Reply To: Electronic Ignition Options

[Philippe AllisonParticipant]

Hi Bryan,

I have been using 123’s on both my cars. The Roadster since 2012 and 25,000 miles and the 6 since 2017 and 5,000 miles. So far very reliable and totally trouble free. When I purchased the unit for the Roadster I was aware of some adverse comments about the units failing. I discussed this with one of the UK importers and he said they are susceptible to incorrect polarity when they are fitted initially and the early units could sometimes be damaged by starting with jump leads. He assured me the latter problem had been solved electronicaly with a circuit protector.

Both my cars are set up with timing marks so I can time with a timing strobe, it is evident when doing this how good and stable the distributor is. In short very pleased and would recomend and buy again.

p.s.

Comments on the other two sytems, if you retain points their adjustment affects the dwell angle and both systems rely on the distributor being in good mechanical shape.

I have the 123 bluetooth model on the 6, this can have bespoke  advance curves programmed in and can be disabled with an app on the phone as a security device.

Give me a call if you would like to discuss further.

regards Philippe