Blue Print Pattern Parts

[cleverdick]

I've been quoted £125 inc. VAT for a set of 'Blue Print' branded HT leads for LS400, against the Genuine Toyota item at about £150 plus VAT.

Has anyone on here used 'Blue Print' leads?

Has anyone had a bad experience with 'Blue Print' products?

[Bazza]

i was under the impression that they were the next best thing to genuine items, if not better :)

[Bob King]

Blueprint are as good as original :) . i worked as a mechanic for many years, Blueprint are the best after market parts you can buy.

[ROYT]

Have Blueprint front discs on, after 12 months no problem....all Blueprint seem

to be good quality :)

[Dave-Ellen]

We use blueprint parts and are well pleased with them

[aido]

Sure I once read someone on here say that they have to be as good as the OEM manufacturer parts?

[cleverdick]

Hi all,

Thanks for your replies.

Despite the fact that Nippon Automotive quoted for 'Blue Print' leads, those that turned up were actually branded 'Solid Ace'.

I have fitted them without any trouble and the car certainly runs OK at the moment (with new Denso iridium plugs). The resistance of each new lead measured only slightly lower than the 15 year old originals, the longest being in the region of about 15k Ohms.

So the question is: Will they last like the OE leads? Have I made a false economy?

Cheers,

Rich