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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Dogman12 on 25 June 2025, 15:12 »
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44

Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

yes, darker. I'd leave the red stitching though. Darker looks cooler. The standard silver one looks cheap after haptic buttons.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mannol oil
« Last post by symonh2000 on 25 June 2025, 14:57 »
I don't blame you. I have around 7 litres left in the drum I have, it will either end up painted on the fence or used in the lawnmower.

I can't even put it in my cheap runabout as that needs 5w40
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Hertsman on 25 June 2025, 14:10 »
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44
Misha had a green one with black warmenau wheels on his YT channel, although mildly better suited to the green than the weird red tinted option, I personally think a bright silver wheel would suit that green best. 👌
https://youtu.be/ptQCZLEPP6c?si=s0VDtwgCXiqqPOo-

Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

That would look very Mini JCW with the green and upgraded silver wheels combo.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cupra Leon v Mk8.5 GTi
« Last post by Hertsman on 25 June 2025, 13:35 »
Quote from: Exonian on 24 June 2025, 16:21
Did you swap to the white?
(I would have 😁 )

Did not realise it was metallic but learning that was reason for the wobble, and order has been changed to Glacial White!

Not sure how compares to the Oryx, which always liked, but was a premium cost option.

Learnt a little more about the PHEV and apparently the shove off torque is pretty decent. Enough unknowns to make this selection an interesting change, what will performance be? the drive and ride? and how will live with the EV aspect? etc.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 25 June 2025, 12:46 »
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44
Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

Yeah, definitely slightly different. No red trim and "GTI 50" instead of "GTI". The badge plate looks a little wider to accommodate it.
Personally I prefer the silver/red trim on the standard car.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44 »
Misha had a green one with black warmenau wheels on his YT channel, although mildly better suited to the green than the weird red tinted option, I personally think a bright silver wheel would suit that green best. 👌
https://youtu.be/ptQCZLEPP6c?si=s0VDtwgCXiqqPOo-

Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
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New forum members / Hey :)
« Last post by cdt_8.5gti on 25 June 2025, 11:02 »
Hi all,

Connor here and first time GTI owner. Treated myself to an 8.5 GTI in Oryx White.

Manchester based so if anyone knows of any meets or wants to get out on the weekends feel free to drop me a message or follow me on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/cdt_8.5gti/



Have got the following spec -
Oryx White
Queenstown Wheels
DCC
HUD
Pan Roof
H&K

Absolutely loving the car so far. Look forward to interacting with everyone on the forum!



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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by cdt_8.5gti on 25 June 2025, 10:58 »
Absolutely love this variant. Can't wait to see one in the flesh. Think they have done a great job at embodying the last 50 years into a single car.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Turbo noise on GTI
« Last post by cdt_8.5gti on 25 June 2025, 10:56 »
I also hear this, I have a GTI 265ps 8.5. In sport the turbo whoosh is very audible however, I can't say I notice it as much in ECO/Comfort, but when turbo spools above 1.5 - 2 bar you can still hear it faintly.

I am not sure if the Soundaktor adds an element of drama to the sound? Have you tried putting it in Individual and setting interior and exterior noise settings to the least invasive

(think its ECO for both?)
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by WelshGolf on 25 June 2025, 09:17 »
I love the green, would have seriously considered it as an option if it was available on the Clubsport. However I just don't think darker colours show the car very well, all the detail is black and it just gets lost against a dark colour.

Anyone notice that the button surround on the wheel is a much darker colour though... I do like this.

Other than that, I don't feel this car is that special for a 50th anniversary, but anything more special probably wouldn't sell in the numbers they want.
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