Pushing 502hp VW Golf R Over its Limit! // Nürburgring

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00:00 Intro/Specs
03:36 Lap

[@hampshirephoto]

Was great to have you take it for some laps Misha! Despite the issues 😅 You’ll have to have another go once the next stage of upgrades are done

[@piovo5222]

could the issue be the tune? I know some tuners on manual cars try make it so boost doesn't drop when the clutch is pressed in, since its happening on up shifts.

[@grencan]

Hi, check that EPC issue, its not safe to have it on stock CJX. I spoke with You at carpark ( close to GP track-red NURBURGRING neon) ( beg of june) how Your G7R changed in 2 years :D . Fast car and clean af imho! Fast run Mischa !

[@jeroenvanos9653]

It might be some electrical issues. Bad battery or a short. That can lead to many odd issues

[@grencan]

@@jeroenvanos9653 vcds should tell easily

[@yan4524]

Luke why was I not surprised the car gave out !! From what I've seen Misha destroys cars on a regular basis(or boils the breaks) 😅

[@brz.oph1]

This is my favorite channel as of 2023. Misha tha man

[@mgcharoudin]

❤

[@LeafyLumens]

Yep

[@bwolfson5763]

Same I would love to just rip the ring all day

[@fondfarewell2]

Agree misha is on a mission this year. Good to the views are up as they deserve.

[@_PentaKilo_]

Misha is very good entertainer and magnificent driver . If I see new video I get goosebumps

[@ocavant]

Haha. That dash looks like a pinball machine just tilted. 😂

[@DjNikGnashers]

LOL

[@tmmtmm]

Dashboard: what is the problem I should display? Computer: yes

[@socomelite1]

Normal VW things.

[@matteightytwo]

Water temperature 😂

[@pjm760]

Yoooo😂😂😂

[@krumkarapetrov4316]

It ain't a project car if you don't get random warnings and the "Christmas" lights on the instrument cluster every now and then

[@mgcharoudin]

Words to live by!

[@thoughtbaker4639]

still think to much tech can let you down and leave ya sticky. ill stick to old school.

[@Yaboybash]

@@thoughtbaker4639can let you down yes but also can save your engine or transmission by having safety parameters lol.

[@tristanmayor6302]

This! 😂

[@barronshelton5801]

man this guys videos of him driving is just getting better and better love it misha

[@louiscronje9447]

That piece of wiring dangling by the throttle is driving me insane...

[@einfelder8262]

Me too - probably that's the 4000rmp limiter switch.......

[@izoyt]

and slow brake pedal return. that car wasn't completely finished/tested for the track, imo, misha is beta tester here..

[@Carl-ud3zs]

I thought it was just me 😂

[@Adzzz1]

It's the emergency ejector seat that's been disconnected badly and left to dangle

[@imbissbronko6097]

its just your FUSSRAUMLEUCHTENKABEL

[@julianpalmer4674]

Watching the video the ECU took the engine into protection mode during an 'over rev' when downshifting and the RPM topped 7000, or when upsifting with not enough throttle lift when dipping the clutch. Maybe time for a custom ECU so you have more control over the engine and can cut ignition over a set RPM if the clutch is depressed

[@JLneonhug]

Though you would assume stage 3 there is some custom ecu on there no?

[@MikkoRantalainen]

If you watch the first incident around 6:00, you'll notice that RPM wasn't even 6000 when it failed. I would guess some wiring is a bit loose and with G-forces combined with suspension shock, some electronics gets unhappy. If you scan the control units, you'll probably find which part is have intermittent short to ground or open circuit.

[@michahesek3871]

Everything can be done on stock ECU

[@autopower1165]

This is hapen when the oil temp is very high

[@josemorenoporras7506]

@@autopower1165 very suspicious the temp needle do not move

[@mitchreviews5291]

I love how Misha goes from 0 to the moon with no mechanical sympathy lol

[@user-tu1ee6dc5f]

the car better be ready. not a knock but if you have issue its coming out on the Ring.

[@productdesign9626]

@@user-tu1ee6dc5f Yeah if you hand Misha the keys you know what you're getting yourself in for

[@jasonm.1370]

It’s on the track, what do you mean?

[@mitchreviews5291]

@@jasonm.1370 car wasn’t 100 and was giving it the full beans regardless

[@gunterification]

@@user-tu1ee6dc5f I noticed my fuel pump was prematurely failing on the ring 3 weeks ago because of all the fuel cuts on right hand turns.

[@vargaswalter]

0:15 love the shots at the beginning with the music, great editing. And amazing how you run Misha

[@thescavwithnothingtolose1224]

That pull behind the Porsche as you passed the Ford was blisteringly quick. Well done. I love my VWs.

[@e46in]

Your channel has inspired a generation of racing drivers 💪 Thank you for sharing!

[@ppmeister]

Micha your content is of the charts this year. I love it!❤

[@stevejones224]

Love misha and his commitment to the ring. He’s living a dream that most of us can only imagine but the amount of hard work and time he has put in is incredible.

[@liveseytowers]

I watched the owners video first and then this one, such a big difference in the camera quality on your lap. Your investment earlier in the year on equipment was well worth it.

[@emmay5746]

The camera setup and dials here are perfection

[@KartiacKID]

The 4000rpm warning seems to happen after violently bouncing the RPM’s of the rev limiter

[@KartiacKID]

Probably needs a software tune to adjust for the power or disable the 4000rmp limiter logic

[@lambo603]

It was nowhere near the limiter when it happened, so don't think your logic is sound on what's causing it, but it does need to be disabled in the software.

[@iamatlantis1]

Was the car in limp mode partially? I haven't watched yet

[@ACR_BOX]

@@lambo603 The limiter is upped by the tuner? Most of these engines don't like it above 7000 RPM And his observation is correct, most if not all where above 7K RPM when limp mode came on..

[@KartiacKID]

@@lambo603 i just rewatched and saw it happen the 1st time under hard braking without hitting the rev limiter…. Good eye 👍… I was just noticing it happening later on seeming like the fault would appear a second or 2 after bouncing off the rev limiter…. Now I’m wondering if it’s caused by the crank sensor after hitting rough spots or or tire slip

[@KartiacKID]

I would love to see this car again once the bugs get worked out… great built 👍

[@hampshirephoto]

Thanks!

[@KartiacKID]

@@hampshirephoto how does your rear end hold up to the torque? …I’m pushing 400hp at the wheel of my 2016 Mk7 manual Golf-R and it already went through one rear diff… though the zero point turns in the snow in winter two years in a row probably didn’t help. But it still lasted to 96,000miles which now I’m at 100,800 miles

[@jfred5338]

Yes for sure

[@flacjacket]

​@@KartiacKIDwhat have you been doing for haldex oil intervals? People who live in snowy climates have found the recommended intervals are too long since they are working the system much harder than those in warmer climates. I do mine at 25,000 mile intervals because of it.

[@KartiacKID]

@@flacjacket good to know, I did mine every 30,000 but I asked a lot from the back trying to slide it at any possibility…. Berry it in two feet of snow in ny over a weekend of snowboarding and drive it out, enjoy some snowy roads though I prefer oversteering rwd cars in the winter (I also love using the General stud able, non studded snow tires) …. But missed driving the e39 240i m-sport… much easier to control with just throttle input. The zero point turns in the snow don’t help either. Definitely recommend replacing the plastic oil pan with a steal pan if you live in a snowy area especially when driving routinely at highway speeds on snowy interstates for the daily commute… or face the rath of semi truck ice chunks cracking it…. I was surprised the aftermarket steal oil pan help strong after jumping over a deer carcass by brenswick/medina area at night (no highway lighting) going 80mph and landing on the noise of the car unexpectedly… by the time I saw it when the passing another driver and it was better to jump it straight on then try and swerve, landing off balanced. Luckily, only damage the lower bumper, plastic lower grill, and slightly bent an oil cooler…with a skid mark and residual along the whole bottom center section from front to back and some residual deer stuff on the oil pan with a minor little ding. I will eventually get a skip pad… probably using one from a recked allroad

[@Stallzyx]

Nice video. Haven't been following this build too much but looks well built

[@willtyler5118]

wow this looks like a handful to drive! Incredible as always Misha

[@zeeevaax3]

11:57 After that last cut, the light that nobody wants to see came on 😂

[@h.s.b]

Love the sound of that R Misha always doing a good job of keeping it going no matter what

[@kevinvandorst]

Meh sounds soft, need the OG R32 sound.

[@peternap82]

Great project tuning and pushing the Golf to the limit 💯 It looked like the crank sensor and software reached its limits to prevent breaking the engine.

[@ActionManXVI]

The content lately has been incredible

[@jaylonchung9528]

There’s something about manual golfs that just sound and feel so much better, this was so satisfying to watch with headphones

[@12345678939218]

Holly moly, thats fast, impressive, congrats to the builders.

[@derekbonevelle]

This channel is so much fun. We live in such an epic time where one really can make money doing things they love. Your passion is showing.❤

[@BabyMandingo]

I loved his little smile the entire time riding on track!

[@AA-hb9fe]

Finally a Golf R video I was waiting for this 🙏

[@jakeslogicline1258]

I love seeing the fancy foot work there mate ! Makes you appreciate your skills

[@peterers3]

Finally a high horse power Golf! bet you love the R32 Golf V Mischa

[@jasonstathoom5142]

Love the exclusive blue arrows on the golf R's dash

[@jamesdove1107]

Great intro bro ❤top tune

[@ardonjr]

Loved the layout in this video. The cameraviews, screens and the tacho and speedo in sight was nice. Also funny to see how Misha got the hang of the 4k rpm error in the end and switched the car off and on in an instance.

[@engtikachowhai9821]

5:57 I wish I could see the other car's pov of Misha flying past them, that would look so rad 🔥

[@metasaurus3233]

The nurburgring is such an awesome place.

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

Misha absolutely mashing the accelerator Golf R: 'computer says no' great lap and excellent noises, thanks for the vid!

[@Luigifazz]

I discovered this channel a week ago and im loving it. Seen already about 30 videos. Keep on the fantastic work.

[@Bone1219]

Epc light is electronic power control module. Limits engine to 4k rpm to prevent engine damage. Same thing happened to me at 100F. Epc light started, kept resetting, then check engine light came on. Needed carbon cleaning and fried my coilpacks. Misfires in cylinder 1,3, and 4

[@TheMilenkata]

I'm impressed by the camera. Pointed directly at the sun and no blacking or dimming at all.

[@MisterMotel]

its insane how good Misha can drive in any car. really finding the limits everywhere.

[@productdesign9626]

Yeah he doesn't like RHD but he manages fine

[@mkviis]

@@productdesign9626i just realized it is the wrong side

[@goodcattitude876]

the way it takes those corners...boy... smooth

[@73CHD3M0]

Awesome driving once again! would really love to see that R fly around the ring with full send once the car got its hickups sorted out :)

[@AfroUnk]

Misha’s got it made. Gets to drive all these incredible cars on the best track in the world, and does every one of them justice by showing his viewers what the limits of these machine are, all while having the respect for the fact that they belong to someone else. What a fucking guy lol fav channel of 2023 for sure

[@bobtimmermans7175]

Love the content with the mk7💪

[@user-mn8lz7gf6d]

the sound is amazing

[@Olivierd.s]

Happy to see the channel grow so fast. You deserve it Misha! Very entertaining and high quality video's.

[@sergiusz6472]

I'm subconsciously tensing up to fight against g-forces while watching your onboards XD. They do the job.

[@jesseainslie2404]

When Your car is Scared, it pulls out all the Excuses the ECU can Give!!! Awesome Drive! Definitely Tyres and Brakes Replacement experience.

[@kunaalkhanna]

I could barely keep the base Scirocco pointed straight on the Ring. 👏👏

[@ronf8017]

My guess is it's over boosting on the up shifts peaking 7K+ RPMs just enough to active the overboost cut. At that critical shift point it just doesn't have anywhere to send all that boost pressure maybe an issue with the blow off valve not reacting fast enough. FYI This is just a educated backseat diagnosis from 30+ years in the Auto repair industry.

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

Love the vids..I had 17 r and let me tell u…it was in the shop every other day

[@42cuba]

Awesome to see the car out on the track. Factor the aeb radar on the front. Make sure that is clean and secure. If that is dirty or rattles around a bit it might cause the epc.

[@tocsa120ls]

Don't know why but that dangling wire is triggering me 😂

[@iamatlantis1]

I was watching with sunglasses on so I didn't notice until I read this.

[@Maciej_Pawlak]

Haha same here. 😂 was watching the wire whole time if it catches the shoe 😄

[@karlruditis5615]

Love this channel 🙌🙌

[@bimmer.joo34]

This car is too Good! It needed a second lap to enjoy it more, loved the warnings on the dash 🤣 And that black porsche, Carrera GTS looks stunning! Never seen one before

[@nathanharrison9789]

I’m here from Car Throttle and what a utube Chanel - love the vids!!!

[@theodorosgeorgalis8027]

Those are some crazy driving skills 👀💪🏻

[@ver6150]

Great run!

[@piotrwitkowski5100]

Christmas lights on the dashboard. Well done Misha 💪🏻

[@LeonardoPadroni]

Amazing video and lap, love the build of this Golf. I was wondering, why sometimes it seems that you keep the gas slightly open while breaking at the same time?

[@bori_mk7]

Appreciate the thumbnail telling the story, Christmas tree dash, Misha pissed about the Christmas tree dash, owner saying WTF, not again! Hahaha 😂

[@gabrielgilguitar5407]

Misha. I just started tracking as a regular thing. You absolutely made me a better driver just by watching your videos and your point of view on things. Such as lines, Throttle control , counter-steer and how to control the car under stress and compression. I can’t explain enough but I got a pass to road Atlanta and I’ve been loving this shit so much thanks to you. Btw I have a 335is dct e92. On r888r. If I could ship my car to you to let you track it I would. I think you would like it

[@ZKozak-hp5vb]

the only reason i got rid of my golf R was heel-and-toeing on this thing is a nightmare coming from bmw's. Everything else was great with minor mods. Truly loved the car except for that one thing that really killed the joy given I love by some nice mountain passes with a lot of tight corners. Love the vid and still in awe how you managed to keep that front in check!

[@willjones7132]

Yeah, Heel toe on BMW and Porsche with floor hinged throttle feels much better and more natural than most cars with the standard hinged above throttle pedal.

[@PizzaCologne3]

that thing is a beast, makes me want to build one & daily one

[@ccSpawny]

Misha I feel like you drove this way harder than other cars I’ve seen you drive 😂 Awesome driving 😎

[@germanstig1990]

I had the same problem with my seat leon cupra 5f. when it goes into safety, it means that the oil level is too low because it has certainly degauged. it is a safety device to avoid breaking the engine......

[@_Romank]

Looks like the EPC light turns on when tyhe power cut happens. Per VW it's one of these: Engine Speed Sensor Malfunction, Brake Light Switch Malfunction, Mass Air Flow Sensor Malfunction, Problem with the Cruise Control, or Problem with the Throttle System

[@balangtiwob758]

Christmas Tree dashboard!😂 Steeringwheel on the wrong side … airbags disconnect 🙈 what a sheety experience wou had Misha 😃😃😂

[@milkncheese1]

Ooooooo wee if vw made a stock track car this is what I imagined it would look like. Genuinely awesome work and lovely finish, not over the top but just the right amount of oh yeah....

[@lisandroosmanovic-jc3ud]

You are my Favorit youtuber tanks for the good videos ❤

[@_Auto_Insights_]

Guy has got Balls. This much Power on Stock internal 👍

[@Mp57navy]

Afaik, VW golf engines can handle a crap-ton more. There's an old GTI out there with 1200 HP on the original engine.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

VW engines are way overengineered for the internals.

[@filipniwinski4417]

I can recommend do88 radiator for overheating issue, doing good job in skoda octavia with similar power

[@bradynixon8900]

That 4000 rpm error that comes up is a common problem for tuned Golf’s/AE888.3 motors. My worker GTi (450bhp) also does it, weirdly in third gear and when hovering the throttle. I simply turn the motor off and on to clear it. When a modified tune is added to the car there is a compatibility dysfunction that occurs where various other systems over ride/interfere with the computer. Tuners don’t and cannot tweak and modify all of the systems that are connected into the main engine management system and the risk is always that these systems ‘take issue’ with the changes ECU parameters (the tune) causing them to react. In my car it is always the cruise control system and the fault codes we get are all showing this as a fuel cut. Despite that it may not be running it is still ‘alive and connected’ in the back ground. We found that it can’t be overcome unless the main ECU is replaced entirely with an aftermarket unit. As long as there is continued use of the factory unit these sorts of issues occur. I’d recommend on a race car stripping all the factory wiring out and installing a proper ECU and you’ll see your issues go away. On the issue of heat my GTi also runs into issues on the track despite having 3 oil coolers and a race radiator. The AE888.3 inherent issue is that it can heat up to untenable oil temps on hot runs on hot tracks. The solution is running more and larger coolers, emptying the engine bay of things that cram it up. But other than that - welcome to squeezing the pup out of Golf’s. There is a reason why VW doesn’t push the boat out too far - the block is great but it has a bunch of weaknesses.

[@HDS96x]

Bro is living the life

[@RealLeskot]

I´m a honda guy, but i love the golf R. Such an amazing platform.

[@mikerichards6029]

Even with all the issues on the lap, it was good to see you had full trust in the owner to turn off all the traction aids while you concentrated on the driving. That must make it at least a little bit easier

[@bustahh7592]

I love the sound in this damnn

[@ferdinandhendriks3507]

EPC light also does come on with the 4000rpm warning

[@DdotxSdot]

Car sounds amazing !

[@kaurvali]

My 2 cent’s on the issue. 1 possible cause is that the wastegate gets somewhat stuck and causes an error, which brings a limp home mode. And restart remedies it at first but after a long time, even that does not work. I had the same issue on a 2015 Leon Cupra. Also the second possibility is coolant temp, the vw coolant gauge usually lies a bit, I have had cases on my current Cupra, when it shows coolant exactly as 90C but in reality is around 105C in live data. That also explains the sudden movement and changes of the temperature needle. Basically it has to be too hot for a certain time period to register at the gauge.

[@patbrady4147]

Love the knowledge of the ring so you can push cars to the limit, maybe a crank sensor🤔

[@ionradouts3978]

this thing sounds incredible

[@MiColorPodcast]

Full tank and that acceleration.. wow 😳 insane

[@ISOLATICN1]

bit of a battle box haha, the 100-200 isnt very quick considering the weight and hp. but misha delivered as always great video mate

[@robertmitev1202]

Would be an absolute hoot to drive, however feel like it'll need a rebuild after that thrashing 😂 goes alright for a 4pot👍

[@Anon_Fox]

So damn and freaking cool that is a manual too!! Always get dissapointed when I see DSG, great trans and all, but so much cooler watching someone row some gears!

[@hafizismail3491]

i was expecting a dsg one. but great build, great channel.

[@TheVictor8369]

I know Misha really enjoyed this drive I remember his gti he tried to build

[@Inter.Garage]

Yep! Same thing happened to me in my GTI mk7 ;P Turned out it was related to oil pressure issues (checking errors). I have no idea what was really going one, but I am feeling better to see that it's not only with me :D In my case, I noticed it was always in hard breaking or in corners I was pushing too much. Although I had full and fresh oil, I was still getting limp mode. MAYBE, some flaps in oil pan would do the work? really dunno.

[@javieraraujo345]

your channel it's amazing bro congratulations greetings from spain a lot of gasss

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@KingSkyline]

Oooo another ones cant wait to finish :P

[@CatchMeNever]

Misha have you tried any of the Insta 360 products? I hated all the issues I had with various GoPros over the years so I got an Insta 360 One RS which I’ve been happy with. It’s a modular action cam so you can swap the lenses and whole camera around depending on what you need. It also seems to do better in the heat compared to the GoPros.

[@AndroidGamePlayed]

Maybe that loose wire by Mishas right foot as he stomps the hell outa your accelarator :D LOVE IT. Watched a lap of the cable bobbing all over the place

[@Random-dq8ew]

Very nice editing.

[@frankmapogo6441]

Misha is the best, I love this guy

[@Mystic-Voyager]

having owned multiple vw group products, I recognize the vw quality lol cool ride though!

[@NovaMad2010]

Im no Golf lover but that's one quick car when it's working

[@blondhelmet]

awesome!!

[@thezofamilychannel7204]

I love the over taking of vehicles.