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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.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by JoeGTI on 06 May 2026, 16:01 »ignore...
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Donster on 06 May 2026, 15:42 »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.
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.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by JoeGTI on 06 May 2026, 15:12 »Contacted by dealer today and my Edition 50 has been built and I have my Vin number, hopeful it makes the boat to Ireland sooner rather than later!!!!!
Hey Donster, were you long waiting for a confirmed build-week, once you placed your order? I'm 7 weeks since placing an order and zero movement since. No build week. Not a great sign...
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Detailing / Re: Let's see those freshly cleaned cars!
« Last post by SRGTD on 06 May 2026, 08:57 »Had her first bath this morning
Looks great, and great reflections in the Moss Green paintwork
. However, I was more drawn to the mk4 R32 in the post - reply #8 - by @Barrym381 above yours (apologies!). The first VW I owned was a Deep Black Pearl mk4 Golf (sadly, not an R32) that I have very fond memories of. It wasn’t the most dynamic car to drive, but the build quality felt top notch and quite premium compared to the competition in it’s day.
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Golf mk7 / Help removing airbag button
« Last post by Rudedog on 05 May 2026, 21:51 »I want to replace the trim piece on the left-hand end of the dash which has the airbag deactivation button in it.
Mine has a noticeable scratch down it and I've managed to find a brand new OE one for only a fiver.
Now I've scoured YT trying to find a 'how to' or someone who has done this but have drawn a blank - the only thing I've found is the VW manual procedure in the link below but this doesn't really help - I had a go but the button didn't want to move and I'm not going to force it - I can't workout which way the spring clips go.
Has anyone taken the button out from the trim who could share how it's done?
https://www.vwgolf.org/removing_and_installing_key_operated_switch_to_deactivate_front_passenger_airbag-861.html
Mine has a noticeable scratch down it and I've managed to find a brand new OE one for only a fiver.
Now I've scoured YT trying to find a 'how to' or someone who has done this but have drawn a blank - the only thing I've found is the VW manual procedure in the link below but this doesn't really help - I had a go but the button didn't want to move and I'm not going to force it - I can't workout which way the spring clips go.
Has anyone taken the button out from the trim who could share how it's done?
https://www.vwgolf.org/removing_and_installing_key_operated_switch_to_deactivate_front_passenger_airbag-861.html
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Golf mk8 / Strut brace
« Last post by Hampshire rubber burner on 05 May 2026, 21:44 »I've just bought some michelin ps4s tyres to replace the hankooks it came with,
I'm thinking of fitting front strut brace and some other under side braces
I have a 2023 clubsport
I'm thinking of fitting front strut brace and some other under side braces
I have a 2023 clubsport