Proton parts any good?

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So i just changed my spark plug cable and it costed me rm330 lol. even though i was shocked with the price i just went for it since its proton parts.

question is what justifies it to be at this price? others only priced at around 100rm.

and are other proton parts any good in general? im looking to just buy any other branded parts next time.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

So i just changed my spark plug cable and it costed me rm330 lol. even though i was shocked with the price i just went for it since its proton parts.

question is what justifies it to be at this price? others only priced at around 100rm.

and are other proton parts any good in general? im looking to just buy any other branded parts next time.

My question is where did you change them?

 

[YYC]

I guess Proton spark plug cable is better than those rm100 cheap cables anytime. I used those cheap ones and lost a bit performance and only lasted less than 2 years.

 

[=..=]

bought at proton sc and go chg at other workshop since always full. i checked the part number others selling online around same price.

back to topic proton parts any good or not.

 

[crazykatak]

if the stock ones lasted 8-10 years previously, then it's good :)
brand new genuine ones are good.

 

[=..=]

if the stock ones lasted 8-10 years previously, then it's good :)
brand new genuine ones are good.

my original one in my neo which i bought aug 2010 spoiled. but then i checked the part number of this part online selling around rm100, so i guess its good. hope this new one no need change for 10 years lol.

 

[vr2turbo]

I guess Proton spark plug cable is better than those rm100 cheap cables anytime. I used those cheap ones and lost a bit performance and only lasted less than 2 years.

RM100? I got mine aftermarket brand like around RM50 only. Thought spark plug cable should be ok, but after a year plus it crack and leak....

 

[YYC]

Genuine Proton parts are good. Just that the price is steep compared to others. Take for example driver side 'Japan Mari' central lock cost RM8xx for Perdana but really smooth operation and long lasting.

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RM100? I got mine aftermarket brand like around RM50 only. Thought spark plug cable should be ok, but after a year plus it crack and leak....

RM50 plug cable you got to be kidding me.

 

[Waiora_ProTuner]

for sure better RM300 proton better than RM100 unknown...

unless you compare item with similar price..

i bought from aftermarket around RM200 last time...still survive after 6 years.

 

[ken yeang]

rm300 is about alright for proton plug cables. Should last at least 5 years. My uncle's proton cable lasted 20 years, until crack developed on the insulation.....and cause arching and engine judder. He could actually wrap rubber around the cracked cable...and fixed the problem.

For him,

RM300/20 years= 15bucks/year. What more can he ask for?

 

[crazykatak]

my original one in my neo which i bought aug 2010 spoiled. but then i checked the part number of this part online selling around rm100, so i guess its good. hope this new one no need change for 10 years lol.

well..at least check and replace the spark plugs more often. foul plugs leads to ignition coil failure and also might damage the plug cables..

 

[vr2turbo]

Genuine Proton parts are good. Just that the price is steep compared to others. Take for example driver side 'Japan Mari' central lock cost RM8xx for Perdana but really smooth operation and long lasting.

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RM50 plug cable you got to be kidding me.

No joke brother. Crack after a year use, some more crack all along the cable. Fitted back the old original cable even better....

 

[stupidcar]

Proton parts aren't that low quality.
Not sure where the cables are made from, some components of Proton are sharing with UMW factory.

 

[cvkit17]

Why bother? U already bought it. U can now survey good aftermarket parts and compare the prices. And since you are using ori proton part, you don't have to worry whether it is reliable or not. And whether proton parts r good or not, it depends... If your ori cable is the same as the new one, the lifespan would pretty much be the same isn't it? Unless your first ori cables have defects.

 

[=..=]

Why bother? U already bought it. U can now survey good aftermarket parts and compare the prices. And since you are using ori proton part, you don't have to worry whether it is reliable or not. And whether proton parts r good or not, it depends... If your ori cable is the same as the new one, the lifespan would pretty much be the same isn't it? Unless your first ori cables have defects.

why i bother because im planning for next time parts to change. and the question was are the parts any good or as good/reliable as aftermarket parts. checked bosch cables are around rm100 -150(ori??)~.

the cables are different between my ori and new.... the part numbers on the cables are different, pricing also different 100~ and 300~.

after checking the new cable is for cps models. i bought my neo baseline model maybe cutdown all cost. but i must admit now throttle i play no need go half way, only quarter press can go already. not sure if placebo but more pick up.

 

[vr2turbo]

why i bother because im planning for next time parts to change. and the question was are the parts any good or as good/reliable as aftermarket parts. checked bosch cables are around rm100 -150(ori??)~.

the cables are different between my ori and new.... the part numbers on the cables are different, pricing also different 100~ and 300~.

after checking the new cable is for cps models. i bought my neo baseline model maybe cutdown all cost. but i must admit now throttle i play no need go half way, only quarter press can go already. not sure if placebo but more pick up.

When I had Wira time, there was always 3 quality my mechanic will ask me which I want. Aftermarket cheapo parts, Proton and MMC from Japan. This was especially for the mounting and the prices quite vast difference, and quality just as vast....

Nowadays I use the 555 brand. This is aftermarket Japan made parts....

 

[123]

can give your mechanic contact because vr4 front & rear mounting rubber can use wira, near cam pulley can use perdana

 

[Izso]

why i bother because im planning for next time parts to change. and the question was are the parts any good or as good/reliable as aftermarket parts. checked bosch cables are around rm100 -150(ori??)~.

the cables are different between my ori and new.... the part numbers on the cables are different, pricing also different 100~ and 300~.

after checking the new cable is for cps models. i bought my neo baseline model maybe cutdown all cost. but i must admit now throttle i play no need go half way, only quarter press can go already. not sure if placebo but more pick up.

Proton original parts are good, but not everything. For example an air filter you can do better for the RM30+ you'd pay for an original Proton air filter. And if you know the OEM manufacturer you can get the Proton equivalent for much cheaper. Like the Wira spark plug cables are from Bougicord. So if you bought Bougicord, you'd have the same quality and will be long lasting as stock.

Having said that, if you're concerned about long life and your car is stock, then ori parts is fine. But if your car isn't stock and expecting stock to last that long might be stretching it.

My old Wira had a lot done on it, the stock crank pulley was changed 3 times (2 times new original, one time halfcut) because of failure and finally an aftermarket pulley was used and it lasted 5 years until I sold the car.

So your question on whether it's good or not, yes it's good. But there are caveats.

 

[vr2turbo]

can give your mechanic contact because vr4 front & rear mounting rubber can use wira, near cam pulley can use perdana

pm to you already....
But VR can use Wira mounting?

 

[123]

pm to you already....
But VR can use Wira mounting?

wira front full rubber mounting pump out the rubber with the ring then pump back into vr front (that full rubber can be used for the rear mounting too). Are you using half rubber for front? Btw perhaps we should meet up some day