550hp? The Gearbox DISLIKED THAT. VW Golf R // Nürburgring

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Disclaimer: the actions performed in this video are executed by professionals or individuals that consider themselves professional on a closed circuit within the local regulations.

00:00 intro/Specs
03:13 Lap
11:29 Thoughts

[TheViddAuto]

Misha is the definition of having a "Dream job" Congrats!

[Btn]

Love how the number plates helping block the non essential cooling

[NJRacer]

As a VW owner, I have to say that that is one of the most VW things I've ever seen. Having to turn the car off and then on again hahaha. Awesome lap though!

[jimmyhughes]

sometimes you just can't beat being alone in your car with only yourself to talk too.

[DahakaCL]

That also happened to me during a trackday. That's because the oil temperature on the DSG was too high. Improving the oil cooler for the DSG is one of the proper solutions.

Also consider this gearboxes are extremely delicate regarding the oil itself, so a bad choice of quality + viscosity is dangerous AF.

Great video as always Misha!.

[nrw-ritter]

I would shit myself when the gearbox suddenly decides to do Neutral like it does on 7:27
This dude reacts like an IT-guy - "Have you tried to turn it off and on again?" :D

[TheTexican]

It wouldn’t be a modified VW event without some suspension rub and an engine reset mid-track… 😆

Misha - please find more owner-built VW/Audi cars for your channel! It’s nice to see combinations that many of can afford and aspire to, and how they perform on this torturous track.

Example: I would not have guessed a $2600 KW Coilover kit would be this stressed/overwhelmed on track.

Love your content and your approach to track work. 🍻 ❤️ ✌️

[TimsEnthusiastGarage]

That Mk2 at the end in the roundabout … yes. So good. Great lap!

[langdonfairchildst]

Fuel gauge going down like the rev counter 😂

[mariusromania]

129 degrees is a lot for only 14 outside, what will it do in the summer at 30 + ??? Nice looking car, Nice lap Misha !

[grussausjena]

Moin Tao,
ich bin, ebenfalls wie du, insane gehyped für die aktuelle Saison. Letztes Jahr war schon wild auf deinem Kanal mitzuverfolgen und nun geht‘s direkt so los - Hammer!
Mein Lieblingsskigebiet ist tatsächlich der Skicircus in Saalbach. Die Infrastruktur dort ist wirklich traumhaft und die Schneelagen oft unglaublich, worduch die Powder Days für mich dort immer ein Traum gewesen sind. Im Februar hab ich mir nur leider mein Knie zerfetzt, aber die Ärzte und Physio haben gute Arbeit geleistet, diese Saison geht‘s wieder steil!
Schöne Adventszeit!

[FredGoe]

License Plate in front of the Cooling. Smart

[TheNismo]

That front windshield tint is a teenage stuff :D Why would you downgrade your visibility.. mental :D

[ferhatoral]

Typical Volkswagen, you don't know why it gives an error, but when you turn the car off and on, that error goes away.

[nebsampson]

Happy to hear the feedback on the KW V3, I just pulled the trigger on the KW Clubsports for my S3. KW themselves tell you to get the Clubsports if you're doing any sort of tracking

[mab]

I think the plate in the front are cozing the heat coz of the radiators are there!! the front plate blocking the wind that goes to the front radiators

[mrkrenek]

Thanks for letting the Oil temperature on screen even after lap. Im always curious how fast is oil cooling down after lap.

[wdowa]

Seeing temps is always a pleasure <3

[liamfleming]

Love your vids, hope you are having a good December. If it’s ever a VW, I’ll be watching!!!

[petermeister]

With 129°C oil temperature in relatively cool surroundings requires additional intercooler for enigne and transmission....