Quote Originally Posted by RandomX View Post
Hi All,

I recently ordered the OKADA Projects Plasma Direct Coil Pack replacement kit from kdperformance on eBay and i thought i'd share a few of my thoughts about the product with you...

Firstly, given the claims from the manufacturer of "4 times more spark energy than stock coils and also generate an ultra fast multi-spark discharge of 10 sparks up to highest RPM. The spark amperage is increased 100%," i was expecting the coil packs to reduce or remove any jerkiness or un-logged misfires caused by my stronger tune, or the OEM coil packs... All i can say is wow! No jerkiness, even gear changes seem smoother. Acceleration is definitely improved, kick-down seems more violent and the engine isn't wobbling around as much at idle... Pretty much solved my issues

Onto the installation... Now OKADA recommend a professional install these parts, but because i'm adventurous i thought i'd give it a bash myself. Overall it was pretty straight forward, i needed the assistance of the VW CAVE Engine workshop manual to understand what to remove so i could access the first coil pack. But from them on it was pretty self explanatory.

OKADA provide pretty clear instructions, however they don't explain how to remove the various connectors and oil re-circulation tubes to get at the first coil pack... Which was a bit annoying, however given that the product was only designed for professional installation this can be overlooked.

Again on the ease of installation; i'm a computer technician, this is the most involved installation i've ever done on my car and i found it pretty straight forward.

Overall i'm really happy with the product. Cost was ~$800 shipped... Big bit of coin but after following Hurdy's GTI build in the UK I felt this was a necessary addition given that i'm about to go APR Stage 2 with the Harding Performance DSG Upgrade.

I got some installed today by the guys who tuned my car to stage 2. I’m using rs7 spark plugs. The stock plugs ran 10kw MORE than the Okada plugs. I’ve left them in to see if they’re smoother. But 10kw less!? Not sure why the would do that. Maybe stock cells and rs7 plugs are the way to go