Hi, nice looking little C2 that. What short shifter setup are you running on it? And how do you find it? Looking at the comp brake kit for mine.
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
Not sure what it was unfortunately but it did have a short shifter…it had issues getting into 3rd…not a gearbox related problem as there was no crunch…I’d probably leave it standard to be honest.
@boldiknyr2 Жыл бұрын
Hi! What did you modify on your C2?
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
It’s all in the description 👌
@jamesleech403 Жыл бұрын
You're a good driver mate, good fun to watch you balance that car about
@Szeiker Жыл бұрын
How much HP?
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
About 140hp 👍
@undeadexplorer4572 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see my old car getting its head kicked in 😂
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
Haha it’s a blast for sure 😅👌 can’t go wrong with it.
@leeyo5494Ай бұрын
hi what drop does the springs give and whats the ride like most go for coilovers,
@johnmay8796 Жыл бұрын
'Promo sm'
@doctorsocrates4413 Жыл бұрын
I have one of these volvo's and it has been a very good car to me,very reliable.
@GameCornerYT Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear! I bought one aswell, had to fix few things but now it's running smooth and reliable. I like this engine compared to my old 1.8 petrol V50. I find that you can treat this engine like petrol and it likes to be revved. How many kms does yours have?
@doctorsocrates4413 Жыл бұрын
@@GameCornerYT i have 150,000 on the clock.
@nikolasivcev1262 Жыл бұрын
hey dude, is that screen factory navigation?
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
Yes it is, a very rare option in the UK I think. This car also has climate control which I’ve also not really seen on C2s.
@nikolasivcev1262 Жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 digital ac is not that rare, but that screen definitely is
@matthiaswyss6770 Жыл бұрын
Hi, cool video. What wheels are u using in what Size? With spacers or not? Thx a lot. Drive save :)
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
Hi sorry I’ve just noticed you’ve commented…unfortunately I have absolutely no idea apart from the fact that they’re 16 (16x7 I think) inch Sparco Terra wheels.
@livinglifesideways7826 Жыл бұрын
And sorry yes I am using spacers but yet again I don’t know the size…I would guess them to be 15-20mm but will try to check again when I get the wheels off In the future.
@s20091504 Жыл бұрын
NIce drive! Whats the avg fuel economy ?
@GameCornerYT Жыл бұрын
I get around 4.8l per 100km in cold weathers. I think i could get it a little more down, but i find that you can drive this engine pretty hard and still get good economy.
@joogullae3456 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful car
@GameCornerYT Жыл бұрын
I have 2010 v50 drive e version with the 1.6d diesel. It has almost 200k miles and i've put around 3,7k miles on it within 2 months. I had to replace the turbo oil feed pipe, intake hoses, eolys fluid add and changed the oil. Now it runs great and i would recommend anyone to get one IF if it has service records. Mine came with over 3k+ in receipts so i knew i wouldn't have to replace the clutch, turbo or dpf for years to come. Nice video btw!
@Mr330d Жыл бұрын
Did you need to remove the turbo to access the Oil feel pipe lower section ?
@GameCornerYT Жыл бұрын
@@Mr330d I did not replace it myself, but no you don't need to remove the turbo. It was actually pretty cheap fix overall, the labor was 150€, including oil change. The turbo feed pipe was about 25€ but i ordered it online. Oh and don't forget to order 2 banjo bolts (They have mesh inside, it's really important to replace them) and be sure to get the correct ones. There are 2, and both are different sizes. It was pretty difficult to find the correct parts but if you need help let me know and i will tell you more. If someone tells you the turbo needs to be removed they are lying, this fix is rather simple.
@christopherevans5013 Жыл бұрын
What mpg do you get st stage 1?
@martinallenuk Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@Mr330d2 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly rust free for a Japanese car compared to most Toyotas of the same Era rotten underneath needing arms & fuel filler necks
@nihiabstracto2 жыл бұрын
Hi ! Can can we disable esp on the up ? Thank you
@freddyking73882 жыл бұрын
I hate these POV videos where the driver is unable to articulate what he/she thinks about the feedback that they receive from the car in terms of ride quality, comfort, acceleration, handling, braking, vibrations etc. What a waste of time.
@livinglifesideways78262 жыл бұрын
Well it’s not like you’re being forced to watch the video. Either way, these types of videos are supposed to just focus on the driving…it’s not a review. Channels like AutotopNL are very popular and they do both types of videos…one where they focus on the driving with no commentary and also a review style video because some people prefer one or the other. Nowhere do I state that this is a review. If I stated this was a POV drive and I kept talking throughout the entire video, that would have also been a waste of time. Some people just want to listen to a quiet journey and not someone talking at the same time…so jog on if this isn’t your type of thing. Thanks
@livinglifesideways78262 жыл бұрын
@@freddyking7388 you do realise no one cares, you absolute Karen 😂
@Edvard.Munchkin2 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 Perfectly said 👌 I much prefer videos like this, with no talking. I find them relaxing.
@niv660 Жыл бұрын
Who asked you to watch Freddy
@PNDale2 жыл бұрын
Nice driving, looks like you were really pushing the limits of the car. 👍🏼 I was there that day in the light blue Lotus Exige.
@livinglifesideways78262 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I saw the blue Lotus Exige, it looked absolutely lovely 😊 I would love to own one of those. I’m going back to Snetterton with Open Track on the 11th of April but on semi slicks so should be able to push it a bit more 👌 will upload some footage from that day too.
@PNDale2 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 I was recording videos all day too. I’ll have to have a look and see if I got any footage of you. I can’t remember if we were out on track at the same time or not. Semi-slicks should make a big difference, especially in terms of not overheating and getting slippery.
@livinglifesideways78262 жыл бұрын
@@PNDale exactly, main issue I had was lack of grip after a few laps when the tyres got hot so the semi slicks should make a noticeable difference. Considering I was on budget tyres, the overall grip should be improved too. Also I don’t think I was ever actually out at the same time as you unfortunately but I definitely saw the car off track. Also just watched your videos, great driving, the lotus is much much quicker than mine in a straight line haha.
@DJGamesHD2 жыл бұрын
A very good looking car, I was thinking of purchasing one of these next. Have you had any problems at all so far? And would you recommend it?
@livinglifesideways78262 жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend it. I’ve done about 10k miles in the last couple of months. So I’ve done a lot of miles. If you do buy one, just make sure it’s been serviced on time and that it has no fault codes stored in the ECU that relate to expensive fixes. Mines been bomb proof and I love how I can go anywhere without worrying and it is very very comfortable.
@DJGamesHD2 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 that's great to hear just the response I was looking for. I myself do alot of miles a year nearly 20,000 so I want something reliable and comfortable. I've got a ford focus mk2.5 and it's been very reliable from which this car is based on.
@livinglifesideways78262 жыл бұрын
@Dan Blake exactly that’s basically the same car. The 1.6D is a great engine especially the later one in the DRIVe models like mine.
Where are the donuts? Need more Rx8 content. ( daily drive in my rusty low compression Rx8 ) 😂
@letalonincarne12392 жыл бұрын
How do you get the flutter sound 💥🤩
@Bruh-jt3xq2 жыл бұрын
Is the exhaust stock?
@Ripiji2 жыл бұрын
Save this shit for the track. The fuk is wrong with you?
@chvrs20022 жыл бұрын
Hello ! Did you have gearbox or clutch or engine problems after reprogramming the engine to 150 horsepower?
@TheHawk-he5cc3 жыл бұрын
its a fun car... mine is also tuned to 140bhp and 250nm, and then i´ve installed a forge induction kit, and are soon going to install a miltek exhaust on it... :-) love my car.. :-)
@Hixzy3 жыл бұрын
My 8 is in the exact same colour code mate (grey with the original alloys in black, black boot lip etc). Owned mine a couple of years. I run the Millers 10w40 too. De-catted (just know a very decent mechanic when it comes to the MOT r.e. emissions, lol). What sparks are you using? Changed the sparks and leads last year to some Iridium NGK's Tyres, I still stick with the Potenza Sports but haven't heard of those Roadstone Eurovis. If they're what you're using on this trackday so sound really grippy and look to handle really well!! Clutch + Gearbox - I upgraded my clutch to stage 2 last year but you seem to shift a fraction quicker at the redline than mine. What have you done there to either gearbox or clutch? Do you use this as a daily too or just pure track use? I've got a couple of cars so I probably only do 150 miles a month in this thing given the 9/10MPG on 99 octane P.S. Just Subscribed
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub Matthew. I’m actually just about to publish another video with my “best” lap which isn’t perfect but it’s a fairly clean lap. It’s my first time at Cadwell too so didn’t want to crash. As for your comment. I’ve actually got a galaxy grey boot lip but aside from that it’s all the same I think. Mines running a 200cel sports cat at the moment which does actually pass emissions which is a nice bonus. I’m using the same spark plugs as you, they’re pretty much as good as you can get. The Denso ones have different heat ratings which aren’t quite right for normal use. I have however, got some RRP MKIII coils and MSD leads. The tyres I’m only using as they were recommended by a friend and they are dirt cheap (£180 for a set) and for how they perform you simply cannot go wrong. I’ve done nothing to the clutch or gearbox just a fluid change last year myself. It just has an Exedy clutch. Not much point in going for anything else at stock power levels. And nope I don’t use this as a daily but it also isn’t just a track toy, I’d say it’s more for weekend use occasionally as well as track. Thanks again for the sub :-)
@Hixzy3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 Thanks for the reply mate. £180 for a set is insanely competitive! Great video, keep it up! Looking forward to watching the next one :)
@MrMillander3 жыл бұрын
What tires you running?
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
I was running some Pirelli P Zeros at the time. But I’ve now got a cheap set of Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04s and I would say that they’re actually better. It is a mid range tyre, but by far the best I’ve used. It has great reviews everywhere and for the price you really can’t go wrong
@MrMillander3 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 I rag the shit out of it would you say they have better front end grip then? I’ll be putting them to work on tight bendy roads.
@MauriceNL13 жыл бұрын
Don't clean your rear rims with expensive rim cleaner! You have drum brakes so NO brake dust. Cleaning with water or APC is fine and will save you some money
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
There is still some brake dust and also other bits of contamination. When you drive in wet weather, all sorts of road grime gets deposited on the rear wheels the same way as the fronts therefore it is worth using a wheel cleaning solution as water will not get any of that off. You mentioned water or APC but those two are not the same, so I wouldn't say use either water or APC. APC can of course be used when cleaning wheels which aren't heavily soiled but wheel cleaner always tends to do the best job. Also the wheel cleaner I have was fairly cheap and it is still non acidic so I would just rather use it all around as it makes very little difference in terms of how much money I'd save. I think if the car was being professionally washed and you saw them cheaping out on wheel cleaner just because you've got drum brakes at the back then I think you'd feel slightly annoyed, or maybe that's just me. Plus it's just nice to follow the same routine all round and APC tends to dry a bit quicker compared to my wheel cleaner so it's not very brush friendly.
@nitinpingulkar35473 жыл бұрын
I like this car
@does_not_matter_913 жыл бұрын
Nice one, good job. I need to do the same to my RX-8 soon. Also, getting back to the rust comment, I don't see anything unsettling here, really nice condition.
@estrujenbajen73433 жыл бұрын
Wow..., so boring roads there...
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
I think it could be a lot worse. It’s a fun road with medium speed corners with no potholes. Besides this isn’t the only road in the UK. The roads tend to be better up north which isn’t where I live.
@estrujenbajen73433 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 Understood.
@crisrose97073 жыл бұрын
@@estrujenbajen7343 don't worry, I'm sure there will be some driving on more fun roads once people start traveling again :) This area is very flat so tends to have bumpy straights with 90 degree bends or curves every once and a while, best chance you get it to find a river to follow and then the road goes with it!
@leonbroom76023 жыл бұрын
Is that some trick remap, or did you nail every downchange rev-match perfectly?? Very impressive 👍
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
It’s not got any rev matching capabilities no haha, it was all me.
@ALT3PFL3G3R3 жыл бұрын
Ze Hermans here, i liked that a lot, so funny that most uf the up gti seem to be sold in England. I ordered mine some days ago... Hopefully it won't take like 3 month...
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Yep let’s hope you’ll get it soon 👌 I got mine as a demo car so I didn’t have to wait, but here in the UK, you could be waiting up to 9 months or more if it’s a custom order. Which is madness.
@ALT3PFL3G3R2 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 i got it !!! 11 days 600 km , i love it , it´s my old up, only better in every way and gas consuption is ... totaly ok
@Ambuila753 жыл бұрын
A video of cleaning a car.... so pointless
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
You still clicked on it so can’t be that bad 🤷♂️
@Hixzy3 жыл бұрын
Get a hobby Marlon. The fuck are you?
@GreenSpartan1223 жыл бұрын
That looked like a lot of fun! I'm currently torn between Polo and Up GTI but leaning towards Up after seeing this 😄
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
The Polo would be a lot faster I think especially as it has a DSG gearbox. It’s also quite a big car compared to the Up. It’s basically a Golf. However, even though Up looks small but is actually very practical, I’ve basically used it as a little van in some situations. And with the mods that it has listen in the description with 150hp, it’s plenty quick enough for British roads and sounds amazing considering it’s just a 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo. I would recommend one if you can get one for 11k maybe 12k max for a 19 plate like mine. Wouldn’t pay nearly 20k for them new though.
@Murphy2520003 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 they are holding their money well, I’m looking at one for £11500 with 11000 miles on it, a dealer car from Nov 2019. Most others I have seen cost more again
@stu29113 жыл бұрын
Great video buddy, I have a similar set up Miltek Road+, JBS stage1, also Bilstein B12 suspension and ST spacers (from JBS) well worth it for B roads.
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍 I’ve poly bushed the front ARB on mine, that’s as far as the suspension mods have gone. I’ve mainly gone for power as it’s a daily driver and I want to get my money’s worth from the factory suspension
@kenandepoorter59663 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate! I got my up next month 😀 what cold air do u have? An type of exhaust love the sound! Be carefull!👍
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Hi, the specs are in the description but it’s a Forge induction kit with a Racingline turbo elbow and a non-resonated Milltek cat-back exhaust 👍 the car was mapped before the exhaust and it made 150.4hp
@MotoGoYo3 жыл бұрын
Having got one just recently, it's funny how you can you up to 6th gear in them pretty quickly. I more or less do 1, 3, 6 for chilled driving. Definitely in many ways more fun than the Golf R I just had before it! :-)
@eszenix3 жыл бұрын
Yeah there’s definitely a lot of gear changing going on but that just adds to the fun 😊
@tangentfjord51833 жыл бұрын
whats the 0-100? 7 sec?
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Yes I think it would be about that, down from the stock 8.8 seconds which is a nice improvement 👍
@tangentfjord51833 жыл бұрын
@@livinglifesideways7826 okay i dont have downpipe. i have 150 ps on mine and i think it will do it in 7.8 ish
@eszenix3 жыл бұрын
@@tangentfjord5183 I don’t have the Milltek downpipe either, my specs are in the description, I’m sure my 0-60 would be very similar to yours
@vwfan55233 жыл бұрын
What's that knocking noise at 2:07?
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
All of the popping sounds is the exhaust, as it has been remapped, it’s also received the crackle on the overrun feature from JBS and it is really loud with a non-resonated exhaust but almost cannot be heard with a stock exhaust.
@martinallenuk Жыл бұрын
Its the noise those fannys make going past your house at 2am
@williamwyles81723 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video and driving. Looks rapid, do you think a standard up gti is still pretty rapid and most importantly fun as that is probably what I would just have? I used to own a twingo rs, great fun, then got an abarth which I hated, then got another twingo rs, then foolishly sold that one to get a bigger car. Was looking for something to give me the fun factor my twingo used to. Thanks, Will
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it’s definitely fun even when standard, the Twingo RS is a great car for sure but I would definitely recommend this. It’s a shame about their price though because I don’t think they’re worth it anymore new...however, if you can get a used one for around 11/12k then that’s still decent value in my eyes. I got mine for £12,300 around 2 years ago now basically new with a couple of miles on it as a demo car.
@NQZ173 жыл бұрын
I had a Twingo and loved it. Bigger car upgrades and since Feb got the Up GTI. It is amazing and fast enough as is, leaving many things behind on twisty roads, from traffic lights and in convoy overtakes. it is just so agile.and gives that grin factor all the time like the Twingo did. Quick driving and I still can't get less than 5.5 litres / 100km and I go up and down mountains here.
@jakescambler3 жыл бұрын
What a silly sussage, conditions look a bit to damp for mexico?
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
I can guarantee you that it was still Mexico 🇲🇽
@richardfletcher87193 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video. I also have an Up GTI. I love it. Fast enough, fun and not expensive to run. You have a nice colour too.
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Yes I do love the Tungsten silver, I think it’s one of the best colours especially with the black roof and the carbon mirror covers I installed. And yeah this is a great car, daily driver for me. Mine has a Forge induction kit, a Racingline turbo elbow and a map from JBS so instead of the factory 113bhp, it’s putting out 150bhp and 240nm of torque so it’s much quicker than standard and still gets well over 50mpg average.
@MotoGoYo3 жыл бұрын
Nice, thorough job!
@jakescambler3 жыл бұрын
So rusty 🤦♂️
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
Of course it is 😅
@vladsta38333 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@ThiagoOliveira-vu8pe3 жыл бұрын
Up maravilhoso! Segue de volta no insta: @RedToyTSI
@Bulgdoom3 жыл бұрын
How was the trip with the little car? I'm thinking of getting a TSI in Germany and driving to Eastern Europe (20hrs)
@livinglifesideways78263 жыл бұрын
It was actually surprisingly comfortable. Not noisy at all for what it is. Plenty of room. And this particular one is now packing 150hp and 250nm of torque so even on the autobahn, it is absolute fine and doesn’t behave like a small hatchback. We were very impressed with it and would do the trips again. Fuel consumption was also excellent. Around 4.5 litres / 100km or around 55-60mpg which I think is pretty impressive especially given that in Germany we were averaging around 100-110mph (around 160-180kph).
@jakescambler3 жыл бұрын
Missed abit 🙄😂
@eszenix3 жыл бұрын
I knew that comment was coming at some point 😆
@jakescambler3 жыл бұрын
@@eszenix silly JollyGamer 😜
@PowerslideSWE2 жыл бұрын
Missed quite a few bits actually ;) Love the car, I have one, and the colour on this one, mine is white sadly. I think the 5-door looks better than the 3-door tbh.
Пікірлер
*PromoSM*
Would you recommend one for a cheap track toy
Hi, nice looking little C2 that. What short shifter setup are you running on it? And how do you find it? Looking at the comp brake kit for mine.
Not sure what it was unfortunately but it did have a short shifter…it had issues getting into 3rd…not a gearbox related problem as there was no crunch…I’d probably leave it standard to be honest.
Hi! What did you modify on your C2?
It’s all in the description 👌
You're a good driver mate, good fun to watch you balance that car about
How much HP?
About 140hp 👍
Nice to see my old car getting its head kicked in 😂
Haha it’s a blast for sure 😅👌 can’t go wrong with it.
hi what drop does the springs give and whats the ride like most go for coilovers,
'Promo sm'
I have one of these volvo's and it has been a very good car to me,very reliable.
Nice to hear! I bought one aswell, had to fix few things but now it's running smooth and reliable. I like this engine compared to my old 1.8 petrol V50. I find that you can treat this engine like petrol and it likes to be revved. How many kms does yours have?
@@GameCornerYT i have 150,000 on the clock.
hey dude, is that screen factory navigation?
Yes it is, a very rare option in the UK I think. This car also has climate control which I’ve also not really seen on C2s.
@@livinglifesideways7826 digital ac is not that rare, but that screen definitely is
Hi, cool video. What wheels are u using in what Size? With spacers or not? Thx a lot. Drive save :)
Hi sorry I’ve just noticed you’ve commented…unfortunately I have absolutely no idea apart from the fact that they’re 16 (16x7 I think) inch Sparco Terra wheels.
And sorry yes I am using spacers but yet again I don’t know the size…I would guess them to be 15-20mm but will try to check again when I get the wheels off In the future.
NIce drive! Whats the avg fuel economy ?
I get around 4.8l per 100km in cold weathers. I think i could get it a little more down, but i find that you can drive this engine pretty hard and still get good economy.
Such a beautiful car
I have 2010 v50 drive e version with the 1.6d diesel. It has almost 200k miles and i've put around 3,7k miles on it within 2 months. I had to replace the turbo oil feed pipe, intake hoses, eolys fluid add and changed the oil. Now it runs great and i would recommend anyone to get one IF if it has service records. Mine came with over 3k+ in receipts so i knew i wouldn't have to replace the clutch, turbo or dpf for years to come. Nice video btw!
Did you need to remove the turbo to access the Oil feel pipe lower section ?
@@Mr330d I did not replace it myself, but no you don't need to remove the turbo. It was actually pretty cheap fix overall, the labor was 150€, including oil change. The turbo feed pipe was about 25€ but i ordered it online. Oh and don't forget to order 2 banjo bolts (They have mesh inside, it's really important to replace them) and be sure to get the correct ones. There are 2, and both are different sizes. It was pretty difficult to find the correct parts but if you need help let me know and i will tell you more. If someone tells you the turbo needs to be removed they are lying, this fix is rather simple.
What mpg do you get st stage 1?
😂😂😂😂😂
Surprisingly rust free for a Japanese car compared to most Toyotas of the same Era rotten underneath needing arms & fuel filler necks
Hi ! Can can we disable esp on the up ? Thank you
I hate these POV videos where the driver is unable to articulate what he/she thinks about the feedback that they receive from the car in terms of ride quality, comfort, acceleration, handling, braking, vibrations etc. What a waste of time.
Well it’s not like you’re being forced to watch the video. Either way, these types of videos are supposed to just focus on the driving…it’s not a review. Channels like AutotopNL are very popular and they do both types of videos…one where they focus on the driving with no commentary and also a review style video because some people prefer one or the other. Nowhere do I state that this is a review. If I stated this was a POV drive and I kept talking throughout the entire video, that would have also been a waste of time. Some people just want to listen to a quiet journey and not someone talking at the same time…so jog on if this isn’t your type of thing. Thanks
@@freddyking7388 you do realise no one cares, you absolute Karen 😂
@@livinglifesideways7826 Perfectly said 👌 I much prefer videos like this, with no talking. I find them relaxing.
Who asked you to watch Freddy
Nice driving, looks like you were really pushing the limits of the car. 👍🏼 I was there that day in the light blue Lotus Exige.
Thank you! I saw the blue Lotus Exige, it looked absolutely lovely 😊 I would love to own one of those. I’m going back to Snetterton with Open Track on the 11th of April but on semi slicks so should be able to push it a bit more 👌 will upload some footage from that day too.
@@livinglifesideways7826 I was recording videos all day too. I’ll have to have a look and see if I got any footage of you. I can’t remember if we were out on track at the same time or not. Semi-slicks should make a big difference, especially in terms of not overheating and getting slippery.
@@PNDale exactly, main issue I had was lack of grip after a few laps when the tyres got hot so the semi slicks should make a noticeable difference. Considering I was on budget tyres, the overall grip should be improved too. Also I don’t think I was ever actually out at the same time as you unfortunately but I definitely saw the car off track. Also just watched your videos, great driving, the lotus is much much quicker than mine in a straight line haha.
A very good looking car, I was thinking of purchasing one of these next. Have you had any problems at all so far? And would you recommend it?
I would definitely recommend it. I’ve done about 10k miles in the last couple of months. So I’ve done a lot of miles. If you do buy one, just make sure it’s been serviced on time and that it has no fault codes stored in the ECU that relate to expensive fixes. Mines been bomb proof and I love how I can go anywhere without worrying and it is very very comfortable.
@@livinglifesideways7826 that's great to hear just the response I was looking for. I myself do alot of miles a year nearly 20,000 so I want something reliable and comfortable. I've got a ford focus mk2.5 and it's been very reliable from which this car is based on.
@Dan Blake exactly that’s basically the same car. The 1.6D is a great engine especially the later one in the DRIVe models like mine.
@@livinglifesideways7826 1.6 16v 110bhp or 1.6 8v 115bhp PSA engine ?
@@Mr330d the 115hp 8v engine 👌
Where are the donuts? Need more Rx8 content. ( daily drive in my rusty low compression Rx8 ) 😂
How do you get the flutter sound 💥🤩
Is the exhaust stock?
Save this shit for the track. The fuk is wrong with you?
Hello ! Did you have gearbox or clutch or engine problems after reprogramming the engine to 150 horsepower?
its a fun car... mine is also tuned to 140bhp and 250nm, and then i´ve installed a forge induction kit, and are soon going to install a miltek exhaust on it... :-) love my car.. :-)
My 8 is in the exact same colour code mate (grey with the original alloys in black, black boot lip etc). Owned mine a couple of years. I run the Millers 10w40 too. De-catted (just know a very decent mechanic when it comes to the MOT r.e. emissions, lol). What sparks are you using? Changed the sparks and leads last year to some Iridium NGK's Tyres, I still stick with the Potenza Sports but haven't heard of those Roadstone Eurovis. If they're what you're using on this trackday so sound really grippy and look to handle really well!! Clutch + Gearbox - I upgraded my clutch to stage 2 last year but you seem to shift a fraction quicker at the redline than mine. What have you done there to either gearbox or clutch? Do you use this as a daily too or just pure track use? I've got a couple of cars so I probably only do 150 miles a month in this thing given the 9/10MPG on 99 octane P.S. Just Subscribed
Thanks for the sub Matthew. I’m actually just about to publish another video with my “best” lap which isn’t perfect but it’s a fairly clean lap. It’s my first time at Cadwell too so didn’t want to crash. As for your comment. I’ve actually got a galaxy grey boot lip but aside from that it’s all the same I think. Mines running a 200cel sports cat at the moment which does actually pass emissions which is a nice bonus. I’m using the same spark plugs as you, they’re pretty much as good as you can get. The Denso ones have different heat ratings which aren’t quite right for normal use. I have however, got some RRP MKIII coils and MSD leads. The tyres I’m only using as they were recommended by a friend and they are dirt cheap (£180 for a set) and for how they perform you simply cannot go wrong. I’ve done nothing to the clutch or gearbox just a fluid change last year myself. It just has an Exedy clutch. Not much point in going for anything else at stock power levels. And nope I don’t use this as a daily but it also isn’t just a track toy, I’d say it’s more for weekend use occasionally as well as track. Thanks again for the sub :-)
@@livinglifesideways7826 Thanks for the reply mate. £180 for a set is insanely competitive! Great video, keep it up! Looking forward to watching the next one :)
What tires you running?
I was running some Pirelli P Zeros at the time. But I’ve now got a cheap set of Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04s and I would say that they’re actually better. It is a mid range tyre, but by far the best I’ve used. It has great reviews everywhere and for the price you really can’t go wrong
@@livinglifesideways7826 I rag the shit out of it would you say they have better front end grip then? I’ll be putting them to work on tight bendy roads.
Don't clean your rear rims with expensive rim cleaner! You have drum brakes so NO brake dust. Cleaning with water or APC is fine and will save you some money
There is still some brake dust and also other bits of contamination. When you drive in wet weather, all sorts of road grime gets deposited on the rear wheels the same way as the fronts therefore it is worth using a wheel cleaning solution as water will not get any of that off. You mentioned water or APC but those two are not the same, so I wouldn't say use either water or APC. APC can of course be used when cleaning wheels which aren't heavily soiled but wheel cleaner always tends to do the best job. Also the wheel cleaner I have was fairly cheap and it is still non acidic so I would just rather use it all around as it makes very little difference in terms of how much money I'd save. I think if the car was being professionally washed and you saw them cheaping out on wheel cleaner just because you've got drum brakes at the back then I think you'd feel slightly annoyed, or maybe that's just me. Plus it's just nice to follow the same routine all round and APC tends to dry a bit quicker compared to my wheel cleaner so it's not very brush friendly.
I like this car
Nice one, good job. I need to do the same to my RX-8 soon. Also, getting back to the rust comment, I don't see anything unsettling here, really nice condition.
Wow..., so boring roads there...
I think it could be a lot worse. It’s a fun road with medium speed corners with no potholes. Besides this isn’t the only road in the UK. The roads tend to be better up north which isn’t where I live.
@@livinglifesideways7826 Understood.
@@estrujenbajen7343 don't worry, I'm sure there will be some driving on more fun roads once people start traveling again :) This area is very flat so tends to have bumpy straights with 90 degree bends or curves every once and a while, best chance you get it to find a river to follow and then the road goes with it!
Is that some trick remap, or did you nail every downchange rev-match perfectly?? Very impressive 👍
It’s not got any rev matching capabilities no haha, it was all me.
Ze Hermans here, i liked that a lot, so funny that most uf the up gti seem to be sold in England. I ordered mine some days ago... Hopefully it won't take like 3 month...
Yep let’s hope you’ll get it soon 👌 I got mine as a demo car so I didn’t have to wait, but here in the UK, you could be waiting up to 9 months or more if it’s a custom order. Which is madness.
@@livinglifesideways7826 i got it !!! 11 days 600 km , i love it , it´s my old up, only better in every way and gas consuption is ... totaly ok
A video of cleaning a car.... so pointless
You still clicked on it so can’t be that bad 🤷♂️
Get a hobby Marlon. The fuck are you?
That looked like a lot of fun! I'm currently torn between Polo and Up GTI but leaning towards Up after seeing this 😄
The Polo would be a lot faster I think especially as it has a DSG gearbox. It’s also quite a big car compared to the Up. It’s basically a Golf. However, even though Up looks small but is actually very practical, I’ve basically used it as a little van in some situations. And with the mods that it has listen in the description with 150hp, it’s plenty quick enough for British roads and sounds amazing considering it’s just a 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo. I would recommend one if you can get one for 11k maybe 12k max for a 19 plate like mine. Wouldn’t pay nearly 20k for them new though.
@@livinglifesideways7826 they are holding their money well, I’m looking at one for £11500 with 11000 miles on it, a dealer car from Nov 2019. Most others I have seen cost more again
Great video buddy, I have a similar set up Miltek Road+, JBS stage1, also Bilstein B12 suspension and ST spacers (from JBS) well worth it for B roads.
Very nice 👍 I’ve poly bushed the front ARB on mine, that’s as far as the suspension mods have gone. I’ve mainly gone for power as it’s a daily driver and I want to get my money’s worth from the factory suspension
Nice video mate! I got my up next month 😀 what cold air do u have? An type of exhaust love the sound! Be carefull!👍
Hi, the specs are in the description but it’s a Forge induction kit with a Racingline turbo elbow and a non-resonated Milltek cat-back exhaust 👍 the car was mapped before the exhaust and it made 150.4hp
Having got one just recently, it's funny how you can you up to 6th gear in them pretty quickly. I more or less do 1, 3, 6 for chilled driving. Definitely in many ways more fun than the Golf R I just had before it! :-)
Yeah there’s definitely a lot of gear changing going on but that just adds to the fun 😊
whats the 0-100? 7 sec?
Yes I think it would be about that, down from the stock 8.8 seconds which is a nice improvement 👍
@@livinglifesideways7826 okay i dont have downpipe. i have 150 ps on mine and i think it will do it in 7.8 ish
@@tangentfjord5183 I don’t have the Milltek downpipe either, my specs are in the description, I’m sure my 0-60 would be very similar to yours
What's that knocking noise at 2:07?
All of the popping sounds is the exhaust, as it has been remapped, it’s also received the crackle on the overrun feature from JBS and it is really loud with a non-resonated exhaust but almost cannot be heard with a stock exhaust.
Its the noise those fannys make going past your house at 2am
Hi, great video and driving. Looks rapid, do you think a standard up gti is still pretty rapid and most importantly fun as that is probably what I would just have? I used to own a twingo rs, great fun, then got an abarth which I hated, then got another twingo rs, then foolishly sold that one to get a bigger car. Was looking for something to give me the fun factor my twingo used to. Thanks, Will
Thanks, it’s definitely fun even when standard, the Twingo RS is a great car for sure but I would definitely recommend this. It’s a shame about their price though because I don’t think they’re worth it anymore new...however, if you can get a used one for around 11/12k then that’s still decent value in my eyes. I got mine for £12,300 around 2 years ago now basically new with a couple of miles on it as a demo car.
I had a Twingo and loved it. Bigger car upgrades and since Feb got the Up GTI. It is amazing and fast enough as is, leaving many things behind on twisty roads, from traffic lights and in convoy overtakes. it is just so agile.and gives that grin factor all the time like the Twingo did. Quick driving and I still can't get less than 5.5 litres / 100km and I go up and down mountains here.
What a silly sussage, conditions look a bit to damp for mexico?
I can guarantee you that it was still Mexico 🇲🇽
I enjoyed this video. I also have an Up GTI. I love it. Fast enough, fun and not expensive to run. You have a nice colour too.
Yes I do love the Tungsten silver, I think it’s one of the best colours especially with the black roof and the carbon mirror covers I installed. And yeah this is a great car, daily driver for me. Mine has a Forge induction kit, a Racingline turbo elbow and a map from JBS so instead of the factory 113bhp, it’s putting out 150bhp and 240nm of torque so it’s much quicker than standard and still gets well over 50mpg average.
Nice, thorough job!
So rusty 🤦♂️
Of course it is 😅
Thanks for sharing!
Up maravilhoso! Segue de volta no insta: @RedToyTSI
How was the trip with the little car? I'm thinking of getting a TSI in Germany and driving to Eastern Europe (20hrs)
It was actually surprisingly comfortable. Not noisy at all for what it is. Plenty of room. And this particular one is now packing 150hp and 250nm of torque so even on the autobahn, it is absolute fine and doesn’t behave like a small hatchback. We were very impressed with it and would do the trips again. Fuel consumption was also excellent. Around 4.5 litres / 100km or around 55-60mpg which I think is pretty impressive especially given that in Germany we were averaging around 100-110mph (around 160-180kph).
Missed abit 🙄😂
I knew that comment was coming at some point 😆
@@eszenix silly JollyGamer 😜
Missed quite a few bits actually ;) Love the car, I have one, and the colour on this one, mine is white sadly. I think the 5-door looks better than the 3-door tbh.