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Golf mk8 / Re: DSG Gearbox oil change.
« Last post by K9Pyro on 14 January 2026, 15:16 »I have a 2025 GTI and the DSG gearbox says it has a lifetime fill………… I assume that’s rubbish and it should be changed? Views?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 14 January 2026, 14:13 »I’ve not seen the magazine feature so have no idea about the context and sources but it doesn’t add up to previous info released.
Having spoken to a dealer multiple times last year including right after the big Wolfsburg event where dealer staff were briefed on the model, the UK dealers were told the model would be on general sale for the whole of 2026 with the only limitations being production capacity.
No mention of similar restrictions on numbers to other countries that I’m aware of and the UK is a big market for GTI’s.
It’s not a difficult car to build, no special bodywork or anything like that.
I’m wondering if they’ve got advance knowledge of a limited special similar to the CSS?
There are already bucket seats homologated for the platform used previously in various models and currently available in the RS3. We’ve also seen extensive links to the Ed50 people working with Eibach(?) on chassis work.
Maybe another go at the ‘Ring in a more focussed car this year? Or is that just wishful thinking?
While I’m going all conspiracy theory, it makes sense that VW will use the heritage of the GTI to counter the Chinese EV invasion using people’s heartstrings to keep the brand in focus and keep the Euro factories busy, especially as there is more and more push to put back the zero emissions mandate.
Having spoken to a dealer multiple times last year including right after the big Wolfsburg event where dealer staff were briefed on the model, the UK dealers were told the model would be on general sale for the whole of 2026 with the only limitations being production capacity.
No mention of similar restrictions on numbers to other countries that I’m aware of and the UK is a big market for GTI’s.
It’s not a difficult car to build, no special bodywork or anything like that.
I’m wondering if they’ve got advance knowledge of a limited special similar to the CSS?
There are already bucket seats homologated for the platform used previously in various models and currently available in the RS3. We’ve also seen extensive links to the Ed50 people working with Eibach(?) on chassis work.
Maybe another go at the ‘Ring in a more focussed car this year? Or is that just wishful thinking?
While I’m going all conspiracy theory, it makes sense that VW will use the heritage of the GTI to counter the Chinese EV invasion using people’s heartstrings to keep the brand in focus and keep the Euro factories busy, especially as there is more and more push to put back the zero emissions mandate.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 14 January 2026, 12:56 »I can't see that being accurate. It's definitely not limited to that degree. I'd read before that it would be available for the whole of 2026.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 14 January 2026, 12:46 »I do find that surprising. I’d have expected them to want as many sales as possible within a limited time in order to recoup dev costs. Let’s see!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by hooch on 14 January 2026, 07:29 »According to Evo magazine only 50 of these are coming to the UK, if this is true they will be very sought after
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport S Discs
« Last post by MinchCS on 13 January 2026, 21:12 »Clubsport S set up is pretty good, but it is also light. Do you know what yours weigh? Can't see it in the spec.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by CarbonGTD on 13 January 2026, 20:30 »Almost every owner will have their tuppence to throw in to this discussion (understandably) as ride quality is a notoriously personal thing - over-stiff ride for one driver is exactly what the next owner was hoping for (particularly in a GTI).
So clearly the best advice is to drive two different 8.5 Clubsports (one with DCC and one without - same size rims) if that is possible to arrange, before you decide.
I owned two 7.5 GTIs both on factory 19's and neither with DCC - for me the ride in both was firm but no problem at all.
I then ran an 8.5 R Line 1.5 TSI on factory upgrade 18's for a year and again I found the ride to be firm but no problem - interestingly though I noted that I had gone down from 19" to 18" wheels and off of GTI suspension but the ride felt just as firm as the Mk 7.5 GTI's on 19's....
I am now in an 8.5 GTI on standard 18's with standard suspension (no DCC) and the ride is every bit as firm as I would want it - particularly at low speed around town - I am actually binning the OEM Bridgestone S001 tyres early as their hard tyre walls are really not helping this.
So my 2p worth would be beware the harder ride of the 8.5 GTI - I wish now that I had gone for a DCC car.
Ride aside, the new 8.5 GTI is fantastic - goes harder than the 7.5 GTI PP and steering/handling is certainly improved - just watch that ride quality if you want it to handle all of the daily grind jobs for you as well as the weekend fun stuff.
So clearly the best advice is to drive two different 8.5 Clubsports (one with DCC and one without - same size rims) if that is possible to arrange, before you decide.
I owned two 7.5 GTIs both on factory 19's and neither with DCC - for me the ride in both was firm but no problem at all.
I then ran an 8.5 R Line 1.5 TSI on factory upgrade 18's for a year and again I found the ride to be firm but no problem - interestingly though I noted that I had gone down from 19" to 18" wheels and off of GTI suspension but the ride felt just as firm as the Mk 7.5 GTI's on 19's....
I am now in an 8.5 GTI on standard 18's with standard suspension (no DCC) and the ride is every bit as firm as I would want it - particularly at low speed around town - I am actually binning the OEM Bridgestone S001 tyres early as their hard tyre walls are really not helping this.
So my 2p worth would be beware the harder ride of the 8.5 GTI - I wish now that I had gone for a DCC car.
Ride aside, the new 8.5 GTI is fantastic - goes harder than the 7.5 GTI PP and steering/handling is certainly improved - just watch that ride quality if you want it to handle all of the daily grind jobs for you as well as the weekend fun stuff.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by Hertsman on 13 January 2026, 16:26 »You'll be fine.
I test drove a mk8 with no DCC on 18's and it was fine.
I've had a Mk7.5 without DCC on 18's and it was fine.
19's.... maybe thats a different thing, but even then, probably not.
When we purchased our present Golf R the lack of DCC was my only concern as only ever had DCC on 19" and despite how good all around the car and the deal was, would have walked away from it after the test drive, but as stated above, its only on the poorest surface you would ever notice, outside of that, you would not know if had DCC or not. Nice to have, not a deal breaker.
Actually receiving my Cupra Terramar Friday and it has the new DCC with a 2-valve shock absorber as standard that apparently provides even more control of the surface, and lets see if that translates to real world experience.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Headlights
« Last post by 2007GTI on 13 January 2026, 12:07 »My concern would be, in the unlikely event you write your car off, an insurance assessor may spot the non road legal bulbs, and they might use it as a reason not to pay out, stranger things have happened! Most insurance assessing is done via photos these days I’m told, but if it was a big claim, they might send someone out.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 Clubsport and no DCC
« Last post by fredgroves on 13 January 2026, 11:53 »You'll be fine.
I test drove a mk8 with no DCC on 18's and it was fine.
I've had a Mk7.5 without DCC on 18's and it was fine.
19's.... maybe thats a different thing, but even then, probably not.
I test drove a mk8 with no DCC on 18's and it was fine.
I've had a Mk7.5 without DCC on 18's and it was fine.
19's.... maybe thats a different thing, but even then, probably not.