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Cars and parts for sale / Re: Mk7/7.5 Golf GTI key fob caps x2 *£20*
« Last post by Exonian on 11 April 2024, 13:07 »Price reduced to £20 posted (within the UK)
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Golf mk8 / Re: Mk8 headlights and wheels
« Last post by clarky92 on 11 April 2024, 10:07 »Sorry to bring up an old topic, it’s hard to find other reports of mk8 headlight issues.
My car is booked in to have one of the headlights adjusted (the unit not the beam) as it’s been seated incorrectly at the factory. Did VW manage to remove your front bumper, swap the headlight and refit without any damage? I’m incredibly nervous about this work on my car, it’s only 4 months old since new. Do you know how they also calibrated the light after swapping it as my local dealership is giving out conflicting info on what needs to be done?
Thanks in advance
My car is booked in to have one of the headlights adjusted (the unit not the beam) as it’s been seated incorrectly at the factory. Did VW manage to remove your front bumper, swap the headlight and refit without any damage? I’m incredibly nervous about this work on my car, it’s only 4 months old since new. Do you know how they also calibrated the light after swapping it as my local dealership is giving out conflicting info on what needs to be done?
Thanks in advance
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Golf mk7 / Re: Micro cracking on Tyres?
« Last post by davo245 on 11 April 2024, 08:33 »I have had this issue on Goodyears and Dunlops recently, the goodyears were only 18 months old when they started showing signs of cracks down the middle of the main water channels (largely shielded from UV light)
I am told it is down to modern rubber compounds and a lot of high performance tyres suffer from it.
The Pzero on our GTI seem fine though and they are 4 years old.
Wonder if it could be caused by certain wheel or tyre cleaning products or tyre dressings?
Happened to me way back. I incorrectly mixed a cleaning product I used for the wheels. Tyres ended up scrap. I still use it, correctly mixed and no issues since. Tyres were Goodyear Assy's.
Apc or bilberry etc?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Micro cracking on Tyres?
« Last post by Gulfstream11 on 11 April 2024, 08:06 »I have had this issue on Goodyears and Dunlops recently, the goodyears were only 18 months old when they started showing signs of cracks down the middle of the main water channels (largely shielded from UV light)
I am told it is down to modern rubber compounds and a lot of high performance tyres suffer from it.
The Pzero on our GTI seem fine though and they are 4 years old.
Wonder if it could be caused by certain wheel or tyre cleaning products or tyre dressings?
Happened to me way back. I incorrectly mixed a cleaning product I used for the wheels. Tyres ended up scrap. I still use it, correctly mixed and no issues since. Tyres were Goodyear Assy's.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by JoeGTI on 11 April 2024, 00:18 »Seeing as the new infotainment screen is basically the same screen that’s appearing in the new ID7, refreshed ID4 and the new Tiguan, we’ll get a fair idea soon enough if the newer hardware/software has less gremlins or not. My wife has a new ID4 coming soon so I’ll see for myself what this new infotainment is like. I fear it’ll make my MK8 feel old!
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Golf mk7 / Re: Hunting for a nice Golf
« Last post by Exonian on 10 April 2024, 22:57 »Good news but still a sour taste that you had to challenge them in the first place.
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by Exonian on 10 April 2024, 22:55 »The sill trims look great Joe 
Classy
Classy
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by Exonian on 10 April 2024, 22:55 »The carbon fibre will save a vital few ounces, add in an Akrapovič and for £5k you’ll shave 0.0001 second off your 0-60!
Never been a fan of the light bar myself but at least with the badge illuminated you won’t have a dark gap at the front anymore. Any light has to be good light as far as being visible is concerned, shame the radar is now on show again though.
As for the software, don’t anyone kid themselves, aside from the Chat GPT add on module it’ll be basically the same gear as late mk8’s. Though thankfully the latter seem less prone to bugs and processors should be a little quicker in the FL car.
Never been a fan of the light bar myself but at least with the badge illuminated you won’t have a dark gap at the front anymore. Any light has to be good light as far as being visible is concerned, shame the radar is now on show again though.
As for the software, don’t anyone kid themselves, aside from the Chat GPT add on module it’ll be basically the same gear as late mk8’s. Though thankfully the latter seem less prone to bugs and processors should be a little quicker in the FL car.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by SRGTD on 10 April 2024, 21:37 »Carbon fibre on a Golf GTI from the factory and an illuminated VW badge at the front - as if the light bar on the 8 wasn’t stupid enough
‘The GTI can also be ordered with carbonfibre exterior applications for the first time’. These prices are going to shock potential buyers imo
I think you’re right in terms of the price.
As for the facelift, I think it’s a little underwhelming, but then that’s VW’s typical approach to mid lifecycle facelifts. I dare say most people who aren’t Golf and / or GTI enthusiasts the wouldn’t even realise the mk8.5 is a refreshed, facelift model.
I’ve never been a fan of the light bar and IMHO the illuminated VW badge is a bit tacky and just a step too far.
Let’s just hope VW have ironed out the software gremlins that have plagued the mk8.
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: TCR/Mk7.5 Exhaust Backbox
« Last post by Peter_booker2003 on 10 April 2024, 21:19 »Hi mate,
£325 and you've got a deal.
Cheers
£325 and you've got a deal.
Cheers