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Quote from: fredgroves on 04 March 2026, 08:50

I use the pull down menu all the time on my mk8... I've got the HK menu in there and stop/start and tcs too...

Mainly its about quick access to HK for me.

Just out of interest what is the need for accessing the HK? Are you changing the settings regularly?
I set mine up years ago and haven't fiddled with that either, having said that the last update has reset everything but I'm not even sure I can tell any difference, maybe my ears are four years more scrambled.

Not to mess with the equaliser, but to select the different profiles as I swap between listening to say Radio4 vs playing heavy music.

I don't need massive bass for the world at one, but listening to d&b I certainly do and even something like classic metal doesn't sound good on either of those modes, so another for that.

There's the four (??) mode buttons - one with a mic icon, one with a music icon, one with a palm tree and one with a lightning bolt... four modes.

And these modes are independent to the equaliser.

Yes no VW documentation about this and HK also won't provide it either.... sh*theads

This is what I’m going for …..

I’m in the same situation but with a 2019 7.5 Performance which has just passed 50,000 miles.

I used to “scratch the itch” every couple of years but this has been such a great car.

In the next couple of months I will order a Skoda Octavia vRS which as you will know is pure Golf 8.5 GTI under the skin.

I looked at other options by this is the only thing that floats my boat…… and takes me back to my pre-Golf days of 2010 when I had a new vRS to succeed a couple of A3s.

The vRS is no longer a “cheap” alternative but in terms of value it looks good. And essential extras like metallic paint and 19” alloys are free (VW please note!!!!)

The vRS hatchback still comfortably slips in below the dreaded extra 40k tax band as well.

Thank you again for all the advice it’s very helpful.
Washed and vacuumed my car today ready for a potential visit to test drive the Clubsport and get an indication of what mines worth.

Keep us updated how you get on always volkswizard and motorway as options to sell yours my well get  better than trade in price.

The gas strut was deleted as a pedestrian collision safety measure. Not sure how it works precisely, but if you do injure a pedestrian and the car is found to have a gas strut fitted you could be liable for any injuries and your insurance could be void due to you having overridden a safety measure, and not having informed your insurers of the (illegal?) modification. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Nope! That’s BS, the A3 still has the strut (in the same location) as do other Audis and Skodas.