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Golf mk8 / Re: Monkeyhanger's RS3
« Last post by Exonian on 25 June 2025, 21:01 »
The piggy bank could be getting cracked open again already then Sharpe!
I can think of worse things to invest in!
I’ve always been a massive RS3 admirer.

I saw an immaculate black 8.5 GTI pass me the other day as I was wandering through a local holiday park, it immediately reminded me of you!
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cupra Leon v Mk8.5 GTi
« Last post by Exonian on 25 June 2025, 20:58 »
Good decision on the white, I saw a FL Leon in white and it suited the car really well. Not that I’m biased.
I’m looking forward to reading how the car drives compared to your string of 2.0 hatches when it eventually arrives.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mannol oil
« Last post by rowlers on 25 June 2025, 20:05 »
I used the even cheaper version in my old Polo Fanfaro! Golden nector it is...😂
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 18:40 »
Quote from: Dogman12 on 25 June 2025, 15:12
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44

Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

yes, darker. I'd leave the red stitching though. Darker looks cooler. The standard silver one looks cheap after haptic buttons.

I agree about darker, but I’d take the normal buttons on my 8.5 over the haptics that were on my 8 any day.
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 18:38 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 25 June 2025, 12:46
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44
Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

Yeah, definitely slightly different. No red trim and "GTI 50" instead of "GTI". The badge plate looks a little wider to accommodate it.
Personally I prefer the silver/red trim on the standard car.

Yes I thought it was wider too, it surprises me that VW went to the trouble of doing that instead of just using a ‘50’ in the original narrower spoke.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Monkeyhanger's RS3
« Last post by Sharpe on 25 June 2025, 16:26 »
An interesting read. I changed from a Mk8.5 GTI to to an A5 avant 3 months back. I do miss the speed of the GTi and keep looking at RS3s. The very strong residuals are a big selling point as I guess this will be the final ‘performance’ petrol car Audi do. Motorway are currently estimating about a grand more than I actually paid after PCP discounts for my A5. Which is what is feeding these sill ideas of changing after a few months
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Dogman12 on 25 June 2025, 15:12 »
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44

Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

yes, darker. I'd leave the red stitching though. Darker looks cooler. The standard silver one looks cheap after haptic buttons.
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Golf mk7 / Re: Mannol oil
« Last post by symonh2000 on 25 June 2025, 14:57 »
I don't blame you. I have around 7 litres left in the drum I have, it will either end up painted on the fence or used in the lawnmower.

I can't even put it in my cheap runabout as that needs 5w40
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 first press release
« Last post by Hertsman on 25 June 2025, 14:10 »
Quote from: Carlosfandango on 25 June 2025, 11:44
Misha had a green one with black warmenau wheels on his YT channel, although mildly better suited to the green than the weird red tinted option, I personally think a bright silver wheel would suit that green best. 👌
https://youtu.be/ptQCZLEPP6c?si=s0VDtwgCXiqqPOo-

Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??

That would look very Mini JCW with the green and upgraded silver wheels combo.
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Golf mk8 / Re: Cupra Leon v Mk8.5 GTi
« Last post by Hertsman on 25 June 2025, 13:35 »
Quote from: Exonian on 24 June 2025, 16:21
Did you swap to the white?
(I would have 😁 )

Did not realise it was metallic but learning that was reason for the wobble, and order has been changed to Glacial White!

Not sure how compares to the Oryx, which always liked, but was a premium cost option.

Learnt a little more about the PHEV and apparently the shove off torque is pretty decent. Enough unknowns to make this selection an interesting change, what will performance be? the drive and ride? and how will live with the EV aspect? etc.
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