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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre recommendations
« Last post by Rudedog on Today at 07:18 »
I'd like to hear from anybody running Conti SC 7's - they seem to come top of many tyre reviews for overall performance and yet not many are running them - only asking as they could be on my list for next time.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Mk6 power fold mirror
« Last post by Nino on Today at 04:12 »
No worries
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Golf mk7 / Re: Tyre recommendations
« Last post by Pkempster on 27 March 2024, 22:31 »
I’ve just had a set of 4 Michelin PS5s fitted on my GTI performance and I’m really pleased with them. They are not too noisy and the grip is really good. When I got the car in December it had mid range tyres called Lauffen (never heard of them either) which I was going to keep but a pothole put pay to that so I changed all of them.

The PS5s are night and day in comparison. Wet grip and damp traction is great and they have a good rim protector for the alloys. On my old Leon FR I had PS4S (sport) and they were equally impressive, the lateral grip was superb but the car didn’t have the same power so hard to compare the power transfer directly.
I got a discount for 4 at kwik fit but the PS4S would have been a lot more expensive so I went for the PS5.

I’ve had Pirelli Pzero Neros before on a scooby and they were brilliant.

The only tyres I’ve really not liked were Good Year Asymetric 3 as I found the sidewall too soft and they seemed to roll too much.

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Golf mk7 / Mileage
« Last post by GolfTi on 27 March 2024, 22:02 »
103 k.

Full VW service history.
Had it since new (July  13) and intend to keep it as long as I can. Still love this car to bits.
New suspension recently otherwise perfect.

Anyone with higher mileage?

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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by Paul70 on 27 March 2024, 21:27 »
Oh, and unless absolutely necessary, don’t sell the Ed40, you’ll regret it.

Wise words Exonian! I am tempted to keep it but not sure I can justify running two golfs but at least the ED40 will not depreciate at that high a rate.

The car (Lapiz Blue) looked stunning when I picked it up but a wet drive changed that but hopefully I’ll get some pics up soon.
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Golf mk6 GTD/TDI / Trim around the rear view mirror.. windscreen..
« Last post by GTDBOY on 27 March 2024, 20:36 »

The trim around the rearview mirror.. how to replace it…

The trim seams to fit into the front of the roof lining..
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Golf mk8 / Re: Is the hot hatch dead?
« Last post by Yusee on 27 March 2024, 19:38 »
I have followed the ICE discussions with interest over the last few years and have acquired a small collection of enjoyable, engaging everyday transport vehicles - 2 hot hatches and 2 motorbikes- in anticipation of the end of ICE.

I’ve got a slight suspicion that things will move more slowly than expected.

The ban( on new vehicles) has already moved to 2035, I wouldn’t be surprised if this moves further.

My hope is that, the hot hatch will make a resurgence- as it did in the 90s after insurance companies killed it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Is the hot hatch dead?
« Last post by fredgroves on 27 March 2024, 16:41 »
My guess... the last of the ICE cars, particularly something like a 8.5 R will hold their value as we plunge into the abyss of the ICE ban.

I'd say an end of era ICE car will REALLY hold its value for a good few years once 2030 hits...

Until either its a tatty nail or they start on the next phase of the Co2 war by raising petrol prices rapidly to make you quit...and they definitely will. It won't be that you can't obtain petrol, it will just mean you can't afford it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by fredgroves on 27 March 2024, 16:37 »
Picked up my second MK8 yesterday. A MK8 R Performance Pack with DCC. Hope it lasts longer than my ED45, which lasted about 2 months before selling it on and keeping my ED40. I think the ED40 will be finding a new home this time round.

Love the traction and the true manual shifting in special mode. Feels quicker than the ED45 and the S005 tyres are far better than the S001!

Should feel quite a bit faster than the ED45... the wonders of AWD!

And yes S005 is not the BS we got from BS on the 001's. Definitely not appalling the S005.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Is the hot hatch dead?
« Last post by Hertsman on 27 March 2024, 16:33 »
Agreed Fred, it’s just a marketing thing.

Method:
 R = top of the range, therefore justifying the extortionate prices that those that habitually buy “top of the range” products will pay pandering to their own vanity.
VW will continue to market a GTI in the form of a FWD smaller ID. model which is constantly being touted on fanboy officially sanctioned social media accounts. The smaller ID. GTI should appeal more to those that take into consideration the points raised in previous posts in this thread - traffic, road conditions, costs etc.


Result:
ID. R = Flabby 4wd 2 tonne rocket ships with every known luxury gadget
ID. GTI = aimed at those with a more realistic perception of value, a slight twinkle in their eye and don’t have an obsession with squishy door cards.

Conclusion:
Keep hold of your late model 7.5 until it falls apart.

Think could be tempted into a MK 8.5 R to keep the ICE thing going just that little bit longer from the MK 7.5, so what's that in timing? Lets say 4-5 years down the line when their prices have moderated from the ridiculous, maybe :)

But quite like the MK 8.5 changes and if its proven the software issues have been eradicated, be nice to actually experience the drive of the MK 8 which everyone seems to state is its strength.

My 128Ti minor let down is its drive and handling at B road level, and as months have worn on, its definitely take edge off what is otherwise been a good experience, so the drive and ride is pretty important, lets hope VW remember that when the EV finally take over the world, as its going to be some dull journeys being had for everyone, aside from excitement of where to charge next :)

My 128Ti has 18 months to run on lease, and then we will be running two 2019 plate Golf R imagine, wife's present is in stormtrooper guise so be looking for something different for mine, Indium Grey or Lapiz with black Pretoria's, maybe might drop back a year for 2018 to get 3 Door?

Hopefully prices will have moderated to sub £20k for good example being it will be 6 year old car by time i am searching.
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