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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on Today at 19:26 »
The build dates are a little longer than I thought. Mine is scheduled for build last week of May.

I see the £1000 contribution has been removed by VW.

I also got confirmation each car will receive the following name plate, which I think looks good.



Not sure if it was a rumour, but here’s the post from early. To me it looks like VW intranet/internal comms for their staff. They may have back-stepped on the plate idea if they’re forecasting more than 1000+ orders. Me personally, I would like a numbered plate, it looks quite good!

Was it not always 48k? Has the entire range price increased?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on Today at 18:57 »
Who knows indeed also our dealer said there will be no number plate inside ie 1 of 1000 that was just rumours 
 Also on the configurator the price is now over 48k starting
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by P6GTD on Today at 17:59 »
What have I done today? I have decided, (after all and after much agonising), to keep my GTI and invest.

So, booked in for a ceramic detail to top up the one I had done 2 yrs ago and tomorrow will book first replacement of front discs and pads after 50k.

I had the backs done 6 m ago as I knew they were an MOT advisory. My independent VW specialist used very nice dark grey replacement discs so looking fwd to the fronts matching the rears. They go so well with my recently new CM Gunmetal 18” Prets.

So that’s me committed and that’s Mrs P relieved.

I nearly converted to a new Octavia vRS but for a few reasons did not proceed. However the exercise of establishing probable sale value on the GTI was very reassuring as far as the maintenance of residual value is concerned.

All I need now is for the Forum to be as “vigorous” as it was a few years ago!
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by Adam T7 on Today at 17:50 »
I change my oil and filter every 6 months and I do less than 5K a year. Over the top? Totally but I’m old school and it keeps me happy😀
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by candywhite12 on Today at 16:07 »
I would ask that be changed Imo.

any particular reason for that except running as clean an engine as possible?  dealers are not known for holding back on whatever they can charge you for, and in this case it seems as per factory guidelines oil filter does not need changing at 7500km.  I've always followed factory intervals for everything service-related, but maybe i'm missing something in this instance?
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by Tony Jazz on Today at 15:46 »
I would ask that be changed Imo.
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Detailing / Re: water spots spotted on front hood
« Last post by candywhite12 on Today at 15:40 »
this is the compound i've been using for ages now, has served me well so far https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiarsr-ultimate-compound-g17216-152-oz-liquid.  Applied this using CG hand pad.  Yes, wax i used was appropriate for ceramic cured paints.  I haven't yet used any water spot removal products but I can get my hands on the FSE product you mention, do you reckon that will solve the problem?

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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by rowlers on Today at 14:40 »
Swapped over to summer wheels and whilst doing it, removed all arch liners and cleaned out. Still waiting on the delivery of my handbrake motor...
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Golf mk7 / Re: Winter Tyres
« Last post by rowlers on Today at 14:39 »
I've swapped over to my summer wheels. The tyres that are on the winter wheels still have loads of tread, but they are absolutely TERRIBLE for aquaplaning.
They are BF Goodrich GForce Winter on the front and Grip All Season on the rear. They are dated 2019, and wondered if they were just too old?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on Today at 09:31 »
Either VW UK is upping its import numbers or VW Murray Newton Abbot has the wrong information because on their auto trader Ad it’s saying 1 of1500 coming to the UK.

Perhaps VW UK has gauged there is more interest so upped it. Although, the TCR - which has a similar position to the ED 50 of mechanical and visual upgrades - had approx 900 registered in the UK.

Who knows!
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