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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by SRGTD on 18 April 2026, 08:32 »I have to say that in reality, the moss green color is really great with a lot of depth and is hard to capture. It is strange and unusual with a luxurious touch.
However, it has one disadvantage and that is that it is impractical. King red was much better in this regard.
Impractical? Presumably by that you mean it shows the dirt more than a Kings Red car would. Moss Green will be no different to any dark(ish) coloured car in that respect and IMHO it looks great when it’s clean. It will be a bit like looking after a black car though which IMHO is a labour of love keeping it looking good.
If it was my car I’d either get it ceramic coated or if you’re ’old school’, periodically apply a couple of layers of a good wax or sealant to make it harder for the dirt to stick to the paintwork and make it easier to wash when it does get dirty. And be sure to use a safe wash technique to avoid inflicting swirls on the paintwork as swirls do show up on dark coloured cars when it’s sunny.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Timing chain tensioner
« Last post by JSYGTI on 18 April 2026, 07:04 »Here in Jersey, around £1700, and those aren’t main dealers.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 18 April 2026, 06:44 »Oh 🤣🤣🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
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Golf mk6 / Re: Timing chain tensioner
« Last post by jdoubleu on 17 April 2026, 23:36 »What are garages quoting for this work these days? I might be looking to get mine done as preventative work in the not so distant future.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Dealers & Servicing
« Last post by Colh on 17 April 2026, 22:05 »Got the overpriced work items on my service report - they didn’t bother going through it just handed an envelope.
Rear wiper blade - £17.40
2x Michelin tyres £235 each (ordered from JustTyres for £238 the pair instead)
Regas aircon £141
Front diff oil change - marked as urgent but no price and not mentioned when I picked it up
Didn’t do any investigation into the constant bongs that I asked about. Thankfully they’ve eased off lately.
Not getting any of that extra work done by them anyway. To say they couldn’t be bothered is an understatement.
Rear wiper blade - £17.40
2x Michelin tyres £235 each (ordered from JustTyres for £238 the pair instead)
Regas aircon £141
Front diff oil change - marked as urgent but no price and not mentioned when I picked it up
Didn’t do any investigation into the constant bongs that I asked about. Thankfully they’ve eased off lately.
Not getting any of that extra work done by them anyway. To say they couldn’t be bothered is an understatement.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 17 April 2026, 21:44 »I thought the standard exhaust was gloss black..??
It is. But that’s just covered in grime.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 17 April 2026, 21:31 »I thought the standard exhaust was gloss black..??
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Watts on 17 April 2026, 16:59 »Problem is it’s a big chunk on top of my TCR which I really like and seems to be holding value and potentially as limited in production. If there was a deal I would change without thought…
I'm really pleased with my TCR to CS change, saved a ton of cash against new with a very lightly used example with a great spec and it does drive better. I would've loved a red Ed50 but no way would I pay full price as the colour was the main draw. Food for thought?
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