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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner - Oil leak, help?
« Last post by MinchCS on 15 April 2026, 18:17 »Mine was the plastic sump as mentioned above. I fitted a genuine VAG steel one in its place.
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Golf mk8 / Re: CS rear hatch spoiler
« Last post by JoeGTI on 15 April 2026, 18:15 »It’s one whole piece. It’s bolt on, and actually not a very difficult DIY job afaik. The dealers is obviously where you go to get one new. I think they’re at least 1k. A German shop has it here, and it looks like they come pre painted:
https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-gti-clubsport-r-performance-heckfluegelspoiler-dachkantenspoiler-reflexsilber?c=9157
Or you might get lucky in a breakers yard.
https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-gti-clubsport-r-performance-heckfluegelspoiler-dachkantenspoiler-reflexsilber?c=9157
Or you might get lucky in a breakers yard.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Car disconnected from vw account?
« Last post by fredgroves on 15 April 2026, 18:01 »This was pretty much on five years.
No idea what they are playing at.
I don't really care apart from the stupid message that pops up every time I start the car
No idea what they are playing at.
I don't really care apart from the stupid message that pops up every time I start the car
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner - Oil leak, help?
« Last post by symonh2000 on 15 April 2026, 17:55 »The sump is plastic, it may be worth checking that it isn't cracked. It could also just be spillage from where it has been topped up.
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Golf mk8 / Re: CS rear hatch spoiler
« Last post by flipflops on 15 April 2026, 17:38 »I may have answered my own question, the smaller section does look to be slightly different so it'll be whole whole thing by the looks of it
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Golf mk8 / CS rear hatch spoiler
« Last post by flipflops on 15 April 2026, 17:24 »If I wanted to fit one to a normal GTI, is it the whole spoiler I need or is it an extension fitted onto the back of the standard GTI spoiler?
Also does anyone know the best place to pick one up?
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Also does anyone know the best place to pick one up?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Arch fittings for 19's
« Last post by Exonian on 15 April 2026, 17:19 »Some random EU regulation. A bit like straight bananas.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 15 April 2026, 17:17 »I preferred everyday use.
That's why I didn't think about PP.
I’d have been the same to be honest.
The red tipped wheels and black exhaust are unique to the Ed50 and the suspension should be a tad more useable for standard (quick) road car use so I’d have stuck with a regular non PP version.
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General discussion / Re: Going from TCR to TTRS Nogaro
« Last post by Exonian on 15 April 2026, 17:10 »I haven't but, cars like these are going to get old and disappear soon so I'd say if you can, do it. Exciting new cars seem few and far between and also very expensive. Even if you enjoyed it for a year and then moved it on at least you'd experienced it.
Precisely that ^^^^
(And don’t forget some photos and a review Peter_booker
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Golf mk8 / Drivers seat
« Last post by jc_tattooer_ on 15 April 2026, 17:08 »Had my 8.5 GTi a good few weeks now, and I am constantly adjusting the drivers seat. I feel like every time I get in I’m further away fro the wheel, so I feel like I’m forever adjusting and it’s not comfortable at all.
Spoke to to dealer today, they can’t help me at all until August. 4 months!!!! But, it was almost like they knew it was an issue.
I’ve since found a bit on FB about people asking the same thing, anyone here at that issue?
Spoke to to dealer today, they can’t help me at all until August. 4 months!!!! But, it was almost like they knew it was an issue.
I’ve since found a bit on FB about people asking the same thing, anyone here at that issue?