Best place for N54 Coils? OE vs OEM?

Fallenangel123 · 08-19-2019, 06:32 AM

Hey guys,

I am looking for a full set of coils for a tuned N54. BMW have quoted me circa £320 (circa $390 dollars) for a set of 6. The cheapest I can see them here in the UK is £300 for a set of genuine 6.

I can see people using the OEM versions of eldor coils rather than OE, at a far cheaper price. Are these just as good?

I can see cheap prices at FCP Euro. Are the OEM coils as good as the OE variants?

Thanks

Bimmer_Engineer · 08-19-2019, 06:42 AM

Ive had the eldor coils for over a year now...no complaints...

I wish I’d gotten them from fcpeuro...but I didn’t know about the lifetime guarantee at the time...

Fallenangel123 · 08-19-2019, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

Ive had the eldor coils for over a year now...no complaints...

I wish I’d gotten them from fcpeuro...but I didn’t know about the lifetime guarantee at the time...

Did you get the OE "BMW Approved" stamped variant. Or just the standard OEM Eldor coils?

Bimmer_Engineer · 08-19-2019, 09:57 AM

Standard OEM eldors...

riczon.335i · 08-19-2019, 10:04 AM

Eldor still going strong! Purchased from FCPeuro, life time warranty can't beat that!

Fallenangel123 · 08-19-2019, 11:12 AM

Thanks guys will order from FCP Euro

IllSic_Design · 08-19-2019, 05:11 PM

Eldors here also. Fbo stage 2+ E50, 50k on them and still going strong.

V8bait · 08-20-2019, 01:39 PM

For that much money I'd 100% uograde to the precision race coils and be done with it. Forget the BMW ones.

Hibbyfor · 08-20-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by V8bait

For that much money I'd 100% uograde to the precision race coils and be done with it. Forget the BMW ones.

They're approx $650 here in the UK as opposed to $154 for Delphis. I'd love a set of PR Coils but the cost is prohibitive as usual over here.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 08-20-2019, 05:57 PM

I use the OE Bosch. I don't care since I plan to replace them with my spark plug changes since I got them via FCP.

V8bait · 08-20-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hibbyfor

They're approx $650 here in the UK as opposed to $154 for Delphis. I'd love a set of PR Coils but the cost is prohibitive as usual over here.

Yeah, OP was quoting $390+ USD for OEM. Import tax is a bitch it seems

Hibbyfor · 08-20-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by V8bait

Yeah, OP was quoting $390+ USD for OEM. Import tax is a bitch it seems

OP will also be disappointed when he finds out FCP don't ship to the UK, been there got the tshirt

. I'm one of the minority here screaming for a no deal Brexit purely for selfish car modding reasons

Fallenangel123 · 08-20-2019, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibbyfor

OP will also be disappointed when he finds out FCP don't ship to the UK, been there got the tshirt

. I'm one of the minority here screaming for a no deal Brexit purely for selfish car modding reasons

Yep LOL, I contacted FCP and they do not ship to the UK

hellokitty · 08-20-2019, 08:22 PM

PR coils and be done with it hehe

Hibbyfor · 08-20-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallenangel123

Yep LOL, I contacted FCP and they do not ship to the UK

Your best bet is Delphi coils from Eurocarparts mate, I've got a set here and they certainly look far better quality than the Bosch. It's either that or spring for the PR coils from ML Performance at £527

fozzydj · 08-21-2019, 01:38 AM

UK guys I always buy from AutoDoc, great app. Ships from Germany, cheap as chips

streetpro · 08-21-2019, 02:43 AM

I bought Delphi n55 coils, they work perfectly in n54 .-)

addictedtoboost · 08-22-2019, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by streetpro

I bought Delphi n55 coils, they work perfectly in n54 .-)

Delphie coils are trash and belong in the garbage. Bosch oem>delphie any day. I've tried both and Bosh wins eveytime!!

riczon.335i · 08-22-2019, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fallenangel123

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibbyfor

OP will also be disappointed when he finds out FCP don't ship to the UK, been there got the tshirt

. I'm one of the minority here screaming for a no deal Brexit purely for selfish car modding reasons

Yep LOL, I contacted FCP and they do not ship to the UK

Try oembimmerparts, I originally got my Eldor coils since they were the first to carry them before FCP. They are priced reasonably at the suggested site.

cgbimmer · 08-25-2019, 08:54 PM

I am curious if anyone has tried Ngk coils?
A lot of us use there 1 step colder plugs
I have bosch coils right now 8000,miles on them was thinking of trying them out next time I need them.
Would go pr but still have msd80 worried extra stress would frie it

mweisdorfer · 08-25-2019, 11:18 PM

Eldor Coils & Nkg +1 step colder plugs

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riczon.335i Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Washington State iTrader: (1)	Eldor still going strong! Purchased from FCPeuro, life time warranty can't beat that!
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V8bait Lieutenant 406 Rep 574 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	For that much money I'd 100% uograde to the precision race coils and be done with it. Forget the BMW ones.
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cgbimmer 2007 335xi 31 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi blue Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: bloomfield ct iTrader: (0)	I am curious if anyone has tried Ngk coils? A lot of us use there 1 step colder plugs I have bosch coils right now 8000,miles on them was thinking of trying them out next time I need them. Would go pr but still have msd80 worried extra stress would frie it __________________ 2007 335xi Daw stage 2 old wheel custom 2.25 relocation inlets vrsf alum outlets.Vrsf 5'' stepped intercooler.stage 2 bucket lpfp.BQ tune xhp stage 3 tranny flash.vrsf downpipes modified 3in exhaust.ER charge pipe tial bov.Custom oil cooler..cic retrofit.koni shocks h@r sport spring staggered conti tir
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