The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

what the hell! · 11-10-2019 08:55PM

theintern wrote: »

MK8 reveal officially happening on the 24th of October.

https://www.motor1.com/news/374308/vw-golf-reveal-october-24/

Interestingly, you'll only be able to get a GTI or an R in the US. Sounds to me like they intend to show them off on the same day if that's the case.

New Skoda coming on November 11th.

And the new Leon not happening until August according to the dealer when I called in yesterday. They had just found out. Can't face waiting that long.

TheAnalyst_ · 12-10-2019 08:27PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

Is the Golf 8 based on the MQB chassis? I didn't realise this. If that's the case its more akin to the MK5 to MK6 upgrade, rather than a whole new standalone model. Not necessarily a bad thing of course, if it ain't broke don't fix it as they say.

These new button free cockpits are a step backward imo. Same engine as well so really not worth getting if you’ve got a me 7.

eljono · 13-10-2019 05:57AM

TheAnalyst_ wrote: »

These new button free cockpits are a step backward imo. Same engine as well so really not worth getting if you’ve got a me 7.

I agree, not a fan of touchscreens taking over. Not as intuitive as a button, switch or rotary knob and typically requires driver to take their eyes off the road. I reckon we'll see a pairing back in the next gen of cars with a better mix of physical controls and touchscreen.

AutoMan79 · 13-10-2019 11:07AM

I think this looks pretty nice ..:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEQLo3v5loc
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-volkswagen-golf-design-shown-official-sketches

Northern Monkey · 13-10-2019 11:46AM

Does anyone know the part number for the start button on a 161 R? Mine is a bit intermittent on when it will start. Rolling your finger around the button gets it eventually but it’s frustrating!

5G1959839A is all I can find but it comes up for sale on US rather than UK searches so I think there might be a right and left hand version.

Hebegeebee · 15-10-2019 09:54AM

5G1959839A 3Q7 is the number of the latest version I believe.
These switches seem to be problematic as I know of a few that have had them replaced. Seemingly the newer versions are better.

ManOfMystery · 15-10-2019 05:19PM

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Drove my first R today

I've had one now about 7 months and getting used to it, but on recent cold mornings the cooler air is really helping, car feels like it suddenly has 20bhp extra. And I do that expression above lol. Of course that's probably a placebo effect.

Reckless Abandonment · 15-10-2019 08:47PM

I still start the car with the door open on these colder mornings. Sounds so sweet. Mk7.5 R

sk8board · 15-10-2019 09:01PM

Some sneaky pics here of what looks like a lower/mid spec. First time I’ve seen a real car.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/10/2020-vw-golf-leaks-ahead-of-schedule-what-do-you-think/

DaveyDave · 15-10-2019 09:08PM

That interior doesn't look as bad as previous pictures. Screen doesn't look flush on the passenger side which is a shame.

Not a big fan of a flush digital dash and infotainment screen like in Mercedes.

drunkmonkey · 15-10-2019 09:33PM

GTi mk10 interior spied...

Reckless Abandonment · 15-10-2019 09:37PM

No great changes on the outside. I like the interior. Looks to wrap around the driver( as it should) .

Royale with Cheese · 16-10-2019 12:30AM

I might need to sell my 142 GTI PP soon. Does anyone have experience of selling one of these privately? Can you get a garage to sell it for you for a small fee?

JoeA3 · 16-10-2019 09:23AM

sk8board wrote: »

Some sneaky pics here of what looks like a lower/mid spec. First time I’ve seen a real car.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/10/2020-vw-golf-leaks-ahead-of-schedule-what-do-you-think/

Dash reminds me of the current BMW range with the big screen perched and angled towards the driver.

Exterior, meh, but the base models are always a bit meh...

16-10-2019 09:57AM

seen a TCR on the belgard road yesterday.
Anyone here?
Front wheel were curbed

How many are in Ireland ?Thats the second one I've seen now.
Only seen one clubsport .

DaveyDave · 16-10-2019 07:36PM

BrownFinger wrote: »

seen a TCR on the belgard road yesterday.
Anyone here?
Front wheel were curbed
How many are in Ireland ?Thats the second one I've seen now.
Only seen one clubsport .

I think there's 20 for Ireland?

sk8board · 16-10-2019 08:31PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

Dash reminds me of the current BMW range with the big screen perched and angled towards the driver.

Exterior, meh, but the base models are always a bit meh...

Same here, I like the interior, it’s a stretch to say it’s more like the Porsche taycan long widescreen, but it’s along those lines

ShadowHearth · 16-10-2019 10:40PM

sk8board wrote: »

Same here, I like the interior, it’s a stretch to say it’s more like the Porsche taycan long widescreen, but it’s along those lines

I personally really don't like the exterior at all. It's like they went backwards in design. Interior looks a lot better.

CGI_3 · 20-10-2019 11:28AM

Changed the oil on the GTD yesterday. Forgot to reconnect the yoke beside the oil filter (that you really have to remove).

I tie wrapped up the harness to keep it out of the way, and then forgot to reconnect....

What is it for as a matter of interest?

And, I'm assuming I'll need a tool to reset the check engine light?

Or will it clear itself...?

hooch-85 · 20-10-2019 11:40AM

Not being smart but this is why I'd rather pay a mechanic to service my car. Must be some sort of sensor. You can reset the oil change indicator with the buttons on the display but if it's a check engine light you will need diagnostics to read the codes and clear the fault.

20-10-2019 04:05PM

hooch-85 wrote: »

Not being smart but this is why I'd rather pay a mechanic to service my car............

I've seen mechanics do worse then not reconnect something :pac:

tossy · 20-10-2019 05:24PM

Reconnect it and drive it, the fault 'may' clear ? looks like an Auxiliary air pump or something.

CGI_3 · 20-10-2019 08:21PM

tossy wrote: »

Reconnect it and drive it, the fault 'may' clear ? looks like an Auxiliary air pump or something.

It cleared itself eventually.

I had a look to try to figure out what it does. Looks like some kind of auxiliary water pump. One of the lines went directly to the bottom of the expansion tank.

I was surprised to see that it needed a top up with some G13 also, it had gone below the min.

tossy · 20-10-2019 08:50PM

CGI_3 wrote: »

It cleared itself eventually.

I had a look to try to figure out what it does. Looks like some kind of auxiliary water pump. One of the lines went directly to the bottom of the expansion tank.

I was surprised to see that it needed a top up with some G13 also, it had gone below the min.

I’d say it’s the after run pump. Runs for a few minutes after shut off to cool the engine/turbo down.

CGI_3 · 21-10-2019 10:30PM

tossy wrote: »

I’d say it’s the after run pump. Runs for a few minutes after shut off to cool the engine/turbo down.

Yes, you're probably right. That would make a lot of sense.

noelf · 23-10-2019 03:02PM

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Live stream of the mark 8 tomorrow night at 18:30 Central European time ..

drunkmonkey · 23-10-2019 03:18PM

I wonder will they pull and Audi on it and the new R is a Diesel.

Neilw · 24-10-2019 12:36PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I wonder will they pull and Audi on it and the new R is a Diesel.

Don't think so, I remember reading it will be a petrol with around 330 bhp.

carsfan2 · 24-10-2019 01:07PM

First images available of mark 8.
the dsg gearshift appears to be a toggle like the new Porsche 911.
Whole car looks pretty good to me.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-volkswagen-golf-first-official-images-leak-ahead-tonights-reveal

DaveyDave · 24-10-2019 01:13PM

Doesn't look bad but it's lacking climate controls? As I said before not a fan of the screen from the passenger perspective but from a driver point of view it looks good.

I'll miss the gear shifter, putting it into D/S won't have the same feeling but at least they didn't go with separate P R N D buttons.

Nothing too new as you'd expect from a Golf. Nice looking car. Will be better once we see the launch and videos from the usual YouTube channels.

Just looked again I see the on screen controls for climate, also looks like there's buttons just below the screen?

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