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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by The WolfMan on 15 May 2026, 01:25 »
I got a call from the salesman on Wednesday saying that my car as the production confirmed for the last week of May, week 22.

There have been delays at the factory and from what I understood, from the 15 that Portugal received, 4 will be built that week, one of them is mine.
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Golf mk8 / Factory Delays
« Last post by Jwebb02 on 15 May 2026, 00:05 »
Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone has heard about any delays about current factory orders? I had a call from my lease company who ordered the car, they said the car I ordered isn’t looking likely to make estimated delivery by the end of June.

It’s a GTI Clubsport 300 in solid pure white with GTI Performance pack and the black 19’’ Estoril alloys, and the cloth soul black/tournado red seats.

We agreed the car with the lease company back in November, who said that the car had already been ordered at that stage.

Waiting to hear back from the lease company once they’ve asked the dealership what’s going on, was just curious as to if anyone knows or heard of any delays recently!
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by SRGTD on 14 May 2026, 10:02 »
Quote from: davo245 on 14 May 2026, 07:30
Quote from: Garwen on 05 May 2026, 08:02
Ours had its first bath


Sorry but really not a fan of those wheels tbh

We’re all different, so not everyone will like them.

I don’t mind them and I think they suit the car :smiley:. IMHO the red tinted clear coat on the alloys also complements the decal along the bottom of the doors. Having said that, I wouldn’t choose them as they’re diamond cut so durability won’t be as good as alloys with a powder coated / painted finish, especially during the winter months. There’s also the added complication with the black / red Queenstown diamond cut alloys that if they ever need refurbishing (and they probably will at some point because of careless tyre fitters, accidental brushes with kerbstones, the inevitable white worm corrosion), not all alloy wheel refurbishers offer a tinted clear coat option for diamond cut alloys.

I’d go for either the Estoril’s or Warmenau’s - both in black.
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Golf mk7 / Re: GTI Clubsport S register - JOIN HERE! 75 of the 150 found so far!
« Last post by MinchCS on 14 May 2026, 07:33 »
Quote from: Ooosh on 13 May 2026, 22:29
Quote from: MinchCS on 13 May 2026, 20:12
Quote from: Ooosh on 13 May 2026, 17:34
Quote from: MinchCS on 31 October 2024, 16:44
Someone has been using their CS as intended. 73,000 miles £25,750.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410295724505?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI%20Clubsport%20S&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&postcode=gl69bb&fromsra

Mines even higher mileage!

Good. Have done 400 miles in mine since yesterday :)

Thats good - but my commute is a 560 mile round trip! I recently drove to Berlin from Cornwall and back in 72 hours (2000 miles!).

Ouch!
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Golf mk8 / Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Last post by davo245 on 14 May 2026, 07:30 »
Quote from: Garwen on 05 May 2026, 08:02
Ours had its first bath


Sorry but really not a fan of those wheels tbh
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Steering Wheel on an 8?
« Last post by davo245 on 14 May 2026, 07:26 »
Quote from: flipflops on 12 May 2026, 18:28
Just an update on this, thanks davo246 for the FCP Euro link  :grin:

Ordered the parts from them, arrived today, followed the vid and I now have buttons once again.

I know it's subjective and the haptics are usable, but for me buttons are a game changer, really pleased with the swap and it was cheaper from them than getting the used parts from eBay.

Happy to post pictures or offer help to anyone who wants to do the same.

Also have some haptic buttons and trim going if anyone is interested  :wink:


Thats good well done on the swop was it easy to do post up pics vids if you have done any?

Thought about doing mine but the airbag etc puts me off  any fault codes or obdeleven needed?
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Golf mk7 / Re: GTI Clubsport S register - JOIN HERE! 75 of the 150 found so far!
« Last post by Ooosh on 13 May 2026, 22:29 »
Quote from: MinchCS on 13 May 2026, 20:12
Quote from: Ooosh on 13 May 2026, 17:34
Quote from: MinchCS on 31 October 2024, 16:44
Someone has been using their CS as intended. 73,000 miles £25,750.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410295724505?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI%20Clubsport%20S&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&postcode=gl69bb&fromsra

Mines even higher mileage!

Good. Have done 400 miles in mine since yesterday :)

Thats good - but my commute is a 560 mile round trip! I recently drove to Berlin from Cornwall and back in 72 hours (2000 miles!).
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Cars and parts for sale / Looking for TCR rear muffler/exhaust
« Last post by lvcxs on 13 May 2026, 22:02 »
As title says I'm after a genuine TCR rear muffler/exhaust so if anyone has one taken from their TCR or planning on reverting to stock on their PP/Standard GTI, let me know cheers
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Golf mk7 / Re: GTI Clubsport S register - JOIN HERE! 75 of the 150 found so far!
« Last post by MinchCS on 13 May 2026, 20:12 »
Quote from: Ooosh on 13 May 2026, 17:34
Quote from: MinchCS on 31 October 2024, 16:44
Someone has been using their CS as intended. 73,000 miles £25,750.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410295724505?sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=GTI%20Clubsport%20S&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&postcode=gl69bb&fromsra

Mines even higher mileage!

Good. Have done 400 miles in mine since yesterday :)
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 13 May 2026, 20:11 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 13 May 2026, 12:18
Bootliner is well worth having. Make sure it's the proper moulded "thick" rubbery/plastic one and not the flimsy cheaper one.

In my experience the driver's carpet mat tends to show wear quick enough around the heel area. Rubber mats for the driver side at least is probably a good idea for the winter months. I do think they're a bit ugly and agricultural looking though tbh.

It’s funny you say that cos I was suprised when I picked it up it was a very cheap feeling foam type thing. It fits well, but feels cheap. Why I previously bought an official Audi one for my S3, it was a thick rubber one, much higher quality. I ordered this one with the car on the configurator, it was £74, and I was expecting more. I’ve tried to research but it does not specify the material. What do others think it should be given the not cheap price tag??

Yea I know what you mean about the mats, I’ve kept the carpet for passenger side to treat the lucky people who get to ride in it 😂😂 but mine and the rears I’ve put in the rubber (for now)
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