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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by GTI354 on 21 January 2026, 16:54 »Placed my order last week - Tornado Red, Performance Pace, black Warmenau wheels and HK sound system. Can't wait for delivery - hopefully April.
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Golf mk6 / Re: ESP FAULT
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 21 January 2026, 16:51 »Front right abs sensor wire near enough had broken off sending the abs etc stupid.
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Golf mk7 / Door LED for alarm and interior alarm monitor deactivation switch not working
« Last post by mattaps on 21 January 2026, 16:29 »Hi all,
I've been the proud owner of a 2013 Golf GTi for about 4 months. About a month into ownership I noticed that both the alarm LED in the driver's door stopped functioning as did the interior alarm deactivation button in the pillar between the two offside doors. The latter still illuminates white, but it no longer turns yellow and works when pressed. I assume the two problems must be linked. Any thoughts on the cause?
Thanks.
I've been the proud owner of a 2013 Golf GTi for about 4 months. About a month into ownership I noticed that both the alarm LED in the driver's door stopped functioning as did the interior alarm deactivation button in the pillar between the two offside doors. The latter still illuminates white, but it no longer turns yellow and works when pressed. I assume the two problems must be linked. Any thoughts on the cause?
Thanks.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 16:20 »I wonder how many will actually be able to tell through seat of the pants how different this car is to the Clubsport other than them noticing the red seat belts. They’ll only realistically be able to say whether they think it’s a good standalone model, baulk at the cost and harp on about future desirability. Most of us on here could do that from our armchairs!
Exactly my thoughts Andy!
I like Nobby too, it is good to have him and 1-2 other decent lads on the Irish car review scene these days, as we were sorely lacking in that department over here until very recent years.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 21 January 2026, 15:03 »Nice moody shots from Nobby there.
He’s one of few car reviewers I’ll watcb and he’s a big GTI fan so his views will be interesting and pretty relevant.
Volkswizard seems to fall foul of the VW press people despite videos, particularly the 8.5 launch vids, being probably some of the most comprehensive reviews out there which will have swayed a lot of potential buyers to actually part with their cash who would have skipped the pre-facelift. However some of his personal but published views probably irk VW UK.
It’s normal for news blackouts ahead of the official launch of key models hence the lack of reviews which will hit the press and YouTube in one big lump. It seems to be all about the Fabia 130 at the moment (which is a very good looking car IMO) so all very stage managed.
Stating the obvious here I know but a lot of these press guys will have driven a Clubsport and an R maybe 12-18 months ago, positively reviewed it and then driven dozens of other cars in the interim, that’s their job after all. They’ll be flown in, put through the usual launch nonsense, handed some tech and spec sheets and then let loose. I wonder how many will actually be able to tell through seat of the pants how different this car is to the Clubsport other than them noticing the red seat belts. They’ll only realistically be able to say whether they think it’s a good standalone model, baulk at the cost and harp on about future desirability. Most of us on here could do that from our armchairs!
He’s one of few car reviewers I’ll watcb and he’s a big GTI fan so his views will be interesting and pretty relevant.
Volkswizard seems to fall foul of the VW press people despite videos, particularly the 8.5 launch vids, being probably some of the most comprehensive reviews out there which will have swayed a lot of potential buyers to actually part with their cash who would have skipped the pre-facelift. However some of his personal but published views probably irk VW UK.
It’s normal for news blackouts ahead of the official launch of key models hence the lack of reviews which will hit the press and YouTube in one big lump. It seems to be all about the Fabia 130 at the moment (which is a very good looking car IMO) so all very stage managed.
Stating the obvious here I know but a lot of these press guys will have driven a Clubsport and an R maybe 12-18 months ago, positively reviewed it and then driven dozens of other cars in the interim, that’s their job after all. They’ll be flown in, put through the usual launch nonsense, handed some tech and spec sheets and then let loose. I wonder how many will actually be able to tell through seat of the pants how different this car is to the Clubsport other than them noticing the red seat belts. They’ll only realistically be able to say whether they think it’s a good standalone model, baulk at the cost and harp on about future desirability. Most of us on here could do that from our armchairs!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 13:45 »Yes I know what you mean, I've got an 8.5R myself. I'm curious about the ride quality etc. of an Ed50 spec'd with the PP. Guess we will find out eventually.Thanks for the update. I wonder why VW are being so secretive about test drive reviews?^^^ Interesting. As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange. Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.
This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
Ah I suppose it is just all about building hype and anticipation.
Realistically, for many on here including myself who are already intimately familiar with the MK8 or particularly the 8.5, is it going to feel significantly different behind the wheel to those cars? My guess is absolutely not, unless you spec the PP and you're driving it at 9 tenths on the Nurburgring.
Certainly, I wouldn't expect the average Youtuber's 15 minute experience behind the wheel of one to tell me anything I don't already know myself. I'd definitely value Volkswizard's insight though, as at least he is very very familiar with what has gone before and I trust him to give an objective honest appraisal. Just a pity he doesn't seem to get invites to these launches.
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by MervJnr on 21 January 2026, 13:38 »Fitted some actual winter tyres and drove to the northern most part of The Netherlands, where it’s been dumping fresh powder every day. Fair to say that my PS4S’ would’ve killed me by now. Bonus: there is something oddly satisfying about a white car on fresh snow.
How did you find the car in the snow? Have recently picked up a set of wheels with winter tyres as I'm planning on driving to the alps for a ski trip. From what I've read they seem to cope fine with good tyres - time will tell!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 12:48 »Thanks for the update. I wonder why VW are being so secretive about test drive reviews?^^^ Interesting. As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange. Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.
This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
Ah I suppose it is just all about building hype and anticipation.
Realistically, for many on here including myself who are already intimately familiar with the MK8 or particularly the 8.5, is it going to feel significantly different behind the wheel to those cars? My guess is absolutely not, unless you spec the PP and you're driving it at 9 tenths on the Nurburgring.
Certainly, I wouldn't expect the average Youtuber's 15 minute experience behind the wheel of one to tell me anything I don't already know myself. I'd definitely value Volkswizard's insight though, as at least he is very very familiar with what has gone before and I trust him to give an objective honest appraisal. Just a pity he doesn't seem to get invites to these launches.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by TurboTrev on 21 January 2026, 11:44 »Thanks for the update. I wonder why VW are being so secretive about test drive reviews?^^^ Interesting. As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange. Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.
This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 January 2026, 11:21 »^^^ Interesting. As pointed out by volkswizard, no-one seems to have been allowed to test drive one yet, which is very strange. Hopefully this changed yesterday and we get some youtube videos giving us some "real world" driving reviews.
This guy definitely drove it. And Volkswizard didn’t get an invite it seems. There’s an embargo on reviews going live until Friday week.