BEGINNING THE AUDI S5 MODS * BUT THERES A PROBLEM *

Time to start rebuilding & modifying the Audi S5 V8. Firstly i need to fix the suspension arms & bushes, before installing the Audi RS5 8 Pot Big Brake Kit. I ran into a few problems as always, but hopefully they are easy fixes.
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[@Imagine_it1]

I rate this you know. The car, the mods, the entertainment value, the humour etc. Good little series haha

[@paddykelly3095]

Proper down to earth geeza watched a few vids now, fair play to you

[@MrBeeF2204]

Dunno how I come across your channel but I’m enjoying it 👍🏻

[@adammillington5053]

Same

[@MrBeeF2204]

KZbin Watcher yeah true mate. Been watching LivingLifeFast channel with Ricky

[@tirixful]

Same lol

[@sd4906]

Same here

[@marvvco]

V8 s5 is definitely "attainable dream car material" Loving your content man, Keep It up!!

[@siduk79]

Hey kid, you are doing really well I just came back from 2024 and the things you get up to are unreal. 👍

[@Neo-UK]

Looking back at this video shows how far you've come in just one year, your confidence and video production has come a long way...loving your channel and watch everything you produce..keep up the good work Matt...😎🤜🏼

[@andiri_H]

there's just something about "Mat" that's really therapeutic I mean I started watching your videos ever since I saw the Golf R project you build, but curiosity took over and I wanted to know where this all began and now I'm here watching a video you've posted in 2020 and I must say Mate you're a true inspiration and the fact that you are so humble and do random giveaways you deserve more blessings man... Much Love all the way from Africa, Namibia

[@Masa6x]

You're like the mighty car mods (when they were smaller) in the UK, got that real local small scale vibe and I love the way you break stuff down and show us how you do it

[@Nemo34886]

I can just about change the windscreen wipers on my car but watching your videos and the way explain everything gives me confidence in doing little jobs on my car like oil change air filter brakes etc.

[@1881Gordon]

I just love this project series. Can't wait for the next installment. Fair play for tackling this beast with manual tools only. You've come a long way in a short time!

[@markahomer]

All credit to you for tackling these jobs on your driveway. I know how challenging that can be.

[@oOEviljinOo]

Good to add some funny "news" about the oil leak lol. Cant wait to see exterior mods!

[@abbasx579]

10:32 I’ll allow the RS stickers on the callipers, but thankfully there ain’t gonna be no more 😂😂👍👍

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thank god for that 😂

[@jackm819]

@@MatArmstrongbmx You still gotta do the RS Grille upgrade without the RS emblem though.

[@albion1748]

@@jackm819 just get one without the rs badge

[@nikolal.4502]

@@jackm819 Well no, it's not an RS. Better leave it as it is.

[@dozer877]

Sump bung is a must on any service. I watched the m140i series first and binge watching every build now.

[@joebailey5141]

Not even into cars really but I sat and watched all the s5 vids 😂

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Love this 🙌

[@-INSTARAM-]

Same

[@dannyboy8067]

Can't understand why someone has disliked the video. Nothing to dislike just a guy working on his car. You don't like it then just bugger off and don't watch it.

[@_dYHA_]

me neither, some people are just... but anyways I think likes dislikes good or bad comments trigger youtube algorithm

[@CSPD3522]

So glad you are working on the S5. There's not many good vids out there on this model year. I'm in the middle of replacing the manual transmission in my 2008 S5 v8 in my garage on jack stands lol. Took 3 days (gotta take a breather when the frustration sets in) to get the transmission on the ground and drug out from under the car on a blanket. Looking forward to your future videos!

[@Zed_Zone]

Hahaha the news section was pretty funny and original 👍🏼

[@laelakarimi]

I commented on your first S5 video that I'm also a fellow owner with my maintenance and upgrades. I instantly subscribed and I'm super excited to see what you do with yours! Don't worry about the RS logo on your wheels... it's yours and no one else's. Much love from Chicago!

[@harrislondon]

Just came across you. I have no idea about mechanics but am still intrigued watching someone fiddle with it. Especially on an audi let alone an s5... I personally have an a5 looking to upgrade to an s5 v6 supercharged model 4 door. Love audi and love the a5/s5/rs5 range to bits. Keep it up

[@ShalomBrother]

20” Le Mans in the background! My favourite wheel on a 5 when lowered and spaced. There is a nice amount of concave on the s5 version.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Eyes of a hawk my friend 👀

[@ShalomBrother]

👀

[@alexchilton2676]

I thought the same and come to the comments to see if anyone else had spotted then! 😂😂

[@SmokeNMirrors470]

You seem to worry about the comments. I would disregard these critics. You are fixing a car outside your house. I watched 3 of your videos on the bounce and I love it when someone tries to do things on their own.

[@pad3357]

Good little watch this is, don’t pay attention to the hate comments. Your natural in front of camera. Makes it more entertaining when things go wrong.

[@frasermacleod7642]

Great video Mat. Appreciate the hard work you're putting in to help and entertain us. Really excited to follow the S5's journey.

[@pelleholst9867]

You're making me unhealthy motivated to fix my own S5. 24years of age decided to buy my own S5. I also bought one that's been crashed at some point the only difference between mine and your was that I payed 13 000£ for mine because I didn't know it'd been crashed and the seller lied to me. Gotta replace most of the bushings around the car. The speakers and blown out. need new clothing for the inside of the front wheel house as it's completely scraped of at some places. Gotta fix my breaks as they're getting worn out probably will do the same as you and replace for RS stuff. This along with some other stuff adds up to a looong project. But keep this series up and I might just do it in the end :D

[@gregbobby8288]

Need more videos ASAP on this Audi love watching the vids

[@reneglw]

Well, he can't place the videos any faster then it takes to do the job on the car, so be patient.

[@TsGGamingClan]

You seem proper down to earth mate makes a refreshing change to the balloon heads👍🏼

[@zinflexy]

they are the actual RS brakes so the decal on them is fine. You are so lucky to get a car like this so cheap, in Norway the cheapest one is the v6 and it goes for about 30k. The boring 2.0 TDI begins at about 10 - 12k.

[@adammillington5053]

Must watch series for me. Showing how things go wrong is brilliant and we all learn. Keep em coming!

[@aceace3570]

Best KZbinr ever it looks like an easy job unscrewing 5 bolts but the strength etc is a very long procedure best KZbinr ever!!!

[@JP-jd2qq]

Who else keep checking this channel for the next S5 vid!! Come on mat waiting on this one 👌🏻

[@daveycmusic]

This is an excellent project Buy the cheapest car, get it right, mod it, then sell it on at (hopefully) a profit Forget about the 1 series, This is where it's at - subscribed

[@iAMJordanJones]

Love the car! New wheels seen in the background at 8:21

[@NobleDistortion]

RS6 I say

[@toweliethetowel8280]

Much more interresting and useful than those tuning videos. Thanks dude.

[@gwilko6452]

Not sure how i found your channel. Brilliant content and honest viewing. Stop saying sorry all the time. You seem like a top guy making good decisions. Looking forward to the next episode buddy

[@paolosacco9731]

New to your channel which is very good and informative. I'm a complete novice, but I like to see what a very skilled guy can do. 👏👏

[@Nigelgturner]

Garage night for me, working on my B8.5/ your channel on continuous play in background. Keep up the uploads ! Well done.

[@machny81]

I'll do few things different way: I know is difficult on the drive way but always tightened arms bolts when car is in "drive" position on wheels, so you won't rip off bushes to quick. Always properly clean wheel hub b4 installing brake disc, you'll avoid discs vibrations. Always do bleading from the farthest point from brake pump.

[@DanDan-xx1yg]

You're right....i hate it that we didn't see the new alloys!!! :) You do need to sort out that leaky sump nut before the car comes down off the stands though!! Keep up the good work!!

[@nigelbullock9039]

As a fan of the S5 which I ordered and had from new for 5 years I can vouch that the car is awesome. One of the best cars I have owned and I have owned every German marque. Great videos Matt... Good editing and fun to watch. You have a talent so go for it.

[@tobiastho9639]

He not only went for it, he absolutely smashed it! 😎👍

[@hectorc01]

Great vid mate, did a front bearing on the floor last weekend with no vice, put the bearing in the freezer over night and hit the hub with some heat and it pretty much fell in, maybe help in the future with arms/ball joints etc Keep up the good work

[@cillianomalley1040]

“Here are the alloys I bought , let me go get them . Actually no never mind “🤣

[@Hakuso512]

Does he even remember that he put the new alloys against the wall? 🤣 We can actually see them in the background when he is working.. 🤣 No complain about them, love that design..

[@gdsteyr]

Quick fix for your sump plug until your next oil change which has worked for me in the past is slacken off your sump plug as much as you dare then wind some PTFE tape around it and especially the top part nearest the washer.

[@damienkearns9922]

Fair play Mat - you are doing Trojan work on this wagon and all on your driveway, with a jack and axle stands, even your garage looks like small space!!! Keep the vids coming - loving this series

[@reissc655]

Great upload. And even tho is hard work working on your drive. It’s great to see. Just makes people realise modern cars can still be worked on. And don’t need expensive equipment 👍

[@charlesdale5965]

Great to know someone else has nightmares working on their own cars! Great video and some good tips there.

[@ardonjr]

The newsflash on the oilleak was hilarious ;)

[@antchingindi7268]

Actually inspiration to us young ones on building and fixing not just buying or paying someone to do all the work👍🏾

[@ll-aliz-ll4892]

"I don't have a brake bleeder but I have Hannah" 😂😂 man I was like Mat's gonna give us a trick or something ...

[@j.a.citadel3258]

Mat just really new to the channel ( 3 videos in) and wanted to say that I'm impressed with your content your knowledge and enjoying watching you create a proper project car, it is very refreshing to see a young man who is aware that good fast cars existed before the day off the fiesta st and audi rs3. I work in a garage and without hesitation I would give you a job. All the best and keep up the great work.

[@charlottesweb7202]

Came across your channel getting info on the Audi TT but enjoy watching your videos x

[@aliyanamir8061]

Just came across your channel while I was bored at work. Really enjoying this S5 series. Keep it up!

[@Killy6900]

Mat how did u get to know so much about cars? Is it a family thing, through college or pure passion. You deffo got alot more likability than most of these car channels and unlike the others u explain stuff for the plebs like me, just found ur channel but deffo subscribing

[@chrisn6304]

Great work, the control arms (specially the rubber bearings) should be fastened while the car is standing on the ground or lifted axle. The rubber bearings can worn out very quickly if they not installed correctly. Use new oil change screw (includes the seal ring) and torque them with Audi spec torque. Otherwise you can kill the oilpan or the leak is not fix.

[@danieloakley9254]

Only just stumbled across this channel. Nice one for doing all of the work yourself. Looking forward to see where you go with this project. Subscribed!

[@georgenunn1687]

Not a clue with car mechanics myself but loving your videos, keep it up mate

[@TheSavageGarage]

New callipers look sick, I id notice one thing when installing the first new arm the ball joint bit didnt look like it was as far in as the one you took out (maybe you did it off camera) just incase you missed it

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Yeah I just noticed that. Seems weird as the pinch bolt went through and there's a sort of ridge in the bottom of the ball joint so I assumed the bolt wouldn't go through unless it was seated all the way in. I'll have another look tmz 👍❤️

[@TheSavageGarage]

Mat Armstrong that’s fair enough I probably would have assumed the same thing! Good video my dude

[@BrettBarnesYT]

Nice to see you here James! 😊

[@unknownman8179]

Only recently stumbled on your channel.... Watched one video..... Now subscribed! Great content! 👏

[@jackmillin]

Nice video, my A4 front suspension is creaking like mad I'm going to do the whole lot, upper and lower arms in the summer. I can't see it being an easy job especially with that top pinch bolt. Cheers for the upload Jack 👍

[@samcampagna8392]

LMAO when you became a news reporter..... well done mate!!! Golden

[@Dominik-or3pw]

Came with the "I bought the cheapest S5 in the UK" Video, stayed for the rest. I watched your other videos and I really enjoy them. Am still jealous for these awesome builds though. How much did you approximately spend on your builds? Where do you have your knowledge from?

[@bud777bud]

Good vid mate, I like how you don’t take things too seriously! Can’t believe you get any hate! Just a guy trying his best on his drive and it’s entertaining so keep up the good work as always 👍🏻

[@PoweredByPetrol1]

Subscribed, straight the point, informative, interesting and a bit of banter, we love to see it

[@Tvox]

I'm actually learning some diy from you bud! i just came a cross your channel and wala you made me think of doing it my own someday! cheers!

[@awaismanzur8167]

Great video like always bro! Keep it up! Always got me hooked on waiting for next episode ahha

[@CGMediaproductions]

Just a humble chap working on one of my all time favourite cars, subbed! Looking forward to future updates.

[@richardbeddoes8237]

I Had the V8 s5 and the Rs5. Both Awesome cars. ive had similar issues with those bottom arms before, absolute nightmare. Good content on the Vids keep them coming.

[@peterferryman4905]

A "Hannah" is just as good as any bleeder! Don't worry about the RS badge, those are RS brakes. 👍

[@brianiswrong]

Kinda like a grown up Lee Lockwood. Good work man,keep it up .

[@Wayne.R]

Audi don't recommend draining the oil from the sump. They pull it out via the dip stick bung. This reduces this exact issue, you are facing, with the weeping sump plug. Amazon sell a fluid extractor, which I use on my A7 to great effect. Worth looking at, if you're swapping the oil frequently. Good vid though.

[@jackmillin]

Not sure if you did it or not but those controls arms need to be torqued up pretty tight and the suspension needs to be loaded when you do it as well. If you Google it the torque values will come up but I remember it being something like 100NM plus 90 degrees so that's mega tight.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

I realised haha. I've just put it in the next Vid 👌👌 thanks tho

[@ervacklemenc8195]

Spray the front grill black , and the alloys black...then paint it matt white or silver with carbon side skirts , defuser and carbon spoiler. The dream 🙆

[@Gwlyddyn]

Some advice for the next time you bleed brakes. Plastic soda bottle with a small hole drilled in the cork and a long piece of plastic tubing. Keeps the mess to a minimum.

[@stevegordon2032]

I wouldn’t have a clue how to do any of the work you’re able to, but I’m enjoying watching this S5 revamp. Great videos as well and choice of music. Good stuff. When is the next one?

[@OlsunEdits]

When I settle down im planing to buy S5 b8.5 and mod it like you crazy. One of my favorite cars. New S5 is also very good but nothing comes close to old S5 bodystyle and its agressive bold look

[@mentey7025]

Probably my favourite channel to date, always so positive and always an interesting video to sit down to. Been watching almost a year now I reckon so you’re doing something right!

[@Leeholtom2911]

The RS badge on RS callipers is fine as that’s what they are!! I was well surprised they fit on the std calliper carrier brackets would have thought they need changing! But looks epic you can’t beat a BBK!!!

[@ReconTHG]

Tightening arm bolts should be made under weight of vehicle on level ground to set origin for bushes correctly. In this case 0 stress position for bushes would be at fully rebounded suspension. Think what happens with rubber when it is twisted and quite large forces are applied...

[@TheRSGarage]

We just kicked off our S4 B6 with the same 4.2 V8. Not hugely tuneable, but such noise! Check out our build, the non resonated straight pipe is a must!

[@kikartsbollar1212]

thinking of buying one of these at some point in the near future so i stumbled on your channel surfing around for them, you run a cool little show :)

[@t44x]

Watched all your e350, TT and 1-series videos and I am very happy to see your channel growing ! Can't wait for the next s5 videos!

[@davidmason5796]

Great series I have a 2012 s5 in canada, spent a bit more then you did on it but very useful info like I should line up new wheels before upgrading brakes, and that I can upgrade brakes. I am going to change my thermostat out probably next weekend as it is -30 here all week. I will probably do an oil change too, what size was the filter housing bolt?

[@timashmore2616]

Considering the idiots that einhell have sponsored with power tools I feel like you actually deserve some recognition for your hard work and time an effort you put into this channel, it's totally different from the rest actually seeing an armature mechanic getting stuck in and doing things properly makes a change. Even down to the self wrap vids on the TT were really good. Keep up the good work I'm looking forward to seeing where the audi goes 👍👊

[@Alexander_l322]

Yes! I made it into the video! Thanks Matt you legend that has made my day. Edit: I stand by what I said as after the repairs it wouldn't be that cheap but because you knock out the work on your drive way makes more sense but if you too it too a garage or worse Audi then youd have a big bill that's even if Audi would touch it because they don't like salvage!

[@CK-br9mn]

Not sure if those brakes are plug and play. I think you might need a bigger master cylinder. By the way, when installing suspension parts, put the car in tare position when you torque to spec!

[@htboss5694]

Im from australia and i used to have this car in this colour it was awsome ! reason i sold it was engine mounts needed replacing and it wasnt going to be cheap, have you checked the engine mounts.?

[@JamieCon]

The caster arms are so shit to get out haha even with a ramp. I'm an audi tech and have these issues daily Love your vids man

[@zebra3519]

Good to see you back Matt. It's coming on the S5. You need a ramp in a garage buddy.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Tell me about it 😅😅

[@zebra3519]

You will do it. I have faith in you. Good times ahead. Keep positive buddy. Get them wheels on. lol.

[@StevenSugref]

Enjoy that! What socket did you use to split open the bottom of the steering knuckle to allow you to remove the ball joint?

[@kolasillers7776]

I just bent little bit heat shield.And oil plug needs to be very,very tight.Had same problem.

[@grammat1kLIVE]

You have lots of great positive energy which makes it a real joy to watch. Hope this project works out for you... Keep it up!

[@next0845]

Nice to see somebody greasing on reassembly!!

[@zeeshanjanjooa744]

This channels gonna explode. Gained 10k subs in 3 days. Props to you Matt

[@jonneuntinen3810]

Is the new ball joint in properly in the spindle? Looks like there is a gap, but I don't know how you could get the bolt in if its not seated properly. That would explain why it rides higher now, because the spring is on that control arm. Also, I suppose you tightened the bolts with the front end on stands since you couldn't fit the wheels. That would leave the bushings under tension, which might also affect the ride height and they will not last as long.

[@sri9193]

Please keep doing these types of videos! They are really good 🙂

[@Footy10192]

Man U have come far since this vid good job 👍

[@amandeep650]

I got a good chuckle out of that news segment about the oil leak hahaha

[@gsims2663]

Nice watching your vid but just a tip if when tightening the inner bushes and the strut to lower arm bolt it’s always good to Jack the hub up just before the car lifts off the stands and then tighten them so the bushes are set to road level or they will twist and fail way sooner👍

[@stewartsmith3074]

awesome content, came across one of your videos and now i cant stop watching. keep up the good work big man.

[@deweew]

I had to do the control arms on my a4 b8 which is 99% the same, and the heat shield was such a pain in the a**. I finally decided to hit it so it deforms so I can take the bolt out. Not difficult job per se but takes a lot of time because of hard access.