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Golf mk8 / Re: Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by Dav3smith on Today at 17:23 »
That's exactly what they are, little arch bits.

Nothing more nothing less.

Some would have you believe that it's something to do with width regulations but that seems absurd to me. I have them on mine and if you seriously believe these things do anything other than well just be there then that's up to you.
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Golf mk8 / Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by flipflops on Today at 16:45 »
Hi All, what are those little arch bits which come on 19's and not 18's? please?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by flipflops on Today at 16:44 »
Yes I hope it's a little less buggy, it'll go straight onto the VW all in program :)

I do genuinely get the appeal of DSG, they've done it really well, it's smooth and has upsides as you say, in traffic, launch control and changing very quickly. It's just a bit less involved which is what I really like. I'm sure I'll get a DSG one day :)
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Golf mk8 / Re: Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6 - Photos in thread
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on Today at 15:02 »
I don’t generally like black wheels, but, with the little Tornado Red glaze to match the body, it makes the car stand out and look that bit more special. Each to their own I guess, but for me, the only choice was the red glaze 👌
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT
« Last post by Paul70 on Today at 14:38 »
Quote from: Garwen on Today at 10:36
Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds  bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel 
Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got  pilot sport  4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
 Dealer knows nothing about the plaque  but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great


That’s a very detailed plan Garwen! What’s the status of your car, as it was one of the very first ones to arrive in the UK?

Regarding your tyres, I would happily buy them if we can agree a price, but perhaps look at the following video - I trust the reviewer and he states the Potenza Race is not a bad option as a permanent road tyre (In the Summer), as it’s wet performance is far better than other semi-slick style tyres. The PS4 design is well over 10 years old now and there are far better tyre options.

https://youtu.be/VC30gZ1faU4


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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by fredgroves on Today at 13:28 »
2022 should be a safer bet IMHO.

Manual vs DSG.... well, its an old debate but there's a lot of fun to be had with DSG when you really push it and play with the flappy paddles.... and its obviously much faster acceleration.... and then there is the just normal day to day driving where it copes with traffic well and integrates perfectly with travel assist.

But each to our own :)

My Mk8 is the first automatic I've ever owned and probably I'd never go back now.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Replacement dipstick
« Last post by Finglonga on Today at 10:41 »
I could do with a new one, mine no longer reaches the Oil..............Sorry had to.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI EDITION 50’s AT UK PORT
« Last post by Garwen on Today at 10:36 »
Dark more green
Performance pack with queenstown red glaze wheels
Area view
Alcantara steering wheel got a spare leather one ready to fit also
Sun blinds  bought already
Rubber mats bought already
Boot mat with flap bought already
Wind deflectors bought already might not fit them
Mud flaps bought already. Might not fit them also
New paddles for the steering wheel already fitted to the leather steering wheel 
Don’t like the stumpy ones
New tyres ready to swap out the semi slicks got  pilot sport  4s will depend on the maintenance plan they offer
 Dealer knows nothing about the plaque  but let’s hope he’s lying as it does look great 
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Golf mk8 / Re: Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6
« Last post by Garwen on Today at 10:22 »
Or maybe someone just like them wheels like I do world would be so boring if we all enjoyed the same thing
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Golf mk8 / Re: Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6
« Last post by SRGTD on Today at 10:04 »
Quote from: davo245 on 13 April 2026, 22:25
Quote from: TurboTrev on 13 April 2026, 16:59
Credit to Ian Howarth on the Edition 40 Forum - an Edition 50 heading south on the M6 at Tebay.



Can't believe anyone went with those wheels tbh

Maybe it’s a dealership car rather than a customer’s. A dealer won’t worry too much what alloys it’s got - someone will buy just it because it’s an ED50.

I dare say some people will like those alloys - we’re all different with our own likes and dislikes.
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