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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Donster on 17 April 2026, 14:32 »
Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 13:26
Anyone have experience of alcantara steering wheels in terms of how they wear compared to leather. Would likely go for one of these if I do trader the TCR, but have concerns on if it will stand up to date to day usage as well. *I tend to keep my cars well beyond 3 years (see my TCR as example)

I considered the same when ordering but the art velour wheel looks great. I did some small research and some state treating with GTechniq smart fabric from the get go would be a good start to life.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Standard OEM Battery Type - AGM or EFB?
« Last post by MinchCS on 17 April 2026, 14:11 »
Yes. And capacity.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 14:10 »
Thanks! Out of interest what products do you use for this?
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Golf mk8 / Re: Dealers & Servicing
« Last post by candywhite12 on 17 April 2026, 14:07 »
Quote from: fredgroves on 16 April 2026, 20:42
The flip side is of course apart from being hard to book into (they are all currently dealing with a major recall for several vw models at once...) is that they will try to tell you that your brakes, tyres and god knows what else need replacing and pressure the hell out of you to agree to it.

so true... had my mother in law's new t-roc serviced last month, all the usual stuff but they did ring her, asking her whether it was alright to also change both front blade wipers for something like 100 quid, i believe she must still not know how to operate those wipers so it's a miracle how parts need changing from new even if they have not been used :shocked:
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Golf mk8 / Re: My new mk 8.5 GTi
« Last post by candywhite12 on 17 April 2026, 14:03 »
coming from candy white mk6 myself, color choice is spot on.  won't show dirt as much as other colors but dirt is there so make sure you give it a good clean frequently 
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Paul70 on 17 April 2026, 14:01 »
Quote from: CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 13:26
Anyone have experience of alcantara steering wheels in terms of how they wear compared to leather. Would likely go for one of these if I do trader the TCR, but have concerns on if it will stand up to date to day usage as well. *I tend to keep my cars well beyond 3 years (see my TCR as example)

I’ve owned an ED40 (71K on the clock) since new and the steering wheel needs to be cleaned once in a while, but it comes up like new when cleaned, so I don’t imagine any issues with the Art Valour steering wheel.
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Golf mk8 / Re: 8.5 front body parts
« Last post by candywhite12 on 17 April 2026, 14:00 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 16 April 2026, 20:30
1. I'm fairly sure the illuminated front badge is its own individual part, separate from the rest of the grill. See here: https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-vw-golf-8-5h-vw-emblem-r-black-edition-beleuchtet-vorn-kuehlergrill-logo-5h0941600aaso?c=9157

2. Yes all the unpainted black bits on the bumper are completely individual parts, so yes, you'll need the bumper shell (the painted part) plus whatever unpainted trim that is broken.

thanks man, makes sense.  I see you also got the Moonstone grey finish, makes for a lovely contrast to everything else on the car doesn't it...
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner - Oil leak, help?
« Last post by Rudedog on 17 April 2026, 13:45 »
Ok might sound silly but are 100% sure it's oil?  I thought behind the front wheel was the classic place for the AC drain to drip water onto the floor.
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Golf mk7 / Re: New MK7 owner - Oil leak, help?
« Last post by KodapMK7 on 17 April 2026, 13:29 »
Thanks guys, will take a nosy this weekend and see what I can see! Does seem to have not lost any fluid the last few days..
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by CookieMonsterGTi on 17 April 2026, 13:26 »
Anyone have experience of alcantara steering wheels in terms of how they wear compared to leather. Would likely go for one of these if I do trader the TCR, but have concerns on if it will stand up to date to day usage as well. *I tend to keep my cars well beyond 3 years (see my TCR as example)
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