21
Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by rowlers on 08 April 2026, 13:25 »Swapped the handbrake motor for a new one, now I have a handbrake again!
Recent Posts
22
Detailing / Re: water spots spotted on front hood
« Last post by willni on 08 April 2026, 09:39 »I'd say best course of action would be:
Bit of water and car shampoo on the area and clay bar the affected area
Dry it off
Put your megs compound onto a microfibre towel and buff (Should give you more cutting ability and generate more heat to remove)
Check that they're gone
Wipe down
Reapply your wax
Nice and simple approach and can be done after the next time you wash your car
Bit of water and car shampoo on the area and clay bar the affected area
Dry it off
Put your megs compound onto a microfibre towel and buff (Should give you more cutting ability and generate more heat to remove)
Check that they're gone
Wipe down
Reapply your wax
Nice and simple approach and can be done after the next time you wash your car
23
Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 08 April 2026, 08:39 »I saw that plate and also hope it is true as it looks great
No the price was just under 48 now it’s just over I think by £80 but it’s still an increase that shouldn’t happen
No the price was just under 48 now it’s just over I think by £80 but it’s still an increase that shouldn’t happen
24
Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 07 April 2026, 19:26 »The build dates are a little longer than I thought. Mine is scheduled for build last week of May.
I see the £1000 contribution has been removed by VW.
I also got confirmation each car will receive the following name plate, which I think looks good.
Not sure if it was a rumour, but here’s the post from early. To me it looks like VW intranet/internal comms for their staff. They may have back-stepped on the plate idea if they’re forecasting more than 1000+ orders. Me personally, I would like a numbered plate, it looks quite good!
Was it not always 48k? Has the entire range price increased?
25
Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 07 April 2026, 18:57 »Who knows indeed also our dealer said there will be no number plate inside ie 1 of 1000 that was just rumours
Also on the configurator the price is now over 48k starting
Also on the configurator the price is now over 48k starting
26
Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by P6GTD on 07 April 2026, 17:59 »What have I done today? I have decided, (after all and after much agonising), to keep my GTI and invest.
So, booked in for a ceramic detail to top up the one I had done 2 yrs ago and tomorrow will book first replacement of front discs and pads after 50k.
I had the backs done 6 m ago as I knew they were an MOT advisory. My independent VW specialist used very nice dark grey replacement discs so looking fwd to the fronts matching the rears. They go so well with my recently new CM Gunmetal 18” Prets.
So that’s me committed and that’s Mrs P relieved.
I nearly converted to a new Octavia vRS but for a few reasons did not proceed. However the exercise of establishing probable sale value on the GTI was very reassuring as far as the maintenance of residual value is concerned.
All I need now is for the Forum to be as “vigorous” as it was a few years ago!
So, booked in for a ceramic detail to top up the one I had done 2 yrs ago and tomorrow will book first replacement of front discs and pads after 50k.
I had the backs done 6 m ago as I knew they were an MOT advisory. My independent VW specialist used very nice dark grey replacement discs so looking fwd to the fronts matching the rears. They go so well with my recently new CM Gunmetal 18” Prets.
So that’s me committed and that’s Mrs P relieved.
I nearly converted to a new Octavia vRS but for a few reasons did not proceed. However the exercise of establishing probable sale value on the GTI was very reassuring as far as the maintenance of residual value is concerned.
All I need now is for the Forum to be as “vigorous” as it was a few years ago!
27
Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by Adam T7 on 07 April 2026, 17:50 »I change my oil and filter every 6 months and I do less than 5K a year. Over the top? Totally but I’m old school and it keeps me happy😀
28
Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by candywhite12 on 07 April 2026, 16:07 »I would ask that be changed Imo.
any particular reason for that except running as clean an engine as possible? dealers are not known for holding back on whatever they can charge you for, and in this case it seems as per factory guidelines oil filter does not need changing at 7500km. I've always followed factory intervals for everything service-related, but maybe i'm missing something in this instance?
29
Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by Tony Jazz on 07 April 2026, 15:46 »I would ask that be changed Imo.
30
Detailing / Re: water spots spotted on front hood
« Last post by candywhite12 on 07 April 2026, 15:40 »this is the compound i've been using for ages now, has served me well so far https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiarsr-ultimate-compound-g17216-152-oz-liquid. Applied this using CG hand pad. Yes, wax i used was appropriate for ceramic cured paints. I haven't yet used any water spot removal products but I can get my hands on the FSE product you mention, do you reckon that will solve the problem?