MK8 Golf GTI Aftermarket / Parts

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MK8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Euro Taillight harness FAQ

ShopDAP & Aliexpress - signal, brakes lights act similar to how the OE Euro spec lights work

USP Motosport - signal and brakes are switchback, similar to how the North America lights work

Clubsport / Golf R spoiler

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Part number Clubsport Spoiler:

Looks like they have new part numbers with the 'E' replaced with 'G'

5H4827934EGQN / 5H4827934GGQN - Pure White (OQ)/ Black 

5H4827934EAFK / 5H4827934GAFK - Oryx White Pearl Effect (OR)/Black

5H4827934EGQL / 5H4827934GGQL - Urano Grey Solid (5K)/Black 

5H4827934EKCI / 5H4827934GKCI  - Deep Black Pearl (2T)

5H4827934EMEF / 5H4827934GMEF - Lime Yellow Metallic (C1)/Black (aka Pomelo) 

5H4827934EWON / 5H4827934GWON - Reflective Silver Metallic (8E)/Black

5H4827934EYRB / 5H4827934GYRB  - Dolphin Grey Metallic(BO)/Black 

5H4827934EYRC / 5H4827934GYRC  - Moonstone Grey Solid (C2)/Black 

5H4827934EYRE / 5H4827934GYRE  - Atlantic Blue Metallic(H7)/Black (

5H4827934EYRF 5H4827934GYRF  - Kings Red Metallic(P8)/Black 

5H4827934EYXZ / 5H4827934GYXZ - Lapiz Blue Metallic(L9)/Black (Golf 8 R colour only)


Clubsport other parts:

5H0853855041 - MK8.5 GTI Gloss sideskirt
5H0853856041 - MK8.5 GTI Gloss sideskirt
5H6807568M - MK8.5 GTI Clubsport Gloss rear diffuser

Wheel Fitment Guide

NOTES/DISCLAIMERS:

18" Wheel

19" Wheel

Snow Condition


** Disclaimers

** Please make sure you do alignment with lowering, specifically the toe specs since some vehicles come with toe out.

*** 255 width tires need ET42 or lower, rear fuel tube interference possible

**** Aggressive/flush fitment always pushes the clearance, please take these recommendations with your own caution.

Also refer to Apex Wheel Fitment for MK8 here. 

***** 245/35/19, 245/40/18 has the largest diameter, therefore may have rub issues on liner. 255/30/19, 255/35/18  are wide but actually has smaller sidewalls in comparison

****** Ordered by tallest tire - 245/35/19, 245/40/18, 235/35/19, 235/40/18, 255/30/19, 255/35/18, 225/35/19, 225/40/18

Wheel Fitment Guide (By Tire width)

NOTES/DISCLAIMERS:

225 - ET35-38

235 - ET38-40

245 - ET40-42

255 - ET42

** Disclaimers

** Please make sure you do alignment with lowering, specifically the toe specs since some vehicles come with toe out.

*** 255 width tires need ET42 or lower, rear fuel tube interference possible

**** Aggressive/flush fitment always pushes the clearance, please take these recommendations with your own caution.

Also refer to Apex Wheel Fitment for MK8 here. 

***** 245/35/19, 245/40/18 has the largest diameter, therefore may have rub issues on liner. 255/30/19, 255/35/18  are wide but actually has smaller sidewalls in comparison

****** Ordered by tallest tire - 245/35/19, 245/40/18, 235/35/19, 235/40/18, 255/30/19, 255/35/18, 225/35/19, 225/40/18

Suspension Recommendations

Budget Priority

Comfort Priority:

Track Performance Priority:

Low Height Priority:

Detailing Recommendations

Get started with Rinseless Wash (ONR) - Pan the Organizer YouTube

Products I've used and would recommend:

Engine/Drivetrain

Suspension / Brakes

Coil overs

Springs

Brakes

Styling

Front Aero

Rear Aero

Electronics

Taillights

Other

Lightsaber holder

Wiper blade

Tuner Battle - by Vancity

Headrest