DRIVING MY MERCEDES C63 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE IT WAS CRASHED

[@steveofstevens7557]

Go for the yellow that only the black series press car was painted in. Also that gear box is very slow I agree mine changes alot faster , once you service it and get it mapped [ you will have to with the headers ] the gear box update will soon sort that out

[@Where1smyCamera]

yes! yellow yellow yellow

[@alanburke76]

Yellow for sure.

[@whollymindless]

Is that the pre-2013 gearbox? They aren't as quick as the facelift that replaced the torque converter.

[@steveofstevens7557]

@@whollymindless no that's a mct gearbox he has I belive, it's a face-lift model

[@dadsway3611]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber and have watched quite a few of your videos. Firstly I have to commend you on your enthusiasm and pure grit to take on such massive jobs I could only imagine how much fun you must have doing all these projects. Secondly I just love your content and your excitement as it always brings a smile to my face. Well done and thank you, look forward to your uploads.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@ThickCLS]

I’m praying you paint it in the yellow or the red that comes on the actual black series, that would look NUTS

[@philw615]

if you are going to do a gear box service on this automatic i recon mend using and booking in a place who does boxes as these types off boxes are delicate and need to be done right other wise can be very pricey there’s a place in liverpool which is very good with boxes highly recommended pick up or deliver your self

[@ahmedkambal7322]

It has to be yellow. Looks so aggressive. OG Top Gear car too

[@alunesh12345]

@@philw615 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@adriandukes7690]

@@alunesh12345 What has Jesus got to do with mat asking on comments on what colour he should paint his car

[@mphomankwana4525]

Red

[@ardonjr]

I loved the entire C63 series.. I'm so jealous, would love to have a place like that to work on such awesome cars. You're doing awesome!

[@wellsyandcars]

Go for solar beam yellow. It’s an AMG colour and will look great against the black

[@alekos1780]

100% agree man! Look so good in that yellow

[@2Bunphettered788]

I noted that too! 💛

[@liquidice504]

Agree !!

[@andypeat8154]

These videos are the nuts and I am a 60year old classic car fan !

[@ro63rto]

I had my fingers crossed the re-sealing of the oil pan worked as I saw a glob of oil sneak onto the mating surface just as you offered up the sump.

[@hedgecat4310]

Yes I thought that drip would cause a leak. I would have cleaned both surfaces with brake cleaner prior to resealing!!

[@InsanityRenn]

10:15 😪

[@chrisgeorge1982]

Yep, I spotted that too, surely that will fail again.

[@danapier702]

Saw this too

[@barrybigballs3010]

Definitely going to make it fail .there’s no way it will seal with oil on it

[@peterhynes3251]

Mat, I found your content a few days ago and have thoroughly enjoyed watching you breathe life back into some of these amazing machines. As a self taught mechanic myself, you have my absolute respect for the analysis, research, deduction and execution that you are doing - truly superb and I really relate to many of the issues you have encountered. Your enthusiasm and determination have inspired me to search for my dream car and have a bash myself. Great job man - keep this superb content rolling!

[@wynsky21]

Thanks mat I waited so long for the build of this c63. Your contents makes me happy. Keep up the good work mate. Big fan from 9ja

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@todaysrealquote]

His videos do make a person happy. Mat always laughing and smiling through all the issues with the cars. Positive vibes!!

[@Hcarmad]

Finally the car made it to the body shop, cannot wait to see this beast in all its glory. As always, MA, top job 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@LeeVeelG3]

Seeing a Mat Armstrong video makes my day so much more better!

[@MandeepSingh-hu5wy]

Colour wise: 100% Solar Beam yellow!! Gearbox: The 7G-tronics are not the quickest however when I had my 507 i took it to my local MB dealer who flashed the latest software on to it whilst they changed the gearbox oil. It sharpened up the shifts a little and made it less jittery when sitting in stop/start traffic. It also added a few quirks like pressing and holding the left paddle made it shift down a few gears so it would be revving at 4.5k (essentially ready to go for when you wanted to accelerate) quickly tapping the accelerator pedal twice also made it do this - it may always have done it but I never tried it beforehand so assume the new software did that. The only downside I found was that it made the burbles/crackles/pops/bangs etc. quieter both on the overrun, downshifting and on cold starts.

[@dariohabijanec4511]

Quality video! I managed to replace the reflector on my XC90, also did the front head light bulb, felt well proud 🤣🤣

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

You’ll need to do a KZbin tutorial for us all

[@realmusicreallife]

I don't care

[@grahamcrossman7869]

Mum…. Is that you??? 😂

[@therealjimshady100]

@@realmusicreallife I don't care that you don't care.....

[@PBUCKY1969]

stuff the haters mate - good for you - feels good and saves a few quid too!

[@jacob_matthews]

You should definitely go with orange because orange with black details would look SO GOOD! on this car!!

[@Astrix321]

i cant believe how amazing these old c63 sounds compared to the new ones. i wish they woulda kept this.. sounds like ragnarok 15:20. love it!!

[@nigelsmith1198]

You do realise he’s changed the exhaust and headers.? That’s why it sounds the way it does 😊

[@Sbcinho]

@@nigelsmith1198 Stock 204 vs stock 205 and beyond is night and day, no arguments

[@Draganism]

I'm an Aussie but I love listening to your accent. Especially the word "button". Great content, I've just about caught up on all your old vids and looking forward to future ones.

[@bayfront292]

Definitely would benefit from changing oil in the gearbox, they aren't the most responsive at the best of times however especially the cars with earlier software

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@Wom_NZ]

those gearbox changes sounded like they're as slow as my C55, surely the C63 can do better

[@BrKnOblivion]

Gearbox can actually be tuned for faster shifts. There's a kit from Weistec to replace the internals and change the clutches to allow shifts almost as fast as current DSG boxes. Kinda expensive though as a kit!

[@RAGNAAAA]

Yes this man is right. They are pretty slow at changing gears. Gets on your nerves after a while driving it with the paddles.

[@neilelphick2419]

@@alunesh12345 juses died for our sins? he gave up his long weekend at best....

[@andylarham5251]

Hi Mat. Been watching your journey since the Audi s4 on your drive. I've now joined KZbin purely because I wanted to comment on your videos. I have to say you are my favourite youtuber. Even when your faced with bad luck you still manage to see the positives. You are a natural born story teller which always keeps me and everyone else entertained. You deserve all the good luck you get in life because you truly deserve it. Loving the c63 build. The 2 mercs I have had have always been slow on the uptake.. I call it Mercedes time🤣regards Andy

[@CageyJ0nnY]

100% the og golden yellow for the respray imo. Amazing work as always matt!

[@2Bunphettered788]

My suggestion too. 💛👍

[@Slayer-eu4xn]

Man I'm so happy for mat the guy is living every mans dream

[@Melksh1]

c63 black series IS every mans dream. 🎯

[@JJHurst]

Mat, so nice to hear a bit of classical music as the backing ....in my humble opinion it was so much easier on the ears and made it a nicer watch and listen.

[@jackmillin]

Brilliant content Mat! It was nice seeing you and the cars and having a little chat at Gravity, the Maserati looked bigger and even better in the flesh. The show was a good day but wow was it hot and busy.

[@robertperkins3252]

That sounds so dirty!!!! Loving this rebuild Matt, I was thinking of a midnight blue into dark turquoise maybe? P.S. keep the wing. Thanks for your content.

[@schrodingerscat1863]

I noticed there was still oil dripping onto the mating surface when you closed up the oil pan. You really need to wipe around the inside of the sump then clean the mating surfaces with break cleaner and use a continuous bead of sealant. I think you are still going to get leaks from that oil pan. Great video though, that car is an absolute monster, so loud.

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Saw that as well, but I am not an expert.

[@alunesh12345]

@@jonathanohagan1349 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@jayjaycaracas413]

@@alunesh12345 Amen 🙏🏽

[@phillipsjames3892]

Purchased a socket set and changed starter motor last night on my drive could'nt done it without ya Matt cheers mate

[@ImranKhan-iq2gf]

this car just looks so amazing what a top job mat hope the issues get resolved soon so we can see the end result can't wait 😀 I said before I recommend paint it black and wrap it solar beam yellow

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@adriandukes7690]

@@alunesh12345 What’s Jesus got to do with a colour

[@enovah2151]

My gearbox is clunky as well on my 2014 c63 coupe. Exhaust sounds amazing!

[@JonnyS300]

I have a 2012 C63... I can tell you from experience, you're gonna love it when it's finished! That up shift did seem a bit sluggish, but the down shift sounded ok (compared to mine at least), maybe just a bit of TLC needed on the gearbox? Were you running it in comfort, sport, sport+ or manual? It's hard to say 100% as I'm no expert, but in my experience I do feel a difference in shift speeds in different modes. As for colour... I feel like yellow would be a bit too obvious/cliche given that was the black series launch colour. Maybe a dark metallic green or blue?

[@PBUCKY1969]

Awesome work Mat, your team too - I've really enjoyed following the journey. I'd go for lime green with black trim - can't wait to see what you go for it will be stunning whatever colour you choose!

[@jamesbaldock1233]

Nice job dude, I'd personally go cherry black for the C63.

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

So all of those sharp edges dissapear...this car needs red/yellow

[@ronfeldman4386]

I am surprised how positive your are when experiencing so many negative things. You definitely are an inspiration to everyone that watches your channel

[@manliketyler8066]

Loves your vids mat, keep up the good work

[@adam.a]

17th

[@philippestrickler3461]

The car is beautiful (outside), the engine is beautiful and inside all the AMG parts are awesome. I hope that you will never have an other issue on this wonderful car. For the color, i like BLACK but i also like BRONZE MATT. I have seen some videos from MONACO with an AMG C63 color BRONZE and it is high class and sport (all in one). In addition with a Bronze Mercedes you can add (by covering) a carbon fiber look and it is wonderful. Good luck MAT. Congratulations for all you great work.

[@Days1485]

Yet another brilliant video Mat, I’d love to see the C63 in Nardo Grey, hope all is well with the ‘Money Pit’

[@stevo63n]

Mat,you gotta go for the Yellow.With that car,that body kit,that exhaust.That Yellow is the only colour that will be loud enough to go with the car.Glad you’re making progress with it.

[@dampsquib3064]

Cars turning into a complete ballbag, if it was a mate you’d have stopped talking by now 😂, fingers crossed she’s worth it when everything’s fixed, great viewing in between and watching you rise to each new challenge 👍

[@benkesv6867]

Hey Matt great job on the Merc .I Saw one in yellow that looked great grtz from Belgium

[@classicrestouk]

Matt, there's a special sump rtv supplied by mercedes that never fails. I use it on the most leak prone areas. Ask your Merc parts department for it next time.

[@andrewbrodie1892]

Should try find an F90 M5 comp to build, would pull a lot of views, love the videos big man🫵🏼🙌🏼

[@kasrashahsavari6451]

LMFAOOOO

[@Person-cv9dj]

Brother time travelled

[@yogenjegan8667]

Broooo LMFAO

[@wezob4569]

I guess you got your wish lol

[@YoungEdBoy]

Would definitely do like a cherry red or burnt orange to be something completely off the wall and eye catching. Can’t wait to see the end result from the body shop Mat!

[@markgoogle6973]

paint it Mr Bean YELLOW

[@Nathan_R32]

Hi Matt, the gearboxes are very slow at changing gears but I am sure there is a way to reset them as they self learn your driving style too so it would be worth doing that so it gets used to you (the new owners) driving style. Lee Lockwood did a video on this I believe

[@mictaylor9531]

F**king hell can you imagine if you’d pulled that engine on the first batch of fluid……. 🤦🏻‍♂️😭 I’m not sure I’d have checked again 😂 Superb content as always 🍻

[@CEO_Belal]

Init 😂😭😭😭😭

[@thejoneseys]

I was thinking the same thing, imagine tearing it to shreds for nothing. F******k 😭

[@ripredowski1376]

Love the vid Matt. My recommendation on the colour would be black paint with red metallic. Looks black at night, but has that wicked red flex in the sun. What ever colour you pick, I'm sure, is going to be spot on!!

[@michaelsimpson4365]

The c63 videos have been the most frustrating videos I've seen on you tube, you have the patience of a Saint. Also, that is the best sounding car I've heard ! Fantastic!

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

I might well be wrong Matt but I've never seen anyone else comment about it so it seems I'm, for sure, in a very small minority - if not possibly the only one - that notices things like the Bach Cello Suite at about 6 minutes and that fantastic, flaring brass at about 16.10 which I don't recognise but would be interested in discovering 🙂 It hits exactly the right triumphal notes (no pun intended) to match the mood of having finally conquered the gremlins - you (or dare I say it someone on your team) has EXTREMELY sophisticated tastes and again, demonstrates your attention to detail. The rap - and in fact a whole variety of other genres of music, while I know less about those than I do the classical - is all immensely well chosen and does exactly what it's meant to: heighten the suspense, disappointment,the drama, pathos, victory - whatever atmosphere the moment creates, the music amplifies it! You're destined for great things as, despite the apparent under appreciation for that aspect of your productions, it has not been lost on at least one of your audience members😏

[@nigelbullock9039]

Mat. Brilliant video. How you get these things fixed is remarkable. Loving the c43..... How about yellow

[@2Bunphettered788]

That's what I suggested!! 💛😆👍

[@KenSaan]

LOVE the sound on the old c63 compared to the new ones ! Love that car

[@johnelbro127]

You are unbelievable what you do to your cars, I am so jealous these were not around in the 60’s. All I had was the cortina etc but still enjoyed myself. Looking forward to the painted completion 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Upthegicker]

New subscriber here. Always smiling, your enthusiam is infectious however you have cured me of ever considering taking on something like this! Loving the content!

[@scottporter2513]

Great to see you enjoying it after all the work that’s gone into it! Can’t wait to see what the finished result is like! 😀

[@eagleeyeone3097]

Great video reminds me of when I bought a e36 m3 non runner and the excitement when it first started was like how you reacted !!

[@nurullahsavur4786]

I'm loving this build. The C63 Black Series kit looks menacing in black. You should keep the all-black look Mat👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥

[@recognitiondesignsuk]

Awesome series Matt! I’ve been binge watching your videos for the last couple of weeks and love how entertaining they are! I was a fan of Rich Rebuilds but you’re so much better! Keep it up!

[@Maybe1Someday]

Long tube headers always make a drastic change. When you put on a sealant gasket you should wait overnight for the drip to stop. Then when you put on the bead use gloves and make sure the whole surface has the sealant especially around the bolts whilst not overdoing it. Hopefully it hold though. As for color just stick with black.

[@YourTransformationUK]

This seems to be a common story with AMG’s. 1 defo forward and 2 steps back. Sounds immense, and will look immense when painted and wheels on etc. I would say go for a Renault Colour, Liquid Yellow. It’s the nicest yellow when seen in the flesh, and an outlandish colour on that car seems to just work. 🙌🏼

[@oluskloc]

From my experience (and many people) good RTV sealant is Reinzosil, it can seal literally everything. Also recommended to sand little bit (and clean of course) surfaces before using rtv sealant.

[@gavalar6862]

Mate can’t wait to see how this turns out The C63 is my all time favourite car. Keep up the amazing work fella you got me hooked

[@1066gaz]

C63 AMG my fave car of all time, sounds & looks awesome. Loctite SI 5980 the best sealant ever made mat. Never let me down in many years of use.

[@alimiah8248]

Mat you can reset the gearbox in the w204 which is very easy just turn ignition so just the lights come on then hold the gas peddle right to the floor until you feel the click for 30seconds that should reset gearbox and make it more responsive and get used to how you drive

[@nohatejustmate6905]

1) Awesome video as always , Mat ! 2) The color I'd personally go with, probably would be either Matt Black or Midnight Blue/Midnight Purple. Those are just amazing colors ...In a very rare occasion it would be maybe frost white (or however the right name was 😅) 3) Keep up the awesomeness !!Been watching your vids for the past maybe 2-3 months (im not even sure myself xd) I watched almost all your previous builds, but i will finish them soon. You're one of the kindest people I've seen in the internet society these days ! Just amazing person.

[@davesteele2501]

Great video series Mat. I have a Merc, sadly not a C63 and although I've been working on my own cars for over 50 years I've learned a lot from watching you. I'm not saying you've caused it but one point which may have led to the power steering leak is the use of a power tool or ratchet to over tighten the bolt clamping the two power steering lines. I'd check the build spec and use a torque wrench on critical items particularly whenever bolts screw into aluminium.

[@andyclarke3895]

Need to make sure the collar on the helicoil tool is right up behind the insert to keep pressure on the insert as you screw it in, It will stop the insert jumping threads whilst installing and much easier to start the winding in process.

[@TheMark0940]

You have to go with the sun beam yellow or the diamond white for the paint choice

[@johnjemmerson520]

I would go with the yellow like the original black series. Excellent videos as always Matt, you have me waiting with excitement waiting for the next video. I’d say the best content on KZbin keep smashing it.

[@frazzlefrog3577]

Audi Cambridge green pearl, my mk1 tt is this, would suit the c63. Looks black on a dull day but when the sun's out its gorgeous. I think you have made your mind up already so can't wait to see it finished.

[@Hrtyv]

Hey Mat - For colour you could go Obsidian Black with Gray details - like the nostrils on the helm and bumper lips front and back. My 507 edition are vice versa of my suggestion to you - Origial Designo Matte Gray with Gloss Black details and its a pain to repair if it gets damaged/scratched since the matte paint cannot really be polished or anything - the car looks awesome with the matte finish but the repair struggles is nice to know before hand :) i didnt before it was too late

[@Lucas-wl3id]

Amazing work Matt. Go for solar beam yellow, would perfectly compliment the car.

[@ryanfarrell2758]

I think my first (maybe my second) comment on KZbin. Your joy of cars (I'm not even a car person) and fixing them and the joy you get back is so infectious, I'm hooked. I've watched hours now, I've subscribed!! So much fun to tune in. Keep the fixing of "ANYTHING" going. So much fun to watch when it goes right, feel you're pain when it doesn't 😳

[@chuckythedoll4815]

One could get a piece of gasket making material at any parts store, press the pan o to it, giving an outline and cut an actual seal/gasket to seal that pan. And you can get any type of material, even with metal mesh in it if needed. Might be a better idea than the tube.

[@deancwhmackinnon6547]

Mat its easy to reset the g/box mate. A 5 min 'sit in the car' job. Love the sound

[@mickmarshall3517]

Bloody glad you went and got some more testing fluid!

[@samd9614]

I had a C350 CDI W204 for 6 years. Assuming it uses a similar gearbox as that then what you are experiencing is pretty similar to how the gearbox just is. It's slow to change gear on the paddles, slow to kickdown at times and it judder when you are sat just between gears at low speed (between 2nd and 3rd at about 25-35 mph). I loved the car but the gearbox was trash. Just picked up a F10 M5 with a DCT and it's night and day! Love the videos, keep up the good work!

[@jasonweidmann7867]

I’m dying to get an update on this build. Amazing channel and work Mat. I’m a new subscriber from the IS and I am hooked!! Keep it up.

[@paulmarshall9543]

Another great video Mat, you have to paint it in the solar beam yellow, it would look insane.

[@AndreSmitCP]

Man I've checked every single day to see if you had a video uploaded! Finally😆😁 Love your content.. from South Africa.

[@003theflash]

Love your videos bro! This is one of my dream cars, I can't wait to own one of these one day! Can't wait to see this beast once its all painted its going to look sick. Much love from Canada!

[@benl8177]

Do this to reset gearbox. Works well on my Merc. Turn the Key to the "on" position (the position right before you start your engine) Press and hold your gas pedal down for like 5 seconds Turn Key to "off" position (dont remove the key) and then release the gas pedal. than wait at least 2, if not 3 minutes, for the system to reset.

[@ericoclopes]

Amazing Project! I've watched all the episodes so far. Greetings from Brazil!

[@s19lun]

Matt, I've solved it! At 1:36 in video, when remove the plastic slam panel....a tiny spider! He is the cause lol See him run across ;)

[@shoarectube]

10:28 there is literally something dripping while you are mounting the lower pan. You can also see a drip on the contact surface exactly before mounting it…

[@t238]

A tip to fit those annoying sumps perfect first time is to get some studs the same size as the original bolts and that way its doesn't slide about = you can line it first time every time - mine hasn't leaked since!

[@BoostedItalia]

The c clip on the top hose, I remember a friend had a mk4 gold tdi with 200 horse power, the stock hoses with them clips would ALWAYS pop off, had to switch to hard pipes from dark side, the clips I found are rubbish for high pressure

[@andrewnorgrove6487]

yes it was months ago But Thermostat or massive push into Rad with blown head gasket , use a hand pump tester for problems with the waterworks !

[@quadcorei8085gen2]

10:15 there is that oil drop right when you put back the cover with the sealant. how do you expect it to hold well if the surface is still has oil on it?

[@kevkmk8847]

I think you should paint it midnight blue . Great show. Kev👍

[@markmcdoodle1897]

you're amazing. to think to do a re-test was a brilliant idea. I'd hate for you to have stripped the engine to see nothing was wrong! That's crazy that the first tests could be so wrong.

[@Deen_WestYorkshire]

Matt Armstrong is officially my all time favourite vlogger. Content is nothing shy of phenomenal.

[@julioizaguirre2517]

You always having fun, thats great. Thanks for your videos

[@harryholmes7106]

i play a game every time i watch one of your videos, i try and guess where the squarespace ad will be. you got me good this time

[@stephenblackwell2829]

Just discovered your channel (subscribed) and like everyone else I had to go and watch a bunch of the old ones starting from the beginning. I used to have a 2001 Audi TT convertible. Anyway, you inspired me to clean the inside of my 191,000 miles POS Dodge truck for the first time ever! Even go the coffee stains off the carpet. Keep 'em coming.

[@andrewcordery6157]

So chuffed you got the positive result from the block test after the initial test, hopefully the oil stays in the engine now, great stuff as normal 👍

[@chrisuk1287]

Outstanding content and production as usual, well done Mat.

[@bobread5400]

Got to be Solar beam yellow! Finally reaping the rewards of all the hard work and set backs on this build. Can't wait to see it out the body shop. Keep up this smashing content Matt

[@bobread5400]

I believe when you get a stage 1 remap they flash the gearbox at the same time. Mine for sure doesn't lag as much as it use to, still not as crisp as an DCT or PDK

[@55EyesOnMe]

I love the white black series models, those bring extra focus to the black parts

[@TheNorrisPlays]

Absolutely love this build, if I we're you I'd go for that Mercedes yellow colour for it, reckon that would look super neat.

[@dmo.amgc633]

Love the c63 content I watch what you do closely so when it comes time to do myself I have the input.thank you keep up your great video uploads. 😊from the land down under cheers 🍻

[@Haydnz]

100% Solarbeam Yellow! What an incredible colour and it brings out the lines in the car 😀

[@swezmeister]

i think a black and white storm trooper look would be insanely clean on this build. Excited to see how it turns out!

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

So sick Mat. You make the whole experience so much fun…thank you 😀