@Morty P so are you the youtube police ? i was expressing an opinion and never mentioned spite, my point was why would someone go to the bother of down voting if the there is no harm done.but at least we have you to keep things right
Don't get Pretorias they are horrendous for cracking and for a original alloy it will cost 1k each....stay well clear of Pretoria alloys. They are nice but terrible for cracking
I just love your channel Mat ❤. I love the vibes, I love the energy and your passion for cars shines in each and every video and that's one of the reasons I've been here since the audi TT. And ill be here all the way till the end 👍🏾
Fair play Mat I think you’ve really changed my mind on these cars. Can’t wait to see what sort of power you get out of this thing! If it’s anything like what MCM did to theirs it’ll be off it’s chops 🤩
***Hi mat. If you come to Swindon again, you can go to a place called ‘imperial tyres’ who will sort out the radar for much less than vw quote! I promise***
Matt, tracking light when accelerating could be the haldex pump. Maybe change the haldex oil and when doing so there’s 2 10mm bolts holding the haldex pump in. They’re know for getting clogged up and then preventing the haldex pump from being as effective. Hope this helps 👍🏽
The king of ads 😂😂 absolutely loving the golf r series, for me it’s a car that most can afford especially the 2014 golf r, nice car and very easy to modify, loving the content mate
Hey Mat I never use a DeWalt gun on level three to tighten bolts. They've easily got enough torque to shear even heavy duty fasteners. Level two all the way then maybe a click or two on level three just to make sure. Loving your work fella.
Hitting the R out of the gate..... AGGRESSIVE!!..... Coming out amazing..... One mod at a time..... Glad the hatch had its day...... Love my Vdubs..... Super job Matt..... All the best.... Can't wait for the next one.... 👍💯
At 16.17 for a moment I wondered what Kevin was doing on the bonnet! I'm sensing this could be a significant build, going to watch with great interest.
golf looks super cool, i never seen this one before so im watching all of the past cars that you did to bring me up to were you are now,youve done really well mate and i feel great to be apart of the matt armstrong followers,great content allways.
Hi Matt, Awesome channel! just wanted to let you know that I did manage to calibrate the radar myself and think this should also work for VW. The only thing needed was a torx screwdriver, vcds to reset the ACC and show the calibration while driving, and some (about 2 hours)time, all this is cheaper then 1500 quid. I did this last week on my audi Q5 and now it stays within the radar angle limits. I managed to calibrate the radar by driving with radar screen active on the dash. This screens shows if an object is detected and in range. You will notice it very quick if it is off and also which side. Then use the torx screw driver to tweak the radar to the left or right a bit. if the autocalibration is passed 0.8, it will turn ACC off and you will need to reset it again with vcds and try again. If you need more info, let me know!
Downpipe, Intercooler, Stage 2 tune! A Downpipe really transforms the sound of the car and you get so much more power from these cars with a stage 2 tune without messing with the turbo and fueling.
Absolutely love this build. just a heads up regarding the front assist though, it's not just VW that can calibrate this. Any ADAS equipped garage can do it. I work for Autoglass and we calibrate radar units fairly often as well as code new units, so could probably save a fair bit going down that avenue rather than a dealer if you can't code it out or want to sort it.
Flashing Traction light is potentially due to the haldex pump filter being clogged or the pump not working due to oil starvation, the haldex clutches themselves, or even (in my experience owning an S3) the transfer box...
If you got the genuine 3M VHB tape and you cover whole surface under the wing, it will have by itself enough stenght to lift the whole car off the ground... I've used it and two thumb sized pieces once attached needed like half of my body weight to get those ripped off.
You must have the best followers as we are all behind you and can’t wIt for the next video to drop.. it’s crazy how fast this channel has grown. Supporting you all the way Matt...
Loving this golf R but if I had to pick something I don’t like and I’d have to say the Micky mouse stitching around the airbag but other than that it’s just perfect and a really well repaired car.
As a viewer of a certain vintage, I'm not (what they used to refer to as) a max power modder.... However, for the most part I really enjoy Mat's tinkering with his cars. Golf's are one of those cars that lend themselves to modding very well and this one looks pretty good. I much prefer the stock look and stealth upgrades, as far too many god lowered and carbon but rarely back it up with genuine pace... The look fast but realistically mediocre pace. I'm sure this one will be different.
I genuinely love your channel. Been a fan since the TT/ 1 series era. 1 series and the bentley are by far my favourite cars you have done. Wish i had more mechanical knowledge and a bank balance to kit my motor out!
Love the channel, halfway through all the playlists, keep up the good work, always loved cars but never attempted to fit anything myself, but after watching you I'm actually going to give it a try
Try to reset basic settings on it to clear the passenger protection. I put doors from a crash damaged mk7 to my mk7 and it through up the errors. Start the car, Full lock steering right and then all the way to the left. Should reset the settings
You might find the cruise control distance radar is not working, because radar is right behind the front VW badge, sometimes cleaning its lets it work again... Good luck
Dudeee you don't need to go to VW for the ACC (Cruise control) I have a Mk7 with it and my wheels, tracking and radar was totally out got it fixed for £250 and hands down worth every penny. Best cruise control on the market, just look around its hard to find but totally worth it.
This is what makes this channel unique. Every other video consists with a young lad “modding” his car on their drive with annoying hamster music playing in the backdrop and im sat here watching matt and whilst bobbing along to Ivy-Rose Lyon. Love this channel
Steering angle sensor behind the steering wheel probably causing the traction control light or might clear once tracking been done 👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴
These are the same platform as the Audi s3, I have one and sometimes when I used to floor it the traction light would flash, I eliminated most of it by servicing the haldex oil and cleaned the gauze. Should pull a lot more after this is done as well.
Top video matt . Sure the front assist is your auto braking also to prevent an accident (ironically I know given the repair) .. . I’m positive you can sort it!
I think you should get Pretoria’s for the car although they are quite common. But they do look sooooo sick. And if your going to get an exhaust then I would say not to get a Milltek cos there way to common so I would go for a different brand like Armytrix, cobra, scorpion or Remus. Or get a custom system.
we realy love your work :) me and wifi sit in the evenings and just love your program :D we have seen all new car youtubes from you and now started with the old ones. Cheers from Norway :D
The thing that shocks me is that he said he has no experience in these stuff and is not a mechanic but the work he does is like a professional working 😉
See Matt this the content we want to see from you, the length of the video is perfect because on your other videos 3/4 is you just promoting the Sponsor but this is a great video Thank You
Mat you Hannah & Kevin have the best content & keep doing what you guys love & I'm sure in a few year you will look back & say all the hard work paid off .... Mat you are a funny guy & you should include your twin brother more these days lol .... good luck & dream big as it will happen for you.
Great video. Doesn’t coding out the front radar invalidate your insurance as you are circumventing a critical safety feature. The feature has saved me a few times. Surely someone with ODIS on YT can colab on the front safety radar. Might just be a lead. Cool mods.
Get sum black leather r32wingbacks in there boy and stick sum 25 mil spaces on the rear 15 on the front brings the back out nice bro that steering wheel is sick
Its a different sensor, just above sensor 13:Distance Regulation. The sensor 15: airbag control module (on the transmission tunnel) will need reset though - which may help the seatbelt tensioners
Mate, I really love what you are doing but please, I beg you, do not discard the adaptive cruise control. Realigning it is not that expensive at the dealership, you can do it on your own if you print the calibration pannel and buy a VCDS or find a shop that will do it for you at a very low price. The ACC is a neat feature and works in a big harmony with all the systems from your car, including navigation and headlights. Even if the radar is faulty I am sure you can find one on ebay at a fraction of the cost. Other than this, another great video :)
I use the same dewalt impact gun every day and it’s a beast compared to your old one so be careful when running bolts back up fella 👍🏻 keep up the content
Such an underrated youtuber. Your work doesn't go unappreciated!!
So true!
True
I prefer watching youtubers who be themselves and not hide behind an ego matts a rare one
who down votes a guy just being a decent, honest, enthusiastic car fan ? jealousy maybe ? good luck to you young man, keep doing what you are doing.
This is my first video I’ve seen but I’m putting my money on all the shit at about 4:40 I got to 5 min
@Morty P so are you the youtube police ? i was expressing an opinion and never mentioned spite, my point was why would someone go to the bother of down voting if the there is no harm done.but at least we have you to keep things right
@Morty P might the earrings you wanna padlock 🔒 lol
People who find mindless cheeriness annoying ? His annoyinv adverts for a stock trading platform haven't helped his cause
@@davesmith9325 a lot of youtubers need sponsors to survive, if you dont like watching them you can skip forward and not see them
My mrs is like that golf R...still a couple of issues that need ironing out 😂😂
Iron her out mate 🤣🤣🤣
Isn’t that most women 😂😂
if only we could map our other halfs
Fuckin classic fella 😎stage 2 the bitch 💪🏻
@@samerlam9551 yeh
Get the Pretoria’s and front splitter and rear diffuser
Couldn't agree more mate 👍👍
Come on this is Matt we're talking about. . Thats far too safe and boring. Every man and his dog has Pretorias. Based on the R8 rims I think not.
Just like every other R owner
Don't get Pretorias they are horrendous for cracking and for a original alloy it will cost 1k each....stay well clear of Pretoria alloys.
They are nice but terrible for cracking
Like every other R owner, boring cars for boring people
My man just put an ad inside an ad... hahahah unreal
Yes I’m glad I got some recognition for that 🤣 I like to call it and ad collab
@@MatArmstrongbmx or a coll-ad 🤣🤦🏻♂️
@@MatArmstrongbmx on the topic of collaboration would you collab with theotherstuff we want to see it 👀
In-mat-tion
Some inception vibe
Can’t believe he’s always acknowledging faults with a smile 😊
I love how happpy he always is
Mate it’s a breath of fresh air to watch a UA-camr that is REAL,both you and the Goon squad are the best car guys on here.Keep it up mate.
I just love your channel Mat ❤. I love the vibes, I love the energy and your passion for cars shines in each and every video and that's one of the reasons I've been here since the audi TT. And ill be here all the way till the end 👍🏾
Just love to see a car enthusiast that loves and looks after his cars as well as modifying them 👍👌
Fair play Mat I think you’ve really changed my mind on these cars. Can’t wait to see what sort of power you get out of this thing! If it’s anything like what MCM did to theirs it’ll be off it’s chops 🤩
***Hi mat. If you come to Swindon again, you can go to a place called ‘imperial tyres’ who will sort out the radar for much less than vw quote! I promise***
can’t wait for the raffle!
Matt, tracking light when accelerating could be the haldex pump. Maybe change the haldex oil and when doing so there’s 2 10mm bolts holding the haldex pump in. They’re know for getting clogged up and then preventing the haldex pump from being as effective. Hope this helps 👍🏽
The king of ads 😂😂 absolutely loving the golf r series, for me it’s a car that most can afford especially the 2014 golf r, nice car and very easy to modify, loving the content mate
Hey Mat I never use a DeWalt gun on level three to tighten bolts. They've easily got enough torque to shear even heavy duty fasteners. Level two all the way then maybe a click or two on level three just to make sure. Loving your work fella.
Hitting the R out of the gate..... AGGRESSIVE!!..... Coming out amazing..... One mod at a time..... Glad the hatch had its day...... Love my Vdubs..... Super job Matt..... All the best.... Can't wait for the next one.... 👍💯
At 16.17 for a moment I wondered what Kevin was doing on the bonnet!
I'm sensing this could be a significant build, going to watch with great interest.
golf looks super cool, i never seen this one before so im watching all of the past cars that you did to bring me up to were you are now,youve done really well mate and i feel great to be apart of the matt armstrong followers,great content allways.
Hi Matt, Awesome channel! just wanted to let you know that I did manage to calibrate the radar myself and think this should also work for VW. The only thing needed was a torx screwdriver, vcds to reset the ACC and show the calibration while driving, and some (about 2 hours)time, all this is cheaper then 1500 quid. I did this last week on my audi Q5 and now it stays within the radar angle limits. I managed to calibrate the radar by driving with radar screen active on the dash. This screens shows if an object is detected and in range. You will notice it very quick if it is off and also which side. Then use the torx screw driver to tweak the radar to the left or right a bit. if the autocalibration is passed 0.8, it will turn ACC off and you will need to reset it again with vcds and try again. If you need more info, let me know!
Downpipe, Intercooler, Stage 2 tune! A Downpipe really transforms the sound of the car and you get so much more power from these cars with a stage 2 tune without messing with the turbo and fueling.
I like the fact if you raffle this one you actually see what work you've put into it and know ppl are actually getting a decent motor
Absolutely love this build.
just a heads up regarding the front assist though, it's not just VW that can calibrate this. Any ADAS equipped garage can do it. I work for Autoglass and we calibrate radar units fairly often as well as code new units, so could probably save a fair bit going down that avenue rather than a dealer if you can't code it out or want to sort it.
Flashing Traction light is potentially due to the haldex pump filter being clogged or the pump not working due to oil starvation, the haldex clutches themselves, or even (in my experience owning an S3) the transfer box...
If you know you know.. spark plugs cleaned then 20 mins in the oven.. works a charm 👍🏼👍🏼
If you got the genuine 3M VHB tape and you cover whole surface under the wing, it will have by itself enough stenght to lift the whole car off the ground...
I've used it and two thumb sized pieces once attached needed like half of my body weight to get those ripped off.
Loving the tunes makes such a difference from the usual You tubers backing music
You can always rely on Mat Armstrong to have an absolute banger of a track when doing a montage 👍👍
Matt you are The Master Film Maker !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You must have the best followers as we are all behind you and can’t wIt for the next video to drop.. it’s crazy how fast this channel has grown. Supporting you all the way Matt...
My dream car to a tee😍, i know this message will get missed but you are honestly and inspiration to me since the very beginning. God Bless you Mat x
The only UA-camr I dont skip adds for lol and cant wait to see what you have in store for the Golf 👍
Mat get a stage 2 tune done at wrench studios and get a air intake by evolve/eventuri
Lol if you go to imran to get a intake and say you got your tune done at wrench, he will show you where the door is lol.
He's got his own tuner to do it
@@thebomber5028 wrench are still best in the business
@@asharibchaudhary5844 why because you've watched to many dmo vids lol
@@thebomber5028 nah i my czn has his car stage 1 at evolve but i just like the wrench teams energy more tbh
The spoiler makes such a difference! Defo makes the car look a lot meaner!
Every video is better than the last 👌🏻 never disappoints. Keep it up Mat 👍🏻👍🏻
my dream car omg, i own a basic mk7 but i really hope to own a mk7 R or mk8R one day
Worst thing I did was wiper delete a hatch back! Sick video, I think the golf might be my favourite 🤩
Loving this golf R but if I had to pick something I don’t like and I’d have to say the Micky mouse stitching around the airbag but other than that it’s just perfect and a really well repaired car.
I watched that GTI spring Video a few months ago when I did mine! Old but gold!
12:05 You could have turned the VW badge upside down to make it a MA badge
Try and get the cruise control fixed just ask around!
Agreed, Matt might not want/need it but it will be awesome for the raffle winner to have a fully mechanically kitted out setup alongside the mods
Audi retrofits will be able to do it
As a viewer of a certain vintage, I'm not (what they used to refer to as) a max power modder.... However, for the most part I really enjoy Mat's tinkering with his cars. Golf's are one of those cars that lend themselves to modding very well and this one looks pretty good.
I much prefer the stock look and stealth upgrades, as far too many god lowered and carbon but rarely back it up with genuine pace... The look fast but realistically mediocre pace. I'm sure this one will be different.
I genuinely love your channel. Been a fan since the TT/ 1 series era. 1 series and the bentley are by far my favourite cars you have done. Wish i had more mechanical knowledge and a bank balance to kit my motor out!
Love the channel, halfway through all the playlists, keep up the good work, always loved cars but never attempted to fit anything myself, but after watching you I'm actually going to give it a try
Don’t know why but this build has me more hooked than normal Matt. Keep it coming your smashing it 👍🏼
Time to become a member of the stage 3 clan Mat , puts a smile on my face every day 👌🚀
Try to reset basic settings on it to clear the passenger protection. I put doors from a crash damaged mk7 to my mk7 and it through up the errors.
Start the car,
Full lock steering right and then all the way to the left.
Should reset the settings
You might find the cruise control distance radar is not working, because radar is right behind the front VW badge, sometimes cleaning its lets it work again... Good luck
I love the longer videos you do, pls do more of these. You are absolutely class mate
Dudeee you don't need to go to VW for the ACC (Cruise control) I have a Mk7 with it and my wheels, tracking and radar was totally out got it fixed for £250 and hands down worth every penny. Best cruise control on the market, just look around its hard to find but totally worth it.
If you want to recalibrate the active front assist, try VW Retrofit. They’re not too far from you and have the Hella kit I believe.
Great video Matty. Golf R looking swoohh swoohh. Can’t believe you going simple on this Golf. We need an outrageous mod on this golf.
Front assist is more than just adaptive cruise control, Its also front collision avoidance.
Matt Armstrong , Backyard boyz and Wimpy brothers my favorite youtubers🔥🔥👍👍
This is what makes this channel unique. Every other video consists with a young lad “modding” his car on their drive with annoying hamster music playing in the backdrop and im sat here watching matt and whilst bobbing along to Ivy-Rose Lyon. Love this channel
Currently catching up on videos. Honest guy, entertaining content, positive vibes, great cars, whats not too like? Keep it up mate 👍🏻
Proper 18 minute long video, I absolutely in love with this car
Fair play to you Matt. You just dive in and give anything a go.
You going to get it fully machined polished as paint work looking rather cloudy. Worth a vid 👌
Great work Mat and your not the first UA-camr to sheer a bolt with the gun..
Steering angle sensor behind the steering wheel probably causing the traction control light or might clear once tracking been done 👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴
16:31 and one more time after that, what were those noises 😂😂😂
Yeah, that was him haha
16:31 wtf was that noise mat 😄 I think you like the golf a but too much
I like how you do lots of mods in one videos rather than a 20 mins video for one mod. 👍🏼 Lambo killer hint there aswell!
I can’t be the only one who noticed Mats “ahhhh” and “ohhh” during the final car mod reveal hahahahaahha
These are the same platform as the Audi s3, I have one and sometimes when I used to floor it the traction light would flash, I eliminated most of it by servicing the haldex oil and cleaned the gauze. Should pull a lot more after this is done as well.
I had the same problem
Top video matt . Sure the front assist is your auto braking also to prevent an accident (ironically I know given the repair) .. . I’m positive you can sort it!
Matt, if is anything like the S3/RS3, there is a software update for the ESC/traction cutting in whilst driving.
I think you should get Pretoria’s for the car although they are quite common. But they do look sooooo sick. And if your going to get an exhaust then I would say not to get a Milltek cos there way to common so I would go for a different brand like Armytrix, cobra, scorpion or Remus. Or get a custom system.
You never see a stock R? Really?
I'm sick of the sight of them, every one has one and usually on finance. I actually get excited to see the GTI.
90% of cars on the road are on finance
we realy love your work :) me and wifi sit in the evenings and just love your program :D we have seen all new car youtubes from you and now started with the old ones. Cheers
from Norway :D
I really admire your willingness to just go for it, even when you're not sure what you're doing.
That's a great approach to investing as well 😉
Great enthusiasm Matt, makes me smile every video! keep it up chap👍👍
The thing that shocks me is that he said he has no experience in these stuff and is not a mechanic but the work he does is like a professional working 😉
He used to work for a mechanic
Oh, but still you have to admit he is does work like a professional
So happy those gross mirror caps are gone and replaced with the carbon ones it looks so much classier with carbon
You've made a beautiful job of this Matt ... well done you. Very pleased you do normal cars without tacky boltons.
Oh .. racing coilovers ... £1k devalued.
Thanks 🙏 if you prefer stock cars there’s a lot of other channels you can watch. Samcrac is pretty good at rebuilding cars, great videos aswell
those adlibs 16:31 are amazing
Transforming this R was always going to be interesting. It's delivering!
Looking good so far Mat. Sadly we're missing the usual V8 Growl with this project, but we can live with that. Great content 😊
The Golf R does LOOK SICK now lowered & w the carbon. However now u should black out the taillights.
Yea rear wiper needs two go and a black r badge , I do love a golf
Just got B7 RS4 Avant in Grey! Beast!
I hope Matt keeps this one for his daily it suits him and looks really good 💯🔥
Definitely worth getting that ACC sorted out in my opinion
This build is my favorite so far 😁
See Matt this the content we want to see from you, the length of the video is perfect because on your other videos 3/4 is you just promoting the Sponsor but this is a great video Thank You
Thanks! But to argue my sponsor sections at max 1min 🤷♀️
Mat you Hannah & Kevin have the best content & keep doing what you guys love & I'm sure in a few year you will look back & say all the hard work paid off .... Mat you are a funny guy & you should include your twin brother more these days lol .... good luck & dream big as it will happen for you.
Glow in the dark R badges look clean
Great video. Doesn’t coding out the front radar invalidate your insurance as you are circumventing a critical safety feature. The feature has saved me a few times. Surely someone with ODIS on YT can colab on the front safety radar. Might just be a lead. Cool mods.
traction light is probably the haldex, the filter will be clogged, and if not fixed it can ruin the pump.
200K, madness. Congratulations!!! Congratulations 🎉
Get sum black leather r32wingbacks in there boy and stick sum 25 mil spaces on the rear 15 on the front brings the back out nice bro that steering wheel is sick
I now want one of these cars this looks awesome !
Hi Mat, 👋🏾. I just had the driving assist censor done on my Golf and it cost £252 for VW to recalibrate and reset fault.
The proactive collision warning thing needs the front sensor so those are related
Its a different sensor, just above sensor 13:Distance Regulation. The sensor 15: airbag control module (on the transmission tunnel) will need reset though - which may help the seatbelt tensioners
The Golf R is looking sick,what a beast cheers
I reckon you could put some dark smoke lamin-x on that front badge and it would stick out a lot less
Mate, I really love what you are doing but please, I beg you, do not discard the adaptive cruise control. Realigning it is not that expensive at the dealership, you can do it on your own if you print the calibration pannel and buy a VCDS or find a shop that will do it for you at a very low price. The ACC is a neat feature and works in a big harmony with all the systems from your car, including navigation and headlights. Even if the radar is faulty I am sure you can find one on ebay at a fraction of the cost.
Other than this, another great video :)
MATT 200,000 subs congratulation you are a star!!
I use the same dewalt impact gun every day and it’s a beast compared to your old one so be careful when running bolts back up fella 👍🏻 keep up the content