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Golf mk8 / Spare wheel retaining bolt for mk8
« Last post by And5 on 15 April 2024, 17:36 »Anyone know where I can get one? I’ve been told that mk7 bolt won’t fit.
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.
It doesn't add sound to any extent that I noticed BTW
Just having a quick look on AutoDoc, there £35-50 plus delivery, not sure if any are from the same manufacturer as OEM though. I'm a bit reluctant to replace knowing the same issue will just reoccurring before too long.
Interestingly, the product descriptions all say "silencing material", no mention of heat insulation. If it's an easy way to increase engine sound then I'm in, but is it worth the risk of potentially damaging the paint..?
Thanks for the link, They could have cleaned under the bonnet to sell it
So it was only for sound proofing? At least I know my paint isn't going to be a problem, even though the bonnet was iron hot to touch.
I noticed (and should add to the old mk7.5 cost cutting thread) they didn't even paint the underside of the bonnet fully, how much did that save?
The fact that the underside of the Clubsport S bonnet is painted because it’s on full view but your car’s under bonnet isn’t painted because it would be hidden by the insulation pad seems to suggest / confirm the insulation pad wasn’t fitted to the Clubsport S.