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Golf mk7 / Re: 7.5 TCR Air Compressor Failure / Replacment
« Last post by Finglonga on 03 May 2025, 09:11 »
Are you sure it is the AC compressor and not a leak in the gas? Presuming you have had it diagnosed to get that. You could try a breakers yard for a new AC compressor as they usually last for decades with no issues.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Clubsport S - 18 Inch Wheel Advice
« Last post by AGB on 03 May 2025, 08:12 »
What I actually care about is the impact test load (ISO7141) but it's not available for the Pretorias. I think both Borbet and BBS made the wheels but neither publish specification data, nor do VW although when I checked with my dealer they told me the wheels are load indexed to 615kg but didn't have any further information on impact rating. It's a chore trying to find technical data for most wheels.

I SORN'd the CSS over winter as the solution and will continue to do so as I can't really drive it as intended given road conditions but have been debating swapping the Pretorias for Racing Line R360 wheels for a change. They're load indexed to 650kg and an ISO7141 impact test load of 570kg.

The TCR which is used year round will find itself on Racing Line Cup wheels for winter I think - they appear to be the most robust wheel and I'd argue that something designed to take kerbs will be able to take the occasional pothole. Not entirely in love with the aesthetic but function over form. I think I'll probably swap them on to the CSS to see how they feel in use.

I like the OZ Leggera HLT, they remind me of the BBS FI-R which I have on my GT4. If you get the OZ Leggera wheels, please share some pictures, they could persuade me away from the R360s! Assume you'll go silver / grey?


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Golf mk7 / Re: MK7 GTI Clubsport Ed 40
« Last post by AGB on 03 May 2025, 07:22 »
Quote from: Rudedog on 02 May 2025, 21:12
They may have seemed expensive but it's not until you dig under their skin you find all of the costly parts only used on the clubsports that sets them aside, and many drivers are now seem prepared to spend to 'upgrade' their GTI's - hubs, subframe, discs, etc.

The ad is removed, presumably sold and I can't remember if it had the Clubsport S seats but if iso, that would account for a substantial percentage of the value. Last time I checked, the CSS Recaros were going for £13k a pair. Subframe was only on the CSS.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Noisy / Clunky suspension
« Last post by GTI_for_her! on 03 May 2025, 00:08 »
My opinion would be that its pretty normal.
On my Clubsport I'd say its fine on decent roads but definitely a little bit noisier than the S3 on rougher roads.
They're basically the same cars but it might be down to less sound deadning in the Golf.
I noticed this when swapping over the warning triangle from the boot.
The S3 was packed with sound deadening behind the boot plastic panel, the Golf didnt seem to have any there.
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Golf mk8 / Noisy / Clunky suspension
« Last post by Monkeymagik on 02 May 2025, 22:43 »
Hi everyone, well 4 weeks into driving my new GTI I’m absolutely loving it although I have noticed that the suspension can be quite noisy and clunky when going over a poor patch of road (which seems to be everywhere these days). I’ve probably lost sight of these issues having been driving a couple of soft SUVs over recent years (Tiguan/XC40) so moving to a car with stiffer springs and 19 inch wheels probably explains it. Just wondered if this is normal.
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General discussion / Late brake show mk1
« Last post by Yusee on 02 May 2025, 22:01 »
Bit of mk1 nostalgia-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tMdhry8Hgww
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Golf mk7 / Re: MK7 GTI Clubsport Ed 40
« Last post by MinchCS on 02 May 2025, 21:50 »
Quote from: Rudedog on 02 May 2025, 21:12
They may have seemed expensive but it's not until you dig under their skin you find all of the costly parts only used on the clubsports that sets them aside, and many drivers are now seem prepared to spend to 'upgrade' their GTI's - hubs, subframe, discs, etc.

I didn't think the ED 40 had different hubs, subframe and discs....
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Golf mk7 / Re: MK7 GTI Clubsport Ed 40
« Last post by Rudedog on 02 May 2025, 21:12 »
They may have seemed expensive but it's not until you dig under their skin you find all of the costly parts only used on the clubsports that sets them aside, and many drivers are now seem prepared to spend to 'upgrade' their GTI's - hubs, subframe, discs, etc.


Oops, my mistake - I got my CS's mixed up!
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Golf mk8 / Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Last post by Knightroturbo on 02 May 2025, 18:41 »
Quote from: seanaodh on 28 April 2025, 16:55


It's arrived :)

Another few days to sort out registration and PDI and then a trip to the detailer for PPF and ceramic coat and then she's mine.

29/01/2025 - Ordered
20/02/2025 - Week 12 build confirmed
21/03/2025 - Build started (Friday of week 12)
24/03/2025 - Hand over to sales, exit production plant
26/03/2025 - Arrival at port of shipment
16/04/2025 - Finally boarded a ship
22/04/2025 - Arrival at importer
26/04/2025 - Arrival at dealer

Nice 👍 any more pics with it all detailed etc

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Golf mk7 / Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Last post by rowlers on 02 May 2025, 18:06 »
Put my summer wheels on:
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