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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by SRGTD on 16 February 2026, 22:21 »
Quote from: TomGti50 on 14 February 2026, 07:52
Vw says it's because some parts aren't available at the moment and that it will be configurable again in "the future".
Other sources say a batch of 5000 cars was planned and they are sold out...
I guess whe'll have to wait and see.

Quote from: The WolfMan on 14 February 2026, 20:49
VW said that the model was going to be available all the year of 2026. I don't know 2026 means calendar year or Model Year.

I received a newsletter from the local VW dealer today that included the undernoted - states that order books close at the end of the anniversary year. I’m assuming ‘anniversary year’ = 2026 calendar year and if so, then it should be possible to order a GTI ED50 up to and including 31/12/2026. On that basis;
- Production would be limited by order date; not a specific number of vehicles.
- VW will still be building the car into 2027.


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Golf mk7 / Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
« Last post by Al1040 on 16 February 2026, 16:44 »
£10 special from Ali Express, works great but will run battery down quite quickly, 6-8 hours on mine using waze. Now powered via the cigarette lighter. I had trouble connecting mine via USB so was only option.  Samsung A53 5g.
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Cars and parts for sale / VW Golf R 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5 & Tiguan Remote Control Exhaust Flap Controller 11Mode
« Last post by TurboTrev on 16 February 2026, 15:28 »
11Mode Exhaust Flaps Controllers with remote control.

Fits Golf R Mk7, 7.5, 8, 8.5 and Tiguan R.

Fits standard and akrapovic exhausts.  Brand New and Unused.

Full details and fitting instructions etc are on the 11Mode website: 11mode.com

Also listed on ebay:  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206059626445

£125 posted (UK)


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Golf mk8 / Re: VW Software update notification email
« Last post by DrG_GTi on 16 February 2026, 15:01 »
Thanks all. Heads up it's a bit of a PITA this one - the update logs you out, resets your sound equaliser personalisation, removes favourited phone contacts, resets your custom background lighting options/colours, and finally it removes any personalisation's you may have done to the vehicle settings (such as enabling dynamic cornering lights, etc)
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Golf mk7 / Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
« Last post by golfDB on 16 February 2026, 11:24 »
Further to this, mine was an AA wireless 2023 unit.  £70.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
« Last post by jdoubleu on 16 February 2026, 08:49 »
I am currently using an Ottocast mini, but I have an AA wireless 2+ on order. The Ottocast was absolutely fine and I suspect some of the issues I see are actually to do with the car (though in my case, this is actually in an Audi A4).

I originally wanted the AA wireless 2+ as that seems to be the go-to for this purpose, it just wasn't generally available when I was looking. I can try to report back in a week or so once I've got it.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Wireless Android Auto adaptors?
« Last post by golfDB on 16 February 2026, 07:45 »
I used one when i had an Android phone and it used to run my phone battery down too much. I now use an iphone and just plug it in to the USB port on the dash on a cable.

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Golf mk8 / Re: Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by jv on 15 February 2026, 19:07 »
Good job you haven't got a mk2, you'd feel very short-changed.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by Swooper on 15 February 2026, 18:47 »
Mine’s the same
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Golf mk8 / Re: Rear wiper - am I going mad..?
« Last post by Watts on 15 February 2026, 17:10 »
Mine has had a fair bit of action recently, so photographic evidence:

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