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Golf mk8 / Re: Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6
« Last post by Paul70 on 13 April 2026, 18:46 »Thanks for posting Trev. Did you get round to ordering one or are you waiting to see if there are any discounts on stock cars?
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Sanemancured on 13 April 2026, 18:42 »Being new to my car I decided to remove the silica gel pouch from the coolant reservoir and cable tie the bonnet release cable box.
I was too late with the silica gel pouch. I got it out and it seems complete but there’s silica gel stuck in the reservoir so I’ve ordered a replacement. I did remove it and I tried to clean it out.
I’m getting the system flushed when the cambelt is done at the end of this month.
I took the car for a run and got a low tyre pressure warning. The tyres are fine and I reset the sensors.
The vehicle information display between the clocks isn’t showing any data.
I was too late with the silica gel pouch. I got it out and it seems complete but there’s silica gel stuck in the reservoir so I’ve ordered a replacement. I did remove it and I tried to clean it out.
I’m getting the system flushed when the cambelt is done at the end of this month.
I took the car for a run and got a low tyre pressure warning. The tyres are fine and I reset the sensors.
The vehicle information display between the clocks isn’t showing any data.
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New forum members / Re: Hello from the Lakes
« Last post by Sanemancured on 13 April 2026, 18:34 »I was going to remove my silica gel pack from the coolant reservoir today. I was too late. Here’s a quick photo of the car
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General discussion / ERWIN
« Last post by silver38 on 13 April 2026, 17:59 »Has anyone that has had an Erwin account had it deactivated by the Erwin support team?
I received this in an email.
Dear erWin user,
we would like to inform you that, as of 18.12.2025, the erWin webshop will no longer be
available to private customers but exclusively to business customers.
Of course, you may continue to use your active flatrate subscriptions until the end of
their contractually agreed term – even beyond the above-mentioned discontinuation
date.
Should you have any questions, please contact our support team at erWin Support
Form.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
Your erWin Team
I received this in an email.
Dear erWin user,
we would like to inform you that, as of 18.12.2025, the erWin webshop will no longer be
available to private customers but exclusively to business customers.
Of course, you may continue to use your active flatrate subscriptions until the end of
their contractually agreed term – even beyond the above-mentioned discontinuation
date.
Should you have any questions, please contact our support team at erWin Support
Form.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
Your erWin Team
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Golf mk8 / Red Edition 50 spotted on the M6 - Photos in thread
« Last post by TurboTrev on 13 April 2026, 16:59 »Credit to Ian Howarth on the Edition 40 Forum - an Edition 50 heading south on the M6 at Tebay.
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Golf mk8 / Re: More decisions
« Last post by Yorkshire gti on 13 April 2026, 16:14 »Update
Having looked and looked for a replacement that thrills me as much this one still does I’m sticking with this one.
Had to have a new battery today which probably is a consequence of my being away nearly all of January and it sitting unused in all the rain and damp and its age.
The car is 5 years old next month and has 17000 on the clock and in good condition. The All in one plan will be carried on next month for another 2 years no claims on the current plan apart from today’s roadside assistance.
Having looked and looked for a replacement that thrills me as much this one still does I’m sticking with this one.
Had to have a new battery today which probably is a consequence of my being away nearly all of January and it sitting unused in all the rain and damp and its age.
The car is 5 years old next month and has 17000 on the clock and in good condition. The All in one plan will be carried on next month for another 2 years no claims on the current plan apart from today’s roadside assistance.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by fredgroves on 13 April 2026, 12:59 »I don't think very many manual mk8 cars were ever sold (and of course the mk8.5 never had manual, largely due to emmissions requirements).
You rarely ever see anyone on here with one - and this is where you'd find those people, on a petrolhead website!
You rarely ever see anyone on here with one - and this is where you'd find those people, on a petrolhead website!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 13 April 2026, 12:52 »Any regrets not specifying the Performance Pack?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 13 April 2026, 12:50 » Congratulations Miromen, your car looks fantastic! How are you finding the drive in comparison to your previous golf?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by flipflops on 13 April 2026, 00:08 »Thanks for all the advice guys, about to buy a 2021 mk8 gti - Manual. Going to check out the recalls etc to make sure it's had everything needed. Can't find a newer manual within budget 