LSD & Turbo Whistles in Abarth Grande Punto! // Nürburgring

[@stevemiller2651]

Thanks for the lap Misha! I was blown away! I should clear something up as people are rightly calling it out (I even thought the same when I heard how I said it). When I said 'original turbo', I meant its an original custom designed and built turbo, not the stock Garret GT1446. It was designed and developed by a friend of mine during lockdown. My car was the test car for it and is fitted with the first one he produced for the Evo. It's been on for over 20 or 30k now and still going strong. I didn't really get that across too well as my head was still spinning from the lap lol.

[@stevemiller2651]

Specs: 'GTX300' custom turbo 3" downpipe into a 200 cell sports cat and custom exhaust (not 3" yet though unfortunately) Toyosport universal front-mount intercooler 3" intake with Proram filter 390cc injectors Big BOV (don't remember the brand, since removed because it runs better with the stock BOV and DV+) Hi-spark coil packs from Tuning Art Stage 1 cam from Multiair Tuning and Developments in Greece Uprated Multiair springs from Tork Motorsports BC Racing coilovers Carbone Lorraine brake pads Quaife LSD Traction control switch mod (hence the warning triangle on the dash ⚠) I think that's it? More planned this year. Little more on the turbo. As mentioned, it was designed and developed during lockdown by a mate of mine with parts and technical assistance from Garrett. He owns a garage in Worcester. It's a water and oil cooled ball bearing turbo with specially 'ridged' (for want of a better term) turbine blades to help 'bite' into the gasses and speed up the wheel a bit quicker. It's much lighter than the more commonly used TD04, and spools up much quicker. I think I lost no more than about 300bhp over the hybrid GT1446 it replaced. It's a really responsive turbo. Others fitted after mine reached much higher power. Mine was only running at 1.55bar at the time of this video. The limit on stock internals of these engines is about 1.75bar so they can take a bit more than I'm giving it. He's still developing options for his turbo range, including adjustments on later models that make them more plug & play, plus larger versions too.

[@Buck3366]

Was a good lap Steve and that’s an impressive little Punto.

[@stevemiller2651]

​@@Buck3366thanks, mate 👍

[@Namburiadityasairam2605]

Did you do anything to the exhaust, because your car sounds MEAN! I'm planning on getting one (as my first car 🤞) and that would be my first mod because wow I never expected a Punto to sound that great!

[@user-zp1tw1gt2s]

​@@stevemiller2651Steve that's cool little ride I bet it great driving on British country roads.🇦🇺👍

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

Everybody loves LSD, whether you are a track driver or a hippie, its the best shit to spend money on.

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

Also, your speedo cam was out of sync, its apparent at 8:48 no big deal tho, its not by much.

[@apbrd91]

hahahahhahahah that is a good one

[@adamafifrowigmailcom]

​@@paradoxofgodexistingI thought i was the only one saw that

[@sangerzonnvolt6712]

i have 105 hp punto and even that one needs an LSD like you cant use second gear because of the understeer, you need to send it in third and let the rear slide but your exits going to be shit because of low RPM.

[@memorimusic420]

As soon as you reach 420 HP you might need an LSD 😂

[@edombre4637]

Love abarths! This one is very stable - the curbs do not upset it at all.

[@smashbrostm1469]

Excited for you to race in the freedom 500! I found your channel about a year ago and appreciate seeing all the cars you push to the limits around the ring! Good luck, win a chopper!

[@Frietpan]

wait what? who is in the freedom 500? cleetus his freedom 500?

[@tripho7159]

wow didnt know that either and i am really excited about it!!! @@Frietpan

[@Dislob]

@@Frietpan There's only one freedom 500 brotha!

[@Gobbbbb]

I love this car, another banger vid as usual. Also, I CANNOT WAIT to see you race in the Freedom 500! That's gonna be so sick!!

[@De_Klapperkoning]

Hell Yeahh Brother!! hahah xD

[@steerj07]

*Abarth Punto Evo ;) Was actually a dream car for me as a kid!

[@Maro2196]

Same here!

[@BA-so3mx]

Same, got one, loved every minute driving it then went for Giulietta QV

[@AVC-Works]

8:09 after this the speedo gets two second ahead it looks like

[@zf8496]

i think he missed the correct timing after the pedal cam fell off but it doesn't matter i guess!

[@gemini3558]

Misha I can’t wait to see you in the Cleetus 500 race in the USA !!! 🇺🇸 😜👍🇦🇺

[@peterwaters7157]

Literally came here to say the same thing. Watched that 5 min ago

[@phillgizmo8934]

Wait,what when?!.. Clitos 5 cento sounds about right for Misha to sign. (or, I forgot he engaged,.. that race I mean, ha ha..)

[@theun-personing5674]

For 260bhp on these i think you need hybrid T, remapping, upgraded intercooler, intake. Awesome cars regardless. Want one of these so bad.

[@TheVeenmeister]

Correct! Here they swap it for a TD04. With the standard GT1446 you go to about 215 ish.

[@stevemiller2651]

correct. When I said 'original turbo', I meant its an original custom designed and built turbo. It's not the Garret GT1446. I didn't really get that across too well as my head was still spinning from the track lol

[@whitegptjet]

you also need bigger injectors , exhaust

[@christosziss1426]

this isnt 1446 STOCK for sure !!!!

[@jakebrennan1229]

I wish I never sold mine, managed to get my old one to 232bhp and that was mad enough! So planted and the noise is fantastic in every Abarth Punto Evo

[@benjaminfrohns]

Hey Misha, I just heard you'll race the Freedom 500! That's awesome :)

[@Stuntmannetje]

Did just hear your are competing in the Freedom 500, as Garrett would say as Cleetus HELL YEAH,BROTHER!!!!

[@jesse9638]

Super excited to see you in Florida this year even if it’s a short circle track . Hopefully you’ll make some content with some US guys while you’re here!

[@BOB24502]

I just watched Cleetus’ video…. You’re going to Florida for the Freedom 500 Misha???? Whaaaaat? Nooooo way! That is freaking awesome! You better start working on your helicopter license dude! Congrats man!

[@Trooperx86]

I'm so pumped! I just saw the announcement that you are going to be racing in the Freedom 500! Talk about my favorite YT channels colliding!

[@isaiah9313]

What a suprisingly good car! Also I just heard you are racing at the freedom 500 lets go!!! So stoked I would have never guessed! Hoping to meet you in 2024, and hoping to see that helicopter back in germany 😁

[@khabaaustralia]

Misha, just heard that you're in the Freedom 500. Hell yeah brother, hope you win the helicopter, getting it home may be a headache

[@breakupgoogle]

I never thought i would hear that you are going to the freedom factory to go racing. This is amazing!!!

[@R19Robbin]

Underrated hatch 👌

[@likilikiki]

Mishaaaaaa. Good luck April 5th. I nearly chocked on my coffee when Cleeter said you were coming 😂😂😂

[@Kappo288]

"LSD Smiles" on thumbnail made me laugh so much :D great video

[@TheXshot]

Can't wait to see you at the Freedom 500!

[@jackfalls1722]

Misha!!😎You should install a camera in the passenger footwell also just to see how much they participating in helping you brake🤣🤣🤣

[@Gobbbbb]

That would actually be quite interesting 😂 It would have to be hidden though otherwise the passenger will be thinking about it the entire lap lol.

[@stevemiller2651]

😂 That's a great idea lol

[@JustInvertedFpv]

I just heard you are doing the Freedom 500. I cannot wait to see your take on the event!

[@nicolas-videoediting2363]

I don't know why, but at 8:11 the speed cam cut, and after that it's not sync with the reste of the video

[@Turboman_64]

I ordered my 695 too late in 2022, so i couldn't get the lsd. Actually i was lucky to get a 2022 model year at the last day they were accepting orders. They stopped offering the lsd at some point in 2022 and neither do they offer it in 2023 or 2024 models. If a 500 has a factory lsd, it is an early 2022 or older Abarth model.

[@StanGuru]

Was literally looking at these and your last Punto video yesterday, the internet is weird!

[@Mandurath]

Looking forward to you and some of my other favorite KZbinrs in the Freedom 500. Hope a safe and good time is had by all.

[@Syncopia]

The perfect hot hatch setup, no nonsense mods!

[@miki476]

This 1.4tjet is something different. Amazing power delivery for such a small engine

[@stonecoldstunner12]

Misha I’ve been watching you for over a year now and I also have watched Cleetus McFarland for around the same time and I seen him say your coming to race with him and other KZbinrs, I am so excited to see you ripping at the freedom factory tearing shit up!!!!!

[@LeertasteTek]

Nice Finally an Abarth under you on the Trak ! lets go

[@casje6546]

ive been looking at 500 abarth's recently and checked if you ever drove one on your channel but it seems not. Would love to see you drive a modded abarth 500!

[@OG-97]

Get the punto, much better car

[@gusman9129]

Misha deve provare la fiat uno turbo, è da lì che si vedono i veri piloti 😂

[@casje6546]

@@OG-97 why is it better though? i like the looks more on the 500, interior and exterior wise.

[@PikaStu666]

@@casje6546the Abarth 595 feels like an old school hot hatch, handles like a go-kart! Really fun cars!

[@casje6546]

@@OG-97 the stock exhaust and any exhaust in my opinion also sounds better on the 500

[@t-ruckerj]

Great cars love the abarths i sold mine recently 500 ,for a 1.4🎉❤ underestimated cars good value

[@vinanoir]

wish we had these in usa. nonetheless i love my abarth 500. the most smiles per mile!

[@matthewbowler6563]

One of the best cars fiat made the punto evo.... My mum has had one from new in 2011 its got 120.000 miles mostly round town its perfect

[@oDoubleStandard]

Freedom 500 what? Thats a collab i never expected, looking forward to it.

[@Rallyeindigo]

It brings back the memories of Need For Speed Most Wanted..

[@StillShatter]

Amazing lap!!! Can't wait to see you in the freedom 500 Misha I can't even express my excitement when cleetus announced you would be in the race!!!!! (And when I say in I really mean win 😂🏁)

[@MiGujack3]

So hyped to see you try to win a helicopter dude!

[@proventure307]

Misha you are going to the Freedom Factory??? I never expected this but i love it. i watch all yours and cleetus' videos. this will be amazing.

[@TheDJBoys1]

FREEDOM 500 YEEEAH BOIII

[@OK-Z4]

Misha @ Freedom 500 Race (Cleetus Mc Farland) ... NICE

[@OG-97]

Stock turbo is not making 260bhp in a million years Edit: takes nothing away from the car tho🔥🫶

[@lastexile1187]

Brits love their optimistic/wishful BHP dyno figures. Id still have this over an Abarth 500 though

[@OG-97]

@@lastexile1187 i think hes just ill informed. Anyone whos into the abarth / tjet / multiair tuning scene would call this out ASAP

[@TheVeenmeister]

On a GT1446 you make about 215 ish.

[@OG-97]

@@TheVeenmeister TD04 depending on the version with injectors etc gets you 260

[@tomtimtomtim]

I thought there were real issues tuning the multiair engines over 200bhp

[@KZ-dy1lx]

Misha doing the cleetus race is awesome, hope you win the “hellyaicoptor”.

[@derqatarzan4207]

Good luck at the freedom 500! Win that helicopter!!

[@berryhazzy5364]

Good Luck at the Freedom 500! What would you do with that helicopter if you win?

[@tom.wassell]

This car really suprised me in Scotland. On paper it doesn't sound like much, but in the real world its a proper hot hatch weapon. Did you have tread on your rear tyres on this roadtrip steve 😂

[@stevemiller2651]

They had significantly less life on them by the time Misha had finished with em 😂

[@tom.wassell]

@@stevemiller2651 ive wanted to do a trip in trev and hand misha the keys, itd be a wild lap 😂 but im way too scared haha

[@stevemiller2651]

​@@tom.wassellhonestly, chasing you down that mountain road in Scotland was one of the highlights of my entire ownership experience of this car. What a trip that was lol. You should definitely let Misha have a go in Trev! Scary but in a really good way!

[@tom.wassell]

@@stevemiller2651 that was a blast 😂 I'm keen to give misha the keys, but might try and cage it first 😂 also whether I'll sit in it with him is another question haha

[@Facucamaro]

I bet you'll win the Freedom 500, see you at Cleetus's, hell yeah...

[@DannyRhym3z]

One of the nicest looking hatches of all time.

[@InczeRobert]

love seeing you enjoy abarths. even the one you had to turn it off and on again 🤣

[@hialeahhigh]

I saw you will be attending the FREEDOM FACTORY MISHA!! You better win!!!!

[@613repforme]

No way! Your actually going to be racing at the Freedom Factory!

[@phillgizmo8934]

That was learnsome in wise of car composition and handling. I'm gonna try such build in automation and test it in bng ofc. The swaybar in those passive tale hatches and overall wheel geometry is still a challenge for me, I'm good in engine and air induction, but suspension with brakes are so interveined. (in automation game guys! not real)

[@cherifmoez]

Misha needs to be featured in a movie, maybe as a surprise getaway driver, that would be awsome!

[@Inazuma68]

Lol just seen on Cleets Channel that you are taking part at Freedom 500 😂🙈 Cheers from Switzerland

[@Frietpan]

turbo go swoosh! nice.

[@kiwi84ryan]

Awesome to hear that you will be part of the freedom 500, will be an interesting flight home in your new helicopter 😂

[@jairocerda123]

You have to win Cletus’ race for the helicopter 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 best drive out there

[@katzicael]

Love the "Panda" vibe of this GPunto.

[@Daxored]

That punto has a smooth chassis

[@dxbx214]

Can't wait to see you in a crown Vic at the freedom factory!

[@John_Conner222]

DUDE!!!! JUST FOUND OUT YOU ARE RACING AT THE FREEDOM FACTORY!!!! LETS GOOOOO!!!!!!

[@chrisschultz603]

Need to get some laps in an old Jag XJ. Closest thing to a crown vic I could think of 😂.

[@tomvelgersdijk9444]

Misha at the freedom 500 in april hell yeahh brother

[@davidsmall7676]

Nice lap! We don’t have those in the State. Too bad…

[@tobyticehurst]

Misha, You may as well get your helicopter licence now. Well all know you'll dominate The Freedom 500. Cant wait to see this...

[@timbosliceee]

Misha! Real awesome that you gonna do the freedom 500. I hope you win the helicopter

[@shamseven6549]

Misha.. If the day quietly cloudy.. Twitch up the light so the gauge can see the RPM nighter the speedo meter.. Eheheee 🙏🙏🙏

[@coldmoonlight6361]

You'd better kick some ass at the Freedom 500 🤘😊

[@jonmorris5971]

be good to see you racing at the freedom 500. Lets gooooo

[@MrhEurocars]

misha are you will racing in Freedom 500 in Freedom Factory? in April 5th Cleetus Mcfarland Event , if you win you will get the helicopters, i could imagine if you're flying back to germany with this heli , i hope you'll winn the competition

[@mineyesport1]

Its a long flight back in the chopper from the freedom factory!

[@Busta033]

Very impressive for 1.4 liter.

[@dusankocisevic6823]

This comrade doesn’t care on which side is the steering wheel😎😎

[@litomartinez5058]

Can't wait to see you drive in the FREEDOM 500. HELL YEAH BROTHER 🦅

[@northernasatru7562]

Im just here to say i cant wait too see you kick ass in the freedom 500 dude, them USA boys dont know what they are in for with you behind the wheel of literally anything 😂

[@2gripzcruiser]

misha you are going to race ib freedom factory?!! this is awesome i hope you win that helicopter from cleetus 😅

[@dominicanstig5196]

Only reason I know this car is because of NFS Most Wanted 2005.. We don’t even get them in the US.

[@craigdavies69]

Awesome to see you on the Freedom 500 lineup, how are you going to get your new helicopter to Germany?

[@are797]

#Misha can't wait to see you drive in the freedom 500. Hell yeah brother 🎉🎉 #cleetusMcfarland

[@Sumpula]

@Misha dude you are going to compete in Freedom 500. Thats so cool. You better take that price helicopter with you. 😄

[@LatecoBraxatoris]

Abarth Punto ❤

[@sologanglabel]

Aint that a abarth punto evo?

[@LatecoBraxatoris]

@@sologanglabel Yes it is :)

[@pablojara3115]

Sound turbo stutu excelent

[@Philipp-wd5kj]

how the f did get into freedom 500? great to see u there! love it and u ll take that ariel atom home easy!!!

[@scottsvxr]

You really need an Abarth 500 with over 300 BHP on the Channel Misha c'mon make it happen 😎👌

[@penamuuri6767]

That acid hit hard

[@grantmoukarzel7462]

😢no rear cam😢

[@DanteJDM]

Very odd. At 8:33 even before Misha starts braking, the speedometer shows a sudden drop in speed from 90 to 70 mph... while Misha is still on the gas. What the hell?? Edit: Ohh, you know what? The footage is out of sync, that's why. The speedometer and main camera isn't synced up

[@tracklizard4018]

"only doing 1.5 bar" wtf. That's a LOT of boost if you're not pumping hot air. Any turbo that can flow that cold and with decent cylinder head and turbine will throw a LOT of oxygen into the chambers!

[@identiti1]

Are the brakes suffering with pad deposits?

[@MB-zt9eo]

❤ top Abarth

Everything is better with LSD :)

[@Corsa15DT]

tacho camera is dark

[@honda4185]

Sounds like some brake discs are warped each time he brakes. Otherwise awsome car and great lap!

[@A13x-_-354]

Best abarth car

[@dhruvgulati1667]

LSD= Limited Slip Differential not drugs

[@Corsa15DT]

you should put all the specs in the description section

[@ViaticalTree]

Hey Misha, what are you gonna do with the helicopter if you win it?

[@medved6093]

Хорошо бежит машинка!

[@c.s8968]

Misha when do you Go to cleetus for the freedom 500?