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Offline valentino

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Space saver spare
« on: 17 May 2021, 15:57 »
Hi, just ordered my Mk8 golf GTI, hopefully should arrive next week. Has anyone bought a space saver spare, if so where from? Dont want to be caught out with the can of gunk which doesnt always work
Thanks in advance
« Last Edit: 17 May 2021, 16:18 by valentino »

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Re: Spce saver spare
« Reply #1 on: 17 May 2021, 16:08 »
If you've made a factory order, add the option...
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

Gone: 2017 Mk7.5 GTD,manual, NavPro
Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

Offline valentino

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Re: Space saver spare
« Reply #2 on: 17 May 2021, 16:17 »
no its a stock car

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Re: Space saver spare
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2021, 10:41 »
Still considering a space saver. Lots for sale on Ebay. Does anyone know if the stud pattern is the same on all recent Golfs?

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Re: Space saver spare
« Reply #4 on: 20 May 2021, 14:39 »
Still considering a space saver. Lots for sale on Ebay. Does anyone know if the stud pattern is the same on all recent Golfs?

Stud pattern on the Golf has been 5x112 since at least the mk5.
2020 Polo GTI Plus; Pure White, DSG (because they all are)
Gone but not forgotten;
2016 Polo GTI; Blue Silk
2011 mk6 Golf GTD; Carbon Grey
2007 mk5 Golf GT (2.0 170bhp TDI version); Deep Black Pearl
2002  mk4 Golf GTI (the 150 bhp diesel version); Deep Black Pearl

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Re: Space saver spare
« Reply #5 on: 20 May 2021, 19:01 »
Thanks very much for that info