Turbo VW UP! GTI Conversion - EP5
Vložit
- čas přidán 15. 02. 2024
- After months of work, today we finally turn the key and see if the Up! GTI will run.
More Mighty Car Mods on other socials here:
Facebook: / mightycarmods
Instagram: / mightycarmods
Twitter: / mightycarmods
TikTok: / mightycarmods
#mightycarmods
Something to note around Mighty Car Mods: we are normal guys and are not trained mechanics. We like to make interesting car mods and show you how we've gone about it, but we can't promise that anything we show you will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and unless you know what you're doing, do not fool around with very serious machinery just because you've seen us make it look so easy. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are in any doubt. Some of the products featured in this video may be supplied by sponsors. For a list of our current sponsors please go to mightycarmods.com - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thumbs Up!
Page up!
Love you guys
the ECU sits highest in the engine bay beside the battery tray
Thumbs Up! Bums!
Thats crazy i work for trents i most likely took that gearbox off the gti up engine all the best with it guys loving the build 🤙🤙
first item is the soundaktor, ECU lives under the passenger front wing/fender usually covered up by the arch liner
this
This
My favourite hungarian youtube car channel "junkbuilds" have an Up GTI so I think if you ask they for anything they can look UP for you on their UP ;)
Bump bump
But this isnt an UP GTI iys a standard up and as a mechanic thats worked on a few the ecu on the standard up lives under the black trim that hides the wiper motor on pasanger side
"Go and do rotary things, it's broken of course" Got a chuckle out of me
That’ll take you a while 😂
I thought he was going to tell him "go put a ls in it"😂
Oh it's personal 🤣
@@Harry_Gersack Nah, they're Aussies. It'd be a Barra
The high five to the foot caught me out- watching this at night in the uk- my laugh just woke my kids up. Worth it. Love your work guys. Thank you
Well done guys, great to see it actually run. Love the channel keep it up 😊👍
Not seen it yet but ur comment made me chuckle, love from Bristol lol
Damn it's 4 in the afternoon over here 😂😂 dedication 💪🏾👈🏾🥶
@@devonsmalls6441it's 5 o'clock somewhere, oh wait it's here and now. 😂
That is what's known as a mid five
Most trouble ever gone to to gain 40 horse powers. I admire Your dedication.
It can be a pretty big deal in a little car like that. I don't know what that 40 is as a percentage of the old one, But it's probably proportionally pretty significant.
40 American hspwrs or 30 in the rest of the world?
These 2012 models only had 60HP. So 55hp a almost 100% gain is quite a lot. And with some tuning they easily get 150Hp
I've had both, hp might be one thing, torque is the onther thing, the n/a has just 95 nm of tq and the gti 200, makes a HELL of a difference, still not a fast car, but alot more driveable at any speed in any condition, i LOVE my GTI, sold my E39 M5, kept the Up GTI. says alot that does.
@@vwporschefreak97 wrong, came in 75 and 60 hp variants.
As an up GTI owner, i can confirm the ecu is between the inner and outer passenger wing. I will post a picture on your fbook
You a real one
We call them fender guards
Yep on the facelift ups it's on the left side wing. Prefer it behind the battery on the prefacelift as its more protected
How is no one laughing at Marty trying to plug the Haltech in at @1:31 I lost it
Hahaha Marty's awkward walk off frame to get a part
it felt awkward honestly, maybe a laugh out of tension relief but moogs weird outburst was kinda un called for, even the Vag master dude was alil thrown off, he went to say something along the lines of stepping out of the way to let them do whatever arguing they were gonna do(but stopped at "should I"). I mean even moogs rotary comment was out of left field, Theres definitely been some strange tension these past couple years and that was a small snippet of an uncut moment of that tension.... maybe its just me but caught me off guard forsure...
Probably because it's hard to tell what that is.
@@zebkalnbach4382Moog has really been struggling to find meaning in life the last few years and I'm guessing there's trouble with his wife. He's been really negative and toxic in several of the videos. Remember the one about the orange Civic? He took his jokes way too far and you can see Marty was annoyed with him. Marty did 90% of the work and complained 10% and Moog did 10% of the work and did 90% of the complaining.
Hope Moog figures things out soon so Marty doesn't get frustrated and leave.
No cooler name than VAG Commander
You must obey the VAG commander
Giving out the order for fun.
The VAG whisperer
Reminds me of the C.L.I.T. commander from Jay & Silent Bob
The look of surprised joy on Moog's face when it turned over, love it!
It is projects like this, and the Mira, where you just straight up refuse to give up that make me love you guys all the more.
If anyone thinks for a second that this is a waste of money, well it’s not. It’s a huge investment in learning. It’s a huge investment in making connections with a broader community of people who start off strangers and end up friends. It’s an investment of doing cool things. It’s an investment in problem solving. It’s a collection of experiences and for that, people will spend far more to achieve by travelling, or a hobby, or paying for courses. It’s all relative.
Moog’s experiences are not just his. They are shared experiences of everyone that helped in all degrees of involvement.
It is expressly this view point that has had me frothing watching this. I don’t even like VW’s but I love watching people create and problem solve. What a ride.
Absolute value was achieved.
Boys; I fully understand the absolute magnitude of this project and the insanity it would have caused. Top job. Miles must be a genius.
us VW addicts are a strange breed. we study wiring for fun. yeah, we're messed up! haha
Moog, I'm so pleased for you to see this little nugget burst into life. Obviously, massive thanks to the guys and companies who have shipped parts from all over the World to Oz for your project, but I'm so happy to see it finally start and hope that it all works out and that you have the one and only Up! GTi in the Antipodes.
This was an epic build and you deserve to have all the effort (and time) you and others have put in rewarded to get this car working.
@@Adolf-xn1nlget lost this is a car channel.
cant wait to see the final part of this! so excited!
@@Adolf-xn1nl I appreciate you spreading the name of Allah but this isn't really the right place to spread the word
Back on topic am looking forward too to the finish. I have a vw up aswell and this is pushing me to do a engine swap however I think its easier to just get a crash damaged car and swapping things over and if something is missing at least you can go back to the donor car
Always happy to help out! The smile on both your faces once a project is finished is so rewarding
When you realize you're balls deep into a problem and the OCD won't let you walk away.....for that well done 👍🏻
'Rivals Track'..... absolute classic banga!🕺🏻
So happy to see this little nugget running after all of your hard work! I understand the love for an unusual build, you will always enjoy this car more than one that you just went out and bought from the show room
I've done the same thing for a Daihatsu Sirion. All of the gtvi running gear into a base model car. Had to pay mechanics for a lot of it, so after parts labour and getting it painted twice our tiny little nugget owes us over $40k Australian dollarydoos. She is one of a kind though :p
The look on Moogs' face when the engine was idling...all the worries washed off his face...legends!😊
As a brazilian I was not that exicited for this project, since there are a lot of Up GTIs around here, but the determination and passion made me fall in love with this project. Lets go!
Sooo close. Can't wait for the initial drive and track stuff down the line. Also the commitment to the ice cream bit, Marty still single bare foot for the ^5 skit. You guys are great.
Marty like blowing rx smoke 😂😂😂
Two guys, one Up outro🤣
Look forward to seeing the final stage of this project.
Improvise, adapt, overcome! Your persistence is inspiring!
I'm glad you stuck with the project after all those hurdles. Thanks for so many years of awesome content. You guys are legends 👏.
Dudes, love You, never lose faith! Gratings from chilly Poland
Splendid! Such an exciting moment to get it to run. Can't wait to see it on the road when you get the interior in it and finish up the last bits.
I'm enjoying this series
Fantastic effort! Going to be awesome when you finally have it on the road. Just wish VAG Australia had brought the GTI to Australia
Marty: Get down. I'll do you.
Moog: 🎶I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life🎶
Respect. Thought about upgrading my mpi to tsi. Eventually bought a tsi as daily commuter, makes me smile every day.
Great stuff! Love the grins at the end. Legends
Stoked to see you wrapping up this build! Every build has its ups and downs, but you guys never gave up.
Awesome!
So happy for you guys.
this is a brilliant project! great work guys!!
such a massive undertaking, just as you say there are sooo many teeny tiny little differences. Not just between models but especially between yearmodels. Massive props for going through with this project 👍
Great job you guys you got it to run after so long wonderful video.
Greetings from a 75 HP Up from near Wolfsburg, Germany! What an amazing project and what a final - especially, because VW ended the production of this great car by the end of 2023 (which I will never understand, because it's such a good car). You will have so much fun with this GTI!
Two guys a cup lol the foot 🦶 high five was funny as f..k didn't expect that well done on the start can't wait to see it finished
This is one of my favourite builds for some reason. Seriously oem+. The high five foot sent me 😂
Great job guys nice to hear it running at last🎉🎉🎉🎉
I’ve seen videos where the ECU goes pretty much up against the firewall in between your windshield wipers get a pull the plastic thing off. That’s where Volkswagen likes to put them.
Watching from the uk.
Well done lad, proper job with muchos perseverance. ❤
@Adolf-xn1nl
Atheist bud.
Barking up the wrong tree. Sorry.
Thank you guys for continuing to be some of the most genuine dudes in the youtube car scene
Hell yeah I'm loving this build so far!
„Sometimes I loose the faith“ that from a men that seems so positive and energetic .
We all do loose faith sometimes at that point it’s important to rely on friends and just keep on pushing. You both really help me to face the challenges in life. Through this content I learned that it doesn’t matter what gets in your way. With the will to move it out of the way there is almost nothing one can handle.
So to who ever needs to hear this: It might seem as an unbreachable object first keep the faith, talk to someone and just keep going! You’re almost there
G'onya you two young Blkes , great to watch
Awesome! Well done guys!
Luv the idea that you did it 'first', because romping off into territory that no one else had been to, is very satisfying. Also, nice shot with the ice cream.
Odd cylinder count rocks, love mine too.
i absolutely love this channel. Never a dull moment.
Love you guys, keep doing your thing
Well done lads, keep the eps coming!
The best part of the VAG gag is the official headed paper.
Get in there Moog. Glad you guys stuck it out. Can’t wait to see the next one.
@10:47..... im so glad that even with all the space of supergarage your bench still looks like mine 😂😂❤
The last minute of this is why I've been watching MCM for fifteen years hahah🤘
Glad you've finally got some brum-brum noises :) VAG for life mate ;)
My favourite 5 day growth channel !
Excellent to have General Kenobi on this project. VAG has a nasty habit of "NEIN!"-attitude on the computer side. If you don't have access to someone with all the licenced software and manuals you're pretty much trying to reverse engineer alien technology.
They clearly had VCDS in one of the shots and that software is better than 99% of what's out there for non VW AG products.
This is such a neat build, cool
To see a big build on a modern chassis
Heck ya 10mins after uploading sweet hope it runs soon😂😂😂😂😂😂
Moog as a fellow Up! Owner I love the enthusiasm! How good is the little Up!!!
I only wish this swap was a little easier so I could do it to mine 😂
It's always good to have the VAG commander help you get to completion.
freaking amazing, dude
Fair play to Miles, some amount of VAG knowledge on him!
Congratulations!
NOICCCEEE lads. Keep going at it. You're close a.f. to completion She's gonna be beaut 🤌
My dad and grand pa always said find some thing you love doing and have fun doing it and never settle for any thing less the what makes you happy. I look forward to this going around the track. we didnt get the up were i live and driving it in grand turismo made me smile especially chopping my friends civic in the game when I upgraded it to the max.
Man, the best sort of projects are the ones like this, where you do something that doesn't make sense just because you like it!
Thanks for your offer, but I respectfully decline. I'm from up north where we have multiple gods. Amongst those are Thor, Odin and Loke, which I'm sure you've heard of thanks to Marvel. I'll stick to those for now, as they're proving to be quite entertaining. @@Adolf-xn1nl
You guys are less like mates, and more like brothers - love it
Can’t wait to see the UP! chop all containers
Another great UPisode!
dude that Thumb nail is AWESOME!!!
Thanks for the inspiration to keep working on my unique project - I think I'm the only person in Australia who is taking a BMW K1600GT to turn it into a sports bike that they never put into production. So I know how tough it can be to get the right parts in Oz. Keen to see this one done and driving!
Great work boys!
Excellent job boys..but we need longer episodes 15 min a week not long enough..keep up the good work...
Great effort.
The Up! Is such a good little car and fun to drive but lacks a bit of power for hills etc. I can only imagine a turbo GTI Up! Would be awesome.
We managed to total ours hitting a kangaroo on the way home from work one night which is sad but part of living in the country I guess.
Ours had the engine coolant temperature sensor fail and send water in to the engine loom, up to the ecu connector and all all sorts of funky places so if you haven’t already it’s worth changing out the sensor as a maintenance item.
"thanks to Martin, and you" these guys are the best. they do as much as they can and always show when the need help and are so grateful to the people who help them. legends
I've started to like this "2 guys 1 up" series
Great job! Impressive
I absolutely love how you guys do a lot of Australia first builds......in very very niche build that no one is doing ever
I'm getting pretty excited about the Up GTI! Wish we had the little Up GTI in the States.
Great result. You got there.
Nice work lads!
Not something I'd do in a million years but I'm so pleased for you guys - it'll be sweet when you get to take it for its first drive. :)
Marty and Moog, the dynamic duo from Down Under, were revved up with excitement as they hatched a plan to build the ultimate Volkswagen Up. The mates had always dreamed up cars and turning their passion for automotive adventures into reality.
One sunny day, Marty showed up at Moog's garage with a gleam in his eye. "Mate, let's team up and build a Volkswagen Up like no one's ever seen," Marty exclaimed, holding up a sketch of their ambitious project. Moog, never one to pass up on an opportunity, eagerly agreed, and they set out to gather the parts needed for their custom creation.
The duo scoured junkyards, looking for discarded Volkswagen parts to spruce up their project. Moog, with his infectious enthusiasm, would constantly shout, "Up we go!" every time they found a salvageable piece. Their determination was unwavering, and the pile of parts began to pile up higher and higher.
As they worked tirelessly in Moog's garage, the atmosphere was charged with the energy of their shared dream. Tools clinked and clanked, and Marty's voice could be heard yelling, "Hold it up, Moog!" whenever a component needed adjustment. The friends were on an upward trajectory, transforming a humble Volkswagen Up into a roaring masterpiece.
Their project became a local sensation, and word about the eccentric duo and their "Upgraded Up" spread like wildfire. Soon, a local car show organiser contacted them, inviting them to showcase their creation. Marty and Moog were thrilled, and they ramped up their efforts to ensure the Volkswagen Up would steal the show.
On the big day, the friends proudly drove their customised Volkswagen Up onto the stage, revving up the engine to a cheering crowd. Marty looked at Moog and said, "We're really up there, mate!" The audience erupted in applause, and the mates basked in the satisfaction of a job well done.
Their success, however, wasn't just about the car. Marty and Moog had built more than a vehicle; they had built a friendship that had only strengthened throughout the ups and downs of their project. As they celebrated their triumph, Moog grinned and remarked, "We've taken this project to the next level, and we're not planning on stopping anytime soon!"
The Volkswagen Up became a symbol of their dedication, creativity, and the enduring spirit of mateship. Marty and Moog's story echoed through the automotive community, inspiring others to rev up their passions and take their dreams to new heights.
In the end, Marty and Moog proved that when you team up with a mate and refuse to give up, you can turn even the most humble Volkswagen Up into something extraordinary. As they drove off into the sunset in their custom creation, the friends knew that their journey was not just about the destination but the exhilarating and uplifting experience of getting there together.
Might have been easier to sneak a complete UK Up Gti in and swap the vin plates . Kudos for sticking to it!
But you couldn’t tell the world about it 😊
Just import a complete UK Up GTI, don't even have to be sneaky about it. Do a body-swap and done. That could have been one episode but I guess they made more money this way
Absolutely awesome and great job but I hate to think how much it cost - it doesn't really matter cheers to you guys.
Ah! Cat warm-up program! I wondered why my golf gti holds 1st gear when first started cold. I now know. Nice.
Ha! Hall Effect, good joke took me a few seconds to get that properly
Great stuff, I might have let out a "yes" when it turned over. :)
I love this project and most of it is because it feels like early 90’s Honda swaps, a lot of work but a lot of fun with mates
That genuine surprise when it started was the best haha
2:21 to 2:36 classic! The long pause, then…”can we just get back to..”
Trents as in Poole England? Awesome 👌
I hate those break away bolts on vw when i had to change my key barrel on my golf
Congrats on getting it running! 🎉
Tell us more about Myles Amarok!
You know something I've learned a long time ago is that it doesn't matter how much a build costs or how much work it is. As long as you're having fun and doing/building what makes you happy then that's all that matters.