EXPENSIVE MISTAKE TO MAKE WHEN REBUILDING A MERCEDES C63

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  • @MatArmstrongbmx
    @MatArmstrongbmx  2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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      @ryant080493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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      @MatArmstrongbmx  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @panchit0z
    @panchit0z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Your determination and positivity is such an inspiration!!! Loving the journey the C63 is going through 🖤

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its very inspiring ain't it 😊

    • @ahmadkhalefa
      @ahmadkhalefa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤡🤡👹👈👈

  • @Driver987
    @Driver987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    It’s so easy to watch your videos from start to finish without skipping. I’ve been watching so many car channels on TH-cam for many years and yours has become my favourite. Awesome content as always 👍

    • @twistedl2009
      @twistedl2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried watching Ed China and gave up, always tune in for Matt’s content.

    • @a.r7123
      @a.r7123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true 🙌

    • @briangardner1641
      @briangardner1641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes certainly watch all the video from start to finish. THe video with your special characters certainly liven up the video, my favourite is the detective lol !

    • @briangardner1641
      @briangardner1641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@twistedl2009 same here ! Mats in a different ball park :)

  • @AllTorque
    @AllTorque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Incredibly mature and calm attitude to the £300 lesson ... sometimes those expensive lessons are the cheapest in the long run. There's a lot of value to be had from making mistakes!! Great video!

  • @lloydhopwood4331
    @lloydhopwood4331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Mat.....you're an inspiration bruv. The balls you have just to crack on and get a motor fixed is something to admire. I've got a Mazda and I brick it just thinking about trying to service it myself.
    Keep up your brilliant work Mat!!

  • @nigelbullock9039
    @nigelbullock9039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mat. It's amazing how far you have come in such a short time period. Wasn't so long ago you had 3 cars on your driveway and working outside in all weathers. The S5 And Bentley were my fav from that time.
    You deserve all your success..

  • @briangardner1641
    @briangardner1641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just the mention of "Dash out" it makes me shiver, most people would moan and complain that the dash has to come out, but you are so positive. Another fantastic video, im really enjoying the C63 re build, - I'm sure it will end up with a super charger ;)

  • @GaryWillman
    @GaryWillman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Mat. Word to the wise, avoid the Ferrari. Even from new they're riddled with electrical problems. Not to mention after market parts. Ferrari have a very strict network

  • @sambick7644
    @sambick7644 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mat, those door glass replacements were textbook. I wouldn’t have done anything different myself… I was an automotive glazing technician for over 10 years and well versed in mechanics. Keep up the great work man. 👊

  • @JoeBob79569
    @JoeBob79569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whatever about the "car stuff" (which is great in itself), Matt has the TH-cam video format down to a T. The pacing in these videos is spot on, and things like the mysterious wrapped package at the end to make people come back and watch the next video.
    Hell, this is probably the first time I've ever watched an ad without skipping it, having the ad about what happened to a Ferrari is absolute genius!
    Fair play..

  • @BarneyRubble
    @BarneyRubble 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Well done Matt ! Amazing progress, there won’t be a car you can’t fix soon with this amazing learning curve you are taking us all on.
    Love this build but also very excited if you get that crashed Ferrari next !!!

  • @victorarroyo5671
    @victorarroyo5671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started watching your videos today. I have a few words to describe your work my Matt. You're the man!!! Your technical judgement and your professionalism is amazing! You got a loyal follower forever. Regards from Toronto, Canada, God bless!

  • @hallyfella
    @hallyfella 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Mat, little tip for the dent damage on the passenger seat . Put a damp (not wet) microfibre towel in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and place it over the damaged leather leave it for 5 mins and the dent should be gone , if not do it again until it is removed. Make sure you treat the leather with some conditioning creme .

  • @rickyfox2414
    @rickyfox2414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great content as always matt, gives me the confidence to work on my car.

  • @GirthFX
    @GirthFX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these videos Mat!
    Gave me the confidence to change my throttle body yesterday, something very easy to change but I use to be shit scared of changing anything, even a light bulb... always going to the garage to get it done but now I'm starting to tackle problems by myself and I recommend it to everyone to at least give it ago

  • @irelmo69
    @irelmo69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep it up Mat. I've made mistakes like that before and it's sickening but keep it positive mate. You've learned something and you get to upgrade your wheel 👍

  • @sharktail001
    @sharktail001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re killing it, Matt!
    Keep up the hard work, your positivity is contagious 👍🏻

  • @scottbolton1426
    @scottbolton1426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your videos Matt, first started watching for the E46 and have been making my way through your playlists.
    With the C63 clock spring, it can be fixed. I done the exact same to mine a few years ago when i had the rack disconnected. Snapped both connectors for the steering wheel controls and airbag.
    You can scrape back the the plastic coating on the ribbon cable to expose the bare copper and solder it back on.
    It's a bit of work but at the time i could source a used clock spring and a new one was over £500.
    Looking forward to the next video. 👍

  • @johnbaldock6353
    @johnbaldock6353 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video. Just two comments. No1, i did the same thing when i changed the steering wheel on my honda civic, it was so bad every time i turned the wheel the bloody horn went off! No2 I kept asking myself why didn't he remove the windscreen when removing/refitting the dash as it would have be so much easier and you would have to have replaced it anyway! But then i thought Why pay autoglass twice to come out to remove then come out to relace. You saved some money that way young man.👍

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The weather has been really quite crazy good to see you decided not to do anything outside and stayed safe 😊 the C63 is has come a long way already

  • @crypto-copperpot7828
    @crypto-copperpot7828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching your channel for a long time now and can honestly say you have come along way. Remember when you were super nervous doing the littlest mod and now your tackling every job with great confidence.. and I’m probably not the only one who checks TH-cam daily for the next video.. keep going mat.

  • @francis191
    @francis191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt - you make what you are doing look so easy. You are so talented in what you do. Keep doing a great job and a safe one!

  • @RyanV78665
    @RyanV78665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow good job on that dash, what a huge job! Don't feel back breaking stuff, I learned the hard way how delicate the posts are in the intake manifold when I replaced the injectors, very expensive mistake!

  • @davidlee3927
    @davidlee3927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching your videos and progress and what I really enjoy is your commentary during the time lapses. Sets you apart from the rest Matt 👍👍 keep up the fantastic work buddy

  • @paulwilliamsimpson1183
    @paulwilliamsimpson1183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You hard work is going to pay off getting better with every video you do keep going

  • @jackw9920
    @jackw9920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job there, coming on nicely. Bad luck with the steering spring but it one of those things that nobody would think of. Use it as a way to improve with the newer wheel.

  • @tomedian
    @tomedian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best natural presenters on TH-cam...

  • @joshchristian9281
    @joshchristian9281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One criticism mat these videos aren’t long enough could watch them for hours ✌️ keep smashing the content love it

  • @jab298
    @jab298 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Really great progress. Can’t get over the sound of that engine.

  • @Original_Nuttah
    @Original_Nuttah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snapped a clock spring once and learnt like yourself
    Great advice to anyone 👍🏻 well done matt

  • @Emuusa
    @Emuusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate, the love you have for C63's is crazy!
    Bounce back game strong. Minor setback - Major comeback

  • @rossbats
    @rossbats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With this type of job you can see how easily a car can be written off. The amount of labour alone! Great work Mat.

  • @kevinbegley5881
    @kevinbegley5881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never mistakes Matt, balls and courage to acknowledge what went wrong is why you are a big hit, and you have surely helped thousands of us out watching and learning from you! Great work as always 👍

  • @rjul9387
    @rjul9387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    best car channel out there! watched from start to finish without skipping ones. thnx for the great vids!

  • @infamor3765
    @infamor3765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mat, normally i do not often write comments but i got a suggestion regarding the broken steering wheel. I saw alot of videos of upgrading a 2012 c63 to a 2020 c63 steering wheel. I think this would look way better than any other steering wheel and makes the car feel like a absolute new car. Greetings

  • @leestevenson3821
    @leestevenson3821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great vid Mat...... C63 looking sick....... regarding the possible intake, that would make it sound unreal...... or did you subliminally drop a supercharging hint🤞🧐🧐

  • @ashleywilcox4907
    @ashleywilcox4907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drive and determination from this man to produce great content and superb cars is unreal. Great work Matt 😎👍

  • @vekien
    @vekien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That newer steering wheel looks epic :O keep up the epic work, absolutely love these videos!!!!!!

  • @august5096
    @august5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was feeling really down today but then I saw that you had uploaded and it helped my mood a lot, I just want to thank you for your positive energy:)

  • @stuartphillips2828
    @stuartphillips2828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We all make costly mistakes, but I can’t fault ur enthusiasm and ur drive to finish ur projects. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @stuartwatkinson9720
    @stuartwatkinson9720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All ypur commitment and positivity is truly amazing Matt ,keep up the outstanding work .

  • @jamessheehy4895
    @jamessheehy4895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had a couple m156 engine cars they amazing

  • @steeleyg225
    @steeleyg225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content as always Mat, Never get bored of watching you 👌🏽

  • @ginobragoli1448
    @ginobragoli1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Matt, there was a lot of work for you in that video. Its never easy changing a dash so I can imagine the issues you encountered on that one. Getting there slowly slowly, keep up the good work.

  • @Luckys7evin
    @Luckys7evin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Build going great mate, loving the c63 rebuild 😍🔥

  • @skrodearzi9378
    @skrodearzi9378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    if you need to replace airbag box, you dont have to removve dash, just take center console out and disasemble both sides in the footwell area there you can access it easily :)

  • @grahamsalmons2027
    @grahamsalmons2027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just love your videos man, working in your little unit, figuring things out as you go along. Pure inspiration

  • @ByCostly
    @ByCostly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tip: clean the doors before u put the windows in, use a pipe as an extension on the vacuum so you can stick it in from the top

  • @DSCMBOBULTD
    @DSCMBOBULTD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would like to see you;
    • Restore a classic car
    • Create a mad jacked up off roader
    • Do an engine swap
    • AWD drivetrain swap onto 2WD
    • Supercharge AND turbocharge combo something NA
    • Create a liveable campervan

  • @OKBJay
    @OKBJay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We've all been there with the clock spring when messing around with steering bits!

  • @NocturnalRixx
    @NocturnalRixx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this project! Such an epic car Matt, just stick it out it’s definitely going to be worth it 💪🏼😎

  • @Giovanni_Martin07
    @Giovanni_Martin07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far my most favourite build, matt is a genius 😎

  • @nicko9815
    @nicko9815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply the best car Chanel out there. Well done Mat. HWBT. No you obviously have plenty of that too. 👍🏻

  • @gregrobinson4178
    @gregrobinson4178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I detroyed my clock spring on my 2015 lexus theb almost did it again. Make sure wheel are striaght etc when replacing count rotations.

  • @AndronicDetailing
    @AndronicDetailing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And here I am waiting for tomorrow so I can work on a golf 4 🤣 watching you working on a amg ... not such a big difference tho !
    Love the journey on this car !

  • @michelburgess
    @michelburgess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt you are the best hands down English TH-camr 👊🏻 so so so easy to watch 💙

  • @joncamilleri2172
    @joncamilleri2172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still smiling after a setback in time and money. Inspirational for those wanting learn how to tackle head on life's ups and downs. This car will still be a beast, shame its not AWD because it will want to return itself to Copart UK. Keep smiling Mat.😁

  • @insanitybe
    @insanitybe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    While the dash is out maybe consider installing an Apple CarPlay / Android Auto module to the stock screen and buttons 😉 also the scrolling button’s shaft in the center of the car tends to break, you can find stronger metal replacement shafts, maybe also consider doing this while everything is apart 🙌

  • @gezdipz5425
    @gezdipz5425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming together slowly,seen another TH-cam video on changing the clock spring ribbon don't know if it's possible with this but worth looking into.
    Keep up the great content 👌

  • @simonbanks3112
    @simonbanks3112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top work as ever! Scary to see 'my' car with no dash, I certainly wouldn't try that!
    Feel your pain for the clock spring, hope you can find another and keep the original wheel

  • @petricatofan1158
    @petricatofan1158 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all your video and your enthusiasm and positivity 👌👌💪💪

  • @mvngl3r281
    @mvngl3r281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt if you don't do anything you can't do mistake, is good that you see mistakes as oportunities for other things. good job men and keep on going

  • @whatsdavedone104
    @whatsdavedone104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The clock spring can be repaired, I repaired mine on my mk6 golf. Its not paper but a very thin wire harness... Strip it apart and resolder the harness to where it has snapped from module 🤷

  • @JAKEaudio2
    @JAKEaudio2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The clockspring doesn't care how many times you spin it....when I had my rack loose in my personal C63 I lifted the car on the rack with my then 14yo in the driver seat so he could orient the wheel when I was reinstalling.....BUT....of course when I stood up with the rack the end of the shaft was spinning at about 800rpm as my son was SPINNING THE WHEEL LIKE A TOP!!!!! I was certain that it had trashed the clockspring but that was 3yrs ago and everything was still good to go

  • @andrewburns2833
    @andrewburns2833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the music you have through your vlogs, any chance of a playlist?

  • @a.r7123
    @a.r7123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mann only yotuber I could watch without an skip 🙌🙌💯 Really inspiring me to do more hands on work 🙌

  • @garycrowe6921
    @garycrowe6921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such keen enthusiastic young Ladd bet your family and girl are so proud of you

  • @soapyvanshoey3179
    @soapyvanshoey3179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Working on damage cars can very frustrating i feel your pain with my past damaged repaired cars

  • @jglp9061
    @jglp9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The metal riveted panel in the door gives me shivers, having just changed both regulators on my TT I can only imagine the pain if the regulator broke in the c63

  • @robertward4540
    @robertward4540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching your videos for 6 months now! Great content, keep up the good work

  • @ITRY381
    @ITRY381 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youve got this 1 step at a time i really cant wait to see how epic this is gonna be keep them coming

  • @richardbatty3836
    @richardbatty3836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fair play for not hiding your mistake, and good luck.

  • @4WheelBuilds
    @4WheelBuilds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job on the C63!! enjoyed the episode and indeed sometimes things go wrong and we lern from that ...

  • @thedude6688
    @thedude6688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't worry Mat u r doing a great job,things happen for a reason cheers

  • @andypower31
    @andypower31 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normal people don’t want or expect daily uploads. There’s no way you have the time for daily uploads . I’m well happy with what you do lad.

  • @firefox4622
    @firefox4622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a patient of a angle to do a job or work like this is be pulling my hair out and how you remember where everything goes amazes me keep up the good work

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The later steering wheel looks nice so hopefully the loom wiring is the same for both. (Are you keeping the car to the original colour Mat?) ..

  • @billydavis4236
    @billydavis4236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it all look so easy now, should
    Have smart repaired the dash would have been good to see how you done it, not seen it much before

  • @almehgub
    @almehgub 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great progress Mat

  • @007butty
    @007butty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying the C63 build Mat 👌

  • @2Bunphettered788
    @2Bunphettered788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you got that free steering wheel from MP. 👍 Saved a few bucks (aka quid) there! 🤑

  • @eamonhq7405
    @eamonhq7405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Matt and very entertaining

  • @rangeroverp3846
    @rangeroverp3846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm keen to see if you can get those dents out of the leather on the rear seats caused by the seat belts locking up.

  • @czechtomik
    @czechtomik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    #18:20 thankyouu😂😂
    some of us know fa about cars but your really factual when putting them together. Its really interesting all of a sudden like about the steering rack. Dont stop!!👏🏻👌🏻

  • @SD-oi9gr
    @SD-oi9gr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d say £300 is worth it to not only know you will NEVER make that mistake again but you’ve taught literal thousands of people to also not make the same respect. Swings and roundabouts lol. Your loss is all of our gain so thank you!

  • @adriant2176
    @adriant2176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy your videos so look forward to them

  • @tristansoteriou517
    @tristansoteriou517 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, probably most excited bout this build, can’t wait to see the end product

  • @dnbtit
    @dnbtit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My clock spring broke on my car and I replaced it with a new one from Mercedes, at that point I hadn't started looking into upgrading the wheel - how I wish this video was out back then, would have saved me a few quid!

  • @StephvH87
    @StephvH87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again! ThQ for the positive vid, keep it up love this build

  • @CookieRoxette
    @CookieRoxette 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure changing suspension components and subframes are way trickier, but its seeing you do the full-dashboard replacements that make me anxious. It looks like a horrendous job to do.

  • @Ollieevans15
    @Ollieevans15 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the journey mat great content. Would be good to see the parts before starting the work on the cars as in buying it from auction and getting it back etc. would be keen to see how that all works. Keep up the hard work 👊🏻

  • @ismaielchaudhary
    @ismaielchaudhary 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The clockspring is same as a normal c class will cost about £80 i made same mistake on my c63, also seat airbag is replaceable.

  • @Bradderz45
    @Bradderz45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Iv been looking forward to this car for weeks
    Awesome Mat

  • @Killawife
    @Killawife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most expensive I've ever made vehicle-wise was putting RD 500 YPVS valves in Caustic soda overnight for cleaning. Dont do that. They cost 300 euros to replace.

  • @fannardan87
    @fannardan87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Mat. you can get android upgrade for this car. new screen with everything. but the original radio works. and the buttons in the steering wheel

  • @Sir_Bruh
    @Sir_Bruh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nooo keep stock induction aftermarket give a little power at max torque or power

  • @silkysilky-wp4sf
    @silkysilky-wp4sf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We live and learn from our mistakes.
    Keep moving on 👍

  • @Toto_Muc
    @Toto_Muc ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you any regulations regarding verhicle safety in the UK?
    In Germany, Austria, Swizzerland etc. you would get a lot of trouble with tinted windows in the front or catless downpipes.

  • @PunisherOfTime
    @PunisherOfTime 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    20 minute videos? LOVE TO SEE IT

  • @justinwhalley1323
    @justinwhalley1323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking really good,patience will be worth it in the end mate,looking forward to next part