Dude, I've had really bad dry hits before but never one so bad it FRIED the wire.
I will also note, I've taken my first "break day" where I do absolutely nothing besides the most basic of bodily functions in a MONTH, but trust me I have no time to post pictures of my deconstructed coils-- really. I have moved and am in transit, and like, I started a new job.
I also do not get all jazzed up at what my SPENT coils look like, they are SUPPOSED to look awful, you don't get burnt TASTE without burnt wicking ALL my wicks (drop in or RTA) look horrid when I change them. The way I see it is they are supposed to, really.
Also, I tend to change my (0.8 coils anyway) BEFORE they taste burned, because they get so restricted vaping becomes a bit too much effort, etc. LOL.
I am betting they are ugly then too, but I don't bother to check, because as far as I am concerned I don't remove a coil when it starts to lose it's pristine white look because that would be every two hours or less.
And yet, I mysteriously continue to like, recover from my almost COPD.
I will admit I have ONE flavor that tastes BETTER burnt, (it's almost a caramelization thing) and I do have to FORCE myself to change that wick because otherwise it would probably be bad but the majority of vapers (myself included) don't worry about it we just change it when it starts to suck, and really, not that much more thought needs to be put into it, honestly.
Deconstructing your old coils is not going to change your ultimate health outcome I don't think although by all means, carry on if you must.
Anna