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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 26 April 2026, 17:01 »
Thank you all for your kind words 
 We will double check Tuesday but was under the impression they are standard  and should be fitted  when they do the of
 Will ring later to check and remind them about the blocks
 Wendy first golf was a yellow mk1 not gti 
The gti came years later on the mk2 in grey 8v only sold the parcel shelf last month  I then bought a 16v in grey for my self in 1989 and sold that 3 years ago along the way have owned mk1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 8 now 8.5 
 So probably the last golf she will own as is adamant she is never going electric lol

You've got enough Golf to be featured in the GTI Stories page!


Collected my ED50 today from dealer in the North East 😀 so happy with the colour, there is so much black gloss going on that the red just fits perfect. Wheels compliment it perfectly. Centre spinning caps included as standard, no plaque :(

No pics yet as unfortunately drove it very sensibly straight to the detailers for front end (and side sills) PPF and ceramic coatings next week. Don’t expect it back until Thursday or Friday. Loved it though. info screen is actually really good, velour steering wheel nice, engine noise, nice 🤣 felt the nuts. My only question mark would be the ED50 badges, they are effectively stuck on, which, let’s see how that goes over time.

Congrats! Shame about the lack of a plaque, if it was going to happened it would have been applied to your car as it's been delivered already. If you're getting front PPF, it may include the mirrors and they might apply PPF over the label, which should keep it fresh.

AutoTopNL's review is here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F14XbWdFq0Q&list=PLW3AygU1qWeHKSjo6JTJqISfo8EE-Zlcn&index=9



He wasn't impressed. Not sure if I should be worried now, although I don't follow any of these YouTube people, I still like UK magazine reviews. Also, Potenza Race are the semi slicks...  :rolleyes:


A Moss Green Edition 50 is at Bicester Scramble today for the 50 years story with Hagerty UK
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by king monkey on 26 April 2026, 11:22 »
Order cancelled yesterday. After lots of thinking, I’m still not convinced about the ride quality and I’m not buying a car that can’t be discounted.

That’s a shame King Monkey. Did you ever get a confirmed build week? Looking on Autotrader, there are some new GTIs with over 15% discount, so I get your decision. Did you get your deposit back?

Cheers. Build week is in June. Not bothered if I get the deposit back tbh. The longer I thought, the less it made sense for me. The 45 is hands down the best GTI ever had but I find the ride harsh enough in this.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Paul70 on 26 April 2026, 11:20 »
Order cancelled yesterday. After lots of thinking, I’m still not convinced about the ride quality and I’m not buying a car that can’t be discounted.

That’s a shame King Monkey. Did you ever get a confirmed build week? Looking on Autotrader, there are some new GTIs with over 15% discount, so I get your decision. Did you get your deposit back?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by king monkey on 26 April 2026, 11:14 »
Order cancelled yesterday. After lots of thinking, I’m still not convinced about the ride quality and I’m not buying a car that can’t be discounted.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Rear brake caliper cover (red)
« Last post by willni on 26 April 2026, 10:50 »
It should be a stainless steel cover


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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by valentino on 26 April 2026, 10:04 »
If mine has the ignition on without the engine running, and i am scrolling through the infotainment centre, it does say switch on engine as its discharging the battery.I think thats normal
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Cars and parts for sale / Parker Wheels, 18” plus Michelin PS5 tyres.
« Last post by Adam T7 on 26 April 2026, 09:56 »
From my Mk7.5, owned from new (December 2018).
Wheels in good condition, refurbished (skimmed) just once 2 years ago, so ok for at least one repair.
Two wheels (one front and one rear) have a couple of kerb scrapes (see photos)
Tyres have 6mm tread depth rear and 5mm front.
Buyer arranges collection, South Manchester.
Happy to answer any questions.
£600.00





















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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 25 April 2026, 11:51 »
The Clubsport sticker that runs the full length of the car on the ED40 still looks brand new after nearly 10 years, so I wouldn’t be concerned.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 24 April 2026, 21:36 »
Collected my ED50 today from dealer in the North East 😀 so happy with the colour, there is so much black gloss going on that the red just fits perfect. Wheels compliment it perfectly. Centre spinning caps included as standard, no plaque :(

No pics yet as unfortunately drove it very sensibly straight to the detailers for front end (and side sills) PPF and ceramic coatings next week. Don’t expect it back until Thursday or Friday. Loved it though. info screen is actually really good, velour steering wheel nice, engine noise, nice 🤣 felt the nuts. My only question mark would be the ED50 badges, they are effectively stuck on, which, let’s see how that goes over time.

Sounds great! We need pics.

Yeah the 50 stickers do look pretty flimsy and cheap tbh. I can see them peeling and getting ripped off very easily.
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