SURPRISE - Fixing His Project Car - Turbo VW UP! GTI Conversion EP8
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- My friend was away for a few days, so I took his Turbo VW UP! GTI project car and fixed it to surprise him when he got back.
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Is it worldwide or Aus only? Loving the Up
Not so much take my money as much as you have taken it 🤣
Uk included or only aus
Lol, literally 3 days after buying Cheryl's BIG Mystery Box you do this! At least I'm still excited to get my fingers into Cheryl's box here in the UK when it arrives!
Proud to support the best 4x4 channel in the world!
If everyone had a friend like Marty the world would be a much happier place.
They're both alike, just remember what Moog did to the yellow Civic. Absolute legends!
@@outofrange1982 MCM has to be the 1st and only show in history with 2 hosts equally loved
Best show on the inter webs. Massive legends.
True
If everyone was a friend like Marty it would be even better
I love this channel. The conversation before the drive was so genuine: no drama, no fake surprise. "Hey bud, come drive your car, we fixed it" or something like that. I've been watching since 2016.
I don't know how many years I've been watching you guys, but this is one of my favourite episodes, just because of that close up of the joy on moog face.. amazing. Xx
MCM is love. We're all in this together.
💯 my thoughts exactly this one brought back that joy
i love this up series my other favourite is when they done a golf with rusty wings
Marty...the fact that you just told Moog on the phone instead of trying to play a dumb trick...that's love, mate. Miles...excellent work! Moog - it always works out!! You don't do this stuff because it's easy. Great project and a great story, guys.
It was tough seeing Moog so crestfallen after the ECU went pop in the last episode. And seeing Marty & the Commander get together to fix this for him and seeing his reaction was priceless.
I don't like VWs but it isn't just about the car, it's the journey and this has been one helluva journey! Well done. This is the reason why MCM is the best car channel.
im happy to say that the VW enthusiasts around the world are truly excellent people. and i mean the TRUE enthusiasts, not the generic "i bought a gti so i cambered it with bbs and a roof rack." the guys who build em from empty shells, who engine swap, who really go nuts. that crew is all about making every vw out there as good as it can be. im proud to be part of that group for 25 years (literally, this year is my 25th anniversary in the vw addiction!)
Don't forget that it's also the world's best 4 wheel drive channel as well!
Skid factory is way better
@@fuggle07Cope
@@ghomerhustBet they're great, bet the guy who buys a gti and just cambers it with bb's is also great. You seem a little bit shite if you're trying to gate keep being a VW enthuasiast though. Do better mate.
45k you could have built anything, but the passion you guys have for making dreams a reality is what makes this so special.
Maybe it's because I'm from a country where we get the UP GTi so it's less special but this whole saga has been total doo doo for my interest levels😂 glad it's done/nearly done
...you just don't get it. @@R03333
How long you been watching MMC? Cause there channel has always and will always be about the nuggets, the very first episodes remind me of when I was young working on my cars installing radios, fart cans, and intakes, Why? Cause I had dreams. I'll be honest I did feel a little like they where kicking the can down the road but giving up is never going to lead anywhere so on they pushed. @@R03333
10+ years of watching you guys and so many people miss out on the simple enjoyment of all cars. They don't need to be show cars, or 1000hp. Love you both proving that anything can be worth the effort.
You gentle lads have brought me many years of entertainment. I still recommend your channel to every gear head I meet. I don't have much but placed an order in the shop for the first time today. Thanks for the love and entertainment. Keeps getting better every episode. You guys are the best!
Miles the VAG commander is the MVP here!! Moog deserves friends like Miles and Marty. Great series gents, much love
I have some very smart friends that helped out, can’t take all the credit
@@myles7172 You may not be the only piece in this puzzle, but you are a very important one.
Hands down my favorite channel on TH-cam. Just a couple of mates hanging out building cars together. While I may not be from Australia, nor can I help to donate any of my time to help with building any of the cars, I complete agree with what Marty said about having someone there, even if they aren't doing any work. It's not always about wrenching on a car, but just having someone to hang out with to make the process go a little better all the way around. Good times in deed. Like I said, I can't donate any of my time, but I did buy some merch! You guys are absolute legends! I can't wait to see what kind of nugget Marty got this time! (I mean that in a good way)
yes mate, the shit talking friend who always helps whilst stood there silently watching you fail. the are the ones who help you on a project the most haha! x
well they are the best 4X4 driving channel on the internet
As long as your not flog and leave your bananas at home, you're more than welcome to come to Australia for an epic road trip. It'll be a trip of a life time.
Just made an order! My third one through the years.. you’ve helped med through rough times mentally.
Thank you heaps!
Cheers from Sweden!
I just made an order too! We're all in this together. I hope I win the book! And if not me, then you.
@@MT-mi4zz ...but I thought I was getting the book?😃
I understand the rollercoaster of a project and when it goes wrong like this one. I've had my nugget of a Porsche 944 since 2008 which had absolutely nothing working on it when I got it and today it's like a completely different car but still with a massive list of issues. I've had to walk away from it time and time again just to get some headspace and rethink a problem knowing full well that it's going to be the only thing I can think about until I get it sorted. Glad to see the little VW running again, you guys have an awesome friendship and Marty is a legend for getting this past the ECU hiccup.
I just gotta say i freakin love this UP gti content! Envious that they never came to the US, would love to get myself a second hand UP nugget lol
It is hard enough for them to sell Atlas, Jetta and Golf in the states. If a sub-compact like the Polo would not sell and even a Fiat 500 was a commercial failure, I don't think there is a market for an UP! GTI or even a standard UP! for that matter. ☺
@worldhello1234 I agree completely, I just wish we could get them lol. I love my golfs I've had over the years, but smaller/lighter cars are just inexplicably more fun. That's why I got a Fiesta ST now instead of my gtis/ golf Rs. It's the closest thing we got to a small hot hatch lol
@sys-administrator that's fair, lol. To be honest, I haven't looked for mk8 R yet. But when I was shopping for my mk7 R, it was HARD to find a good R in manual. It seems most were specced in DSG. I got lucky with mine, the next closest one was 4 hours away, and a salvage title (written off on a head-on collision)
@@AngySumo I also own a fiesta st and yeah, it's pretty crazy how small cars just dont sell in most of the US. Over 70% of all new cars sold in the US in the last few years have been SUVs and trucks, which are so boring to drive. I also had to install flashing taillights on my fiesta because trucks kept nearly slamming into me at stop lights. The fiesta st is a great lil fun sporty car though and has a pretty surprising amount of interior space. I've hauled a lot of cargo in mine, lol.
@CRneu I'm ashamed I've owned 8 vws before this fiesta lol, this thing stock is exactly what I wanted all my vws to be, except the golf R lol.
"You don't necessarily have to have people to help you, want to feel like there's people get it" is one of the greatest sayings I've heard in a long time.
One of the best shows about cars with one of the best messages about building a community to support you through your trials.... Love ya guys.
So happy for you Moog!
You were gutted when the ECU got fried, but with talents of the VAG commander and Marty,
they have resurrected the UP and and renewed your belief in what you set out to do with this project.
Huge shoutout to all who helped with the project, it has been a journey but 'we' got there !!
What you guys are making with this show it is pure joy, not just another car show, i love your sense of humor, it is very honest and human, thanks guys, greetings from hungary.
Top Tip, recycle an extra strength condom you have lying around and use it as a battery terminal cover. An added bonus is that it should have plenty of fluid to stop the terminal oxidising.
This is one of my favorite episodes you’ve ever done! A sweet car, and even sweeter friends makes this wholesome episode a joy to watch. Keep it up guys!
@16:25 "This could be the best Volkswagen ever made."
Owners of the very rare VW Lupo 16v GTI can be heard snickering in the background. 🤣
I mean, it´s got more power, more displacement, and its lighter, the Lupo 16v is far better nugget than the Up GTi.
@@Happy_2_Wheelsturbo noise help with it being a little slower.
@@Happy_2_Wheels Its also a complete death trap and nowhere near as easy to get more power from.
I think its pretty much a wash. Both have good and bad points.
Now a Lupo with a 1.8T and a rollcage would be interesting.
@@siraff4461 Yeah, but the higher revs from the 16v should give it a slight edge on the track, since you can rev it higher without having to change gear. That being said, the Up GTI is definetely not a car i would say no to either.
I am currently fitting a turbo engine to my Peugeot 205 GTI tho, so i'll just stick with that as my personal choice. 😈
The Lupo GTI is great, very cool, lots of trick stuff from factory, but neither that nor the UP GTI are not fast cars (I have an UP GTI so I can say that :D ), the Lupo is half a second faster to 100 and according to the stats it's supposed to do 205 km/h and the UP 198, my stock UP did 202 on the GPS, proper hectic in such a small car, did it with ease tho. the Lupo is rare tho, very much so.
Friggin pumped you guys got it running again and got to do a 1st drive. It's a proper nugget and I can't wait to see what's next, well done mates. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊God Bless 🙏
You know what guys, in 30 40 years when you're looking back on your life, Moog, I'm sure you'll remember the Up GTI.
That is what this is, making memories.
So glad to see it finally driving, Moog looked so happy driving it, Martin youre such a great friend for helping there when the ECU fried. Vag commander you and your work are great, been watching the progress of this since the beginning, cant wait to see what other finishing touches you add to the car. Thank you for the great content guys.
im happy to say that the VW enthusiasts around the world are truly excellent people. and i mean the TRUE enthusiasts, not the generic "i bought a gti so i cambered it with bbs and a roof rack." the guys who build em from empty shells, who engine swap, who really go nuts. that crew is all about making every vw out there as good as it can be. im proud to be part of that group for 25 years (literally, this year is my 25th anniversary in the vw addiction!)
This guy has put BBS' and a roof rack on his Vee Dub before
I love coming back to y’all and seeing the genuine friendship of you two. Y’all always build each other up and are seemingly there for each other no matter what. Love it. Hope it continues to inspire more humans to do the same
battery terminal covers. invest in them!
Or just tape 'em. No need for another fancy product that gets lost in a hurry
They come with them from factory 😂
Yep… that is a odd spot
id buy me some MCM terminal covers
You guys have the absolute best vibeout of all the automotive TH-cam channels. Literally shed a tear at the end of the last episode, the motion you guys display is so tangible. Thank you so much for everything you do and so happy to see this outcome!
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You know I hear a ton of hate in the car world anymore about what people build but at the end of the day if it makes you happy and you like it then none of that matters. The car world has lost sight of building and enjoying cool cars and only focus in being faster than everyone else. Vw aren't my cup of tea but I watched every video of the up because you guys are legends.
Smiled the whole way through watching this. Car guys through and through and proper mates.
So glad that you stayed UP! beat about the setbacks and eventually got it UP! and running. I'm sure that you'll be tweaking it UP! in the future, and we are all excited about seeing the next video that you post UP! about this great UP! project.
Awesome to see the UP being fixed and so many people coming together and helping to get it fixed and brought back to life. So good to see all this. 😄😄😄☺
I love you guys, the love you have for each other, the weird and wonderful taste you both have in cars, the passion and the spirit, the amazing musical score, the production value, the straight up snuggle vibes when something goes wrong and you each can comfort one another like a champ.
Most of all you both seem like top blokes who really understand the impact you have had on a large scale but still don't take yourselves to seriously and shout out everyone that has helped you out on every single build you have ever blessed us with.
(not to mention the work you do for reach out). x
Love the series and sticking to it guys!
Marty is such a great friend to have, and big shout out to everyone who helped out!
I was smiling the whole way through this video, your friendship is so wholesome.
Thank you for bringing us on your epic journeys I can honestly say after so many years watching you guys it feels like I almost know you personally and that's down to how you boys make your fans feel part of what your doing and your genuine enthusiasm.
Well done again lads and can't wait for you to do glorious battle in your nuggets.
Mighty Car Mods is such an awesome thing. I feel happy every time a new episode is released because it shows you can have what you want if you persist and be ok with the 100 things that will go wrong in order to do it. Oh, and groups of people with the same goal who look after each other are a force. I'm not young and modding cars was easy in my youth. You just did it, no problem. The constraint on young people now means you have to be so determined to have what you want. But you can have it with some effort.
Mighty car mods is so much more than cars.
The reaction from Moog was so Genuine, he thought it was a Joke but that Smile on his Face driving it, well done to Marty and and the VAG Commander for getting the Up running.
Not a huge VW Fan even through I own a VAG Group Car (Skoda) as the realible family wagon but I do have a lot of time for the Up and it's Skoda twin the Citigo.
Yes Fellas fantastic. Moog, your music is so emotive 🤩
Heck yeah congratulations guys! Way to go team, way to go internet, another excellent MCM win! Love the positivity and never give up attitude you all live and share every single video.
I just placed my first order to support the boys, I've been a fan of the content for years now but I've just managed to reach a place where I can afford buying random stuff, so here is my first purchase to support a youtube channel ever. Decided to go for the Turbos & Temples 3 book, definitely one of my top 5 videos of the channel and a Chopped Finger sticker to show my support around town, on my new (new to me) 2012 Mazda. Thank you guys for all the good times and all the efforts you put into making these videos.
Seriously beautiful gesture between friends
I laughed I cried you moved me 🙂 totally awesome how the community came together to help you guys, kudos to those who helped! And a well-deserved driver there did you see that smile. From the begging days of your TH-cam to now, you have come a long way great job! and as always Have a nice day.
This series feels so much like the OGs. I love that some things went wrong and you got the enjoyment of working it out. Cheers, fellas.
I sommer got emotional man! Marty, what a friend you are indeed! I'm so happy for you Mppg! Enjoy the little Up GTI NUGGET, and many safe Kilometers!
There is another up in Germany from Jp performance. They placed a 1.8t + 4wd in that little chassis.
I've been watching Mighty Car Mods since 2008 and have never been disappointed. Moog and Marty are true TH-cam legends!
Even though shipping is silly to the uk, knowing I’m supporting and helping them finance there dreams completely offsets the shipping. I look forward to ensuring whatever Marty has to offer at least makes smiles.
This made me so happy, everyone should have a mate like you both have in each other. Have thourghly loved watching you guys since the start, somehow feeling part of the journey! Legends! ❤
Congratulations! I'm so pleased that you've got it to work well done everyone! And how nice of your mates to get it done as a surprise! Awesome job! Go Up go! (I too am an Up driver mine is just a plane Up and I live in the UK so do aspire to a G.T.I. in the future.
The think I like about this channel is two Friends just hanging out working on cars. No extra drama/ frills. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks for the entertainment.
The hug was amazing.
You could see the genuine gratitude on moogs face.
I love you guys.
I feel your pain. Did a lot of work on my Mazda5 and did exactly what you did... I was so sad and it took me a few weeks to track down what I did and when I figured it out I immediately knew it was my fault. I'm back up and running and happy to see your on the same path! Good luck!
Love to see how happy you both are - especially following that last episode. Marty said it - things can only go up from there!
Outstanding. Good job Marty! The smile on Moog's face is gold. This car exceeded my expectations. What a ride!
Can we just appreciate that this channel has been around for 15+ years and still manages to make great and enjoyable content!
So fricken stoked to see the boys driving this!! Dont stop pushing.
i dun really make any comments so far many years catching ur episodes, really i tink i need to voice out tis time about the sediments building my car and fighting all the obstucles along the way. when i watch these episodes that you guys came up with really makes me know out there there is someone else sharing the same kind of experience with me.
commenting all the way from singapore!
Man, this is exactly what the world needs. Help everyone and anyone with what you have and what you can. Love that tiny VW.
Love this guys. Marty you are the bread bud! Really cool of you to fix this up for Blair. Sounds really good and looks really quick. Thanks for sharing your journey with us guys. Hope all is well!
This is by far the best car content channel on this planet called 🌎... no lies. Love the work you two Ausies do... love from South Africa
Thank you for making the great Videos! I myself don't own a car as i live in a city. But love to watch and listen to you and learn new things and just enjoy it! The 24h race was insane, the offroad amazing and the mods on your cars are EPIC! Greetings from Switzerland!
Probably my favorite part about this channel is seeing what these two friends do for each other. After seeing the disappointment from Moog in the last episode, seeing Marty (and friends) go above and beyond to surprise him with a fixed car today - wholesome content! Great stuff.
This is the best automotive channel on TH-cam...these two close friends and their merry band of help....and Moog just going for the hug to Marty....says it all about these gentlemen, best friends.
What a roller coaster of emotions this build has been. Been here for every minute of it and love it all. Big VAG fan here. 😂
Marty you're an amazing guy and friend.
Thanks for being you!
For years now been following along, from the moms garage to now Super Garage, you guys have kept me interested in your builds. Keep it up.
Betting the original ECU isn't 'dead'. Most of the control MOSFETs go to (reference) ground. Betting one or more of those got fried and they are easy to replace since they are surface mount devices (SMDs). Also cheap to purchase. I've repaired several Subaru ECUs this way.
Possibly could be fixed by a pro, but a MED17.1.27 ECU was $200 from the Wreckers, With the Help of some friends this was the path of least resistance
So pleased you guys got this running and can finally enjoy it , ao good to uave friends like that to just jump in and help anyway they can 👍
That is Proper Brotherhood and Friendship right there!!! Happy to see this result after last episode! AWESOMENESS
I just purchased some stuff. Thanks to you and everyone who helps make the show happen.
Placed my order all the way from AMERICA. I’ve been watching you guys for years and years, love all that you do!
I muck around with modifying cars and mostly VAG stuff. I’ve also been involved in helping my mate preparing a 1972 Torana XU1 for Group N racing. I know that feeling when you stuff something up no pun intended. I’m also aware of the elation when you finally get it done. Well done guys.
Way to hang tough guys! Set a goal and achieve. Thanks for showing the good and the bad. (ECU Pop). It's what makes your content great. Thanks for all the work you put into the content.
What an absolute King coming through with the software and workshop to smash out that finishing work. What a great mate,thats what makes working on cars awesome, everyone brings something to the table
Lads, I’ve been watching this channel for the last 10 years religiously. This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen. Marty, you legend. The last episode broke my heart. Also, Moog, of course the driver door doesn’t work, that’s what makes it a VW!!! 😂😂 well done boys!!!
This friendship should be the basis for the rest of the world. I know we've all said it plenty before, Love you guys! Yall are such inspirations!🫶
Your friendship is genuine and it shows.
Having worked for a major EC supplier for many many many years, l am very happy that you could find someone who had the software to rebake an ECU , l would run for miles for a friend like that.
Phew, what a relief!!
Yay and well done 👍
Extra credit to Marty for pushing it over the finish, as well.
This actually works all the time. VW in Albuquerque, New Mexico fixed my ‘92 Golf with a Eurovan ECU and I wasn’t backfiring anymore. 👍🏼😎🇺🇸
Bloody brilliant, I absolutely needed good news today, and congratulations Moog, and thank you Marty and the team, today I found out a friend passed away from asthma attack, was only 23
I love how this build is so similar to my 2012 Focus SE sedan build that I converted into an ST. A lot of the issues that they are facing are the same ones myself and a very few other MK3 sedan owners faced. Such a cool thing to relive it in this series!!
Love it. Had faith you guys would overcome with your skills, determination, and not least the mates you've made in the course of your career. Stoked for you Moog, you deserve it mate
What a journey it's been, so happy you got this littlt nugget working !
Enjoy driving it ! Can't wait for the next episode in this (or any other) epic series
Last episode was a super sad ending. Any car person could fully relate to that feeling. This episode I was smiling the whole time. Again, any car person knows that feeling of finally finishing that long and strenuous project. Well done mates! 👏👊
It’s mental you can’t buy one, you can’t import one… but you can get all the parts to make one!!! Pretty sure the UK has no restrictions on imports, as long as it has what’s needed to pass an MOT. Looking forward to the next project!!
australian import laws are a combination of a bunch of different laws from different areas of the government. Emissions stuff is super odd in australia because some of it isn't really based on logic, it's based on corporate interest. Then there's a bunch of import laws to protect the australia car market which barrs a bunch of stuff from entering the country. then there are some odd safety laws that come into play on what can be imported. It makes for a really tough place to import a vehicle that was meant for a different region.
On the back of the previous comment. We cannot bring certain cars if it has rust. Even surface rust cannot enter the country. There's alot of biosecurity laws. We could bring an Up! GTI under two special conditions. If the owner stayed in a certain country for a period of one year and can prove it or you can bring it in as a Race car only category.
I think a lot of people would agree that we came for the car content but stayed for the friendship, absolutely what makes this Channel stand out from everyone else
So stoked for you guys that you managed to get it going again without too much faff. Good on ya! Looking forward to seeing it on the track!
Damn a osmo action 4 would be a game changer for me.
This is by far a stand out series, creating something unique despite others not seeing the value or reason behind it is what makes you a true car person
so glad this worked out man, enjoy your sweet new ride!
Well done guys been loving watching this build. Just wish the GTI version was available here it would sell well. Can’t wait to see the future mods. This thing will be a pocket rocket! 😂
This is why i love VAG cars. Having so many parts either plug and play or at least compatible with some modifications allows for some really cool Frankenstein builds. Having messed with Japanese cars most of my life, switching over to Volkswagen can be absolute misery at times with the nonsensical way they're built, but when you get them running from an amalgamation of parts from other cars for very little money, its so satisfying.
Congratulations Moog on your UP! GTI, she’s a beauty
How good is it to open your subscriptions list and to see MCM has a little blue dot to let me know there's a new video...
So good...
Great work fellas.
Well done guys. You're a fantastic example of friendship 👍
This is so wholesome. The world and the internet needs way more Marty & Moogs and their associated mates.
When Marty rang Moog. I'm half surprised Marty didn't just say *baaaaaaaaaaa* it and just wait the 15 mins.
Regardless it's great to see the Up GTi running and it's gonna be fun seeing the nuggets get thrashed! 💜
Everyone needs a friend like Marty 💜 legend!
I love watching the two of you work on the cars, but the reason I'm subscribed and never miss an episode is because you are genuinely excellent human beings. The world sorely needs more people like you!