[s-cars] sparkplug boot problem ????

[ELLIEOLSEN at aol.com]

Chris,
 
I had this ( hessitation under load) issue with my 200q20v and it was bad  
ignition wires so my guess is that it could be your problem.
 
Good luck,
 
Shawn Olsen
Clarkston MI
 
 
In a message dated 1/4/2005 12:04:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com writes:

Fellow  S-car nutz,

Looks like it is time to replace my spark plug boots, I am  including 
links to pics of my  boots.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/?action=view&current=p
lug3.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/?action=view&current=p
lug2.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/?action=view&current=p
lug1.jpg

My  first question is, could these worn boots cause an acceleration
problem  that has appeared in 4th and 5th gears when trying to
accelerate under  boost. The problem feels like I am driving on the
"rumble strips/grooves"  along the edge of the highway. The car doesn't
accelerate as it should and  there is a vibration.

My theory is that the car is "missing" causing  the poor performance and
vibration. Is that accurate?

Second  question is http://www.bimmerzone.com a good source or is
SpeedyCarParts  better? I have no experience with either just read they
have good prices on  this part.

Thanks
Chris