So as I changed my oil today I noticed the first plug is easy to access. Got the coil out and tried a few different sockets. They all seemed to drop in just fine, however, none we're able to fully seat on the plug due to the angle.. Why it was designed like this is beyond me. It's still hard to believe this specialized one is thinner than what I have on hand, and will work in this situation, but looks like I'll have one on the way soon..