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Golf mk8 / Re: car battery
« Last post by fredgroves on 24 January 2026, 10:34 »
Bosch or varta are usually the pick of the brands. I could be wrong but I believe the coding is only necessary if the battery has different parameters to the one you have now (capacity, type etc).

Easiest swap is to look at what you have now and replace it like for like.

Your car is five years old, not unexpected to need a new battery by now.
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Golf mk8 / car battery
« Last post by mossy69 on 24 January 2026, 10:14 »
morning everyone I'm still having issues with waring pings had all the updates done vw I've heard that the battery must be at least 70% condition wise just wondering which battery is the best to go for and any good deals out there I've also read that the battery needs  to be coded in thanks
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by TomGti50 on 23 January 2026, 23:07 »
Golf Gti edition 50 in Moss green with black Warmenau wheels, HK, no pp but planning on installing a Remus, Milltek or Ragazzon exhaust.
Ordered 31/12/2025 in Belgium.
Delivery should be between 15/5 and 1/6.
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Golf mk2 / Dash clocks
« Last post by dadrathers on 23 January 2026, 20:17 »
I am sure that I came across  someone on here that was rather gifted and could take dash clocks, check them out electronically and replace dodgy bits. Cannot seem to find that person now! If you are still a member and can fix my clocks please get in touch. Cheers
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Cars and parts for sale / GENUINE OEM VW Golf Mk7 - GTI, Audi TT Pair Rear Calipers LH/RH 300x12mm
« Last post by MkSeven on 23 January 2026, 16:56 »
FOR SALE: NEW, Original VAG VW (OEM)

Pair of rear brake calipers:

Right rear: 5Q0 615 424 F QC8

Left rear: 5Q0 615 423 F QC8

Complete units including brake pads and electric parking brake servomotors (EPB).

(Note: do not use the EPB part number in the photos to research the calipers, these are two completely different numbers — reference the numbers listed above.)

Designed for Banjo‑type brake hose fitment, compatible with solid rear discs, diameter 300 × 12 mm. Suitable for vehicles with 5/112mm wheel bolt pattern.

Please ensure correct fitment or part number compatibility for your vehicle. I do not have the ability to verify VIN information beyond what is publicly available online.

Compatible Models

Volkswagen Golf 2017–2020

Golf

Golf R32

Golf GTI

Audi TT (2015–2024)

TT

TTS Coupe

TT Roadster

£420.00 + postage. I am willing to split the cost for postage, collection preferred. Reason for sale wrong parts delivered from Germany, too costly for returns shipping.

Any questions, then please get in touch.
 





















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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 23 January 2026, 00:16 »
Quote from: The WolfMan on 22 January 2026, 22:51
For those who like the Alcantara steering wheel, have you considered contacting VW UK? The steering wheel PR-Code is 1MB. Can't the car be ordered with this?

I would like to have the Vienna leather seats (PL2 PR-Code) and the rear heated seats (PW1 PR-Code).

Comparing the Clubsport and the Edition 50 I only see four differences in the interior. The Edition 50 has red in the pedals and in the seatbelts. The steering wheel says "GTI | 50" and the seats pattern is different. Everything else is the same.

But in the Clubsport you can have Vienna leather and rear heated seats simultaneously and in the Edition 50 you can't. A bug in the configurator?

I (in Ireland) have had success a few times in the past doing exactly this. Finding out these product codes, giving them to the dealers and asking them to chase up VW Ireland to ask them to get my requested option added to my order. Did it a few times and no issue. But from what I’ve read on this forum and elsewhere over the years, Uk dealers and/or VW UK are not accommodating in this regard.

If I were ordering one today I’d deffo be pursuing the alcantara wheel. It doesn’t appear on the Irish configurator either. Small ish money for big bang for buck.

RE interior differences there are some other subtle differences. The standard GTI / CS has silver trim on the wheel. On the Ed 50 it seems there is a “black” theme so all that is dark grey instead. The big red bits on the sides of the seats are also blacked out.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by The WolfMan on 22 January 2026, 22:51 »
For those who like the Alcantara steering wheel, have you considered contacting VW UK? The steering wheel PR-Code is 1MB. Can't the car be ordered with this?

I would like to have the Vienna leather seats (PL2 PR-Code) and the rear heated seats (PW1 PR-Code).

Comparing the Clubsport and the Edition 50 I only see four differences in the interior. The Edition 50 has red in the pedals and in the seatbelts. The steering wheel says "GTI | 50" and the seats pattern is different. Everything else is the same.

But in the Clubsport you can have Vienna leather and rear heated seats simultaneously and in the Edition 50 you can't. A bug in the configurator?
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New forum members / Hello from Portugal
« Last post by The WolfMan on 22 January 2026, 22:43 »
Hello,

My name is Filipe and I am from Portugal.

I don't have a Golf yet, but I'm considering ordering a GTI Edition 50.

I am a VW enthusiast and maybe my knowledge is useful for the members of this community, but I also hope to learn from all of you!
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: VW Golf GTi - 2003
« Last post by MKIVGTI on 22 January 2026, 16:02 »
They're great little cars, ours is just not getting the use it deserves any longer, needs a new home.
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: VW Golf GTi - 2003
« Last post by Adam T7 on 22 January 2026, 15:40 »
Brings back some memories. Bought my wife a new 1.4 2 door in black back in October 2001, sold it 10 years later and it was still on the road and passing annual MOT’s up to 2023.
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