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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by rowlers on 26 August 2026, 19:48 »
Busy long weekend, got it back on the road today. Decimal Tenths TTRS clutch kit, AKS/iAbED rear main seal, new slave cylinder, HEL clutch bleeder block. Hell of a job to do on the drive. Only done about 15 miles but the new clutch feels only slightly heavier than stock and still lighter than the factory clutch in my Wife's BMW Mini. Should be a all set for a.remap soon.

One unexpected side effect is the auto-hold has started acting up. I believe its because the clutch sensor needs recalibrating with diagnostic tool to account for the new clutch. Need to look into that a bit more.

Whilst I was in there, I noticed the water pump leaking very slightly too  :angry:





Thats some job to do on your drive! Fair play...
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by davo245 on 25 August 2026, 22:36 »
Today was a good day to put my flaking Adelaide rim in a new layer of clearcoat





Been refused before had it?
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Golf mk7 / Re: Helix vs JBL BassPro Hub – advice for Mk7 GTI
« Last post by Jay166 on 25 August 2026, 20:45 »
Hello Adz,
I fitted a Helix sub into my GTD estate and am still really impressed three years later. Not only is the Helix a amp/sub set up it is also a digital sound processor unit. You need a dongle (I rented one on ebay) to select the correct set up for your car (RHD, LHD, hatch, estate) and then the sound is centred on the drivers seat, it really is like the sound is being piped directly into your head!! The bass fills out the sound perfectly without being overbearing and the processor seems to make it do most of the heavy work leaving the factory fit speakers to manage the other parts. The wiring loom install wasn't too bad, just follow one of the numerous youtube videos. I bought mine second hand so have no idea how old it is but so far has been flawless.
Hope this helps.
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Bluest on 25 August 2026, 19:46 »
Busy long weekend, got it back on the road today. Decimal Tenths TTRS clutch kit, AKS/iAbED rear main seal, new slave cylinder, HEL clutch bleeder block. Hell of a job to do on the drive. Only done about 15 miles but the new clutch feels only slightly heavier than stock and still lighter than the factory clutch in my Wife's BMW Mini. Should be a all set for a.remap soon.

One unexpected side effect is the auto-hold has started acting up. I believe its because the clutch sensor needs recalibrating with diagnostic tool to account for the new clutch. Need to look into that a bit more.

Whilst I was in there, I noticed the water pump leaking very slightly too  :angry:



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Golf mk7 / Re: Crank rear main seal replacement- special tool required?
« Last post by Bluest on 25 August 2026, 19:29 »
The drink bottle based hone-made tool worked perfectly!
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Golf mk8 / Picking a cold air intake for the mk8
« Last post by wintergolf14 on 25 August 2026, 18:46 »
Hi all, I am a new golf owner I previously had a 1998 328i BMW and made the switch to the GTI for practicality but still wanted something enthusiast focused I love tinkering with my cars and want to do a cold air intake I know there isn't much in the way of performance gain but the project and added noise are appealing to me. any suggestions on where I should look or companies to avoid for modifications. Ive realized this is an english forum so I will preface that I am in the United States in a places where there is no concern for MOT or emission issues
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For sale is a set of 4 genuine Montreal II alloy wheels from my Mk4 GTI.

They've been off the car for several years and all four tyres will need to be replaced. The wheels are in overall good condition, with a few curb scrapes and a bit of faded/worn paint. Please see photos. These would be ideal for a set of winter wheels.

£200 for the set. Collection only near Maidenhead/High Wycombe. Unfortunately, I'm unable to send these by courier.

DM me if interested. Please ask if you have any questions. Cheers!











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New forum members / New member with a new 50
« Last post by Autovogue on 25 August 2026, 14:57 »
Hi Guys!

My names Lee from Norwich, just added a new 50 to my collection after a loooooooong wait!














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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Al1040 on 24 August 2026, 16:04 »
Also just put new boots on, Goodyear Vectors, great deal from Costco. They currently have a Goodyear promotion on. They are fantastic when the going gets slippery.
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Cars and parts for sale / MK7 Centre Armrest
« Last post by Mikey2U on 24 August 2026, 14:03 »
I purchased this as a spare when I bought my GTI, as I have a dog that would stand on the one in the car and was have worried he'd damage it and I'd get hit by the finance company for damage when I returned the car.

It comes unused without the packaging. The new price if circa £270.

Will sell for £100.
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