend to run through plugs. Like every 30k. Holds the plug tight and fits good as its a thin wall.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-interval.html
30k! Wow! Gnarly! lol
 
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Old Dec 21, 2022 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
I just used the 14mm schwaben last night to do the plugs again on the R58 JCW, they JCW tend to run through plugs. Like every 30k. Holds the plug tight and fits good as its a thin wall.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-interval.html
My F57 Justa asked for new plugs right around 30k miles. Maybe it’s because of the ECU tune?? I doubt it, given the CBS doesn’t account for that, which made it seem all the more weird to me.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2023 | 08:41 AM
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I just bought this one and works perfect. https://a.co/d/dDm3yuH
 
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