Roll call for Those with R8 Coilpacks: Reliability Feedback Wanted

[ThatVWGuy]

Wake up horsey!

I think there is still some life left in it.

 

[corydd]

To bad thats not real data for them... real world experiences dont matter as they are too biased and do not prove anything beyond a reasonable doubt.. :iono:

In that case just buy the stock coils. Enjoy your misfires.

 

[SirClimax]

Did people miss the sarcasm in lilonespaz's post? or the word "them"...

 

[uglybastard]

 

[realcyberbob]

Cost is not the debate, cost effectiveness is. Also, if they are not an improvement, they would not be considered a "tune". They're also not any more expensive than stock coils.

So if both types cost the same, and at a minimum they are the same part just with/without the red top, their cost effectiveness is equal. Then I still don't see the point in the debate.

 

[1ashchuckton]

So if both types cost the same, and at a minimum they are the same part just with/without the red top, their cost effectiveness is equal. Then I still don't see the point in the debate.

Yes if they both cost the same why not the R8 coil packs? It is sort of a moot point.

That being said I take what a seller says with a grain of salt & verify what they have said. Caveat emptor.

 

[PlaidDad]

Stage 1, switched to R8s at 90k, blew one at 96k. Running 3 R8s and 1 used stocker, is there harm in that?

 

[brobst]

Stage 1, switched to R8s at 90k, blew one at 96k. Running 3 R8s and 1 used stocker, is there harm in that?

Wherr did you buy your r8 coils from? Never heard of a r8 coil failing before. And i been here 4 years now.

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[uglybastard]

yeah beware fake red tops. there have been numerous cases of a one-off bad pack here and there which isnt all that bad by my measure.

I have my stock coils still - ill try to take some pics to see if there is a visible difference for anyone who wants to put on a tin foil hat about this

 

[lilonespaz]

Stage 1, switched to R8s at 90k, blew one at 96k. Running 3 R8s and 1 used stocker, is there harm in that?

no damage will happen from running a mix of coils. Thats strange that you had a coil blow.. can you confirm it was a OEM audi Red Top?

 

[lilonespaz]

Did people miss the sarcasm in lilonespaz's post? or the word "them"...

did i miss some name calling?

 

[uglybastard]

did i miss some name calling?

well its 2017, where there are 83 sets of proper pronouns to abide by so if you used the wrong one maybe that qualifies as name-calling?

 

[SirClimax]

did i miss some name calling?

These were responses to your post:

:dnftt:

In that case just buy the stock coils. Enjoy your misfires.

 

[lilonespaz]

These were responses to your post:

oh haha. :thumbsup:

 

[davisharr]

Wow, dont know how you guys are having such good luck with these things! Had ANOTHER one go today, I seem to pop one every 20,000km or so. Any reasons why the same cylinder would keep going? Brand new plugs, its not the same replaced coil that went as I moved cyl 3 to cyl 4 when I replaced it last as part of my diagnosing. But its the same cylinder. Just a coincidence?
Going to start carrying spares with me!