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Golf mk8 / Re: TCR to ED50…?
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 20 April 2026, 22:14 »I start this thread and then get a flat tyre. The TCR sensed me looking at getting an ED50 
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Golf mk7 / Re: No heat from air vents
« Last post by 2007GTI on 20 April 2026, 21:57 »Yes I had same issue and new pump and heater matrix fixed it, my thread here:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291392.0
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291392.0
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 20 April 2026, 20:28 »Thanks
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 20 April 2026, 20:24 »Ours has arrived in the dealer this morning going down to see it tomorrow exciting times
Enjoy Garwen!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 20 April 2026, 20:14 »I could have collected mines Saturday gone, so there have been deliveries. It’s been held for the detailer. Not heard anything about the plaque though so don’t think it happened. Unless they keeping it as a ‘surprise’ when I see it Friday.
The plaque will be applied during PDI and the number is based on when the order was taken and not when the car is delivered to the customer
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Golf mk7 / Re: Standard OEM Battery Type - AGM or EFB?
« Last post by EB2019 on 20 April 2026, 19:24 »Banner make their own batteries and are an excellent Austria brand.
Battery supply.
Aston Martin
Audi
BMW
KTM (X-Bow)
Mitsubishi
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Seat
Suzuki
Volvo
VW
https://www.bannerbatterien.com/en-gb/Battery-knowledge/78-Banner-batteries-in-original-equipment-OE#:~:text=Because%20car%20manufacturers%20invariably%20rely,is%20good%20for%20the%20environment.&text=HOW%20TO:%20In%20an%20emergency%20without%20a%20BEM%20code?&text=Is%20the%20automatic%20start%2Dstop,Or%20just%20deactivated?
Bosch have an excellent brand, and 'share' production with other battery companies including Varta and Exide.
They do make good wiper blades though
Battery supply.
Aston Martin
Audi
BMW
KTM (X-Bow)
Mitsubishi
Porsche
Rolls-Royce
Seat
Suzuki
Volvo
VW
https://www.bannerbatterien.com/en-gb/Battery-knowledge/78-Banner-batteries-in-original-equipment-OE#:~:text=Because%20car%20manufacturers%20invariably%20rely,is%20good%20for%20the%20environment.&text=HOW%20TO:%20In%20an%20emergency%20without%20a%20BEM%20code?&text=Is%20the%20automatic%20start%2Dstop,Or%20just%20deactivated?
Bosch have an excellent brand, and 'share' production with other battery companies including Varta and Exide.
They do make good wiper blades though
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 20 April 2026, 19:14 »Ours has arrived in the dealer this morning going down to see it tomorrow exciting times
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Golf mk8 / Re: Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by JoeGTI on 20 April 2026, 18:24 »If they're not already on the car I wouldn't bother. They're only fitted to satisfy some random EU regulation.
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Golf mk8 / Re: TCR to ED50…?
« Last post by JoeGTI on 20 April 2026, 18:22 »Looked after, coated, etc, red ain’t gonna fade. Not these days.
Agreed. I have seen first hand MK5 GTI Edition 30's and early MK7 GTI's in tornado red and they look as good as the day they left the factory. Obviously those cars were cherished but even a neglected car should hold up well. Modern paints and clearcoats shouldn't fade or flake like some old 1990's Toyota.