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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by Bellovese on 01 May 2026, 10:13 »
This is what it looks like on mine, not even 30s after ignition on:



I'm not overly worried, the language used is a bit strong though (12V battery is discharged). Maybe it's just badly localised, as many items seem to be (but I work in this field  :smiley:).
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Golf mk7 / Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
« Last post by P6GTD on 30 April 2026, 17:33 »
Thanks. Yep it is a steel backplate.
The garage had smeared so much grease over it (for an easy re-fit?) that it looked as if there should be some cover but I can see everything is ok.
Just need to clean off the excess grease which is already picking up too much dirt.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by JoeGTI on 30 April 2026, 16:51 »
These cars don't seem to like being left idle and unlocked. Even if the infotainment system is switched off.

I've noticed it a few times, where say I've been washing the car (car unlocked with key left inside it). Next time I drive it, post-wash, the infotainment system takes a while to get going, that whole "loading settings" malarkey. And I've had the low voltage error ping on the dash too, typically if sitting in the car with the radio on, even only for a few minutes.

It always resolves itself once you've driven it a bit and its "charged up" again I guess.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by candywhite12 on 30 April 2026, 16:42 »
same here.  discharges if you are using the infotainment but engine is not running, i wouldn't worry too much about it as it seems to charge properly once you turn ignition on, all notifications then go away
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI | 50 INFO
« Last post by fredgroves on 30 April 2026, 09:56 »
No but I've spent my life in manufacturing and they are all the same concepts
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by Paul70 on 30 April 2026, 08:10 »
Brilliant job and good luck with the next project.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by GE90 on 29 April 2026, 21:04 »
Decision was purely financial - I needed my investment in the seats back out (to fund another project!).

They looked and functioned so well while I had them.

Cheers!
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Golf mk8 / Re: Project Completed - Genuine Recaro Wingback seats in a MK8!
« Last post by Exonian on 29 April 2026, 20:40 »
10/10 for seeing that through Tony.  :cool: no mean task.

Why did you remove and put the seats up for sale again after?
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Cars and parts for sale / Rare Clubsport ED40 Rear Seats
« Last post by GE90 on 29 April 2026, 19:00 »
Hi, I have for sale a set of rear Clubsport/ED40 seats. The covers were removed from a MK7 Clubsport and fitted to MK8 Clubsport seats by a local trimmer. The MK8 seat this slightly more sculptured so look amazing and bolts straight in a MK7 too, as same fixings. Unmarked condition.

Collection from SE London/Kent preferred.

Looking for £1k.

Many thanks.






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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI | 50 INFO
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 29 April 2026, 14:08 »
Quote from: fredgroves on 27 April 2026, 08:10
1500 was just a production planning number. The most the factory might make... Rather than being a concept of deliberate rarity, it was a reflection of limited customer base.

Speaking as someone who works in manufacturing...

Do you work for VW in manufacturing?
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