Back to the Roots! VW UP! GTI & Mods! // Nürburgring

[@briocheman21]

Glad you are safe after the crash

[@samserious1337]

Which crash?

[@desertsandfly2277]

​​@@samserious1337he posted a recent community post about him crashing in a BMW M4. The brakes stopped working and the car crashed into a barrier. Luckily both Misha and the passenger are okay with minor injuries.

[@justincase9471]

@@samserious1337 There was a pretty heavy accident today at the first corner of Adenauer Forst, Misha was passenger. I think that the brakes failed, it went pretty hard into to the wall and accessing by the damage it probably rolled over (there were three major dents in the wall). Normally I don't stop for accidents, I almost wanted to stop for this one as at looked pretty heavy. Thank God no one was injured . 🙏

[@Mew_747]

@@justincase9471where have you found the pictures ?

[@justincase9471]

@@Mew_747 What pictures? I drove past the crash site about a minute after it happened. I went back later to check and see. I don't share any pictures of what happened.

[@antonioniravioli]

I saw UP GTI and thought it was mighty car mods 💀 I’m glad Misha shows loves to the nugget hatchbacks 🙏🏼

[@NikA-wr6px]

same here hahaha

[@Blamant]

Damn TC kicks really in at every corner. Wonder why Volkswagen chose to do it this way that you can't turn it off in a sporty version of the car.

[@robertolandini179]

Be' è un auto molto leggera e non tutti sanno guidare questa tipologia di vetture!!Ma tolte le prime curve dove probabilmente avrei esagerato😅poi avrei cercato il tasto per spegnerlo!! Peccato non ci sia stato per Misha!!

[@DiegoTheWolf]

I wonder ... it's a "not so modern" VW ... with other models you can just program it out.

[@ryanwhite1683]

I wonder if some have different tolerances, I have a 2011 A3 which is no different than a GTI and when I turn it off it lets the wheels spin for days

[@Sandmonmsn]

There are videos on KZbin showing how to disable TC, as I don't have an VW Up! I couldn't say if they're true.

[@jadoei13]

​@@Sandmonmsnthe sub7up never had it fully disabled so I doubt it's possible.

[@carconection2589]

JBS in the UK can now put in a switch in for the traction control on/off dont know how well it works but but could be handy I think it's around £180 last time I checked

[@alphameric]

If it's similar to the NAR Beetle TCS mod, it's like OEM. The new button is directly pinned to the ABS module and disables the system like any other vag car. I did it for my Beetle, worked a treat.

[@adamrileydriver]

This disables TCS but not ESP fully

[@TUN6Z]

Wow, that sounds like an incredibly intense experience! I’m really glad to hear that you and your passenger are okay after such a serious crash. Huge thanks to BMW engineers for building such a safe car. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong on the track, even with the best preparations. Kudos to the emergency personnel and the hospital staff for their quick response and care. And a special shoutout to the random guy who helped out with water instead of posting insensitive footage. Wishing you both a speedy recovery!

[@vipezupgti]

Try mine once this year! Traction can be switched off, makes a LOT of a difference😉

[@krafteiflugzeug]

How did you do that? By yourself?

[@estrujenbajen7343]

@@krafteiflugzeug I have done myself a proper button for switch the TC off.

[@ReXoRofc]

​@@estrujenbajen7343 does it also turn off ABS? Or can it disable only TC?

[@estrujenbajen7343]

@@ReXoRofc You can disconnect ASR (TC) and optionally ESC (ESP) too.

[@ghomerhust]

i give this one a thumbs UP!

[@tadhgbolen3054]

Calm down.

[@syed1x]

love it 😂

[@m5nut]

That was the definition of "Tell me you're a wicked fast driver, without saying you're a wicked fast driver". Not overtaken until the very end!! Fantastic!! Hopefully I get to see the outside view of the UP passing the bike and Saab after Brunnchen 😍

[@boudewijnb]

They were overtaken by a porsche at the very beginning of the lap

[@m5nut]

@@boudewijnb Cool story. So I forgot one. I'm high.

[@nicelson]

In Brazil VW UP has a legion of fans. some can safely make this same engine reach more than 300 hp.

[@s2korpionic]

"safely" for a week lol

[@AndrewTSq]

I think there are differences between the brazil and European version.

[@happy_keats]

@@AndrewTSq are there really or you just made this up

[@AndrewTSq]

@@happy_keats well, first of all the brazilian has roll down windows in the rear, which we do not have in europe. The door to the bagage, is all glass in Europe, while in Brazil it is half steel. The brazil vw up is longer than the european.. and so on. edit: also 50 liter fuel tank compared to 35l in europe. edit2: the engine in brazil seems to be a 1.0l turbo with 105 hp, while my european up is 75hp non turbo. there are turbos in europe aswell, but they only have 90hp

[@happy_keats]

@@AndrewTSq ahh the american VW's, I wish we had the pickup golf Saveiro :)

[@CabecadeGasolinaMidia]

in Brazil, we get more than 300whp from these engines, there is one in question that has 350whp, 1.0. These engines are incredible.

[@jelle1611]

There's a solution to turn off TC by adding an additional switch. A retrofit friend of mine sells the service for around €200 including the switch and stuff. Great mod to add to this little beast and any other Up! owner for that matter.

[@krafteiflugzeug]

Is it just hardware or also coding?

[@Jonathanbaker]

@@krafteiflugzeug i am also intrested??????

[@hankmelse5333]

I have a up gti and I fixed the traction control by wiring a button to the tc fuse. Works perfectly but it disables abs as well so keep that in mind. For me that’s not a problem because I drive it all the time lot on gravel and abs on gravel is terrible

[@desertsandfly2277]

Just read your post about the recent crash in the M4. Glad to know that you and the passenger are alright.

[@Manunavesp]

This vid give me real flashbacks. The first time I saw you wasn't on this channel but on Shmee150's, where you UPset a red Fiat iykyk jajajaja. And since then nurburgring became one of my favourite places in the world and I hope to make it there one day with my own car.

[@badboymorales]

RIMAC ON NURBURGRINGGGGGG PART 2 Thank god your ok misha after that bmw crash

[@justincase9471]

That was not a pretty sight to see, I was glad to see that both the driver and passenger got out of the car.

[@samsonian]

Here’s to a swift recovery (mental as well as physical) for all involved in the crash today. We are all with you Misha.

[@pauliewalnuts240]

I like small hatches, wish we had the UP gti in the states. Not being able to turn the traction control off really hurts a car designed for enthusiasts tho. with like 109hp, it really doesnt even need traction control and it would prevent me (and probably many others) from actually buying it.

[@natan.sbatista]

The best hypercar in Brazil!

[@mblimbli1460]

This one is the GTI.

[@kadekanandarai]

That 3 cylinder VW UP! sounds amazing😍

[@Aisin911]

Came to Brazil, Misha. Here, we have vw ups with 300cv

[@wodewotzkyandre]

You guys need get to know the Up Tsi from TorkOne here in Brazil. Specifically the TR1 with 300whp

[@iamjkjay]

Here in India we never got UP GTI but we got this same engine in POLO with same 6 speed manual and there is no Traction control shenanigans.. Pure Raw power and wheel spins..

[@MaximusHexon]

The vw up is a car made exclusively for city driving. I have no idea why VW makes such versions on the GTI for this car.... And a good equipment version could be in the vw up R-line.

[@Underp4ntz_Gaming_Channel]

it should be possible to get rid of traction control with VCDS, maybe without button but still. should be possible, check the ABS module, and or maybe there are even custom wire looms with a button. and if you are just want to do the nasty way and get the full experience :D just pull the ABS relay / fuse. BUT do this yea at your own risk.

[@NoBrakesWC]

This is making me want to take my stock UP GTi round. Just worried about the other drivers around.

[@dearlove88]

I love it how I can google some random car + track car and it sends me to Misha, please keep doing obscure builds

[@manoloorz]

seeing the traction control causing you to lose traction mid corner is hilarious.

[@raphaelapril688]

There is a way to deactivate it on jetta's but idk on this one... (ignition on, put the hazerds then press the gas pedal 5 times and then it will do a sound. So you now start the engine and remove the hazards.)

[@AndrewTSq]

I love this car in OG format also, so much fun to drive!

[@lydiahanke]

So impressive how u manage to go so fast in a "normal"car. Really cool to see!

[@MrFlyingguy]

enjoyed that more than some 500bhp... talk about needing to carry momentum.... still 130mph in a small car must feel quick, owner was also really cool

[@Lensebyshoaib]

Saw your post in community it was not your day. Get well soon brother

[@DannyCombe]

I have the traction control switch from JBS in mine along with the stage 1. Transforms the car!

[@CheezeCracker]

10:17 "...no one is passing us ". The green KIA behind you is doing a dam fine job

[@HondaK20]

Nothink is better then 1.0 turbo car 😂 thanks for this! Very funny!😂😂🎉

[@Diac13]

Get well Misha!

[@welshmunn]

The engine sounds nice

[@karolo1501]

It's a shame that you can't turn off ESP and TC in the GTI. PS I have e-up! and has problems with traction whenever I try to quickly join traffic from a cross road and TC aditional slowdawn car. Despite my liking for this car, I would now choose the Smart EQ Forfour with RWD.

[@justincase9471]

Can't you disable the traction control (and ABS) by removing one of the ABS rings on the front? It works on Peugeot's. 😅 Edit: Unplugging the fuse might also work as other are suggesting.

[@FireEye-zd4fm]

or just unplug the sensors ?

[@justincase9471]

@@FireEye-zd4fm That might work too! I figured it out on my car because the ABS ring broke and removing it was easier than replacing it due to rusted bolts and whatever. 😅

[@RB-Engineer]

Looks like the blow off doesnt work well after you shifting you have a looot of time before you get boost again.

The UP GTI's weight and power are very like that of the original Golf GTI.

[@BULGA19]

"let's see if we can UP-set someone..." That's the humor we like!! Haha

[@Exponaut_R-01]

I salute anything even attempting to go fast with a hood/bonnet that small, lookit the little rascal go!

[@luisfabriciogarbato9656]

I wish we had the UP here in the US, specially the TSI ones (I love the GTI)

[@gafrers]

UP! GTI FTW

[@hileutewie]

Ill get my up gti in two weeks. Im soooo excited xD

[@ulfrundgren-kh8li]

Tack!

[@ulfrundgren-kh8li]

I'm almosts seventy years but not old. I love when you drive cars (of course safety checked) and that when they are build by amateurs! It gives me som hope.

[@Madpegasusmax]

TC takes the fun out

[@AndrewTSq]

Even in snow its a pain, cause it just cuts the engine 😂 I almost got stuck last year in Snow

[@doublemartini6645]

when I saw Saab... Misha, you have to do the Saab content with Turbo X 2,8 V6 and old 900 2,0t 185hp version. It would be great and special...

[@ilaydmytriev2547]

Love to see how it handles in the ring

[@FranGSainz]

I have to say that the video surprised me. I'm also not used to seeing Misha drive a "normal" vehicle (apart from the disastrous dynamic control). Perhaps because it is a VW Up, even if it is a GTi, it does not allow you to disconnect it due to the type of customer who would buy it (Personal opinion). Thanks to both of you.

[@jethrox827]

Forged BOV fully hectic 🤘

[@v_stands_for_value124]

Bro popping the hood like he 2JZ swapped it, I like that little can, I'd buy one

[@lukasadamson6091]

To be fair the stock engine can handle a lot more power.

[@JonDoee2343]

The best example of slow is fast that I have ever seen.

[@janikakis]

Seeing you drive a small car like this is Up!lifting

[@littlefoot2869]

pull the fuse

[@happy_keats]

LF perfomance does these high revving litre tsi up to 300whp, could have been a nice slayer. I wonder if they could handle the oil temps on the ring :D

[@nielsdebakker3283]

Shame of the interfering esp. I love the sound of those 1 litre triples, had one in a ateca.

[@MZBallistic]

😂🤣🤣...@ 5:11 you have soo much time to think!!

[@JanEinar93]

Cool car!

[@marcelobatista9891]

I love my Up TSI in Brazil!

[@peterthemaniac]

looks fun driving a small car that fast!

[@robertolandini179]

Mi piace quest'auto!!Dice sono piccolina ma ti faccio divertire!!E il traction control: Cosa stai facendo pazzo!!??😅😅😂

[@tomellingham8627]

Brilliant to see an Up on track. They are such lovely wee cars - and that's a really nice example. It is ironic you can go out in Europe and buy a Lamborghini SUV, but no longer a car like an Up. Nonsensical.

[@nikoyannaros48]

Very interesting to see 👍Absolutely my thoughts about my car. " why?" It makes no sense to me. You want to turn and the car goes straight, because the esp is hammering in. This is not fun. It is dangerous. On the other hand i'm asking myself, if the car would be significantly faster with the esp turned off.

[@stevenightfox6022]

The engine sound🥰

[@lordgoofus2364]

MCM send their regards. Would be curious to see their converted UP! do a lap to see how it compares.

[@Cuneiform585]

Clicked so fast for this one🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Haxixe13]

If you remove the ABS fuse the TC will turn off

[@game9370x]

jeeez this thing is painfully slow. i don't get why an rs3 can have 400hp but an up has to have a shitty 1.0 3 cylinder. this car with a 4 cylinder 1.4 turbo and 150hp would've been the hot hatch we've been missing for 20+ years

[@caduguardrailkingowo]

this is a road beast well tunned

[@Goodman-4525]

That must be one hell of a flywheel if the clutch engaging is enough to activate TC ...

[@RosskoPeeko]

That TC just kicks in when ever it wants. Definitely isn’t a safe thing to happen.

[@NMEMeurers]

Popping the hood in a RHD car on the left? Huh. Ref: 00:48

[@Reedy695]

My polo GTI RHD has it on right hand but my RHD Peugeot work van has on left

[@Leon_George]

Might be because it's designed for LHD, and VW just did a quick and dirty RHD conversion.

[@samamma8685]

@Mightycarmods punching the air right now 😂😂

[@marlonalves4997]

Meu carro favorito na minha pista favorita ❤❤ obg Sr 🤟

[@yct6956]

search online, to switch off vw up TCS key on hazard light on gas padel 5 times start engine don't know will it helps

[@vipezupgti]

Nope, that doesn’t work. That is the dyno mode. Once the rear wheels roll the dyno mode turns off

[@yct6956]

@@vipezupgti oh thx

[@micheltebraake7915]

Terug naar de Sub7UP vibes!

[@tdtm82]

The OG hot hatch! HELLL YEAHHHHHHHHH!

[@RWL2012]

??? this car was made in 2022

[@tdtm82]

@@RWL2012 Golf GTI the actual make not this model. Jeez

[@labrador1984]

Миша нереальный красавчик🎉🎉🎉

[@thedutchest]

KZbin had unsubscribed me, i resubscribed.

[@nilsontraglia]

Aí sim 🇧🇷

[@smurfy9229]

VW with its traction control allmost cost my friends Golf R. When into a corner and and coming out of it i accelerated hard en the it kick in and the side walk was coming closer and closer no power to pul me out of it and he began to stress bc hy told me his rims was neer the huge side walk and at that stage I did know that of you push the botton for the traction-control it dont do much. Luckily my speed entering the corner was slow ( not doing race line or fast in and slow out, myne was fast slow in oky not so slow but slow enough bc it is 4 motion so the gti will only go strait forward. ) he told my his assholl was opening and closing at te same time. Then the power came back and it was not damage . So VW you only get FWD and then so when its slipping back weel drive ( that is nou for the Tiguan)

[@benyee90]

Love to see a stage 3 1.0 tsi haha.

[@adamsouth6415]

Just pull the traction fuse the ABS might be linked in with it but man of your talent can deal with it

[@DzasterNL]

Love it.

[@hlib.litvinov]

Misha cruising😄🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@NK-rm7kc]

Nice one

[@theleftyboater]

Please tell him to get rid of the 4d plates.. it makes him come across as a bell end

[@spg993]

Where are the new tuned swift sports at? Need to get one on the channel to see the performance.

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@panagiwthsdoubalas1509]

You need to try Ibiza fr 6f with the same engine

[@angelagosto1976]

Have you ever driven an Acura tl? More specific 04-09

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Those were sold in Europe as a Honda Legend. But it's fairly rare afaik.

[@MDEV-86x86]

Next: Volkswagen Lupo GTI.

[@canelahouse1066]

Nice car

[@MaciejZawadzki-eMZi]

I wonder, I can hear the same crunching noises from, i think, rear suspension, that I also hear on my wife's Seat Mii when in higher G corners. Is it something, someone could tell me how to get rid off or is it the nature of that beast? 😉🤣

[@big-R]

Wonder if you can program that out easily.

[@bobbydwheelhouse]

Is that noise into some medium speed corners rubbing?

[@davidmoore4615]

The second to third ratio difference is way too big for a "GTi".

[@danielsvn]

Well said! That was the first thing I noticed

[@aapenstal-aapje]

Nice! mini cars class! try find more mini class car!?

[@ToledoTechBR]

ahahhahahaha esse carro aki no brasil e o terror de varios ! kkk