Just so you know, they’re still making these as well...
Back in the day, someone tested the stock vs R8 coils with a multi-meter...they have different impedance. Basically, you get more powerful spark with R8 coil packs. If you're stock, it's not a big deal. If you're stage 1 or up, they are worth having!! Not simply a color change as some would say. Just be sure to buy from a reputable seller, there are imitation red coils out there.I looked at the coils but other than a bunch of here say and bro science I couldn't find any technical data explaining why the R8 are better
Back in the day, someone tested the stock vs R8 coils with a multi-meter...they have different impedance. Basically, you get more powerful spark with R8 coil packs. If you're stock, it's not a big deal. If you're stage 1 or up, they are worth having!! Not simply a color change as some would say. Just be sure to buy from a reputable seller, there are imitation red coils out there.
I would highly recommend stage 1 tune.
Car looks great, you're off to a good start!
That looks subtly cool! I was very happy with the slight increased engine noise once I removed my hood liner.
Reflect a gold looks good! Good work on install. Funny thing I noticed about the hood with insulation out. It recently snowed shortly after I parked the car at work. Snow melted at the areas where the hood bracing is located. I guess since the bracing holds more heat. I was pretty surprised when I walked up to the car and saw a perfect recreation of the hood bracing in snow!
I've had my hood insulation removed for 70k miles / 3 years and don't have any paint issues.