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Golf mk8 / Re: New software direct button for speed limit warning off
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 02 March 2026, 15:42 »
Quote from: Hertsman on 26 February 2026, 10:40
Have a Cupra Terramar which looks like the same screen to the Golfs, but with a Cupra O/S, and there is a pull down from top of the screen where you have lane assist, speed warning and attention tracker (camera follows your eyes) which you have option to cancel as a pre-flight activity.

Because its a pull down this allows for there to be a row of permanent shortcuts also. Think Cupra have done really good job on the O/S as no need to go into any menus for anything its all on front screen and the pull down option is really good addition to expand the shortcuts options.

Not ever sat in a MK8.5 Golf, so does that not have the pull down option also?

Another nice touch is that the buttons for seat heating and rear window heating etc are made to look like buttons, so you pick them out more readily.

Yes, the 8 and 8.5 golf have the same menu that pulls down from the top of the screen.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by The WolfMan on 02 March 2026, 14:53 »
Quote from: MrEdition50 on 02 March 2026, 00:28
Epic that’s fast! I’m hoping they just do a run and build all 1000 for the uk and ship them all out for the same time,  :cool:
That number is confirmed?

In Portugal we had 15. Spain had 325, confirmed by VW Spain. France had 50 according to the media.
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Golf mk8 / Re: VW Software update notification email
« Last post by fredgroves on 02 March 2026, 10:37 »
I did mine yesterday.... much fear!

Seemed to go ok though but really, really glad I'd heard on here about that it would require logging back into VW and it was going to reset all of my stuff.... armed with that I made a load of photos of how my stuff was setup so I could easily put most of it back together.

I don't really understand why it all got reset... there has to be more to this update than they were explaining or why did it change all of my lighting colours and the speedo display mode (it came back with it in standard golf display - not the GTI single rev counter dial, which I am sure was actually the factory default from new). Why did a SOS/celluar unit update do this? Same as messing with my HK equaliser settings...
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 02 March 2026, 00:28 »
Epic that’s fast! I’m hoping they just do a run and build all 1000 for the uk and ship them all out for the same time,  :cool:
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Golf mk8 / Individual Drive Mode Options - Confused!
« Last post by GE90 on 01 March 2026, 21:21 »
Hi all

Right, I’ve searched but been unable to find the answer. Within the Individual Mode there are two options I’m struggling to understand. Driving Dynamics and Drive. Can anyone confirm what changes between Eco/Comfort/Sport for these two settings please? I don’t have DCC.

Thanks.

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by The WolfMan on 01 March 2026, 20:00 »
Quote from: TomGti50 on 01 March 2026, 08:13
There might be good news.
The Edition 50 is back in the Belgian configurator...
In Portugal it went back to the configurator, and is still dealer, but the salesman told me on Friday that it's not possible to order more.

In Portugal 15 were sold and I am one of the lucky ones :D
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General discussion / Us style drl
« Last post by Tbissett on 01 March 2026, 18:52 »
Hi all new to group I've got mk7.5 gti looking to see if u can code in front drl lights to stay on Amber like u can do with the mark 7 as I did this with my golf r just looking for advice if u can do it with the 7.5 with obd 11

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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by TomGti50 on 01 March 2026, 08:13 »
There might be good news.
The Edition 50 is back in the Belgian configurator...
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Golf mk7 / Re: Drivers door not unlocking / locking
« Last post by joe6 on 27 February 2026, 16:52 »
As it is affecting both door lock and mirror, it is more likely a controller fault rather than a motor.
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Golf mk8 / Full Door Speaker, Tweeter and Centre Speaker Upgrade
« Last post by GE90 on 27 February 2026, 11:27 »
Hi all

I am probably best known around here for supplying a bespoke plug & play centre speaker upgrade! After many requests, I am thinking of offering a full speaker upgrade package. This will include:

Focal Direct Replacement Front Component Speakers (includes upgraded tweeters) – 240W Total Power
Focal Direct Replacement Rear Coaxial Speakers – 240W Total Power
Hertz Centre Speaker Plug & Play upgrade kit (highest spec)

I had this exact setup in my MK8 (before adding a Helix P&P Subwoofer too), so I know how good it is and that there are no compatibility issues with the standard audio car. I have read that owners who have installed this in HK cars have been impressed with the upgrade (I’ve not heard in person), but that errors occur, needing a load simulator (Focal offer a plug and play load simulator), but unless someone is keen to try, I think I’ll stick to offering just on standard audio cars.

The Focal kits come sealed, with everything required for installation, including rivets, smart badges etc. No wiring changes needed. My centre speaker comes with everything required too (two min installation).

Focal have very comprehensive step by step installation videos:

Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q3JEmyIDAY&t=225s

Rear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-Bk_Pj8M0Q&t=9s

Cost for the entire setup is £545, Royal Mail Special Delivery (fully insured).

The great thing with Focal is that you can add a plug and play amp to standard audio cars, and also plug and play under seat subs too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJb8orZFFo&t=5s

I can supply these too (cheaper than retail price), with the two plug and play harnesses, but with a caveat that I’ve never installed these myself – should be a great setup given that the Helix Plug & Play Sub is no longer available - as far as I am aware to install a sub will otherwise require the cutting factory wiring, something I personally like to avoid.

Checking interest first, as this is really just a hobby.





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