1.8T Mk2 GTI vs Mk8 Golf R, AWD 16vT Mk1 Citi Golf & 16v ITB Caddy | Killarney Robot Racing

In this video I go to Robot racing to race some AWD cars. I go best out of 3 with a Golf 8 R and I get the whipping of my life against a AWD Citi Golf.
Hope you enjoy the video!
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0:00 Highlights
0:10 Intro
0:41 Run 1 - 16V VW Caddy
2:33 I'm in trouble
3:25 Run 2 - AWD 16vT Mk1 Citi Golf
4:57 16v Mk1 solo run
5:46 Mk1 Citi Golf vs E92 M3
6:25 AWD Mk1 Citi Golf vs FWD Mk1 Citi Golf
8:00 Run 3 - VW Golf 8R
8:15 Mk1 vs Honda Civic B20
8:57 Run 3 - VW Golf 8R
9:58 Run 4 - VW Golf 8R
11:19 Run 5 - VW Golf 8R
12:54 Calling it a night
14:03 Post race thoughts
17:36 Outro
Music:
(FREE) Bryson Tiller Type Beat - 90s type of love (prod. yusei x ydd matt)

[@Capestance]

That 3rd Run was perfection, reeling him in was lovely! haha

[@lowdl]

It was a really good feeling 😬 But he will be back for me after he adds a little spice 😂

[@its_a_salt_ed]

Yasis COCT . But it's totally fine to hear pops and bangs on the parade on a Sunday, no offence to drift city. Yasis. Golf is looking mooi!! Is pops and yourself doing MSA anytime soon?

[@lowdl]

I get their predicament. The City is trying to keep racing off the streets but they've got residents complaining. Who do you cater to? So trying to curb the noise is where they will start. There was talks about the event being cancelled completely if we can't reduce noise which is really sad. Both my dad & I have no desire for MSA right now but I'll be racing at Saldanha next month which should be very interesting.

[@forantinobeukes3333]

Yare when your boost kicks in mybru,,,i get chills suma🤤🤤

[@lowdl]

😅 Haha. Boost comes in hard. I love it.

[@ricardosingh3706]

Havnt watched your videos in a while glad to see it runing 12s on a non prep with some really impressive exit speeds well done

[@lowdl]

There's been some progress while you were away 🙌🏽 need to keep at it. Low 12's would be nice.

[@johanhechter1988]

Once I hear the waste gate flutter, it's game over 😂

[@lowdl]

🤣 true words.

[@NaztyRawr]

Yoh, the shaft breaker run was insane bru. When boost came on you were gone🙌🏾 spaceX vibes🔥

[@lowdl]

Haha. The shaft breaker run. 🤣 that was a good run. Wish I could run it like that all the time.

[@veleap4518]

You held your own against that Awd mk1 and the 8r 💪

[@lowdl]

Shot, thanks. That AWD Citi motivated me big time. I want to go faster now. 😂

[@taswellbarthus4032]

The only time people jump is when they know there is a good chance they will lose a race lol Great to see the Mk2 going strong!

[@lowdl]

Yes, he knew I was going to hunt him down. 😅 But I'm glad he did, we might have ended after the first run if I won. Had fun racing him.

[@varaszntv9157]

Lester drives that thing like its stolen🤙💯

[@lowdl]

As it should be 😎

[@gandstactical]

Im glad you hear the gun shots again 😂😂😂 we used to it already. Why the city is there to check noise level is beyond me but anywayzzzzzzzzz. Wish i ran post msa something to remember next time 👍

[@lowdl]

Lol. They should have told us at Scrutineering that there's noise restrictions and that we should avoid making a noise. Not after we raced. And yes, racing at Robots the week after MSA is usually very nice. Grip was significantly better. I gained 0.2s for free. lol.

[@muneebadamson9495]

Nah this mk2 golf is one of the most hardest car I ever saw in cape town keep it up bru

[@lowdl]

Thank you so much. Hopefully I get to keep improving it and make it faster 🙌🏽

[@isodorwilliams5999]

Hey bud great vid as always man i must applaud u u did well against the 8R I hope u know the only way forward for u is the 4wd conversion 😮

[@lowdl]

Haha. I spoke to Rudy about AWD after losing to that Mk1 😂 But that won't be happening for a while. I'd like to go faster FWD.

[@isodorwilliams5999]

Lol I understand but going awd with all the power u have would propel u to the next level

[@lowdl]

@@isodorwilliams5999 The car would run 11's which would be epic. Maybe even faster but all in due time 🙏🏽

[@raeesstemmet9656]

Nice vid bru. Keep them coming

[@lowdl]

Thanks a lot. I'll try my best.

[@BlamBar-qj8yh]

If the mk8 was tuned he'd put bus lengths on you lol. Just a stage 1 tune on pump gas and stock hardware is all it would need.

[@lowdl]

It's very likely. They gain a lot with a stage 1 tune from what I've seen. From a dig it would be quicker. But rolling, it's going to need a hybrid turbo and ethanol tune to keep up.

[@sanjayprawlall8830]

Another fantastic upload Mr LL😊

[@lowdl]

🙏🏽 Thank you v.much.

[@mqbr22]

My best ever run with my MK8 R was a 12.4 at 110 mph. Stock obviously. Good video tho

[@lowdl]

That's a good time. 👏🏽 this one was off pace for sure but our track really sucks so it can't put all the power down. I have no doubt that it will be quicker the next time I race it.

[@mqbr22]

@@lowdl We have a pretty great track in my town. I will be honest the day was pretty perfect. Nice cool 60F sure helped but if he tunes it they pick up a good amount of power. I have seen 11.3 at 121 mph with just a E85 tune

[@lowdl]

@@mqbr22 We also had 3 runs back to back so the odds was not in the 8R's favour. But yes the conditions needs to be good to run good times. I don't know how much effort will be put into this particular 8R, he's waiting for his RS3. But over time more will come to race. We just have very few around at the moment. They only came on sale recently. South Africa is a little delayed. Haha.

[@mqbr22]

@@lowdl Oh wow South Africa. That’s super cool to see content from over there also. Yea the RS3 is the way to go obviously. I’m definitely going to subscribe to your channel and follow

[@kratos9223]

​@mqbr4695, we have 95 Ron at the pumps here, that's equivalent to your 91 Octane in the states, a stock 8 R will not see quarter mile times below 13's in South Africa, also important to note that this race track is at the coast, which should result in peak performance. The R just didn't stand a chance against this MK2. Coming from a Golf R fan boy, that owned all R versions. (MK6 R, 7R and a 7.5R). That said, a tuned 8R will be a different story, however, looking at the rolling and trap speed of that mk2, the 8R might still lose a rolling race against this MK2. Awesome car Lorenzo! Cheers, gents!

[@0Alchemist]

i am always enjoying your content. just got limited time these days to comment.

[@lowdl]

All good. As long as you're enjoying the content. 🙌🏽

[@rozarioengelbrecht3670]

2nd run was so good bra well done.

[@lowdl]

Thank you very much. 🙌

[@hurschelotto4604]

Yo Bud, you know your content is always great and you know what I don't want to but I'm going to say it, they want to keep you off the road from racing then they still want to restrict from unleashing your cars inner beast where it's supposedly being a safe environment for racing..you know what i will just stop there but your baby is performing well my man keep it up 💪🏽

[@lowdl]

It's sad, we need a dedicated drag strip but for now Killarney is all we've gotta so we've gotta abide by their rules.

[@hurschelotto4604]

@@lowdl True buzz, i guess there race is to make quick fast money na lol..at the end of the day it's all about money but yeah can't wait to see the next video💪🏽🍷

[@d_5254]

nice runs very nice where was the vvl that wanted to race

[@lowdl]

Thanks. 🙏🏽 I don't know what happened to the VVL. Calls me out and doesn't show up. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@moedeeno]

That Pop against the AWD Mk1 😂noicee

[@lowdl]

That was a good one. Pity it didn't help. 😂

[@moedeeno]

​@@lowdlbut your car still strong Bru keep it up 🙏 8R killer

[@lowdl]

@@moedeeno Thank you very much. Wouldn't want to call my car a 8R killer, then the tuned 8R's will be coming to bully me at the track 😂

[@marvinpetersen5037]

Lovely seeing the old girl running 12.7’s again

[@lowdl]

It's been a while. But that 12.7 run was a send the shafts to heaven run. lol. Thankfully that didn't happen. But my extendo shift cut stopped it from running a new PB.

[@prodeejaymlambo]

great content bro

[@lowdl]

Really appreciate it. Thank you. 🙌🏽

[@isodorwilliams5999]

Lester’s car is a beast

[@lowdl]

Car & driver is Nsync 🤌🏽

[@isodorwilliams5999]

True

[@sloth_rs3]

Bring back your dragy screenshots please. Like to see time and speed. Well done, your car is really fast.

[@lowdl]

I'll bring it back. It's a little annoying when the guys obsess over the times but when I watch the videos back months later, I like to see the times to see how I've improved. And thank you very much. 🙏🏽

[@sloth_rs3]

It's good to see your times. I enjoy seeing how you improve. Your exit speeds is very good. 😊😊😊

[@lowdl]

@@sloth_rs3 The exit speeds are where it needs to be. Really just needs to front half a lot better. But that's where things break. 🙃 I'll see what it does at Saldanha next weekend. That should be interesting.

[@sloth_rs3]

@@lowdl awesome I will be there as well. Good luck. Sure it's going to be really good speeds over 800 m

[@lowdl]

@@sloth_rs3 Awesome. I'll come chat to you if I see you around. 💪🏽

[@davidgriggs3967]

Do you have an aluminium flywheel ? Not only do they help with acceleration on level track work , they deaccelerate quicker making standard shifting quicker.

[@lowdl]

I've got a stock weight flywheel. It's the "deaccelerate quicker" that will kill me. I can't have the rpm dropping any faster, that would kill me. Accelerating faster would make the car spin more as well which isn't good. My dad's car had a light weight flywheel and we went back to stock to make it better. Really helps keep the car in boost with more load.

[@digalog634]

Jisssssis bru👏👏👏👏👏👏 jy is n Yster 💪🏽💪🏽 thanx for the upload 👊🏾

[@lowdl]

Glad you enjoyed it 💪🏽

[@digalog634]

@@lowdl oh and would love to see you going against an A45S if that is how you dust of a 8R 😁

[@lowdl]

@@digalog634 I don't think I'd get lucky against a A45S but im down to race one.

[@Noobgrowzcpt]

Imagine spending all that cash on that 8R only to get a hiding like that 😂looks cool though, awesome content as always 🙏🏻

[@lowdl]

The price of the 8R is crazy. Over a milli for a Golf. I think it will get a bit faster after it sees some more KM but the owner was cool. Not salty about losing at all. Haha.

[@mqbr22]

There is tune only MK8 R running mid 11 sec 1/4 mile at like 118-119 mph. It’s a fully loaded car with AWD and anything you would need. I don’t see your point

[@BlamBar-qj8yh]

the mk8 was stock for fuck sake. 🤣 If he was tuned he would put bus lengths on the mk2 which is waaay lighter and is pushing a big turbo. If you can't afford a mk8 don't cope with the sneak disses. 😆

[@lowdl]

@@BlamBar-qj8yh Mentioning that the Mk2 is lighter and has a big turbo but also dismissing the fact that the 8R costs over 4X more is ridiculous. The 8R has AWD, traction control, DSG, a trick rear diff & the performance package as stock. The Mk2 is FWD & manual. The fact that it beat the 8R is an achievement. My channel is about this Mk2 Golf, of course we're going to celebrate it winning.

[@mqbr22]

@@BlamBar-qj8yh I agree ☝️

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

wait no pops and bangs from drag racing cars what on earth.. cars making power do that normally on gear shifts it happens man its a racetrack it really gets insane with what they want from us then they wanna know why when its not after pay day the place is half dead. Yoh that AWD city my goodness it looks all cute till it launches.

[@lowdl]

It sucks but the track has neighbors that they need to accommodate. Tracks all over the US is closing down. I'd like to not lose the only track we've got here. lol. That Citi is no joke. Launches sooo hard.

[@VADER_225]

What setup is the awd mk1 running?It's launch looks too cool.

[@teamphashash]

Launches amazing. That 1st run and the run again the turbo citi was epic.

[@isodorwilliams5999]

I would also like to know

[@lowdl]

I don't know much about it but this is what I've heard: It's a 2l 16v turbo with a TT drivetrain. It makes around 190kw on low boost and over 300kw on high boost.

[@isodorwilliams5999]

@@lowdl wow amazing power launches hard

[@lowdl]

@@isodorwilliams5999 Launches flipping well for the tyres he was running. lol.

[@T-Tspares]

I keep forgetting to say there's a place that rebuild shafts and cvs they did a vw crafter for us before because finflding cvs for those heavy as stuff is hard u have to order it then theres a waiting period they did it in 2 days and wasnt that much expensive

[@lowdl]

What place was it? I got a quote that wasn't too bad. But there's a few other things that needs to be done as well that ends up being expensive.

[@T-Tspares]

@@lowdl i cant remember but ill see if i can get a name for you they not expensive but they not cheap either so i get what u saying... ill keep u posted thou

[@joshuamorris5106]

Oooh my oh my well doesnt the mk2 look sexxxxy😊 Well done lorenzo

[@lowdl]

🙌🏽 appreciate it.

[@leveshankrishna1185]

Do you have a 1.8 20vt aug engine in your car? An what size turbo you running ?

[@lowdl]

I've got a AWC engine, which is essentially a small port AGU. I'm running a 54mm turbo.

[@teamphashash]

LoL what's the city of Cape Town doing at the drags now? Seems like someone high up there really hates modified cars. Oh and the white citi, widened arches all round?

[@lowdl]

Apparently there have been noise complaints and pops and bangs are not allowed. lol. We're really getting it from all sides here. Yes the white Citi has wide fenders all round. Maybe the previous owner wanted to go AWD.

[@rozarioengelbrecht3670]

He jump you big time bra, cos he knew what your can do bra lol but you were reeling him in.

[@lowdl]

Haha. That was a big jump. Had to return the favour and I'm glad I did or he might have taken the 2nd run as well.

[@griffinfraser7704]

Car is just reliable as f#*k ... One day I'm there Lorenzo

[@lowdl]

🙏🏽 Car is going A-B. I'm very happy with that.

[@dalesmit7869]

we saw that awd citi here at Tarlton... thing piks a snol jong

[@lowdl]

It's fast. Saw it racing on the streets in Jozi. Glad I got to see it in action here. I need to step my game up.

[@J.H.S.H]

Kak funny you jumped the 2nd run and he jumped with 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lowdl]

🤣 I'm so glad I jumped or he might have taken that run as well. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, he was probably feeling out the launch delay on the DSG. He technically needs to jump to launch with a manual car.

[@J.H.S.H]

Kak man i have dsg launch control. It must just be done right 🤣🤣🤣🤣 stop making excuses for us. You just need to be on launch control earlier

[@lowdl]

@@J.H.S.H 🤣 yes I've raced a few DSG cars that leave well but hey, I'm just trying to help a brother out 😅 When your opponent makes excuses for you, you know it's all love. Haha.

[@bernardosamuel8507]

Deep to 11sd

[@mk1maad]

NO RACECAR NOISES ALLOWED AT THE RACETRACK!

[@lowdl]

This event is actually not for race cars. It's for street cars. We can't run a competition use tyres, have a roll cage, etc.

[@mk1maad]

I guess that makes more sense. Whatever doesn't pass for road use shouldn't be on the track, or it'd be unfair to the guys that bring their daily drivers.

[@lowdl]

@@mk1maad Yes that's the reason for Robot Racing but like everything, we push the limits as far as possible to be competitive. Haha.

[@JA_S_ON]

10:33 oh no he didn't 😁

[@lowdl]

🤣🤣🤣 Valient effort.

[@ventodanny]

is it expensive to make ur mk2 awd?

[@lowdl]

Before I tell you what it will cost, what do you think it costs to do it?

[@ronanjuries7091]

Great Video Thank you for all the Entertainment. Thank you for all your efforts to entertain us. And Yes we are Entertained

[@lowdl]

Glad you're enjoying the videos 🙌🏽

[@ventodanny]

No ur car is powerful bro

[@lowdl]

It's getting there 😅

[@capturehorizon1]

AWD 16v build😏😏 ???

[@lowdl]

I would AWD the 20vt drag car. The 16v is going to be FWD. I won't need AWD for circuit things.

[@randups]

Heya bro hope all's well

[@lowdl]

All's well, thanks 💪🏽 your side?

[@randups]

@@lowdl all's well my brother I'm trying to catch up after months of not doing KZbin, car looks great bro, well done on eating the 8R

[@lowdl]

@@randups Thanks a lot 🙏🏽 car is running great.

[@XtremeGTI]

I hope I get a chance to race you 1 day. Jarre, there's always stuff that stalls my build.

[@lowdl]

We will definitely race. I'm ready when you are, probably a bit faster by then 😅