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Golf mk2 / Re: Dash clocks
« Last post by dadrathers on 31 January 2026, 19:41 »Thanks JV - I am in touch with them although they are a bit slow in responding??
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Golf mk8 / 8.5 Steering Wheel on an 8?
« Last post by flipflops on 31 January 2026, 19:27 »Hey, has anyone tried to fit an 8.5 SW to an 8 to delete the horrible haptics? Bolt on, bolt on and code or does it not work at all?
Thanks
Thanks
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI 8.5 first impressions
« Last post by SRGTD on 31 January 2026, 18:23 »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.
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: VW Golf GTi Performance 2019
« Last post by david25 on 31 January 2026, 17:47 »I've been looking for a few months and would say £19,750 if you were a dealer!
However, since its a private car with no credit facilities or warranty, you will have to accept less.
Here is a vcheck valuation for a 2020 car with 45,000 miles
Main dealer 18,750
Trade average 15,250
Auction 16,100
Private clean 16500
From my experience comparing vcheck with main dealers, they are typically 1000-2000 more.
I missed a 2019 car with 60,000 miles from a main dealer, it was priced at 19,750
However, since its a private car with no credit facilities or warranty, you will have to accept less.
Here is a vcheck valuation for a 2020 car with 45,000 miles
Main dealer 18,750
Trade average 15,250
Auction 16,100
Private clean 16500
From my experience comparing vcheck with main dealers, they are typically 1000-2000 more.
I missed a 2019 car with 60,000 miles from a main dealer, it was priced at 19,750
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Golf mk7 / Good Independent VW required
« Last post by chas.s on 31 January 2026, 15:15 »Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a good independent VW specialist workshop in the Sussex area. Thank you.
There was a guy who owned a TCR, who I watched go around Goodwood a while ago. From memory I believe his first name was Oli
and he owned a garage in the Bognor area of West Sussex, can any of you fill the gaps?
Cheers,
Chas
Can anyone recommend a good independent VW specialist workshop in the Sussex area. Thank you.
There was a guy who owned a TCR, who I watched go around Goodwood a while ago. From memory I believe his first name was Oli
and he owned a garage in the Bognor area of West Sussex, can any of you fill the gaps?
Cheers,
Chas
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Cars and parts for sale / GOLF Mk7 2012-2020 Insulated engine under tray £45
« Last post by ianr8 on 31 January 2026, 15:12 »I sold my GTI last year and have a few bits to sell on, one of which is this.
It was fitted to my 2013 GTI and just needed the additional three bolts (included in the sale and in the plastic bag) along with the existing fittings to swap them around. Takes about 15 mins to swap if that.
This is the part number stamped on it: 5Q0825236
Please get in touch with any questions. Payment by bank transfer please.
Not sure how to price it. Does £45 inc postage to sound fair?
It was fitted to my 2013 GTI and just needed the additional three bolts (included in the sale and in the plastic bag) along with the existing fittings to swap them around. Takes about 15 mins to swap if that.
This is the part number stamped on it: 5Q0825236
Please get in touch with any questions. Payment by bank transfer please.
Not sure how to price it. Does £45 inc postage to sound fair?
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Car audio / HK sound issues
« Last post by candywhite12 on 31 January 2026, 13:50 »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?
As if the disappointment that for such a lovely car, such a poor audio system choice wasn't enough...
Anyone else experiencing this?
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI 8.5 first impressions
« Last post by candywhite12 on 31 January 2026, 13:43 »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
Hi C
Really useful feedback, thanks.
Many have been disappointed with the HK system, particularly those coming form a MK7/MK7.5.
I don't know if you have seen it, but I make these for members looking to improve the set-up with a simple plug and play option.
100% positive feedback, including many with HK, as it uses the standard system speaker!
Any queries, just shout.
@candywhite12 posted of their disappointment in the HK system on the car audio forum board so I replied to that post about your plug and play upgrade with link to the discussion topic you started. Hopefully @candywhite12 will read either that post or this one.
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291139.0
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Carl_45 on 31 January 2026, 09:32 »I’m back to visit you all here, I’ve read the posts, seen the pictures, watched a few videos and been through the ed50 configurator…. My current status is: ‘mildly intrigued’ 😅
I really like the look of the ed50, controversially, I even like the green with red wheels.
It’s great to see a few people ordering, especially long term CS/CS45 owners. That must mean you’ve enjoyed the CS and fancy something with (hopefully) a little extra fizz?
I’d love to get back into a golf, and have often found myself looking at what TCRs are available. I think the ed50 might be special enough for me to consider (although I don’t buy the future desirability propaganda, it isn’t a Clubsport S).
But! At the minute, I just can’t get past the price. I’ve put my spec into carwow and there doesn’t seem to be any deals available, this means an ed50 is a whopping £16,000 more than I paid for the CS45. If I could get one for my M2 plus around £8k I’d consider, but for now, I’ll wait and see if either my status changes, or, deals start to pop up.
I really like the look of the ed50, controversially, I even like the green with red wheels.
It’s great to see a few people ordering, especially long term CS/CS45 owners. That must mean you’ve enjoyed the CS and fancy something with (hopefully) a little extra fizz?
I’d love to get back into a golf, and have often found myself looking at what TCRs are available. I think the ed50 might be special enough for me to consider (although I don’t buy the future desirability propaganda, it isn’t a Clubsport S).
But! At the minute, I just can’t get past the price. I’ve put my spec into carwow and there doesn’t seem to be any deals available, this means an ed50 is a whopping £16,000 more than I paid for the CS45. If I could get one for my M2 plus around £8k I’d consider, but for now, I’ll wait and see if either my status changes, or, deals start to pop up.