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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by JoeGTI on 07 May 2026, 19:14 »Really very nice Pooksta 
Best of luck with it!
Best of luck with it!
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Dav3smith on 07 May 2026, 13:42 »@Pooksta_5 Looks lovely, the contrast roof suits that colour. Enjoy.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 07 May 2026, 12:32 »Few pics
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 07 May 2026, 12:01 »Had it in comfort but I think I need to test it out a bit more, was maybe only on a certain road. It defo grabbed my attention though. Will monitor though and have a play with the different settings.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by JoeGTI on 07 May 2026, 11:53 »What setting have you the DCC in? Try the lowest (softest) setting. They're definitely jittery if set all the way to sport.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 GTI - low 12V battery from new
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 07 May 2026, 11:04 »I’ve just picked up my Edition 50 and also get this message. Dealer has assured me it’s normal.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 07 May 2026, 11:03 »I’ve just seen there is a whole other new thread on the battery issue lol 🤣🤦🏼♂️
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Pooksta_5 on 07 May 2026, 10:54 »Finally picked up my ED50 from the detailer, I love it. Taking it easy for the first 1000miles or so though, but can defo feel its potential.
One question I have. When the ignition is on but not the engine, I get an amber warning indication come up after about 15 seconds saying the 12V battery is being discharged, please start the engine. Is this normal? I’ve asked the dealer and they said it’s normal as it’s just telling you it’s running off the battery. It kinda makes sense but I’m also always paranoid about these things. Any other 8.5 owners get this message?
Also couple of drives a feel like the car rumbles along abit on the DCC, almost like driving over micro bumps if that makes sense. I need to test it a bit more though cos it’s not all the time.
One question I have. When the ignition is on but not the engine, I get an amber warning indication come up after about 15 seconds saying the 12V battery is being discharged, please start the engine. Is this normal? I’ve asked the dealer and they said it’s normal as it’s just telling you it’s running off the battery. It kinda makes sense but I’m also always paranoid about these things. Any other 8.5 owners get this message?
Also couple of drives a feel like the car rumbles along abit on the DCC, almost like driving over micro bumps if that makes sense. I need to test it a bit more though cos it’s not all the time.
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Site news and bright ideas / The forum is 24 today
« Last post by jv on 06 May 2026, 17:12 »24 years of online GTI forum
Where does that time go?!
Feeling cheerful? Ah go on:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111467.0
Where does that time go?!
Feeling cheerful? Ah go on:
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111467.0
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by JoeGTI on 06 May 2026, 16:03 »I ordered end of Jan/Earky Feb and didn't receive a build week until March 19th, so I wouldn't be too
Concerned as of yet Joe. That's semi-slick discount also worked a treat, an update had been sent from Hq for all ordered and I can see configurator now reflects this. Good work by yourself.
Ah good to know, thanks! It's unusual though, as I've bought quite a few new VW's and I'd usually have a BW within a couple of weeks.
Yeah, great to get that tyres query sorted alright. I'm honestly not sure it would ever have been corrected only for me (and possibly 1-2 other people) queried it.