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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Watts on 02 November 2025, 11:41 »
Having recently changed from a 7.5 TCR to a Clubsport, I can say it's a really good move. The 8.5 has an urgency to the drive lacking in the 7.5 and despite reservations, I prefer the interior now. Yes, the safety bongs can be annoying but not anywhere near enough to put me off. The ride is better too. I was thinking about waiting for an Ed50 but had to have this one! From the press releases so far, I would be concerned with the ride quality of the Ed50 as spring rates are up but, I really, really want Tornado Red....
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 02 November 2025, 11:09 »
I’ve got the same as you. 7.5PP. fantastic car, had it from new. I’d suspect if you’re wanting to test drive it will be an 8.5 clubsport with DCC. closest power and chassis wise, albeit clearly without the PP differences due on the ED50. Whether you’d see these differences on standard road driving I’m not sure of anyway. I suspect you’ll need to be really pushing on to feel these differences. I had a real hard time on colour, I was on the verge of ordering green, but I think I’m going red. Always wanted a proper red Gti!

Just need the damn order books to open…
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Bullfinch on 02 November 2025, 11:01 »
Obviously UK based folk will need to pre-order without driving an Edition 50. What's the best Mk8.5 Golf GTi to take for a test drive to get an idea of what the Ed50 will drive like? I still enjoy my 7 year old Mk7.5 GTi PP especially as there's no annoying traffic aids beeping at me all the time. The Ed50 is giving me Corrado Storm type vibes. I owned a green Storm for many years before selling it in 2015. I expect I will order a green Ed50.
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Golf mk8 gallery / Re: What a sky and car!
« Last post by JamesR27 on 01 November 2025, 21:23 »
Cracking sky and it shows off the white well.
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Golf mk7 / Re: CM 19” Pretoria wheels
« Last post by Adam T7 on 01 November 2025, 21:20 »
Indeed it does, many thanks👍
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Golf mk7 / Re: CM 19” Pretoria wheels
« Last post by rowlers on 01 November 2025, 20:20 »
If it helps, the 18s fit over MK7 R/PP brakes...
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Golf mk8 / Re: 2nd service
« Last post by Beebopper on 01 November 2025, 19:05 »
Quote from: Hampshire rubber burner on 31 October 2025, 21:18
Booked for 2nd year service Inc pollen extra brake fluid change and front diff oil change
Brake fluid change £68 and front diff oil change £150 good thing I have service plan

Slightly different prices than my local, brake fluid cheaper but diff oil service is more. How old is your car? Brake fluid is 2 year interval but diff oil service is every 3 years.
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Golf mk8 / Re: PV4 software update
« Last post by baronebirra on 01 November 2025, 18:06 »
@Adam1986uk: can you tell me the firmware version after the update?

thanks!
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Golf mk7 / CM 19” Pretoria wheels
« Last post by Adam T7 on 01 November 2025, 17:31 »
Quick question - I assume they fit over the standard Mk 7.5 Performance larger (than the standard) disks and callipers?
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: Wanted: Mk7.5 GTI
« Last post by Grifter7 on 01 November 2025, 12:51 »
Oh, did not realise that.   

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