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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by Hertsman on 17 March 2026, 08:49 »
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on 16 March 2026, 22:47
Coming from my previous RSQ3 the GTI is quieter and the DCC makes for a much nicer ride too. I’ve been pleased with the Hankook tyres.

Driving a Cupra Terramar VZ1 272PS with the version 2 DCC at moment, which is basically a Q3 in disguise and its like driving around in my favourite chair in living room when all set to comfort, on the larger tyres and fantastic seats. Very impressive car the Terramar.

However feel out MK 7.5 R on Continentals with no DCC is pretty good on ride and road noise, so based on a few comments seen on the MK8 series on ride and road noise, will look to test drive to see for myself and look for DCC when in market for an upgrade.

It is all very subjective subject though.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by Happy on 16 March 2026, 22:50 »
Quote from: Nino on 16 March 2026, 22:04
I had a MK7 but it was a GTD - Late 2015 Plate (acutally registered in 2016)

I bought it on 54k had FSH, as part of the purchase, it had the timing belt and waterpump done.
Took it straight to VW to see if it was good enough to be eligable for VW All in package which it was and thank god I did.

I had the following issues;
- Fuel flap acutator broke so couldnt put fuel in (VW fixed under warranty).
- Window switches on Drivers door stopped working (VW fixed under warranty).
- Water came in via speakers (VW fixed under warranty).
- Boot struts failed (VW fixed under warranty).
- Infotaintment system failed (VW fixed under warranty).
- Heater Matrix blocked (Had quite a fight to get VW to help on this I had to pay £480 towards this getting fixed)
- Drivers Wing mirror glass fell out (Fixed myself)

Soon as my "All in" Warranty expired I traded the car in at VW and bought my MK6 GTi Edition 35 which I have loved to be honest but I did like thew MK7 platform, but if was me, I would probably get a TCR 7.5 if I went back to the MK7 platform.

Interesting. Maybe I should keep my Honda diesel to commute and buy a mk6 gti ed35 for the weekend.  :laugh:
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Golf mk8 / Re: mk8.5 GTI road noise
« Last post by Tarmac_Terrorist on 16 March 2026, 22:47 »
Coming from my previous RSQ3 the GTI is quieter and the DCC makes for a much nicer ride too. I’ve been pleased with the Hankook tyres.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Clubsport delivery timescale
« Last post by Tarmac_Terrorist on 16 March 2026, 22:43 »
When I ordered my GTI in mid November 2024 it arrived at the dealer late January so about 10 weeks maximum. Most options ticked too but that didn’t seem to delay it.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by Nino on 16 March 2026, 22:04 »
I had a MK7 but it was a GTD - Late 2015 Plate (acutally registered in 2016)

I bought it on 54k had FSH, as part of the purchase, it had the timing belt and waterpump done.
Took it straight to VW to see if it was good enough to be eligable for VW All in package which it was and thank god I did.

I had the following issues;
- Fuel flap acutator broke so couldnt put fuel in (VW fixed under warranty).
- Window switches on Drivers door stopped working (VW fixed under warranty).
- Start button was tempremental (VW fixed under warranty).
- Water came in via speakers (VW fixed under warranty).
- Boot struts failed (VW fixed under warranty).
- Infotaintment system failed (VW fixed under warranty).
- Heater Matrix blocked (Had quite a fight to get VW to help on this I had to pay £480 towards this getting fixed)
- Drivers Wing mirror glass fell out (Fixed myself)

Soon as my "All in" Warranty expired I traded the car in at VW and bought my MK6 GTi Edition 35 which I have loved to be honest but I did like thew MK7 platform, but if was me, I would probably get a TCR 7.5 if I went back to the MK7 platform.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Software glitches? Anyone experienced these
« Last post by agentutah on 16 March 2026, 21:50 »
Yep I've had quite a few.   Pretty sure mine are all software related too! 

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291515.0

I've also had sporadic disappearance of numbers on speedo briefly and then they return.  Don't get me started on the heated seats and steering wheel auto function.  Ive turned it off now as it didn't come on in baltic temperatures, but the seat came on the other day when ambient temperature was well over 10 degrees  :grin: 
Have had few glitches with infotainment system where it lags and have to do a hard reset.  Its all a little frustrating really!

Anyways I've now booked mine in at my local VW dealer, but got to wait until end of April before they can give me an appointment with courtesy car!   This apparently is due to all courtesy cars being booked out due to a large recall of their ID electric vehicles.
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General discussion / Re: 19 inch Pretorias from CMwheels
« Last post by Adam T7 on 16 March 2026, 19:40 »
Deffo gunmetal, I spent an eternity pondering colour and so glad I went with gunmetal, really pops when clean against the red callipers.




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Golf mk7 / Re: Mk7 was disappointing - should I buy a mk7.5 or even an 8?
« Last post by flipflops on 16 March 2026, 19:34 »
If you get a 2020 model under 6 years old pop it on the 'all in' vw service plan and you'll have some piece of mind with the warranty etc. They're great cars :)
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General discussion / Re: 19 inch Pretorias from CMwheels
« Last post by SRGTD on 16 March 2026, 18:45 »
Gunmetal for me :smiley:.
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General discussion / 19 inch Pretorias from CMwheels
« Last post by AJ_2001 on 16 March 2026, 18:18 »
I’m looking to get replica Pretorias from CMwheels but unsure of which colour to get, for reference I’ve got a Tungsten Silver GTI, which I heard suits both colours for Pretorias
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