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Golf mk8 / Re: Drivers seat
« Last post by jc_tattooer_ on 22 April 2026, 19:36 »That’s what I’m hoping happens for me. It’s booked in. In August. Bloody long wait!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI 8.5 first impressions
« Last post by miromen on 22 April 2026, 19:12 »fair enough, quoting from my Audio post then:Hey how did you get on with the sound?
got intermittent sound twice in a week, music cuts, thought it was my usb stick and my music, nope, same with radio and spotify. Had to hard reset the system. Some members in other forums mention having to change the OSF Control Unit (part code 572035876G), others cite that is happens because of CarPlay or Android Auto.
As if the disappointment that for such a lovely car, such a poor audio system choice wasn't enough...
Anyone else experiencing this?makes for an interesting read, cheers mate. I'll also post in car audio section as im facing some issues with intermittent sound now and then
I’m not sure too many mk8.5 owners visit the car audio section of the forum so probably worth posting your details of your audio issues here as well.
I have a new GTI 50 and I have the same problem with the sound dropping out.
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: Mk7 2014 gti pp for sale
« Last post by flipflops on 22 April 2026, 16:32 »Looks a lovely car!! GLWS!!
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Golf mk8 / Re: Annoying Lane assist
« Last post by valentino on 22 April 2026, 08:44 »Thanks for the replies. Just have to do it the long way round
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 22 April 2026, 06:29 »Thank you all for your kind words
We will double check Tuesday but was under the impression they are standard and should be fitted when they do the of
Will ring later to check and remind them about the blocks
Wendy first golf was a yellow mk1 not gti
The gti came years later on the mk2 in grey 8v only sold the parcel shelf last month I then bought a 16v in grey for my self in 1989 and sold that 3 years ago along the way have owned mk1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 8 now 8.5
So probably the last golf she will own as is adamant she is never going electric lol
We will double check Tuesday but was under the impression they are standard and should be fitted when they do the of
Will ring later to check and remind them about the blocks
Wendy first golf was a yellow mk1 not gti
The gti came years later on the mk2 in grey 8v only sold the parcel shelf last month I then bought a 16v in grey for my self in 1989 and sold that 3 years ago along the way have owned mk1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 8 now 8.5
So probably the last golf she will own as is adamant she is never going electric lol
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 April 2026, 22:50 »It looks brilliant, Garwen!
Good pointers by Joe too. I also would ask to double and triple check they take out the transport blocks. Sometimes they ‘forget’
For the wheel caps, I was under the impression you had to the spec the £160 something option as dynamic wheel caps when configuring it? UK website doesn’t show it as standard. If not, well sh!t I spec’ed the wrong thing but adding that option, I didn’t know they were standard spec.
Yeah I’m not actually 100% sure they are standard either but pretty much every press shot shows them and VW’s own configurator images show them fitted too as you build the car. Agree, they don’t make it very clear though.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 21 April 2026, 22:43 »It looks brilliant, Garwen!
Good pointers by Joe too. I also would ask to double and triple check they take out the transport blocks. Sometimes they ‘forget’
For the wheel caps, I was under the impression you had to the spec the £160 something option as dynamic wheel caps when configuring it? UK website doesn’t show it as standard. If not, well sh!t I spec’ed the wrong thing but adding that option, I didn’t know they were standard spec.
Good pointers by Joe too. I also would ask to double and triple check they take out the transport blocks. Sometimes they ‘forget’
For the wheel caps, I was under the impression you had to the spec the £160 something option as dynamic wheel caps when configuring it? UK website doesn’t show it as standard. If not, well sh!t I spec’ed the wrong thing but adding that option, I didn’t know they were standard spec.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Exonian on 21 April 2026, 21:47 »Wise advice Joe
The years have been kind to her and obviously you have too! Lucky lady!
Granddaughter is a cutie as well.
She’s a year ahead of me, I’m on 39 years and bought my first at 19 (although my first, by chance, wasn’t actually a Golf but shared the same chassis, engine and underpinnings - it was a mk1 Scirocco GTI)
So a similar age, I hit 58 tomorrow, and don’t have an Ed50 to look forward to all wrapped up with a bow on it 😁
It’s a nice car for your detailer to get to do his thing with too, one of the very first UK Ed50’s
Definitely a car worthy of some special TLC
She said thanks and is flattered as she’s been buying golfs for the last 40 years 😂😂😂😂
The years have been kind to her and obviously you have too! Lucky lady!
Granddaughter is a cutie as well.
She’s a year ahead of me, I’m on 39 years and bought my first at 19 (although my first, by chance, wasn’t actually a Golf but shared the same chassis, engine and underpinnings - it was a mk1 Scirocco GTI)
So a similar age, I hit 58 tomorrow, and don’t have an Ed50 to look forward to all wrapped up with a bow on it 😁
It’s a nice car for your detailer to get to do his thing with too, one of the very first UK Ed50’s
Definitely a car worthy of some special TLC
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by JoeGTI on 21 April 2026, 21:24 »Looks fabulous Garwen, you must be delighted! Great to see real customer cars coming through and not another press car / YouTuber car!
You should check that the other little "50" details are present and correct, because it wouldn't be unlike VW to "forget" one or more of them:
- the keys - do they have the "GTI 50" logos?
- the wheel centre-caps, they should be the spinner GTI ones, not the static VW ones
- the floor mats, the front mats should have the GTI 50 logos
These items would usually be in a bag in the boot and fitted during PDI.
You should check that the other little "50" details are present and correct, because it wouldn't be unlike VW to "forget" one or more of them:
- the keys - do they have the "GTI 50" logos?
- the wheel centre-caps, they should be the spinner GTI ones, not the static VW ones
- the floor mats, the front mats should have the GTI 50 logos
These items would usually be in a bag in the boot and fitted during PDI.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 21 April 2026, 21:03 »gotcha taAlthough I am curious why there is no centre cap on the wheel?
They are added during PDI, or during detailing.