Spark Plug Costs - Yikes!

Aug 23, 2010 | 04:19 PM

Crisis #3

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Spark Plug Costs - Yikes!

My 2008 RX-8 is in for its 48K service - thought I would get the spark plugs changed while it's in there - 8K early, but 3 track days has probably been tough on them.

My mechanic bought them from Mazda Canada - $300 for the set of 4. He has already installed them and started the car. CRAP!

So, NEXT TIME, where can I purchase these in Canada for a more realistic price?

Of note, I see that Mazdatrix in the USA has the following prices:

NGK Lead: RE7C-L: $30.30 each
NGK Lead: RE6C-L: $41.24 each - hot start plugs which I assume I need?
NGK Trail: RE9B-T: $30.30 each

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Aug 23, 2010 | 04:29 PM

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Ouch
That's a tough way to learn about stealerships.

Typically you can get them around 80 usd plus shipping from

www.blackhaloracing.com
www.onlinemazdaparts.com
www.mazmart.com
www.ngk.com

Actually NGK is where I purchased my first two sets

Aug 23, 2010 | 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crisis #3

What's up Brother...

Your best bet to is try Racingbeat.com or NOPI believe it or not the prices are not that bad!

Install you'll be able to do yourself TRUST ME!!

LET ME KNOW HOW YOU MAKE OUT MAN. GOOD LUCK!

Aug 23, 2010 | 09:56 PM

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Keep your eye out in the vendor section. Mazmart offers great prices on OEM stuff. Race Roots also gives great deals on ignition and brake needs http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...cessories.html

Aug 24, 2010 | 10:06 AM

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I got my set recently from RACE ROOTS. $320 USD shipped... 4 plugs, 4 coils, 4 MSD wires.

Aug 24, 2010 | 10:09 AM

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^ what he said... I usually just order them from BHR and swap them myself. $80 and done.

Aug 24, 2010 | 10:17 AM

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I was going to say the same thing. I think I got them for around $80 last time I purchased them. Op, you got jacked my man.

Aug 24, 2010 | 10:25 AM

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^ what he said... I usually just order them from BHR and swap them myself. $80 and done.

Honestly I don't think there is another car out there that is more friendly in regards to changing spark plugs. Most cars are a major PITA!

Aug 24, 2010 | 02:31 PM

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Honestly I don't think there is another car out there that is more friendly in regards to changing spark plugs. Most cars are a major PITA!

I don't know about that. Many cars are just pop the hood, take the wire or coil pack off and swap the plug. None of this jack up the car, take off the wheel, reach all the way in the BS...

Aug 24, 2010 | 03:18 PM

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www.finishlineperformance.com

Aug 25, 2010 | 04:34 PM

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Thanks...

....for the advice, guys. Turned out to be $300 including HST, and the shop gave me an additional $170 off the total bill which included relining the brakes, servicing the calipers and installing new Hawk HPS pads...track days eat that stuff up.....

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