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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Paul70 on Today at 11:55 »Tornado Red witb Performance Pack - black Warmenau
Ordered 16.01
Ordered 16.01
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by king monkey on Today at 11:48 »Ordered. 18.1.26
Tornado Red
Performance Pack with Warmenau wheels.
Ordered from VW Oldham. 3/5 build slots now full.
Anyone interested, speak to Harry. Brilliant to deal with.
Tornado Red
Performance Pack with Warmenau wheels.
Ordered from VW Oldham. 3/5 build slots now full.
Anyone interested, speak to Harry. Brilliant to deal with.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Scratched windscreen help
« Last post by SRGTD on Today at 10:02 »There can be risks associated with polishing out scratches on a windscreen if not done correctly or if the scratches are considered too deep to be suitable for polishing out. Polishing too aggressively or using too aggressive a polishing compound can result in dips and hollows in the glass. If this happens and if the polished area is in the driver’s line of sight, the view through the glass could be distorted - similar to wearing someone else’s prescription glasses.
I read somewhere (sorry, can’t remember where) that it’s not recommended polishing out scratches in windscreen glass that are in the driver’s line of sight for the above reasons. However, if the scratches are very light, you might get away with having them polished out - probably best to seek advice from a car glass replacement / repair company.
I read somewhere (sorry, can’t remember where) that it’s not recommended polishing out scratches in windscreen glass that are in the driver’s line of sight for the above reasons. However, if the scratches are very light, you might get away with having them polished out - probably best to seek advice from a car glass replacement / repair company.
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General discussion / Re: Just Bought A 2023 40th Anniversary GTI - app interface issues
« Last post by Watts on Today at 09:51 »I'm really surprised at the lack of responses here other than the two people who have commented. There have to be a LOT of people dealing with this issue who must have some suggestions or recommendations?
The forum is generally quieter than it used to be, also though, you chose the quiet corner of the playground. Most of the boys and girls play in the MK specific sections so you might want to re-post there. In order to avoind any confusion though, yours is a 2023, the Ed40 was a 2017 car so likely yours is an Ed45. You might want to add a summary of your car's spec as your signature, it often helps with questions.
Lastly, we all love a picture, perhaps an introduction to your car with your thoughts would be nice especially given it's rarity.
Good luck!
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Golf mk8 / Scratched windscreen help
« Last post by Monkeymagik on Today at 07:59 »Hi fellow gti owners
I stupidly used a cheap ice scraper on my windscreen recently and it’s left some tiny scratches. Most I can only see when the sun is low in the sky but there are a couple right in my line of vision. Any thoughts on if I can get them polished out or best to just try and ignore them. Lesson learnt
I stupidly used a cheap ice scraper on my windscreen recently and it’s left some tiny scratches. Most I can only see when the sun is low in the sky but there are a couple right in my line of vision. Any thoughts on if I can get them polished out or best to just try and ignore them. Lesson learnt
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General discussion / Re: Just Bought A 2023 40th Anniversary GTI - app interface issues
« Last post by Slapshot on Today at 06:40 »I'm really surprised at the lack of responses here other than the two people who have commented. There have to be a LOT of people dealing with this issue who must have some suggestions or recommendations?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Headlights
« Last post by Finglonga on 17 January 2026, 22:24 »[
Which LEDs did you use? Is it a "friendly" MOT, I assumed the look for LEDs now fail cars based on simply having LEDs when they shouldn't
Got them from HID's Direct can't remember the ones though. I will look on the box when I get time as my old HID bulbs are stored in it. They are a great upgrade as brighter and match the DRL's ad Fog lights colour temperature.
As for the MOT, I have had it done at a few places with zero issues. The beam pattern is exactly as the HID's were down to it being a projector design. All the bulbs are LED's (H7 cornering lights and reversing & front indicators BAY9S) and have been for years.
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Cars and parts for sale / Wanted - Clubsport 40 (manual)
« Last post by BigWave on 17 January 2026, 19:03 »As the title says, I’m in the market for a manual Mk7 GTI Clubsport 40 Edition. Ideally 3 door. I’m not too worried about mileage, so long as the car has been maintained properly and looked after. If you have one and are thinking of selling, please let me know.
PS - I don’t want a red one
PS - I don’t want a red one
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Golf mk6 / Re: ESP FAULT
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 17 January 2026, 18:16 »Abs lights went off as drove to work today, but when I left to come home they came on as started car then went off, then felt the car slightly juddering then the abs and steering wheel light came back on and once that came back on it drove normal again.
When googled it, it said .....again..... abs / wheel sensor and the judders could be the abs trying to activate .
When googled it, it said .....again..... abs / wheel sensor and the judders could be the abs trying to activate .
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by The_Doc on 17 January 2026, 15:59 »I have an 8 CS. The ride is definitely softer on the soft DCC setting than the shocks on the non DCC cars, but neither is necessary. The big reasons to get it are the Nurburgring mode, which is something people might look for when you come to sell it. It is a nice thing to have but again not necessary. The big advantage is the new dynamics manager which if you have DCC can vary the dampers in response to things like body roll. It takes and engaging car and makes it even better. I opted for it on my CS, and I’d do it again. I found it made a small but meaningful difference to the way the car responded.