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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Dashboard display
« Last post by valentino on 01 April 2026, 16:15 »Thanks Joe I have another try again tomorrow
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Legally Binding on 01 April 2026, 15:29 »Can you share that German forum?
I thought that the black Warmenau wheels were “simpler” to produce than the silver/black ones…
It's this forum:
https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/gti-50-jahre-jubilaeumsmodell-2026-t8175078.html?page=168
I believe this is the German Pistonheads like forum, it's very active.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Avon calling!
« Last post by Dav3smith on 01 April 2026, 15:16 »Bong update,Prob a bit late for you but have you considered the all in plan? I've just taken it out £960 ish, for two years. That is for two services, two MOTs and two years extended warranty with roadside assistance. It's a no brainer if you're planning on keeping the car. Personally I think it represents great value, hence why I took it out.
Took mine in for a service on Monday, vw apparently not aware of any issues after the update but will log my concerns, pretty sure thay also did a software update and not had any issues since 🤞, also quoted £400 for a new ststeering wheel so well see what happens next (out of warranty btw)
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Golf mk8 / Re: Avon calling!
« Last post by GtIOlly on 01 April 2026, 14:54 »Bong update,
Took mine in for a service on Monday, vw apparently not aware of any issues after the update but will log my concerns, pretty sure thay also did a software update and not had any issues since 🤞, also quoted £400 for a new ststeering wheel so well see what happens next (out of warranty btw)
Took mine in for a service on Monday, vw apparently not aware of any issues after the update but will log my concerns, pretty sure thay also did a software update and not had any issues since 🤞, also quoted £400 for a new ststeering wheel so well see what happens next (out of warranty btw)
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by The WolfMan on 01 April 2026, 13:10 »Can you share that German forum?
I thought that the black Warmenau wheels were “simpler” to produce than the silver/black ones…
I thought that the black Warmenau wheels were “simpler” to produce than the silver/black ones…
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Legally Binding on 01 April 2026, 11:36 »Yes, the black Warmenau wheels are indeed the bottleneck for production. I've been following the Germany forum, and from approx. page 100 onwards you can see many Germany and other EU customers have had delays due to the Black Warmenau wheels. It's a rather strange bottleneck because it's the default option on the PP car, and on the Black Edition Golf R so you would believe they have sufficient stock. In any case, I ordered with the sliver Warmenau wheels and had it double checked with the dealer - I didn't want the car to come with Black Warmenau wheels by mistake.
I only really considered about lots of stone chips, which would be evidence on a green car. Still debating it, it's a lot of money. It'll either PPF the whole car, or no PPF rather than having parts done so it won't be visible.
Congrats Garwen! You're probably part of the very first UK customers getting the car!
I only really considered about lots of stone chips, which would be evidence on a green car. Still debating it, it's a lot of money. It'll either PPF the whole car, or no PPF rather than having parts done so it won't be visible.
Congrats Garwen! You're probably part of the very first UK customers getting the car!
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Dashboard display
« Last post by JoeGTI on 01 April 2026, 10:44 »Thanks Watts and Joe
In the centre between the two circular dials, is it possible just to have the day/date and time on display?
I flicked around with it for 2 minutes and thats as "clean" as I managed to get it.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Dashboard display
« Last post by valentino on 01 April 2026, 10:41 »Thanks Watts and Joe
In the centre between the two circular dials, is it possible just to have the day/date and time on display?
In the centre between the two circular dials, is it possible just to have the day/date and time on display?
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The Pirelli PZ5 are winning all the reviews at the moment, I would probably choose those. The Continental SportsContact 7 are also well up there. And the old reliable Michelin PS4S. Any of of these 3, you won't go wrong.
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if you can do PS5, if not PS4, otherwise i have had no issues with Goodyear Eagle F1 AS6