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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by Dogman12 on 31 May 2024, 22:05 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 31 May 2024, 21:28
The standard GTI is up on the Irish configurator. Few things to note:

- rear camera is standard.
- winter pack (heated front seats etc) is standard.
- the illuminated grill, VW badge, IQ lights etc are standard.

Then there is this “black pack”. There was a black pack on the MK8 too but it was pretty minimal. Black mirror caps and red stripe replaced with black. I think it was about €450. On the 8.5 it also includes darker headlamp housings. You can see it in those videos linked above. But it’s down as €1600 on the configurator here! Bit mad. Surely it must include something more than darker headlamp units and mirror caps… I wonder does it include a black roof (again as per those videos).

Black Pack has a descent look with new GTI. They show all the demo cars with a black pack for a reason  :smiley: because the headlights look so much better being darkened. Adding black mirrors as well.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by JoeGTI on 31 May 2024, 21:28 »
The standard GTI is up on the Irish configurator. Few things to note:

- rear camera is standard.
- winter pack (heated front seats etc) is standard.
- the illuminated grill, VW badge, IQ lights etc are standard.

Then there is this “black pack”. There was a black pack on the MK8 too but it was pretty minimal. Black mirror caps and red stripe replaced with black. I think it was about €450. On the 8.5 it also includes darker headlamp housings. You can see it in those videos linked above. But it’s down as €1600 on the configurator here! Bit mad. Surely it must include something more than darker headlamp units and mirror caps… I wonder does it include a black roof (again as per those videos).
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by JoeGTI on 31 May 2024, 20:00 »
https://youtu.be/bpd8gpvOE-w?si=mJN0tt7oo7GlU1MP

I really like it. The gloss black treatment lifts things a lot, it should have been done like this on the MK8 too imo. The headlights while only subtley different, do look better imo, that awkward curve as it meets the grill has been straightened out! The bumper, intakes etc all look suitably more aggressive too.

I’m surprised the door stripe remains the same half assed effort though!

Then in the interior, it’s the same new infotainment that’s in the new Tiguan, ID4, Passat. And having experienced it for about a month now in my wife’s ID4 I can confirm it’s a joy to use compared to the MK8 system.
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Golf mk6 / Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Last post by david25 on 31 May 2024, 19:00 »
Quote from: Snoopy on 31 May 2024, 12:43
If its happened for a while check you don't also have an oil leak from between the gearbox and engine under the car. When the pcv valve goes and the pressure rises it trys to vent at the weakest point. Sadly this often ends up being the rear main  seal and it fails.

It happened suddenly on a journey this week, didn't get to work, turned back and went home. Of course it could have been failing for months without making a noise?

Hopefully there is no main seal failure, but thank you for letting me know. I will call the garage and ask them to check when they fit it on Monday.
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Finglonga on 31 May 2024, 16:45 »
New rear caliper and wheel speed sensor done and back to normal, even the MPG has gone up so brakes must have been binding for weeks.

New problem, driver door will not lock so new catch will be fitted next week. Been randomly clicking for months and the orange door lock light was not coming on.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by TurboTrev on 31 May 2024, 16:07 »
Quote from: Dogman12 on 31 May 2024, 15:39
Golf 8.5 GTI Clubsport

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJL-pqodaJA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vwroc.com%2F&feature=emb_logo
Looks really good, thanks for posting the link.  Love all the external black gloss.
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by Dogman12 on 31 May 2024, 15:39 »
Golf 8.5 GTI Clubsport

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJL-pqodaJA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vwroc.com%2F&feature=emb_logo
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Golf mk8 / Re: MK8.5 Official News / Open for ordering the 11th of April
« Last post by Dogman12 on 31 May 2024, 12:47 »
Quote from: TurboTrev on 31 May 2024, 10:46
Quote from: Dogman12 on 30 May 2024, 21:06
Ladies and Gentlemens, the new Golf 8.5 GTI Clubsport :)
 
https://www.facebook.com/reel/468063145602035
Link not working for me?
haha, yes, it is now deleted and it's strange it last so long. Because there was an obvious embargo until 4:30 pm CET today.
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Golf mk6 / Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Last post by Snoopy on 31 May 2024, 12:43 »
If its happened for a while check you don't also have an oil leak from between the gearbox and engine under the car. When the pcv valve goes and the pressure rises it trys to vent at the weakest point. Sadly this often ends up being the rear main  seal and it fails.
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Golf mk6 / Re: What have you done to your Mk6 today then?
« Last post by david25 on 31 May 2024, 11:44 »
Garage thinks its the PCV valve, can't get the part until Monday, with the diagnostics its £250
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