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Golf mk7 gallery / Re: Golf TCR
« Last post by annigti on 14 September 2025, 20:59 »hey new member here and thought id give your post a bump! lovely car, do you still have it ?
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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by Rudedog on 14 September 2025, 20:25 »Last weekend I also did my front discs and pads following the wear light coming on and then being bombarded by my dealer saying I should book it in.
Bit the bullet and decided to do them myself. Slightly different route but as my original discs have lasted 6 years I knew it was now or never to get something I've fancied, I went with Zimmerman perforated Z coated discs and Ate ceramic pads (less dust I hope). Gave myself all day to do it and gave the calipers a really good clean and servicing. I must have hit Autodoc at a good time as I got the discs for £82 each and pads for £113. So far so good, feels good no horrible noises.
Now makes the rears look like they could do with some loving!
Bit the bullet and decided to do them myself. Slightly different route but as my original discs have lasted 6 years I knew it was now or never to get something I've fancied, I went with Zimmerman perforated Z coated discs and Ate ceramic pads (less dust I hope). Gave myself all day to do it and gave the calipers a really good clean and servicing. I must have hit Autodoc at a good time as I got the discs for £82 each and pads for £113. So far so good, feels good no horrible noises.
Now makes the rears look like they could do with some loving!
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Golf mk8 / Re: 2nd service
« Last post by SRGTD on 14 September 2025, 19:40 »My clubsport in for 2nd year service been told its due brake fluid change and ac regards at extortionate costWhat was the price quoted? Brake fluid change used to be after 3 years old then every 2 years after that. Have they changed it then?
Yes. I think it was changed 3-4 years ago.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 2nd service
« Last post by Ewankinch on 14 September 2025, 19:03 »My clubsport in for 2nd year service been told its due brake fluid change and ac regards at extortionate costWhat was the price quoted? Brake fluid change used to be after 3 years old then every 2 years after that. Have they changed it then?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Lanoguard
« Last post by Ewankinch on 14 September 2025, 19:00 »I used Bilthamber dynax uc aerosol's. It's great stuff dries clear. I've coated the front and rear suspension and arms, all nuts and bolts underneath and any other metal parts that will rust apart from the exhaust obviously. I removed the front and rear wheel liners and waxed the inside of the wings and wing lips. I also removed the sponges that sit in the centre of the front wings as these cause rusting. My mk7 golf was rusty so I'm not taking any chances with my 8.5. I also used Bilthamber dynax s50 which is a cavity spray with a lance and coated the inner sills. The inner sills were coated with a clear wax from factory but I've given it some more. The Dynax uc will need to be applied annually to keep it topped up I used 2 tins. They're only about £20 a can.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 2nd service
« Last post by Beebopper on 14 September 2025, 17:47 »Diff oil change ? What dsg gearbox oil change? Nothing on Haynes Pro that says due diff oil change next service.
Not the gearbox, but the diff that the Clubsport has. It’s in the VW manual / service guidance, from memory it’s the differential oil and filter every 3 years or 30,000-40,000 miles. I mean you can leave it, but if it’s still under a warranty plan, then worth getting it done in case of future issues to avoid vw saying it’s not been maintained to spec.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Lanoguard
« Last post by Beebopper on 14 September 2025, 17:42 »Been thinking about it, the rear suspension arms always start looking iffy only after a short while on most cars now, really badly prepared for UK roads. Had some luck previously with Scottoiler FS365.
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Golf mk8 / Lanoguard
« Last post by Hampshire rubber burner on 14 September 2025, 17:31 »Has anyone used lanoguard underside rust protection on there car yet
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Golf mk8 / Re: 2nd service
« Last post by Adam T7 on 14 September 2025, 15:41 »Yes I've come to dread taking my car to the dealer because they lie and pressure you to pay for all sorts of unneeded crap.
If I didn't have the all in service and warranty package I'd never darken their door because it just feels like a con every time.
Likewise, just have to be firm and say no. But still, it’s annoying and something you can be doing without.
Not darkened the dealer’s door for nearly 3 years, but their attempts to flog A/C recharges were tediously annoying🙄
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Golf mk8 / Re: 2nd service
« Last post by Beebopper on 14 September 2025, 14:44 »Yes I've come to dread taking my car to the dealer because they lie and pressure you to pay for all sorts of unneeded crap.
If I didn't have the all in service and warranty package I'd never darken their door because it just feels like a con every time.
Likewise, just have to be firm and say no. But still, it’s annoying and something you can be doing without.