REBUILDING A WRECKED BMW M5 THEN TAKING IT BACK TO BMW
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2023
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Its time for BMW to inspect the cheap BMW M5 Competition that i just rebuilt. Ive done all the repairs myself despite being advised that the structural repair should only be carried out by trained technicians. It wasn't long until the BMW tech picked up a few mistakes and explained why i had voided my warranty immediately .
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The BMW warranty bit was really interesting. And terrible news for pop+bang map 130i owners everywhere 😂
Exactly, off too post onto the m135i xdrive group
Its not a blanket warranty void, its a catagory void, for instance if you have an engine failure and the map is deemed to be the cause because driveway fred with his 50quid remaps did it then your engine and gearbox warranty is gone, But your warranty for your brake calipers, heated seats, infortainment etc would all still be covered by warranty.
You can just disconnect the gps then map it and then reconnect.
@@gedbino2610 There is a counter on the ECU incremented each time it's flashed, so your "solution" doesn't work ;)
Can’t beat a nice bit of bore wash to detonate a German Ford engine
Dealership inspection videos are always my favorite, they're like a testament to what someone can do with enough dedication.
It really is inspiring. Great validation for all the hard work Mat is putting in.
I wish more UA-camr would do this instead of going to their "Friend Mechanic" or some random Mechanic. If you want proper Information and Evaluation, you should always go to the Experts. Seen tons of other UA-camr Videos where the Mechanic either spreads Nonsense or because he isn't an Expert on that certain Brand/Model says more is broken than it actually is, because "Buy bad, badly treated Car, bring it to Mechanic and add a Title like "My new (enter car name) is an absolute Nightmare!" and then act surprised it has issues despite buying a really badly treated Model.
This is also why i prefer Mat Armstrong
@@chartreux1532 check out m539 restorations, he only does BMW rebuilds but in his latest video he talked about taking one of his finished cars to the dealership to get their review. He is insanely meticulous in his restorations so it's pretty fitting.
The old saying prevails...Do it right,do it once. Well done team Armstrong.
Yeah, exactly, with dedication everyone can do everything i would say, obv you need some minor skills at least, and mat has it
It’s crazy how all these top dealerships are giving Matt so much access. Testament to him and his channel and the influence he is generating 👏🏾
Its nice to see the dealers care and understand the connection between fans, customers and enthusiasts.
*Mat*
I’d trust that bmw dealer great business for them
Is very important specially if Matt will decide sometime latter to sell the car (obviously not soon.. he will enjoy it) but if he ever will sell it he will have this BMW approved inspection advantage rated to 8 out of 10 which is well done considering the car was saved !!! Tanks Mat for such great content
Good for business...
If US BMW dealers had mechanics like that, I’d be buying a BMW tomorrow.
What an amazing set of professionals!
That's so unfortunately true 😂
They are like this in Australia too.
Seriously not just bmw Mercedes too
They do but it’s not common. If they had a big UA-camr coming to film, they would’ve had the best of the best.
I got lucky , my technician and service advisor in Austin are amazing
Have u guys realized that Mat has 1.49 million subs and the majority of his videos have at least 1.4 million views? The 99.9% of his subscribers watch his videos! Your energy and passion is admirable dude. Great content
Im addictee to the channel , I have separation anxiety when he doesn't post
He’s getting some serious numbers!!
That's not how that works at all.
this one has more than total subscribers
I wish the mechanics/technicians who service and look after my car were as knowledgeable as the guys you had!
ofcourse they pick one of the best for the video
don't wanna look like a mug infront of 1.49Million people either lol
Knowledgable is one, executing that knowledge or caring about it is something else
@@cj.wijtmans
"Of course they pick one of the best for the video" That made me laugh because most of the Time it's the opposite, they pick the worst on purpose.
Lots of People who do Videos showing how "unreliable" a Car they bought is and all it's Problems, they of course pick the worst one on Purpose, then bring it to a Mechanic (Usually also a UA-camr) who then confirms how terrible that Car is - this brings more Views than bringing a Car to a Mechanic who then says "Everything is great" because People love Drama and want to see how bad a Car is and make fun of it. This brings more Views
@@chartreux1532 why the fuck would BMW want to come off as incompetent?
i trust mat's repair more than i would a repair shop
Anyone willing to video them repairing a car will make sure they repair it properly rather than bodging it. Bodging it on camera just makes you look like a moron.
Not his rivet work, there was no torquing on the rivets when installed going back in so all those rivets are not up so spec
@@notfiveoRead my mind! Hilarious!
Oooft come off it. I love the guy for having a go but there is usually some weapons grade bodging going on 😂
@@midlifecarsis6420where?
Hi Mat, quick update from the Netherlands: the skirts are supposed to be this long!! We have the same here with the G20 3 series here. They are supposed to be starting at the backside wheel gap and to end somewhere middle of the front passenger door. That has to do with the lighting in the sill (the bottom part of the side of the car (don’t know if this is the exact word sorry). This exterior lighting will be blocked otherwise.
Yup m340i owner here came to say the same thing. Those skirts are the correct size for the puddle lights.
What makes Mat such a joy to watch in his videos, is that his demeanor and smile are just so authentic. It’s quite refreshing.
Mat smiles even when he looks worried 😬
Yeah❤
Will you be asking for his hand in marriage?
His poor English gives me a headache!
Wow Mat, The BMW is looking amazing. My partner was watching the video when you first got it. She said there is no way he is going to get that fixed. Sadly she passed away due to stage 4 liver cancer without seeing the finished car. Well done it looks amazing. Not sure I like the colour. I think I would have gone for a nice blue.
May she rest in perfect peace. She sure is seeing the car now from heaven 🙏
Dude the respect these guys give you is so awesome to see, best advertisement for BMW ever imo - they aren’t just gear heads, they are Mat heads too !! It’s like they want to see you succeed as much as you do !
That BMW dealership was a 10/10. The tech was golden. He was seriously informative and seem to be a genuinely nice guy. Great vid.
Great video as always. Props to BMW for allowing you to record almost everything! Loved it!
Hello Marketing teams at car manufacturers, This is how you engage with customers.
Seriously, enjoy watching you and your dad work on these projects. In this, I can live vicariously through the two of you to imagine what it could've been like to have had such an amazing relationship with a father who was actually present.
My dad was a car guy and he loved German cars especially BMW, this one hits extra hard 🥲
Im the same.
My dad was a volkswagen lover and i myself was italian and american fan
For me that’s the most impressive rebuild you’ve done yet Mat. Congrats and well done man 👏
I'm quite impressed by that dealer. Usually when I visit a dealership it's for parts and I'm directed to a discreet door of shame.
Yep. You walk through that revolving door to a smile and a ‘Can I help you?’. As soon as you say you’re just visiting the parts desk they look at you in disgust. 😂
Usually lovely blonde female variant too
@@wrongmarkthey throw your coffee in the bin and snatch back their copy of the Financial Times
apart from the actual rebuild videos, these end inspections are up there with my favourites, its so interesting to see about the mapping and how they can see that
I love the mods Mat (the ones you fitted!). That guy at the BMW dealership was really informative too. Good video.
A true testament to where Mat is now.....what a long way he has come!!! Respect.
Hey Matt, I really love that you bring your repaired cars back to the dealership for feedback.
It helps you grow and get better at what you do with full transparency. Love ya work!
8/10 and that must include the rear shock ! That’s a great result.
I’m impressed that these main dealers are prepared to review your cars and let you film them.
The fact this car still exists is testament to Matt! And props to those mechanics, eyes like hawks and not a detail missed. Great video!
Rich is a very very cool lad, obviously knows his stuff and knows how to treat a customer. Well done BMW Leicester and Rich.
I just found your channel, and I have to say that your 2 videos on having your cars looked over and rated have been my favorite. Its really great to watch. And nerve wracking for some reason
Same! I only came across this channel a couple days ago, and watched the whole M5 rebuild and been hooked! It's great to see the enthusiasm that Mat has put into this car, and for not exactly a professional has done a great job on it!
Seriously enjoy watching and listening to the progression and improvements Matt's made to his skills and knowledge. And there's such a feelgood vibe from these uploads! Thanks for the smiles and positivity Matt 🙌🏽
Spot on - some of Matt's earlier videos made me fear for his life lol. His skills and understanding seems to be ramped up "just a bit" now :)
Nice result Matt. Doing things properly with structural stuff is the smart way. No bodging with welds lol. Another nice job.
Yep when you pull out the clip it shorts the pins to disable the airbag for safe removal . If the clips are missing, then the terminals are connected and the car is mad . Glad you figured it out most airbag devices are this way for future reference. Love the channel thanks
Fascinating content. Loads of lessons in there we all can learn from. 8/10 from a main dealer on something like this is phenomenal. Plus most of the points to address are minor, and no major issues. Superb result!
Whoever spotted that missing knee-airbag-clip, well done you!
I'll take an 8 out of 10 M5 ALL DAY baby!! Very nice work Mat, really loving how well you're doing. Hard work beats talent 100%
Give it a week and it will be 5 out of 10, BMW are POS.
Matt you're an absolute G! as someone who has own 2 BMW 5 series this build has been one of my favourites, the access and support BMW has given you is awesome! deep down those mechanics wish they has your dedication in doing these build.. well done mate.
Bravo Mat! You are a legend in the making.
It's great to see BMW being so open, honest, and engaged with you.
Keep up the good work. Brilliant.
A testament to your hugely developing skills Mat. Nice one.
Getting the inside dealer garage inspection lowdown are your best videos I’m so impressed that they are happy for you to film in the secret world of dealers garages
The dealerships are doing themselves a massive favour by presenting the way they are. I'm sure they know it benefits them to be approachable and easy going but still having the expertise and product knowledge.
Another strong repair Mat! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 8/10 is a fine result given it's not fully finished yet.
just recently discovered your channel and what you did with that M5 is nothing short of magic! Richard Hammond was onto something. Very impressive job & very scary to see how extensive the electronics are in that car. Love the wheels & love the color. Great job !!
Its so awesome that you're able to film all this at the dealership. I imagine in the states they wouldnt let you film at all. Also, good to know about that GPS thing. I'd rather not have big brother tracking every action I take in my car.
Good luck buying a modern car without that feature
They know where you are not what you're doing. Well I mean they will know if you're going at speed while remaining stationary but other than that it's only location data. And that's the same data your phone is collecting as well and honestly for a similar reason.
Might aswell throw your mobile phone in the bin
I’m not convinced that BMW are alerted to a car being on a dyno, or that this data is logged anywhere in the car. I suspect the guy is just talking rubbish there. Even if they could, it’s not proof that it’s been mapped on its own.
@@wrongmark It's 100% true. They can see everything and the a car is doing speeds of say 130mph but the car isn't actually moving it flags up. I've seen this with my own eyes so know its true. Also once they plug into the car they can see if the vehicle has been mapped
Love your videos @Mat. Keep making this content. Love from India.
The NHS ought to offer Mat's videos in place of therapy! The 20 or so minutes blast of sunny disposition and can-do attitude you get does more to combat anxiety and depression than any number of pills!😅🥰
Love Mudge Island. I lived on the island full time for 12 years until we sold 4 years ago. The cottage in the video was only a few lots west of my home (2 lots east of the Marina). I can tell you this. The summer sunsets from the dock (and I believe the hot tub) shown in this video are spectacular and the owner has spared no expense developing this property over the years.
Well done Mat!! We're proud of you and always behind you ❤
I’m not a bmw fan but that m5 looks awesome. Maybe I’m slowly converting at least to the m5. Looks great love the mods you did.
I wasn't a BMW fan until I started watching Mat's channel and now I want an M8 but my wallet won't let me 😅
But at least I have this channel to live vicariously through 😂
Yea same here lol
@@thomascross8216 I had an M550i as a courtesy car (fuck knows how!). Its basically a comfortable M5 so if budget ever allowed id get one in a heartbeat!
I believe this vid make more BMW fun than any of Official BMW ad. Well done mate welcome the club. 👍👍👍💪💪💪
Usually all you need to look for are the emission stickers under the hood, or the GVWR sticker or the Tire Size sticker that most likely in the driver's door jamb most often. Anyone who spends any amount of time with the average vehicle off the street can spot differences that indicate crash damage repair. It can be shocking how many vehicles going down the road have been in a collision. You did a fantastic job Mat.
Dealership inspection videos are always my favorite
Let’s go! Matt be poppin off with these uploads, keep it up ❤️
*Mat*
Wild that not torqued down bolts could have been the sound I was hearing on my m5 lol
Dude you go through so much effort.
Well done, you deserve everything you’ve got .
One thing I will say when you’ve got engine stripped down and cables hanging about them, I think every item should be cleaned properly .
The housing that it’s sits in.
Up-and-down inside and out .
I will give you a 9 out of 10 well done
Hey Mat! Just wanted to drop by and leave a comment to let you know how much I appreciate your incredible content and hard work on UA-cam. Your videos are absolutely awesome, especially when it comes to rebuilding cars. The dedication and passion you put into each project truly shine through, and it's inspiring to see the transformations you achieve. Keep up the fantastic work, and know that your fans are always here cheering you on! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next. 💪🔧🚗
this is awesome. wondering what’s coming next since the GT3 and M5 are finished
Probably that white Huracan from a month or two ago
He's actually got both the Murcielago and that secret white Huracan he showed us a few videos ago
I'm again really surprised with how much information Rich can share with us. Car people are the nicest kind of people I guess! Great video as always Matt! I loved the drive-by shot 😍
I wish / hope all BMW Mechanics are like this 👍
Mate, love videos with your Dad in it.
So good to see him helping and supportive.
You gotta build him a surprise car soon.
Mat.. Whenever I come home after a shitty day and I see you post a video my face is smiling from ear to ear :)) Peace bro :*
Same
for real
His energy is something different
Makes you feel good when you can do that much work to a car and the dealership gives you a high score. Good job Mat.
I had a one year delay in progress on a vintage snowmobile. Ended up being thick shrink wrap that impeded the movement of a point movement on a points and condenser system. Everything was right besides that one little thing. Keep up the high quality video as well as resurrections.
Great guys at BMW! You can tell they're passionate about what Mat is doing, such a joy to watch.
If that was the actual video of the crash, I'm not sure how that engine wasn't destroyed. I smell BS
Its german cars mate the Skelett of the car is Real strong
Remember To Pray Before Eating And Drinking. Spread The Gospel.
Amen
Amen, I don’t do the first half sadly tho… 😭 should work on that :/
I shit my pants
im not sure this is the right Place
Explode.
I’ve been so reluctant to go into a BMW dealership, but after seeing how straightforward their computer is and how willing the technician is to teach the owner, I had to schedule an inspection.
Fair warning. As the owner is of a G31 540d. Your milage may vary. Ive been treated like a king at one dealership and like a peasant at another
Satisfying to see that all your hard work is respected by the people that work on them everyday. Eight out of ten for a car sitting in the state it was is a seriously good result. Well done! 😊
Whenever a youtuber advertises a product...I make a mental note NEVER to buy it.
Awesome video. Having the extra keys is always great. So surprising the little plastic tab fixed the issue 😲
This build is so tastefully done. I wouldn’t change a thing. Well done mate ! Love every personal touch !
This car looks absolutely amazing! Great work on this car! If I had one of these F90 M5's I would make it look just like this one! Great job Mat!
Props to Sytner for the access and getting such a nice tech on the m5. Love the mods and I'm a 42yo boring engineer, car looks mean AF. Gone shocks are a great excuse to fit some shortened bilsteins, maybe magnatronics? Hate the fact bmw GPS track you, i'd rip that out straight away. keep it up buddy!
Found this series and got glued to the end! Awesome!!!
Mat is so humble and love the genuineness and curiosity from the brand legit mechanic. 2x 8/10 is a winner for sure🎉🎉
You're so talented and humble. Everytime I'm impressed by you. Your channel is my favorite rebuild channel.
Apart from the outstanding job you do it's fantastic to see the main dealers get behind you in these assessment videos.
Wonderful car . All the AERO KIT with the additional carbon fiber parts looks great. The wheels are truly nice too. Congratulations MAT . You are a Champion.
You got a score of 8 from both dears ,your doing great. It is nearly impossible for a perfect score for a car that was never wreaked. And you fixed them with no professional experience prior .damn you knocked it out of the park yet again killer job with gumball as well. I was hoping you would have been in it longer . Maybe next time
Great team Matt, Hanna , Tony dad , Chris , Liam and little Kev Bully XXL on guard 👍🏻👏🏻🇬🇧
You could tell Matt was super stoked to get another 8/10 after all of his hard work. Great job!
Fair play, those BMW techs are high calibre, and they gave the m5 a good workover. Good to see the remap exposure too. Keep on going matt these rebuilds are awesome
Such a beautiful car and great work as usual. Loved this rebuild from start to finish. Bit sad it's over but to see my dream car looking like that I can't complain ❤❤
man i loved to see how the bmw workshop is! Also loved how great the workers there were so cool and helpful! Keep it up mat! This is my dream car!
Pretty awesome you only need to do some simple fasteners and cable routing to have it sorted. Polish it up by replacing all of the suspension with some performance coil overs and she'll be sweet!
Mat always a pleasure watching you and your team take a wrecked car and rebuild it it's like you are creating art and the joy you bring while creating a masterpiece
Loved this video series as I've a G30 5 series so found it really interesting to see how they're built (admittedly yours looks the dogs bollocks in comparison to my standard version!). Also glad to see BMW Leicester are much more thorough than my local dealership who seemed incapable of putting on the right tyres and balancing them!
Kudos to Rich / Synter group for their openness and pragmatism…. And MA too for rescuing an awesome ride
I really like Matts videos but I think this M5 is technically the most challenging and advanced repair he's ever done and I'm really impressed that he's done the repair correctly and with no issues even after taking it to BMW, fair play well done, look forward to more videos in future
BMW has a tsb about finding a tube and notifying BMW. The BMW tech is very professional. Top notch guy. Need more people like that.
They know their job at the dealership. Love to see that
Great video Matt, excellent insight
Mat, you should be extremely proud of what you have achieved, to bring the M5 back to life and to a high standard is testament to your dedication, enthusiasm and never give up attitude. What also makes you more relatable is you listen to your subscribers and take their advice. That is one beautiful car that deserves to be back on the road, the M5 is my favourite M car. Massive power and pure luxury. Congrats on an excellent build, once you fit the correct side skirts and the few minor bits picked up by BMW you will have a very desirable car that should you sell, will easily fetch its value and hopefully give you a decent return. 👍🇬🇧
Big up Sytner BMW really liked the engagement and enthusiasm for Mats great work. Nice to see dealers like this. (Yes I know they get paid for the work).
BMW was the car i first got,,when I was done with this world,,,and then,,,,i fell in love with its performance,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you NEVER get scared in them,,,,they always take you pAST the limit of what YOU thought a car could do,,,they GIVE you WHAT you pay for,,NO ONE does that,,,another reason I LOVE BMW,,,,,,merc is nice BMW is ,,,the NASCAR,,,love it
Hey, I was watching that Murci video!! Bring it back up!
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Same man why'd he private the vid
He probably needed to change something
will be back up tmz. it got a copyright claim
Damn
Never been a huge fan of BMWs, but this series and that car has absolutely converted me. It looks stunning!
Totally enjoyed it from the 1st to the this. Great Job Mat!
The car looks beautiful. You have made a fantastic job of the rebuild. Well done Mat.
funny thing about tunes, the dealerships can say that it'll void out the warranties because of an aftermarket tune / map BUT they can also be an authorized dealer for tunes/maps and having them install it WONT void the warranties.
Road map for the win! I was surprised about the shock though, it definitely shouldn't have failed that soon, even with those springs
Your enthusiasm and talent is an amazing combination, you make YT a better place, thank you for that 🎉
Great job Mat!!!! From start to finish just amazing!! I'm not a fan of the exhaust as this is always my one critic point but your work Mat is just getting better and better!!
I watched the whole series! It was really fun to watch! Thanks!
Great update jist a couple of tiny jobs and its as good as any other M5 out on the roads probably better than most, great journey you have taken us on with this build
The thing that I like is an average guy takes on a pretty complex and daunting task that others would not try and succeeds. None of this stuff is easy.
Without realising it though you raise the issues of consumers rights to repair. Manufacturers are trying to stop anyone other than themselves from repairing a huge range of consumer goods. Plus the issue of planned obsolescence is costing us in money as well as resources. So what Matt is doing is great for our planet
I love your videos, they put a smile in my face every time i watch them. I love what you do, you are an inspiration and keep up the great work!!
That’s cool how they have machines that literally tell them everything.. Other than some cosmetic stuff but still neat👌🏽