2018 Golf TCR and dealer information ?

[kmpowell]

Will build up on the exhaust be less with the exhaust on the filter now?  But yes, not sure how I am going to clean it just yet...

The GPF eliminates so much residue. I’ll be hitting 7000 miles soon and my tips still look as good as the day I picked it up new. 

[Jim_mk7.5]

That exhaust should have been standard from the start, looks sooo much better and suits the car.

I have to agree with you, it looks much better. I'm not sure how easy it is to clean once deposits start building up, I'd be interested to hear of owner experiences. I am guessing it will be powder or ceramic coated.

Definitely won't be as easy as the normal GTI tips to keep clean. But with a ceramic coating should be ok and use some citrus tar remover for any tar spots etc. As pointed out soot build-up on the newer GTI's is not a lot, whether the TCR spits out a bit more I'm not sure. Mine definitely more noticeable since the res delete.

[AGB]

Will build up on the exhaust be less with the exhaust on the filter now?  But yes, not sure how I am going to clean it just yet...

It's going to be a nightmare. I'll swap mine, it's tested and bedded in so ready to enjoy. 

[atlasgrey]

That exhaust definitely looks better. Not sure it’s worth the price difference overall though, £3k can buy a lot of tubing 

[atlasgrey]

Just watched the recent YouTube video from Nobby on cars, according to that Ireland are only getting 20, interesting that it has the red seatbelt line, I’d quite like that, must be an easy change?

[AGB]

Just watched the recent YouTube video from Nobby on cars, according to that Ireland are only getting 20, interesting that it has the red seatbelt line, I’d quite like that, must be an easy change?

Easy change but the changeover comes with considerations for tensioning and ensuring the mechanisms are properly tested. You need someone qualified and who knows what they're doing. These guys are good https://www.quickfitsbs.com/rewebbing.php and carry warranty and indemnity protection which gave me some peace of mind.

[Jim_mk7.5]

That exhaust definitely looks better. Not sure it’s worth the price difference overall though, £3k can buy a lot of tubing 

But building your own exhaust isn't always the best option.....   

[C3PO]

Mine has arrived at the dealer and the exhaust upgrade is confirmed, looks very nice...cannot wait to hear it. Pick up on Saturday so will try and post pics shortly afterwards

[Hertsman]

A registration for mine has appeared on the system, so another step closer

In addition, saw not one, but two pure grey at the weekend in the MK dealer, one in bright light (photo) and one in shade and any trepidation to colour removed, the GTI with its red trim looks great in that colour palette, bright in sunlight and darker and stealthy in the shade.

Not sure how accurate an update this is, but it was stated the Akrapovich on the GTI is rortier than the R Akrapovich and its not just a mimic - we shall see.

Apparently the driver of the TCR loves it.

Quick chat with a sales guy also confirmed that the MK 8 R will be 400 BHP and the MK 8 GTI Performance will be a TCR matching 290 BHP and that the interior completely mimics the Touraeg set up.

Another unsurprising update was that the discounts have started on the MK 7 run out and will obviously get keener as the MK 8 gets closer.

[fredgroves]

That grey was always going to be a good colour.

If VWUK had released that colour years ago I could see it being the most popular colour by a long old way and probably sealed a lot of sales.

You could have an Audi in it or a Skoda in it, but not a Golf.

Stupid.

BTW has anyone heard a date yet for the end of Mk7 production? That's still the key thing for me...