*PORSCHE EATER* The FASTEST VW GOLF 2 on The Nürburgring!!

If you ever decide to attend the Destination Nürburgring track day, then you can be certain of a number of things: great track time thanks to Darren and his crew, spectacular pictures by Frozenspeed and finally: that no matter which car you bring, you will be overtaken by Nige in his home-built mk2 Golf.

Join me on today's lap and an extra-long in-depth video covering everything you need to know about the fastest mk 2 Golf on the Nürburgring: The Pinderwagen.

More on the Pinderwagen:

Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Outside Specs
05:00 Interior
06:50 The Engine
09:30 Before Flight
10:45 The Lap
19:15 The flashing light?
20:05 Outro
20:30 Is this safe?

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[jeffwason]

Dude gives a tour of his home-built turbo-ed Golf, explained how he strengthened its faults through trial and error, then rips through Germany's most famous public racecourse passing fabled Porsches at will. If you love cars and driving, this is a great example of what a builder and his machine can accomplish with experience. Well done, sir!

[pinderwagen]

A huge thank you to Misha for this video. 👍🏼
Before he started recording he asked me to talk a little about the Golf. As usual I talked, a lot 😳. I expected him to cut 90% of it out as it was just me waffling. He left most of it in!

The lap itself was very enjoyable and the Porsche driver had a good chat with me that evening. When I asked why he moved across before the Karussel, he replied "I was surprised to see you keeping up with me and rather than watch in the mirror I wanted to follow so I could see your car moving around" 😃

The Golf has been developed over the last 13 years from a bare shell with me learning along the way and modifying as budget allowed.

Just to add to those who are saying the 911 was faster. I know, the Porsche could go quicker. We all know that ! It also costs way more than 10x the price the Golf has cost me and wasn't built by one guy in his garage so lets keep some perspective here 😉

As for Boba`s incredible MK2 Drag car, that`s built with one aim in mind and that`s to go as fast as possible in a straight line for a short period of time. Mine is built to go round a circuit for lap after lap and those goals are completely different. Put them on the drag strip and Boba would absolutely annihilate me. Put us on the Nurburgring and I'd be quicker. It's not rocket science ;)

Oh and finally. The whine is the power steering pump that was failing and was replaced after this trackday and I usually leave the engine idling to cool after a lap but was distracted by Misha and turned it off too soon.

Loads more details of the build and trip reports on my website www.pinderwagen.com

[maYdaY]

3 German TÜV-Prüfer died of an heartattack when he said "It's road legal in the UK".

[KM-mtgx]

To build such a monster is an impressive thing. To then drive it at the limit so smoothly is next level stuff and the guy is so humble you can't help but root for him and his little giant killer. What a machine!

[gpapazac]

Nige: explains aerodynamics
Ferrari: Write that down, write that down!!

[matusko]

What a gentleman! Thanking whoever he can when being let past, enjoying the lap, having fun. 10/10 wholesome video. Thanks guys

[mdeckerLondon]

Was going to skip the walkthru and watch the lap. Got hooked - the talk is better than the lap. And the lap is outstanding! Love this guy - proper builder, proper engineering - then drives the perfect lap.

[JJ]

It’s rare to find someone who has taught himself the theory, learned the engineering and then the skill to be able to handle what he’s built. That may be the most entertaining lap of the Ring I’ve seen - absolutely on the edge at all times, but in complete control. 90% of driving the Ring is knowledge of the circuit, and this man has served his apprenticeship. Absolutely outstanding.

[takewheels]

It's definitely the driver that makes that car impressive.His smooth transition through the apexs is where he gets his speed.Smooth is fast.

[El_Chompo]

100% mad lad. Pushing that car right to the limit when the back tires start to come around. He really knows what that car is capable of.

[bengoet]

Loved every second of this vid. No stupid music, only details to the car combined with pure racing. Awesome.

[triumph]

That is the best footage of the ring I have ever seen. The camera panning around the corners really made the experience that much better for me. 10/10 from me.

[FETTSpence]

Is it just me or are those unique builds excite anyone else also more than a factory new mclaren or any todays super / hypercar
Foodshot 0/10

[fpvillegas]

It's not just the car, it's also the driver. Awesome driving!!!

[ErikB]

The guy knows what he’s doing. Fun lap and interesting chat prior to the lap

[jstdrv]

My first car was a mk2, 1.6 cl, had so much fun with that car. Bought a rusted GTi and moved over all the GTi parts, got it approved, went through 4 engines, 3 gearboxes, 3 interiors. Got a set of knackered 10x16 compomotive 3 piece wheels from a Porsche 928, restored them and made them fit the golf.

8 years later, using the inspiration and knowledge i got from that car, started a wheel repair and restoration company in Oslo, still going strong today.
I owe everything to that little car and loved the heck out of this video! Thanks♥️

[CH-tumm]

The driver...he's the Porsche eater - his persistence and push was amazing. Stayed on it.

[sataiYT]

"when you maxed out your first car in a racing game"

[Xtoxinlolinecronomicon]

Can tell this guy put his heart into it, and it shows. Good luck on future modifications! Real respect you kept the 4 cylinder and not swapped it with a V6.

[XavierAway]

I like this guy, mods the car for 100% performance, no fake flashy bullshit, and if it’s good enough he lives it stock 👍🏻