I SPENT £5000 TURNING MY £700 VOLKSWAGEN INTO A GTI

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In this video we take on the challenge of transforming my £700 VW Fox into a true GTI. In the previous video we somehow managed to install the 220bhp 1.8T GTI engine into the fox which we previously removed from a donor Polo GTI , but there was a serious issue... the car was very scary and almost undriveable. The completely overpowered 1.8T GTI engine made the car feel pretty unsafe. There was far too much power in a car with very inadequate, standard suspension, wheels, tyres & brakes. So in this video I spent thousands of pounds on modifications such as BC Racing coilovers, wheels, Nankang AR1 ties, GTI brakes etc, to hopefully make the fox tameable. It's safe to say this car is really turning into a proper sleeper car.
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[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

Cannot get much better than this. Top dead center AND Jack McNeill on the same night. Bloody lovely

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Let’s gooo!!

[@loyalty786]

Hi, mate, just wondering where can i purchase the same impact gun your using? Txs

[@Azophyte.]

😮too fucking righttttt

[@wannesvanhoudt6429]

Indeed! Some really interesting/enjoyable content from these 2 channels 👌👌

[@alexjones8296]

Loving all the content, Jack. Great production too. I’d have the Jazz or the Fox over the Aston all day long, mate.

[@stuartwduff]

Spent all that time taking everything off the fox and never once cleaned the arches or rear axle etc when all disassembled 😂

[@JackMcNeillCars]

@@stuartwduff car hasn’t even been cleaned since I bought it. Genuinely pretty proud of that. Engine swap ✅ clean ❌

[@GibboTraining]

@@JackMcNeillCarstrue sleeper build

[@tunatumer]

@@GibboTrainingif you have semislicks, red calipers and gti wheels, having the car fucking filthy doesnt make it a sleeper.

[@ChrisCorbettFPV]

Edwin is going to break in one night to clean it.

[@tunatumer]

@@ChrisCorbettFPV I really fucking hope so because this really bugs me to the point I cant really enjoy the video

[@bmapley7276]

ive been following since the OG Boris days and the content has become amazing. I love the videos, great work Jack

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thankyou bro😊

[@Gamingaccount-bl4tf]

@@JackMcNeillCars fact check that

[@neiljaxx]

Absolutely love it. I'm a sucker for an old school hot hatch for tearing up country lanes. You've kept it faithful to the VW ethos and styling, can't believe how good that looks! Well done.

[@georgeratcliffe7752]

I'm glad it's not stupidly low, This needs to become what a factory GTI would have looked like, Not just a modified car

[@jondonnelly3]

Yeah thr height is perfect now.

[@JonCGaming]

love the car but couldnt you wash under the car before installing the parts haha

[@anusername8350]

Edwin?

[@Deekm69]

You beat me to comment the same thing. Wash the feckin arches lol!

[@Brandon.Reacts]

I was going to comment this haha. Even some soapy water and a quick brush would do lol

[@mobeatz0113]

Real men don't look under the car we look under the hood ​@@Brandon.Reacts

[@Brandon.Reacts]

@@mobeatz0113 that’s the most ridiculous comment I’ve read today 😂 ‘Real men’ lol. People who know anything about cars know to look under the car for signs of wear and tear as well under the bonnet

[@rm19-racingchannel62]

One point of detail. Put the V from Vw pointing towards the air valves. So all the logos are the same way pointing and you always find you airvalve quicker. The rest I want to see that thing on the streets and getting mapped for a stage 2 or something make it wild ! Love the project

[@alexstromberg7696]

least autistic tiktok car fan:

[@AidenRisk]

"It is extremely dangerous when it’s wet“ brother… you live in the uk, you’ll only be using the car like twice a year if you only drive it when it’s dry outside

[@IgnasJump]

i was thinking the exact same thing!

[@TheGarandGuy]

28:52 watching you fit new bearings and refurbished brakes to that dirty old trailing arm had me wincing. I would have been straight at that with a wire brush at least!

[@niknak0789]

I also think a couple of those ball joints are perished

[@niknak0789]

Scratch that, he got them! 🤣

[@fiskerwastaken]

Hi, A tip for when you reinstall a CV joint is to put a quite wide sized zip tie over the locking ring on the driveshaft so it will push in the locking ring so the CV easily comes back on :)

[@eikichionizuka4993]

Very good video mate, I’ve been waiting for an update on the fox for ages! I have a 4 door 2007 vw fox and watching the videos is making me almost spend my savings on a project like this one lol. Keep up the good work!

[@skullhunter9962]

27:05. Between the Celica GT and GTS (7th gen) the drum to disc conversion is in a similar fashion. The calipers will mount the the dust shield on the knuckle. The only difference is a 5mm difference on the hub, so the conversion needs some longer bolts to reach the bearing assembly. Other than that it is plug and play.

[@shimozo]

Jack, just a heads up on those front adjustable drop links if you haven't done it already. The correct way to set the right length and avoid preload, is to put the car down on the floor, or load the suspension as if you were, then spin the middle part of the drop link around until you feel it getting harder to spin. Then spin back the opposite direction and do the same. Finally spin it to the middle between those two points. That's when you tighten the setting nuts up. Trust me, I made the same mistake and it makes a LOT of difference when driving hard and they're set correctly

[@Avus90]

I want to be upset about the Polo coming apart because there cant be shed loads of those left of that generation (at least in the uk) However, I get it, the fox is going to be a unicorn. I would just hope somebody wants to do something mad with whatever remains of the polo - it would obviously be a massive spend and project but id love to see a track day killer out of it myself. Love the content, and thank you for not shying away from fulfiling your dreams.

[@yoann0490]

Really liking this build, looks like a mini Golf V GTI ! Needs some GTI badging to make it legit. Gotta say, though, not a fan of the exhaust tip, i probably would've gone for something similar to the Golf standard exhaust, ie straight dual tip. But to each his own. Can't wait for the next episode !

[@thesilentgametestr]

very good project and video. i also like how you captured the custom back box building as a lot of youtubers dont or cant show. it was interesting to see the baffle/insulation go in.

[@Night__Blade]

such a great build im glad i have been able to help u out alot

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thanks for your help man!!

[@Night__Blade]

@@JackMcNeillCars No problem im alway happy to help and cant wait to be able to help more in the future

[@chrisgrim374]

When putting cv joints back on, a ziptie over the small circlip allows the cv to slide on ;)

[@TheSkeebo86]

@Jack McNeil, you got a knack for creating what never was meant to be. Making the gen x proud my boy. Can wait to see your next project already! Keep it up man. Great content, one of the uk's best inspired in my opinion. ❤

[@Superzesh101]

Looks so good! The Jazz Type R was amazing and this is turning out to be more exciting than when you first revealed it! I think a nice clean in the wheel arches before fitting everything would've been good and probably revealed all the problems before! 😂

[@ricardo1e93]

Bro the way you easily explain everything, makes a non native Englishman understand and have fun watching 😅 cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@lazyl33x36]

As always jack another awsome video 👌🏻👍🏻 I always look forward to your and mat armstrongs videos popping up on my feed can't wait to see where your channel ends up in the future

[@ianwilkinson5549]

Good video mate, the reason you have trouble fitting the CV joints is because you have too much grease on both the driveshaft splines and the CV splines. If you clean up the splines with brake cleaner and apply a light coating of white grease they will slip in a million times easier.

[@theneedforspeedninja]

now put a V6 engine to zafira b opc

[@killmayrjacinto6893]

The rear brakes upgrade was brilliant!

[@N51NR8.]

Great work Jack 🙌 might have to get the “dry ice blasters” to pay a visit , how satisfying would that be to see it all cleaned up ? Great content keep it up mate. Watching from NZ

[@BkSMedia]

Few gripes with this build: - Never washed any areas of the car where new parts where installed - Didn't attempt to paint / refinish any of the scabby parts, like ARBs, or driveshafts - Center caps not aligned with one of the spokes of the alloy - Rear coil overs were adjusted using the wrong collar. I get it's a budget build Jack, and your area of focus is on the shiny bits, but the small details help bring a build together and give a sense of cohesion that everything has been touched.

[@enzoUKSC]

Shut up Go film your own

[@ScratchyBaws]

This kid is just here to make content and make money from YT, he couldn't give two 💩💩's about what his subscribers are all telling him here. My first video and my last on this sh!te chanel.

[@JackWhite-s1i]

its a fox, they're worth 50p, I have a 20v converted one and they sell for £1500 when converted, its literally not worth the time/money.

[@AlexandruuAleee]

Man i can`t thank you enough for the rear brake guide to swap from drumbrakes to calliper brakes u made my day and thank you for sharing

[@nigelbond4056]

Jack, you may be some kind of genius. The Fox is definitely the perfect sleeper and all the hard work you’ve done is bound to make it drive beautifully. Top job 👏👏👏

[@Steven85-8i]

Hello, what a brilliant video,what a transformation to how it was before,thats the first time ive seen these on a Fox.great work.

[@pauldrew5279]

Put a cable tie around the spread clip on the driveshaft to hold it in flush then the cv joint goes on easier then cut the cable tie of 👍 hope that helps you next time boss 😁

[@marktravers5662]

If u put a cable tie around the clip at top of drive shaft CV joint goes on much easier. Tip for the future

[@B47t0n]

Love that you kept the gti alloys , not sure how I feel on the slicks Looking forward to the next video though I’m hooked

[@jondonnelly3]

I don't think the semi slicks are a good idea, better with pilotsports 5s for 99.999 of driving.

[@JamesSmith-te7sv]

Just a quick one when doing bottom ball joints put the bolts in from the top nut at bottom then if it comes undone you half half a chance of keeping on the road 👍

[@RobbishVideos]

love it, just cannot believe those semi-slicks are legal in U.K. They look lethal 🏎

[@CreeperSlayer3YT]

Amazing video bro, I can’t wait and see what u do next to the Fox next! ❤👀

[@PROJECT5AXO]

Superb effort. What a dream it is to have a donor car that makes everything fit! Love the direction of this channel! What's next for the Fox, surely a mega detail?

[@emmanuelgeorge7199]

The rear disc conversion on the polo is super easy. Did mine as well and helps so much with the daily commute

[@liamburke8225]

fox is coming on nicely bud! can’t wait to see how far you go with it. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@christopherhudson8830]

If you use a hole saw on the hubs to cut out the lip you can drop the coilover through the hub to go lower, and remove the rear adjusters - free lows

[@irytujacy.skodziarz]

You should polish up the intake manifold, it would make engine look 100x better I wanna see more of this, its getting better every time

[@nova_td]

This is the type of build i enjoy the most, not into lambos and m3s its these cheaper ones that are the best

[@klibbleklob2845]

You do not understand the joy on my face when i see you posted a new video. Hurry up with the next one please

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Don’t worry next video is already being filmed 🫡

[@klibbleklob2845]

@ cmon now big up to you jack. It had better be tremendous

[@whoisbunny2331]

we dont have the vw fox in the states, not only do i love me a good gti but it was REALLY interesting to see it in this car too!!

[@Carl-un1ev]

I have to say,I learn alot from your content 🔥🐐

[@casualali]

Great work so far, you should fit a rear anti roll bar, whiteline sell them and they transform the handling on rear beam cars

[@TommyG-]

Don’t listen to these kids saying that it’s not a sleeper. The point is to make a Fox “GTI” not a sleeper Fox 🤦‍♂️. Of course he is going to put the GTI badges and everything. It’s still a sleeper because no one actually expects a Fox having a fucking 1.8L Turbo engine. ( Hopefully you add a GTI body kit or something else on that Fox and a black color would go so well)

[@marcuswatt1682]

Loving the ideas ! Hoping to see a snail put on the jazz tho 😮

[@highlightsofbooks]

the car sounds perfect. That is how i imagine a nice car to sound

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Goodbye to the sleeper ... 😭 This is no longer a sleeper, as there are now too many things that at least rouse suspicion.... But please don't forget about the engine mount(s) ! Last video you could see the engine moving way too much.

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Don’t worry they’re getting addressed soon😂 I still think it qualified as a sleeper though 🧐

[@Jaeintebitter]

@@JackMcNeillCars You should have painted the calipers black or silver instead of red. And left the height of the suspension a little higher. Otherwise, great job! Very entertaining to watch the transformation of the fox.

[@Chappers158]

@@JackMcNeillCarsshould really be on steelies and the tyres are quite aggressive looking to those that know, but I’m sure it’ll be a laugh

[@totov7673]

Im doing exactly same. I have a basic mk 7.5 golf 1.8 Turbo fwd auto. stock 180 HP it does 0 to 100 in 6.8 and 15.5@89.5. All I have done so far is stage 1 offshelf 93 octain tuned the ecu, my self . Now 220HP 0 to 5.8 anf 14.6@100 😱 insane only a ecu flash at home.

[@kyewilliam964]

These videos give me og adamlz/tjhunt vibes, I love it. Keep up the work

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thanks man!!!

[@HeroGenix]

Love the content, you helped convince me to get a Honda Jazz as my first car - love it to death

[@Rgrail]

The build vids are always the best ones can’t wait for the next one

[@stuntmanwill]

Looks so good already, can’t wait for the next episode now!

[@prodbybxske3567]

no grease on the bolts is crazy bro 😂but good stuff keep it up

[@thomasward8498]

Wheel allignment then ripped off the brakes and done a full caliper conversion lol

[@daviddale6056]

Just randomly thought of an idea for your next car. You may or may not be familiar with the clio 3.0 V6 that they made with the mk2 clio. Why not do a mk3 version, widebody the lot!! Could be a step up from what you have done so far as it would involve some more bodywork and you could also fit a roll cage, stripped out interior etc

[@Project9Automotive]

Loving this build! Please say we get a drag race between this and the jazz when finished🤞🏼

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Don’t you worry this is happening

[@Project9Automotive]

@ Can’t wait 😎

[@robertcochrane717]

The red dot on the tyre should align with the air valve i only found out today myself while having new tyres fitted every day is a school day nice sleeper

[@ryanmillar1726]

Love your vids man you should defo clean the underside of that fox whilst it’s up on ramps and get it under sealed last you a lot longer

[@cameronbrown2788]

Honestly top content pal can’t beat a good old 1.8t can’t wait to see what happens to interior

[@fouristv]

Glad I waited to comment before watching on! Was thinking why isn’t he putting on fresh ball joints and rod ends anyway if changing the hubs! Could have thrown some new rear top mounts on them BC’s though!

[@FrankBoff]

This lad is way better than Mansoraaaayyyyy teeth 🦷 Mat !

[@brunobaloyi4156]

"What's the torque spec?" Jack: Yes

[@waynelittle5583]

That exhaust down turn just looks crap in my honest opinion it needs a nice tip

[@NytrogenLegend]

It's been 10 days, yet it felt like 10 years 😅I just can't wait for the next vid every time.

[@mattlangdonboi]

Please dont ever clean it. Reading the comments from these people getting angry is making my day 😂

[@JackMcNeillCars]

😂😂😂

[@ScratchyBaws]

I bet your house or even bedroom in mummies house is a right sh1thole and the dust looks more like topsoil matty.

[@markwilson622]

Gti wheels for racing and set of bbs motorsport wheels for cruising 👍 done a really good job. I just thinking, if you said the torque setting (TS) for each bolt would help your community be confident on doing a conversion them self. Don’t really see other vids do (TS) you’ll probably get more viewers looking for (TS) for a part of the car they are going to attempt to do it themselves. If you put (with (TS)) in the main title. Think out side o the box for more viewers bud 👍. Keep up the good work

[@geeschannelyt]

Love this build! I personally think a due exit Milltek style exhaust would have looked better.

[@anonlincracing2484]

That 1.8t makes my 1.8t feel normal so unique and very clean I like how it's subtle but the tuning will suprise you they are torque monsters done correctly loads of turbo variation upgrades sachs clutch kits are good up to 300 ft lbs the engine won't take that tho so out the box the capabilities are amazing for cheap quick power

[@Blub2]

You should do the solid trailing arm bushings from audi tt mk1. they are really really worth it

[@tavners8044]

Baby polo looks good jack would have sold like hot cakes if vw had ever made one

[@davebromwich4575]

Your content is mint mate, keep it up! 🔥

[@ddmdrive]

Love the content Jack! It really is a brilliant channel! But, I couldn't fit new parts to a dirty arch like that! It's like when you fitted the engine, id have had to clean the engine bay first ! LOL

[@frankieknights9572]

I'm new to this channel quite enjoyed it going to take time watching previous videos

[@moo7137]

Good progress 👍👍👍 now small tailgate spoiler, tinted windows, and maybe better looking exhaust tip and its sorted🍻🍻🍻

[@Sammie-K-213]

Cmon Jack, that Fox is a rapid sleeper. 🔥🔥

[@Shaf.G19]

You need a tv program or smt could watch these all day

[@k4xe]

That's a keeper mate. Well done and enjoy! 😁✌

[@ianmilo9982]

Great video. I'd like to see a Golf mk4 Tdi pd modified and tuned in the next project xd

[@WayneTaylor-xk6bu]

Honda jazz(Fit) is soooo pretty😍🔥

[@eaturkishdude]

It's my first time on this channel and I absolutely fucking love it! Keep up the good work.

[@Trends99_R]

Jack will be the next big thing sick swaps decided by fans

[@BazDeeWren]

Loving your work brother, what a machine 😊.

[@williammorgan464]

Going for 18s from a golf would of sorted that arch gap more and run some thicker spacers to near flush !

[@sfisosg7904]

I really do hope that you change. Both Tyre rod ends book has in, so you don't have to go through all of that. But? I love the built

[@garthheenan4222]

Awesome job Jack! I still remember you painting Borris’s wheels pink on TikTok comments!!🎉

[@stum450n]

6:40 installing new parts in a crusty mud splattered wheel arch hurts to watch - the 5 mins it would've taken to clean it are negligible . But either way, a cool build. Thanks for sharing.

[@Houssam0691]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video 👍

[@bujarpervana1006]

Best thing I’ve seen must be fun driving it😂😂

[@MrDylanm842]

Bit of a mental project that you may not have the facilities for but up next, a fiesta RS. Now that the fez is dead we'll never get the RS the ford community always wanted so it would be cool

[@ShalomBrother]

Good job you put half the grease all round the rubber cv boot, so you only had half of what your supposed to into the cv itself🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@BriggsyCarRepairs]

Hi Jesse love the videos, have you checked the fuel filter in the tank, access is under the back seat? I believe there should be a mesh filter on the bottom on the tank

[@ryzmodz]

You could maybe take the brake master cylinder from the GTi. Cool conversion.

[@xTOF_BE]

Pleas don't use those tires during winter and wet weather. Buy some good Michelin's. Loving the content! Great job!

[@thehutt2]

Awesome project dude great video. 👌👍

[@JL-xn1fe]

when hammering it is sometimes better to hold the hammer sideways to prevent breaking metal or fingers

[@harryscholten4657]

Why dont just drive the polo, it looks fine by me, is the fox so must lighter ? Also with all the modifications?

[@Blub2]

you can do 256mm rear ventilated brakes from polo wrc

[@jonathonwilliams93]

I built a 1.8t earlier this year, 600hp capable for less than £5k. Headwork and ancillaries included.