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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 17 April 2026, 14:01 »
Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 13:26
Anyone have experience of alcantara steering wheels in terms of how they wear compared to leather. Would likely go for one of these if I do trader the TCR, but have concerns on if it will stand up to date to day usage as well. *I tend to keep my cars well beyond 3 years (see my TCR as example)

I’ve owned an ED40 (71K on the clock) since new and the steering wheel needs to be cleaned once in a while, but it comes up like new when cleaned, so I don’t imagine any issues with the Art Valour steering wheel.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 front body parts
« Last post by candywhite12 on 17 April 2026, 14:00 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 April 2026, 20:30
1. I'm fairly sure the illuminated front badge is its own individual part, separate from the rest of the grill. See here: https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-vw-emblem-r-black-edition-beleuchtet-vorn-kuehlergrill-logo-5h0941600aaso?c=9157

2. Yes all the unpainted black bits on the bumper are completely individual parts, so yes, you'll need the bumper shell (the painted part) plus whatever unpainted trim that is broken.

thanks man, makes sense.  I see you also got the Moonstone grey finish, makes for a lovely contrast to everything else on the car doesn't it...
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner - Oil leak, help?
« Last post by Rudedog on 17 April 2026, 13:45 »
Ok might sound silly but are 100% sure it's oil?  I thought behind the front wheel was the classic place for the AC drain to drip water onto the floor.
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner - Oil leak, help?
« Last post by KodapMK7 on 17 April 2026, 13:29 »
Thanks guys, will take a nosy this weekend and see what I can see! Does seem to have not lost any fluid the last few days..
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 13:26 »
Anyone have experience of alcantara steering wheels in terms of how they wear compared to leather. Would likely go for one of these if I do trader the TCR, but have concerns on if it will stand up to date to day usage as well. *I tend to keep my cars well beyond 3 years (see my TCR as example)
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Golf mk8 / Re: My new mk 8.5 GTi
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 17 April 2026, 12:50 »
Very smart, white is a classic win win. I v nearly spec’d it myself.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Standard OEM Battery Type - AGM or EFB?
« Last post by Bluest on 17 April 2026, 10:46 »
Cool so you can tell the car what type of battery it is via the coding?
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner and have a couple of questions!
« Last post by rowlers on 17 April 2026, 10:26 »
Checkout detailingworld for detailing advice.
I paid for my android auto to be activated as at the time I did't have a windows laptop. So you can enable it yourself using a laptop and firmware or pay someone to do it. It cost me £120, but I think it is much cheaper now.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 17 April 2026, 10:18 »
There's a few of them appearing on the German "autotrader" type of sites too, such as this:

https://autohauspirna.de/fahrzeug/?slug=VW_Golf_GTI_EDITION_50_2_0_l_TSI_239_kW_325_PS_7_Ga
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Golf mk6 / Re: Timing chain tensioner
« Last post by joe6 on 17 April 2026, 10:04 »
If you are not experiencing any problems at present, I would firstly get the valve phase timing checked. This will give you some idea of chain wear/stretch. It is also possible to check the tensioner through the front of the timing chain cover to see if it is the original and how far it has extended. If the original then get it changed as they were faulty. If changing the tensioner the work to remove covers etc makes doing chains and guides as well worth the extra cost.
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