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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by CarbonGTD on Today at 20:30 »
Almost every owner will have their tuppence to throw in to this discussion (understandably) as ride quality is a notoriously personal thing - over-stiff ride for one driver is exactly what the next owner was hoping for (particularly in a GTI).

So clearly the best advice is to drive two different 8.5 Clubsports (one with DCC and one without - same size rims) if that is possible to arrange, before you decide.

I owned two 7.5 GTIs both on factory 19's and neither with DCC - for me the ride in both was firm but no problem at all.

I then ran an 8.5 R Line 1.5 TSI on factory upgrade 18's for a year and again I found the ride to be firm but no problem - interestingly though I noted that I had gone down from 19" to 18" wheels and off of GTI suspension but the ride felt just as firm as the Mk 7.5 GTI's on 19's....

I am now in an 8.5 GTI on standard 18's with standard suspension (no DCC) and the ride is every bit as firm as I would want it - particularly at low speed around town - I am actually binning the OEM Bridgestone S001 tyres early as their hard tyre walls are really not helping this.

So my 2p worth would be beware the harder ride of the 8.5 GTI - I wish now that I had gone for a DCC car.

Ride aside, the new 8.5 GTI is fantastic - goes harder than the 7.5 GTI PP and steering/handling is certainly improved - just watch that ride quality if you want it to handle all of the daily grind jobs for you as well as the weekend fun stuff.

 



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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by Hertsman on Today at 16:26 »
Quote from: fredgroves on Today at 11:53
You'll be fine.

I test drove a mk8 with no DCC on 18's and it was fine.

I've had a Mk7.5 without DCC on 18's and it was fine.

19's.... maybe thats a different thing, but even then, probably not.

When we purchased our present Golf R the lack of DCC was my only concern as only ever had DCC on 19" and despite how good all around the car and the deal was, would have walked away from it after the test drive, but as stated above, its only on the poorest surface you would ever notice, outside of that, you would not know if had DCC or not. Nice to have, not a deal breaker.

Actually receiving my Cupra Terramar Friday and it has the new DCC with a 2-valve shock absorber as standard that apparently provides even more control of the surface, and lets see if that translates to real world experience.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Headlights
« Last post by 2007GTI on Today at 12:07 »
My concern would be, in the unlikely event you write your car off, an insurance assessor may spot the non road legal bulbs, and they might use it as a reason not to pay out, stranger things have happened! Most insurance assessing is done via photos these days I’m told, but if it was a big claim, they might send someone out.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by fredgroves on Today at 11:53 »
You'll be fine.

I test drove a mk8 with no DCC on 18's and it was fine.

I've had a Mk7.5 without DCC on 18's and it was fine.

19's.... maybe thats a different thing, but even then, probably not.

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Hertsman on Today at 11:34 »
Quote from: miromen on 19 December 2025, 20:57
Quote from: TurboTrev on 19 December 2025, 10:17
Quote from: Paul70 on 18 December 2025, 21:33
Quote from: TurboTrev on 18 December 2025, 18:16
I signed up for updates weeks ago and I've heard absolutely nowt. :sad:  For those that have, does it say exactly what the PP comprises of, in particular the wheels?

No specific details apart from the Akrapovic.  Based on the different wheel options listed for the performance pack variants, the standard PP wheels are black Warmenau, but you can select any other 19 inch wheel option for the same price. The wheel options are also available without the PP.
Thanks, black Warmenaus would be my choice.  Wonder if there will be any pcp contributions, there wasn't with the Edition 40 (not sure about the Ed45).

In combination with dark moss green it's TOP and it's not an ordinary color like a tornado...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnwvkZ3xilQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJsZSaWpbIE

This is the spec I would have, absolutely love it and would be very jealous of anyone who secures an ED50, way out of my budget and even down the road these special editions hold price so well the good ones are just too much to justify.

What always annoys me though is some will be bought as investments and be rarely driven, just think cars are to be driven not garaged.   
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by Hertsman on Today at 11:26 »
Quote from: arciere on 12 January 2026, 23:19
Hi all, new to the forum and apologies if variations of this question have already been asked and answered, I promise I've read them all.

I just signed the contract for my new lease and it's the third Golf in a row, but this time a Clubsport 8.5 (I come from an 8 Life and a 8 Style, both 1.5 TSI).

I know that with the CS it is going to be quite a jump in any case, but I'm a bit worried for not having chosen the DCC option. For personal reasons (trip to South Italy) I need the car in time for summer, but the dealer told me that I'm looking already at late June if I'm lucky, the DCC option would've most likely added at least 4 to 8 weeks.

Now, how much am I going to regret this? I live in London, short daily commute of a few miles and the occasional weekend trip to somewhere outside of London. I think the car itself is already way "sportier" than any other cars I've owned, so I'm not too worried about not getting the latest "sport mode experience". What I'm more concerned about is the daily drive and the occasional long trip. Will I notice a massive difference, compared to, say, the Style, in terms of comfort, or is it just a matter of adjusting the driving style accordingly, knowing that DCC is not there and the suspensions are what they are?

My trip to the South of Italy last summer was really enjoyable with the Style, apart from the not so comfy seats and the manual transmission when stuck in traffic, so I'd still be happy with anything vaguely comparable.

Had 9 years of DCC on MK7 GTD, R and MK 7.5 TCR on 19" and now have a 2019 MK 7.5 R without DCC on 19" and unless the MK 8 is somehow very different, which doubt, the only difference would really be felt on the poorest of surface and not in any normal day to day driving.

If I could have had DCC I would have though, as it obviously gives you choice to the ride depending on road conditions, but the R we purchased was just too good a car all around in condition, service history and price to walk past seeking DCC. In summary its nice to have if can secure it, but not deal breaker.

Drive our present R without any thought there is no DCC its a really smooth drive and ride.

Personally used to avoid the comfort setting with DCC as was too comfortable and bouncy, and some passengers used to complain of car sickness, so used to run my DCC in normal.

Think it will be even less of an issue on 18" wheels.

You will find a huge difference to what been driving though, so be interested to read thoughts on the Clubsport in relation to Life/Style.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by WelshGolf on Today at 10:54 »
This is really down to your personal preference of comfort. I've on the 4th performance golf with DCC and it doesn't bother me, even living in a city centre with bad roads. However most passengers complain about how bumpy it is.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by ar899 on Today at 10:44 »
You should find the seats on the CS more comfortable than on the Life/Style (certainly on longer journeys). As others have noted, we are all different and depends on what you are used to - get a test drive if you can. Also depends (to a degree) on how long you will be keeping the car - easier to put up with something that isn't quite right on a relatively short lease as opposed to keeping it say 10 years+.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by arciere on Today at 10:32 »
Thanks.

The Clubsport will have the stock 18" wheels, and I'm currently on the 17" on the Style. I did move from the 16" wheels on the Life to the 17" on the Style and I can't say I felt any noticeable difference.

Generally speaking, I think I'm quite "adaptable" when it comes to cars and I know already that the GTI is a different beast compared to the Style, DCC or no DCC. Maybe I just don't want to get the feeling that I've gone backwards 3 generations, in terms of comfort, by not opting for the DCC.

The only other car that I've recently driven for more than 10 minutes (2 weeks actually) was a Polestar 2, which I read is quite on the firm side when it comes to comfort and suspensions. So if the Clubsport is anywhere near that, I'd still be happy.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Headlights
« Last post by Dobbs on Today at 10:01 »
Hi, that's very interesting, thanks for all your input.

Probably worth taking the risk as I doubt that it;ll be a problem with an MOT, as you say they are more interested in the pattern and alignment.

Now, how to get to the bulbs... Thanks VW for making them nice and accessible  :rolleyes:

Anyone used this method, seems a bit 'easier' than removing the headlight:

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/diy-bi-xenon-bulb-replacement-w-o-removing-headlights-mk7-mkvii-gti.332972/
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