MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 10:32:09 am

Title: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 10:32:09 am
As above is there any advantage to fitting these ?
i dont know if the ones fitted to my car have ever been changed.
My car has done just over 100,000 miles
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on March 08, 2019, 10:45:22 am
No advantage. Cheaper than black ones though
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 10:55:56 am
so i might as well leave well alone
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: rich83 on March 08, 2019, 10:59:22 am
If you coil packs are not causing issues then no reason to change them.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 12:05:01 pm
i think they are fine but i am having a stage 1 map at Amber performance next week so was wondering if they would be an advantage.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dan_FR on March 08, 2019, 12:36:25 pm
You might well find the Stage 1 highlights a weak coilpack and it will misfire afterwards, so be prepared to change them if needed
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 01:31:49 pm
perhaps its best to put a brand new set on just in case.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 01:57:20 pm
just ordered a set from AKS tuning £101. inc delivery.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: pudding on March 08, 2019, 02:59:40 pm
Should probably add a pack of BKR7EIX plugs to the order as well if the ones in there are really old.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 04:00:44 pm
is there anything to be gained from changing the standard air filter ?
There is a Mann filter fitted at the moment.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: pudding on March 08, 2019, 04:10:15 pm
Not really!
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: muff1991 on March 08, 2019, 04:10:39 pm
yes, I think a performance filter will aid when mapping. I think its been known to have a better Air filter over an Induction kit.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 08, 2019, 05:11:06 pm
What make is known to work well?
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Octoparrot on March 08, 2019, 06:32:10 pm
I'd just bung a new Mann filter in and change it once a year
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: colesey on March 08, 2019, 06:35:12 pm
Iirc I read somewhere that the ed30 has a slightly less restrictive panel filter than the k03 car, however something like pipercross or itg will do the job just fine.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Chesto18 on March 08, 2019, 07:40:08 pm
Ramair panel filters are cheap enough, and I personally always prefer the foam filters over paper.

2 advantages to R8 coil packs,
1- They’re cheaper.
2- They’re red. Red is faster.

If you don’t know when coils were last changed, then a new set with decent plugs would be a good idea before a map.
Title: Re: R8 coilpacks.....any advantage ?
Post by: Dave Y on March 09, 2019, 01:05:43 am
I think I will replace it for peace of mind .