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Golf mk6 / Re: Mk6 Electrical issues
« Last post by Snoopy on 09 April 2026, 09:25 »Guess as he's never being back since 18th March at 9.30am he hasn't seen the reply and tried it. Oh well. Don't know why I bother sometimes.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Centre Speaker Upgrade ** Easter Offer Until 7 April - 5% Off **
« Last post by GE90 on 08 April 2026, 21:33 »Hi All
Just thought I’d share latest feedback received yesterday!
It’s great to receive such positive feedback.
Cheers!
Just thought I’d share latest feedback received yesterday!
It’s great to receive such positive feedback.
Cheers!
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 - 1st oil change
« Last post by Tony Jazz on 08 April 2026, 16:49 »Me too. Guess I'm old school as well!
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Cars and parts for sale / 2019 Golf GTi Performance - SOLD
« Last post by Redreels on 08 April 2026, 15:29 »I am fully expecting to bring the Golfs replacement home on Saturday, so with a heavy heart.
VW Golf GTi Performance 2019
White Silver metallic
51,000 miles
Panoramic sunroof
Jakarta cloth
19” Santiago’s with Michelin pilot 4 tyres all around
Heated seats
Reverse camera
Apple CarPlay
Comfort access
Full documented VW Service history and under warranty until May
Two previous owners, I have owned for 2 years
During my ownership:
Thermostat/waterpump replaced at VW
New Turbocharger replaced at VW
Full service last year with diff oil change
F&R Brembo discs and pads
£ ovno
Any questions please ask
Thanks James
VW Golf GTi Performance 2019
White Silver metallic
51,000 miles
Panoramic sunroof
Jakarta cloth
19” Santiago’s with Michelin pilot 4 tyres all around
Heated seats
Reverse camera
Apple CarPlay
Comfort access
Full documented VW Service history and under warranty until May
Two previous owners, I have owned for 2 years
During my ownership:
Thermostat/waterpump replaced at VW
New Turbocharger replaced at VW
Full service last year with diff oil change
F&R Brembo discs and pads
£ ovno
Any questions please ask
Thanks James
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by rowlers on 08 April 2026, 13:25 »Swapped the handbrake motor for a new one, now I have a handbrake again!
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Detailing / Re: water spots spotted on front hood
« Last post by willni on 08 April 2026, 09:39 »I'd say best course of action would be:
Bit of water and car shampoo on the area and clay bar the affected area
Dry it off
Put your megs compound onto a microfibre towel and buff (Should give you more cutting ability and generate more heat to remove)
Check that they're gone
Wipe down
Reapply your wax
Nice and simple approach and can be done after the next time you wash your car
Bit of water and car shampoo on the area and clay bar the affected area
Dry it off
Put your megs compound onto a microfibre towel and buff (Should give you more cutting ability and generate more heat to remove)
Check that they're gone
Wipe down
Reapply your wax
Nice and simple approach and can be done after the next time you wash your car
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 08 April 2026, 08:39 »I saw that plate and also hope it is true as it looks great
No the price was just under 48 now it’s just over I think by £80 but it’s still an increase that shouldn’t happen
No the price was just under 48 now it’s just over I think by £80 but it’s still an increase that shouldn’t happen
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Legally Binding on 07 April 2026, 19:26 »The build dates are a little longer than I thought. Mine is scheduled for build last week of May.
I see the £1000 contribution has been removed by VW.
I also got confirmation each car will receive the following name plate, which I think looks good.
Not sure if it was a rumour, but here’s the post from early. To me it looks like VW intranet/internal comms for their staff. They may have back-stepped on the plate idea if they’re forecasting more than 1000+ orders. Me personally, I would like a numbered plate, it looks quite good!
Was it not always 48k? Has the entire range price increased?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Garwen on 07 April 2026, 18:57 »Who knows indeed also our dealer said there will be no number plate inside ie 1 of 1000 that was just rumours
Also on the configurator the price is now over 48k starting
Also on the configurator the price is now over 48k starting
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by P6GTD on 07 April 2026, 17:59 »What have I done today? I have decided, (after all and after much agonising), to keep my GTI and invest.
So, booked in for a ceramic detail to top up the one I had done 2 yrs ago and tomorrow will book first replacement of front discs and pads after 50k.
I had the backs done 6 m ago as I knew they were an MOT advisory. My independent VW specialist used very nice dark grey replacement discs so looking fwd to the fronts matching the rears. They go so well with my recently new CM Gunmetal 18” Prets.
So that’s me committed and that’s Mrs P relieved.
I nearly converted to a new Octavia vRS but for a few reasons did not proceed. However the exercise of establishing probable sale value on the GTI was very reassuring as far as the maintenance of residual value is concerned.
All I need now is for the Forum to be as “vigorous” as it was a few years ago!
So, booked in for a ceramic detail to top up the one I had done 2 yrs ago and tomorrow will book first replacement of front discs and pads after 50k.
I had the backs done 6 m ago as I knew they were an MOT advisory. My independent VW specialist used very nice dark grey replacement discs so looking fwd to the fronts matching the rears. They go so well with my recently new CM Gunmetal 18” Prets.
So that’s me committed and that’s Mrs P relieved.
I nearly converted to a new Octavia vRS but for a few reasons did not proceed. However the exercise of establishing probable sale value on the GTI was very reassuring as far as the maintenance of residual value is concerned.
All I need now is for the Forum to be as “vigorous” as it was a few years ago!