RWD Converted Volkswagen GTI (With a BMW V8!) is the Ripper We Didn't Know We Needed

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @HooniganDailyTransmission
    @HooniganDailyTransmission  5 лет назад +134

    If you could pick any front wheel drive car and turn it into a rear wheel drive party car, what would it be?!

  • @gwhistle5730
    @gwhistle5730 5 лет назад +222

    Engine and drivetrain swap, custom active lightweight package, super humble guy who drove his build like a boss, also drove from Ohio! Ya, get him a t-shirt for sure!!

  • @evanhasner
    @evanhasner 5 лет назад +311

    No fancy editing to make this guys run look longer or better. This man can drive, hands down.

  • @S-Kidz
    @S-Kidz 5 лет назад +231

    This thing made so much smoke.i almost threw up all over my shirt

  • @GrimRScythe
    @GrimRScythe 5 лет назад +182

    Careful with those German trumpets, the Valkyries are coming.

  • @DillonNichols
    @DillonNichols 5 лет назад +158

    get this guy on build and battle!

    • @HooniganDailyTransmission
      @HooniganDailyTransmission  5 лет назад +27

      Hmm...

    • @dangerouskoin4874
      @dangerouskoin4874 5 лет назад +17

      Anyone who can build something this cool, this solid, this WILD!, and the dude drives like BOSS???!!! You had better not bring him on, just give him a car and build something else to donate. LOL

    • @shona5512
      @shona5512 4 года назад +6

      This guy + a friend Vs Jimmy Oakes & Brain Hall in a drift build off.

    • @rubenanjavreesma7235
      @rubenanjavreesma7235 4 года назад +2

      I mean the mans shades match his cage, so you know the style points are in the bag already.

    • @38bmxboy
      @38bmxboy 4 года назад

      @@shona5512 That would be insanely good!

  • @kushkiller7108
    @kushkiller7108 5 лет назад +54

    I like that he introduced his car first

  • @hillbillyhippie597
    @hillbillyhippie597 5 лет назад +204

    There needs to be more rwd conversions on fwd cars. Sorry Nads it would make Honda’s way more fun 👍🏻

    • @PhantmZero
      @PhantmZero 5 лет назад +29

      i was always wondering why they didnt make the EJ coupes, EM1s and integras RWD. they couldve competed with the s-chassis. such a waste of potential

    • @HooniganDailyTransmission
      @HooniganDailyTransmission  5 лет назад +26

      In a perfect world..

    • @ThatNoFbody-ch9ky
      @ThatNoFbody-ch9ky 5 лет назад +9

      Devive I always wanted a rwd Honda thays not s2k 🥺

    • @CharlieBennici
      @CharlieBennici 5 лет назад +3

      Picture this. A eg hatch with an electric rwd/awd swap

    • @hillbillyhippie597
      @hillbillyhippie597 5 лет назад

      Charlie Bennici that would be awesome

  • @bawjawmcgraw2232
    @bawjawmcgraw2232 5 лет назад +28

    This is hand down my favourite car you've ever had on...simple, shredding, rwd, v8 mk3...whats not to like...

  • @sourdiesel6987
    @sourdiesel6987 5 лет назад +75

    Absolutely one of the greatest builds ive seen here in a while i shop at ecs and saw them building it and ive finally seen it throw down props on the build guys!!!

  • @newenglande3052
    @newenglande3052 5 лет назад +47

    Mike has been building wild quality cars for quite awhile now. Great to see him getting the recognition he deserves!! Way to go bro, keep it up!!!

  • @ecstuning
    @ecstuning 5 лет назад +18

    Congrats Mike! We are super stoked about your talent getting the recognition it deserves! Check out more videos about Mikes M62 GTI on our channel!

  • @Young_Blueberry_
    @Young_Blueberry_ 5 лет назад +22

    Possibly my favorite car so far that has been here

  • @dwnforcemedia
    @dwnforcemedia 5 лет назад +3

    So freaking cool to see him get such praise from you guys and community. I was there to watch the build from day one behind my desk and got a ride in it. Huge thumbs up Mike!!!

  • @luigi999ish
    @luigi999ish 5 лет назад +2

    Nothing beats the sound of an old BMW V8 🙌

  • @Renalda5TV
    @Renalda5TV 5 лет назад +37

    "For sure" - Vin 2019

  • @johnclary729
    @johnclary729 5 лет назад +9

    I have to say that is the best V8 swapped RWD Golf I have ever seen.

  • @riverman33
    @riverman33 4 года назад +35

    VW engineers : Damn it, why didn't we do something like this?

    • @SirKingHoff
      @SirKingHoff 3 года назад +1

      Just make em RWD and the community will take it from there. This is a perfect example XD

  • @fourfivefourmedia4549
    @fourfivefourmedia4549 4 года назад +3

    This guy ran at my home track it was one of my all time favorites to feature during our fall 3 day event

  • @horvathpeter9828
    @horvathpeter9828 4 года назад +3

    James Pumphrey would love this. I mean, HE WOULD BE IN LOVE with it.

  • @devindeboer9675
    @devindeboer9675 4 года назад +3

    This thing is like a build from Forza. Crazy stuff

  • @exoida
    @exoida 5 лет назад +1

    SOUNDS SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!!and the smoke output -APPROVED!

  • @Jerseymulisha21
    @Jerseymulisha21 4 года назад +1

    All around sick build 🤙🏻 sick edit as always

  • @Hotrod_algo
    @Hotrod_algo 4 года назад +1

    Such a badass car done right, can't believe this car only has 300hp bc it's a BEAST and sounds insane!!!

  • @mutha_fukkin_mk4789
    @mutha_fukkin_mk4789 5 лет назад +83

    HOW DOES THIS HAVE A DISLIKE

  • @gustavofigueiredo1798
    @gustavofigueiredo1798 5 лет назад +4

    This thing looks like it's a blast to drive! Awesome! Also -> 10:38, I think we need more foot cam.

  • @Toyotarunner13
    @Toyotarunner13 5 лет назад +48

    How much power does it make...Vin needs to know 2 times,just to let everyone know!!🤦‍♂️😂

  • @wool__
    @wool__ 5 лет назад +41

    But can it go from berlin to warsaw in one tank?

    • @HooniganDailyTransmission
      @HooniganDailyTransmission  5 лет назад +30

      It can go from Palm-line to under the trailer...

    • @Balomis
      @Balomis 5 лет назад +8

      @@HooniganDailyTransmission ...on the limiter

  • @hellarice5672
    @hellarice5672 4 года назад +2

    As someone who drives a black mk3 gti this really does hit home literally lol

  • @goingwideproductions
    @goingwideproductions 4 года назад +1

    Don’t know how anyone could not like this build

  • @BaldBoi95
    @BaldBoi95 5 лет назад +5

    oh my gawd that thing sounds soooo GOOD!

  • @draggonhedd
    @draggonhedd 4 года назад +1

    Still even manages to sound like a VW, and it sounds SICK.

  • @kyley247
    @kyley247 5 лет назад

    So nice seeing a car from my home track, Lake Erie Speedway, on the Hoonigan channel. Being able to see this car in person is amazing.

  • @swapitout5728
    @swapitout5728 4 года назад

    The wheel control nd the transitions are smooth! Superior handling it's like watching fresh homemade buttermilk biscuits rise in the oven elegant yet satisfying

  • @s325ibmw3
    @s325ibmw3 4 года назад

    must be one of the best swaps ever so sick seeing a golf doing that

  • @StraightCutGears
    @StraightCutGears 4 года назад +13

    Next build and battle:
    Drift cars, but you have to start with a fwd platform and no LS engines.

  • @BeeLineFab
    @BeeLineFab 5 лет назад

    That exhaust note is so satisfying

  • @nielsreiziger4850
    @nielsreiziger4850 5 лет назад +2

    its so well built, it just goes and goes dang!

  • @RulfusTheBear
    @RulfusTheBear 5 лет назад +14

    Video Summary:
    Ron: "My body is ready.."
    Pause.

  • @joealex65
    @joealex65 5 лет назад +6

    My head admiring this wild creation: 🤯🤯🤯

  • @EvanRackle
    @EvanRackle 4 года назад +7

    “are we even gonna give you a t-shirt or something?”
    “i would hope.. i don’t know?”
    lmaoooo

  • @jaimeromano8786
    @jaimeromano8786 5 лет назад +1

    Glad to see Mike being shown some love... this build is NUTS!

  • @madman__
    @madman__ 4 года назад

    Love it. My first vw was a mk3 gti vr6. Sequoyah green. Got it bone stock. Slammed it on coils right away. A few power adders and that thing would eat for a mild street car!!! Won against fast cars that I was totally in shock by!!! Quick little cars! Had alot of fun til my guide broke 🥺

  • @charlessprinkle2494
    @charlessprinkle2494 5 лет назад +15

    When you wanna do slidey boi things, but also have CELs.

  • @willmatic84
    @willmatic84 4 года назад +3

    I love the way it sounds 💪🏼😤
    🚗💨💨💨💨
    Definitely [Hoonigan] approved 👍🏼

  • @badams24
    @badams24 4 года назад +2

    this thing flat out screamed a savage hoon

  • @leoncarevic7945
    @leoncarevic7945 5 лет назад +63

    That doesn't look right... So weird seeing a Mk3 do that

    • @HooniganDailyTransmission
      @HooniganDailyTransmission  5 лет назад +30

      We don't think it could look any MORE right.

    • @Technohonk
      @Technohonk 5 лет назад +2

      not only that, is also sounds odd, but it's epic tho, first Volkswagen that I would want to own.

    • @Afflictious
      @Afflictious 5 лет назад +4

      lmao have you never heard of a golf rallye?

    • @leoncarevic7945
      @leoncarevic7945 5 лет назад +1

      @@Technohonk Hahaha yeah

    • @leoncarevic7945
      @leoncarevic7945 5 лет назад +1

      @@Afflictious To be honest no I haven't. Just googled it and they look awesome

  • @777s7o7b7c7z7a7k777
    @777s7o7b7c7z7a7k777 4 года назад +3

    love how Vin casually says "ill jump in" as though he's not dying to ride in it lol

  • @nathanyoung3078
    @nathanyoung3078 4 года назад

    Heck yeah! These dudes are local to me! I saw this thing at ECS Tuning a couple months ago. Super rad seeing them at the Burnyard!

  • @Buggblasta
    @Buggblasta 4 года назад

    Bruh handz down the best sounding golf ever!!! Vin couldn’t stop cheesin!!! Duk lovez his VWs

  • @deeerek0756
    @deeerek0756 5 лет назад +3

    Sick, I just watched this on the ECS Tuning RUclips page

  • @boost_is_happiness6011
    @boost_is_happiness6011 5 лет назад +1

    For real.... the RONCO shit hit me in a throwback

  • @StoicaVladIoan
    @StoicaVladIoan 5 лет назад

    Been following this project on their channel. Glad to see it here.

  • @MaffiLu
    @MaffiLu 4 года назад

    He did what i was dreaming of for years. AWESOME!!

  • @TheRwdyAudi
    @TheRwdyAudi 5 лет назад

    One sickest build I've seen in a long time ... it even crazier once u start to look under it and threw it 💨💨💨💨🔥🎥

  • @ericbecker453
    @ericbecker453 5 лет назад

    Beyond stoked on this one. More 90’s German builds please!!!!

  • @LarsMarsCars
    @LarsMarsCars 5 лет назад

    Well, I have seen a lot of swaps in many different platforms. But it's safe to say I've never seen this before

  • @fredkennedy8435
    @fredkennedy8435 5 лет назад +15

    That car sounds more like a trombone than any other vehicle I've heard.

    • @Panthercholo
      @Panthercholo 4 года назад +1

      YES!

    • @andytaylor1588
      @andytaylor1588 4 года назад +2

      including ones where there was a guy playing the trombone while it was being driven.

  • @abymondesir23
    @abymondesir23 4 года назад

    I love how they kept it German and with a badass v8 non LS!! I wish these cars were rwd out of factory. INCREDIBLE

  • @Chazlovesburnouts
    @Chazlovesburnouts 4 года назад

    That m62 sounds glorious
    That car is just wild af

  • @toshirohitsugaya9508
    @toshirohitsugaya9508 5 лет назад

    Vin with the footwork cam, you guys should've showed more of it and more in the future. But most importantly, you gotta earn your blow out.

  • @AmpHibious
    @AmpHibious 5 лет назад

    Loved chasing this GTI and the other ECS guys with my drone at midvale speedway, such a sick car.

  • @hanablemoore8239
    @hanablemoore8239 5 лет назад

    That thing is dope. Sounds great and ol boy was way smooth with the sliding. Dope build.

  • @SixSpeedSeven
    @SixSpeedSeven 4 года назад

    As a 540i owner... I have never been more proud

  • @dorkultra
    @dorkultra 4 года назад

    dude has exceptional talent for building and drifting

  • @StanleyKubick1
    @StanleyKubick1 5 лет назад

    Love an oddball build. My hat's off to the guy.

  • @Timmy6216
    @Timmy6216 4 года назад

    I rock a Mk 4 GTI and deep down inside I want it to be rear-wheel drive so bad. That Mk 3 is gorgeous

  • @blitz3607
    @blitz3607 5 лет назад +41

    So when you putting a v8 in shartkart 👀

  • @martyzuno4807
    @martyzuno4807 4 года назад

    30 seconds in and I’m PUMPED
    so happy for a VW FINALLY !!!!!

  • @tichiwhitefur4265
    @tichiwhitefur4265 3 года назад

    dis is something you normally only see in games, and i love it!

  • @rigozuniga8096
    @rigozuniga8096 4 года назад

    As much as I hate ECS and never buying from them due to getting my orders wrong, and delays because of wrong info displayed, I can respect this build.

  • @seroqu1537
    @seroqu1537 4 года назад

    This lil thing floats effortlessly man, wish it woulda been an MK4 tho

  • @jalenad11
    @jalenad11 4 года назад

    This is the car guy that every car guy wants to be. He builds and he rips!

  • @kregis81
    @kregis81 4 года назад +2

    It's crazy how it still almost sounds like a VR6

  • @paulwade5853
    @paulwade5853 4 года назад +19

    Nice to hear a V8 that actually sounds good!
    So done with the shitty sound of an LS!

    • @Malibus_Most_Wanted
      @Malibus_Most_Wanted 4 года назад +1

      Paul Wade why I could never ls swap my m60 no matter the easy power it won’t sound as good

  • @RDSAlphard
    @RDSAlphard 5 лет назад

    I like how you have to clarify it is BMW V8, lol.
    I read about it on IG first, I believe a year ago? Instantly fall in love with this project.

  • @DieselMediaOnt
    @DieselMediaOnt 5 лет назад

    Vin's pedal cam was sick! More of that !

  • @danielsl20
    @danielsl20 5 лет назад +2

    Hoonigan need some project like this, fwd car to drift car.

  • @drewbenson3558
    @drewbenson3558 5 лет назад

    My first car was VW mk4 gti. Man I love this thing!

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator 4 года назад

    Skilled diy. Cool how they saved dough using BMW parts laying around

  • @bernardmccartney961
    @bernardmccartney961 4 года назад

    the ending after the credits had me dying. you guys crack me up. also an amazing build, and exhaust tone sounds superb!

  • @richardwaldron222
    @richardwaldron222 5 лет назад

    These two work well together.

  • @EX7RUD1CON
    @EX7RUD1CON 5 лет назад

    Love the mk4 golf, this makes me miss my gti vr6, that body line down the side is gorgeous

  • @MrBenicia707
    @MrBenicia707 5 лет назад

    That V8 powered Toaster Strudel🇩🇪 went hard in the yard.

  • @trackpimp
    @trackpimp 5 лет назад +1

    that thing looks super rowdy! Love it!

  • @RandomGuyWithaMazda
    @RandomGuyWithaMazda 4 года назад

    love seeing the ECS boys on here. I buy most of my mk7 golf parts from 'em. Top blokes, great driving too.

  • @jordanlatta
    @jordanlatta 5 лет назад +1

    Sickest sounding V8 I've heard in a hot minute.
    OHIO FOR THE WIN

  • @Hardworkingize
    @Hardworkingize 5 лет назад

    We have an VW golf mk4 in sweden with rwd and v8 to. Its freaking amazing

  • @TheeDJPhoenix
    @TheeDJPhoenix 4 года назад

    Idk if it's because I'm high af. But the editing of the car shots along with the music was dope af. Had me trippin

  • @TerminusVox
    @TerminusVox 4 года назад +5

    I think rear wheel drive Golfs need to be a thing.

  • @michaellatham9737
    @michaellatham9737 5 лет назад

    Vin in push up stance and "Loafers with the white sox" popped into my head! Hahaha

  • @og-iw3ni
    @og-iw3ni 4 года назад +1

    Sounds good, looks good....effin done good !!👌

  • @utbdoug
    @utbdoug 4 года назад

    Was not expecting that V8.. V6 maybe, but when he pulled the bonnet up I was pretty surprised!

  • @frickazeen
    @frickazeen 5 лет назад +1

    That combo made it sound like it had a coyote instead of a bmw v8

  • @travisboyer4001
    @travisboyer4001 4 года назад

    i seen this on donut media and i'm glad i finally got to see it in action. it's my dream to do something like this to a toyota celica one day.

  • @fryreartechnology7611
    @fryreartechnology7611 4 года назад

    BMW powered!!! Love it not being another LS swap and something different but most of all
    BMW power! The S motors like the S54 are so awesome love mine

  • @frogger7861
    @frogger7861 4 года назад

    He tore it up nasty. Spanked that limiter like red headed step child.

  • @kimlen29
    @kimlen29 4 года назад

    One of my favorite episodes to date

  • @dallinc3753
    @dallinc3753 5 лет назад

    That thing slides so nice

  • @mikeysgarage3697
    @mikeysgarage3697 5 лет назад

    One of those "It's so wrong but that makes it right" builds.