JonD999

First I’d seen of this, hopefully this doesn’t turn into a Vauxhall Zafira debacle. VW’s MK8 QA is worrying.

Is anyone aware of MK8’s catching fire ? https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_xi28BXSy/?utm_medium=copy_link

The trouble is pretty much all manufacturers are in the same position, only option is go try and find a stock vehicle which you may need to comprise on spec. Or a used vehicle at the current grossly inflated prices and increased APR’s (assuming you’re buy with finance). Personally I’m not willing to buy used at price’s as I think 12months time the market will return to normal levels and create a huge negative equity situation.

There are a similar design to the Estoril’s, also available in other colours https://www.lkperformance.co.uk/wheels/savini/7308-bm14-double-dark-tint-black

Or even Mk8.5 🤣

Our of those mentioned, Bilt Hamber Auto Foam gets my vote. My current weapon of choice is Labocosmetica Primus.

That will more than likely increase. I was told the same a few weeks back, now it’s 23 just to build so more like 27 to delivery

Not in any particular order but; 1. MTM Hydro PF22 Foam Cannon. 2. Polish angel cosmic spritz. 3. Labocosmetica Sempa. 4. Labocosmetica Primus. 5. Bigboi blor pro.

I managed to get a close look a two last weekend, neither was my actual spec but between the two the weren’t far off. So I’m happy with my chosen spec, just need to find a test drive now.

No pro either, but yes I imagine the pad material creates dust, but surely the rust has to go somewhere, as does the disk material must all be contributing factors?

Without, under braking the rust becomes dust, by eliminating the rust it reduces the dust. A lot dust and rust or was it rust and dust…… 😕

I know where AHG is coming from, to be an inhibitor it presumably leaves something on the surface of the disk therefore I wonder how or if it effects the performance. I genuinely don’t know so would be interested to find out.

I never really pay attention to the base number to much as it can vary so from dyno to dyno, but always interesting to see what increase is achieved from simple mods.

Thats a real shame, I was looking forward to seeing what they do with it.

Reading this thread has me wondering if I’ve made the right decision. In the past I’ve have terrible experiences with deals and manufacturers and I really don’t think I can be bothered going through all that again.

The did but can’t recall what that was to be honest.

I ordered similar time, I was told late October/ early November

MY21 - MY22 Differances Since MY21 all Golf 8 Hatch and Estate have been built with the Navigation system ‘Discover Media’ including Streaming and Internet (RBF), with this version of the infotainment system it was not possible to toggle the map view between the 8” infotainment screen and Digital cockpit 10” display. However, all MY21 cars with RBF are built with (QH1) Voice control with no extra cost. MY21 cars built with RBF were from build week 30/2020 up to and including week24/2021. As we transition into MY22 later this month all Golf 8 Hatch and Estate will be fitted with the RBD version of Navigation system ‘Discover Media’ including Streaming and Internet, with this version the voice control is not standard and it reverts back to being a chargeable option. However the good news is customers will be able to toggle their map view between the infotainment screen and digital cockpit again, a feature we know has been missed. Please note, the double map view is only possible with the optional Discover Pro media system

Possibly they have different laws to the rest of the UK also 😬

I’ve seen a GTI in moonstone around near me a few times, shame the R isn’t available in that colour as it looks well on the GTI.

I’m always one for tinkering, I wonder how difficult this is.

A decent spec one has got to come in £60k quite possibly even more,

I’ve not used waxes for some time, my own cars I tend to go with a ceramic sealant, then apply at topper periodically, best I’ve ever used is polish angel cosmic spritz, it gave an amazing finish on my old car but is expensive. On the family bus, past couple of time I used Fusso coat F7, for the money really good, decent durability and very easy to apply and wipe off. Dodo Juice supernatural hybrid paste sealent is another worth looking at if you like waxing your car

I think part No 8K0860251 also fits, a lot cheaper if you look on fleabay, unfortunately I won’t be able to check fitment for quite some time

I think you’re right, what is it on golf R £555, so it £40,555ish RTR