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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Bluest on 03 February 2026, 14:45 »My passenger side mirror glass fell out. Somehow it didn't break, so I've stuck it back in
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 03 February 2026, 14:45 »Ooooh. Great spot! Seems to contradict what I’ve been told (in classic Vw style!). I’ve asked my dealer about it as I only ordered 2 weeks ago. Worth a shot!
Finger on the pulse Andy!
Would be interested to hear how you got on with the dealer regarding the £1K contribution that Exonian spotted. I simply cannot remember any offer on the ED40 so I presume take up is low if they are offering a contribution after just 2 weeks, thanks Michele
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Cars and parts for sale / Personalised registration GT11 PAW
« Last post by Willmore on 03 February 2026, 12:20 »Hi,
I bought GT11 PAW last year.
I have a GTD and my initials are PAW, however I’ve since bought another plate.
It’s not been assigned to a vehicle and is still on the DVLA V750 form.
I paid £399, so offers around £400 would be good
It’s currently advertised on a couple of reg sale sites for more.
Thanks. Paul
I bought GT11 PAW last year.
I have a GTD and my initials are PAW, however I’ve since bought another plate.
It’s not been assigned to a vehicle and is still on the DVLA V750 form.
I paid £399, so offers around £400 would be good
It’s currently advertised on a couple of reg sale sites for more.
Thanks. Paul
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Golf mk8 / Re: Newer mk8 cs vs older mk8 cs
« Last post by DrG_GTi on 03 February 2026, 07:18 »I have a 21 CS, since its had the standard warranty work, new steering wheel, gear selector, software updates, its perfectly fine. Still has random bongs, but nothing most other modern cars (bmw etc) get as things like the cold, condensation and general ice, grime etc, cover/interact with external sensors such as radar, assistance cameras and thier housings and the like. I'd say ignore the haters, as long as its been looked after and had the warranty work, service schedule at VW, you should be good.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by king monkey on 03 February 2026, 06:09 »This might be of interest to some. Not sure how they’ll actually get the cars though.
GTI 50 leasing:
https://www.cars2buy.co.uk/personal-car-leasing/volkswagen/golf/gti-edition-50/
GTI 50 leasing:
https://www.cars2buy.co.uk/personal-car-leasing/volkswagen/golf/gti-edition-50/
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by The WolfMan on 03 February 2026, 00:00 »The 50 can have the sharpest transmission in individual mode...Those gifts are exclusive to the Spanish market (at least the Mk8 replica) where they have decided to sell only 325 units.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivoZW3U737M&t=634s
And probably a gift will be present...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAPAK-wSxWQ&t=1328s
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Golf mk7 / Re: New brake judder above 50mph
« Last post by Wayne.R on 02 February 2026, 21:58 »How many miles have you done since the new discs?
Both pad deposition and interface with hub being out of true tend to only cause problems 1000-5000 miles later. Don't ask me how I know....
Sorry, it's been a while since I was last on...
Since the new front discs were fitted, its been around 6000 miles. Rear discs and pads are now looking bad too i've noticed.
So once this poxy rain naffs off, I'll check all the wheel bearings, for play, and have also purchased brand new discs and pads all round.
I'll put them on and carry out the specific bedding in process and see if anything returns, if the bearings are all good.
Going to try Tartex pads as they seemed to get good reviews. Not a fan of Brembo pads, i've decided.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Last post by Wayne.R on 02 February 2026, 21:51 »Know this is an old thread, but I coded mine out this afternoon, with OBDEleven.
Only cost 10 credits, and is loads better, because I can't stand that fake sound.
Sounded like an old diesel engine, as others mentioned.
Even Eco setting was annoying. So I turned it off completely.
I'll get to hear a Turbo with Induction, now.......
Only cost 10 credits, and is loads better, because I can't stand that fake sound.
Sounded like an old diesel engine, as others mentioned.
Even Eco setting was annoying. So I turned it off completely.
I'll get to hear a Turbo with Induction, now.......
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by king monkey on 02 February 2026, 20:50 »Ooooh. Great spot! Seems to contradict what I’ve been told (in classic Vw style!). I’ve asked my dealer about it as I only ordered 2 weeks ago. Worth a shot!
Finger on the pulse Andy!
Finger on the pulse Andy!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 02 February 2026, 20:47 »Hi Andy,
Apparently this is all Golf’s apart from the edition 50. But, if you’re an existing Vw finance customer, or have been in the past 12 months, you get a £1000 deposit contribution on the 50.
From VW’s website:
