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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 11 December 2025, 15:14 »Thanks! Estimated March, I'm hoping as early in March as possible!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Watts on 11 December 2025, 15:03 »Great choice! Especially given how similar to mine, I'm biased....
I'm really pleased with mine so far and have found the ride to be incredibly comfortable given the type of car and definitely better than my old TCR, also on DCC. I may still consider an ED50 as I really want TR but it would have to be a great deal or a lightly used one.
Any idea of delivery timescale?
I'm really pleased with mine so far and have found the ride to be incredibly comfortable given the type of car and definitely better than my old TCR, also on DCC. I may still consider an ED50 as I really want TR but it would have to be a great deal or a lightly used one.
Any idea of delivery timescale?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CrunchtheApple78 on 11 December 2025, 11:45 »after harping on for months that I was getting an ED50, and having done what seems to be an unhealthy amount of back and forth thinking, I have now just ordered a clubsport! I had decided on an ED50 without perf pack, as I was concerned about the firmer ride on our terrible roads and doubted I'd notice any difference in the chassis on normal roads. Even when on a track occasionally I'm not going to be at 10/10th's so I didn't think I'd miss it. Then I started thinking, well, if I'm not going perf pack, what are the real differences between ED50 and CS. I only got to 4, the extra 20hp, different seat trim, bespoke colours and the optional Alcantara wheel (which I admit I did want..)
Then I thought, well, for the price difference was the ED50 worth it? My answer for me was no, so I have gone the CS route!
I'm sure those who do order the ED50 will love it, particularly if you can make use of the improved chassis, but for me I'm now very excited and hope it's a big step on from my 7.5PP!
Spec I've ordered,
Oryx White Premium
Performance package
DCC
Harmon Kardon
Area View
Black Exterior Styling pack
Curtain and side airbags (why are these not standard, even if the price was included in base...)
LED animated wing mirror turn signals
Dynamic Centre caps
Edit: and Drive the Deal is amazing.. I'd never heard of it until folks on here talked about it. Wow...
Then I thought, well, for the price difference was the ED50 worth it? My answer for me was no, so I have gone the CS route!
I'm sure those who do order the ED50 will love it, particularly if you can make use of the improved chassis, but for me I'm now very excited and hope it's a big step on from my 7.5PP!
Spec I've ordered,
Oryx White Premium
Performance package
DCC
Harmon Kardon
Area View
Black Exterior Styling pack
Curtain and side airbags (why are these not standard, even if the price was included in base...)
LED animated wing mirror turn signals
Dynamic Centre caps
Edit: and Drive the Deal is amazing.. I'd never heard of it until folks on here talked about it. Wow...
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Snoopy on 11 December 2025, 11:06 »I'd love to see this advert on UK tv's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wInJQK2zWhU
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Adam T7 on 11 December 2025, 10:14 »I had a Discovery 4 that had a perpetual problem of going into limp home mode when revs got above 2k (when the second of the two turbo’s kicked in) Replaced MAF sensors, CSV etc eventually solved with a smoke test - minute pin hole in a seal on the connecting pipe - part cost about £2 and took 30 minutes to fix.
Fingers crossed yours is as simple and cheap.
Fingers crossed yours is as simple and cheap.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Strange heating issues
« Last post by 2007GTI on 11 December 2025, 08:57 »Ive been round in circles with my car with same issues and it was a blocked heater matrix, no fault codes to say it was.
It is possible to do it yourself, there are obviously videos, but I am not confident on the flushing the system etc, and I am lucky to have a trusty local mechanic who isn't vat registered, so I paid £500 labour, then £61 for pattern new matrix from GSF and £25 for genuine clamps and O rings from stealer. I am usually a fan of using OEM parts, but mine was Denso type and not cheap, plus it's not a complicated part.
I was quoted £900 by well known VW indy 1 year ago, as personally I wouldn't go near a stealer for this type of job, they might get an apprentice to do it and f**k it up. Plus book rate is 6.8 hours at I'm guessing £80 per hour plus vat (someone please correct me if more or less), plus dealer expensive parts, could be £1000+.
My thread here:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291392.0
It is possible to do it yourself, there are obviously videos, but I am not confident on the flushing the system etc, and I am lucky to have a trusty local mechanic who isn't vat registered, so I paid £500 labour, then £61 for pattern new matrix from GSF and £25 for genuine clamps and O rings from stealer. I am usually a fan of using OEM parts, but mine was Denso type and not cheap, plus it's not a complicated part.
I was quoted £900 by well known VW indy 1 year ago, as personally I wouldn't go near a stealer for this type of job, they might get an apprentice to do it and f**k it up. Plus book rate is 6.8 hours at I'm guessing £80 per hour plus vat (someone please correct me if more or less), plus dealer expensive parts, could be £1000+.
My thread here:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291392.0
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Nino on 11 December 2025, 08:52 »Hate to say it but sounds like it hasnt been verywell looked after by the previous owners.
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Golf mk6 / Re: Any ideas what this could be please?
« Last post by Norwichdaz on 11 December 2025, 07:06 »A bit of good news at last👍
Mind u saying that, i think the slight coolant leak is prob the waterpump lol..
Have to fill the reservoir at least once a week.
Doesn't ever overheat tho or the usual symptoms,
Going to have a smoke test soon to see how all pipes out for air leak that I had, but maybe if a split in a coolant hose etc poss, could help to see aswell.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport S Discs
« Last post by MinchCS on 10 December 2025, 22:38 »They do genuine ones too. £10 cheaper for a pair.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296971937608?itmmeta=01KC2FZY7MPSFR91FPFZZZKYQJ&hash=item4524e82748:g:TWAAAOSwYAhnnMOQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4NHOg0D50eDiCdi%2FfP0r02uo8SdOaV04NlIHBLXGd9nR38%2BKvse1ABOOJcpTVVOOrniLFk14u%2FWLXtYqkn%2FH%2BNBTqOqTSvgEAMeGZ5sktXaEQxSrtynpMuoTAVeHPxo%2FL%2BsyCQRSO4iMzO3xFO8XcMZ6RvLeIBwjemSxjHAI6kItgPBxJP6ZOt%2F7V%2BzLUN0hNPRCjP77qpRdOpre56xyxgbIjJIh%2BJqW9IC3ECcfpBBwPyscR8%2BQk%2FM%2B8NjNHIrgOATA5rb3o1cmYNr9vATl02L9G0qHfyPbkwQD1F5iTruA%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_bj_8_gZg
They are £60 delivery, plus potential import charges from Romania.
Oops. Missed that.
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