FIXING EVERYTHING WRONG WITH MY CHEAP AUDI S5

[@johnhoward1414]

You are like Netflix I just want to binge watch And thanks for fixing the door I ordered the part months ago but waiting on new door speakers to do both jobs at once

[@mikeskater174]

john howard do you have any links to the parts needed? I’ve got the same issue with my drivers door on S5

[@johnhoward1414]

mike hughes Just search eBay for Audi s5 door lock actuator you can then get the one for the correct door

[@johnhoward1414]

mike hughes FRONT DRIVERS O/S RIGHT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR 8J2837016A RHD For AUDI A4 B8 08-15

[@SadisticProjects]

I had the same issue with my old S5, it’s pretty easy once you’re there, it’s just having the right tool to do the door bolts, they’re a security bit almost, I believe they’re like an M60 or something.

[@blackmamba-to3dz]

I had this issue with my leon. Seems like a common problem in the VW group by the looks of it. Drilling a hole into the grey box and spraying wd40 in it worked for me. My back lock totally ceased up though which took a little more sussing out. Full inside door off for it to pop open then not close again 😂 that rear door was a nightmare. They all work perfect now though

[@Alexander_l322]

I tried the cheapest oil and the expensive Castrol oil and I couldn't taste the difference

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

😂 😂 😂

Because castrol is expensive with cheap quality

[@madismaalt5232]

@@Error-hc7mp kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4C5kmmtjrWWjaM look at this vid, its the proof

[@madismaalt5232]

@@Error-hc7mp yeah, i didnt say it was bad oil, just a little pricier than others

[@cbecks2051]

@@Error-hc7mp prove' not proof

[@cryptictv2703]

Love the channel. General maintenance and part upgrade is what petrol heads want to see. Keep up the good work!

[@oOEviljinOo]

Your edit is getting better and better, I would like to see from you more frequent videos. Keep going!!!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks man alot of time goes into them so I'm glad you enjoy them

[@1970borntorun]

Yes! Let's all take a advice from a person with such a low IQ they buy a European Sports car WITHOUT having it checked first by a good Mechanic. Wow! Now THERE'S a great plan ! lol

[@oOEviljinOo]

@@1970borntorun We are not getting advices dude, we are having entertainement. You dont have to follow what he is doing

[@craigyboy542]

I think this is the first video that you seem to be more relaxed and becoming the person you are today. it is awesome to be watching your growth through these older videos. loving the channel and wish i could do the things you are 😃 Unfortunately just not physically possible for me 😒

[@GTAWorkshop]

*You seems like a nice guy. I'm looking forward to see more videos with your S5.* *Keep your editing style and your channel will grow fast.* *Greetings from Audi S4 B8 owner!*

[@rafaszusak3252]

GTA Workshop one more S4 B8 owner here as well mate 👍

[@CallumAtwal]

There's something therapeutic about watching someone on KZbin servicing their car. Just reminds me I should probably do an oil change soon 🙄

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Haha I get the same feeling

[@Rusiputki]

I'm the opposite. I find it satisfactory to see after somebody bragging about how they bought a cheap car, the amount of gremlins they find underneath that justifies the price. Not a hater, just overdone to death to the point of predicting the future from a mile away.

[@CallumAtwal]

@@Rusiputki Each to their own I guess! I'm 21 and have had 4 cars since 17. I'll buy older cars that need fixing and increase the value of them along the way. I started with a 02 plate Clio for £300 and now have a 1 Series that I got just over a grand. It's good seeing others doing the same

[@CanbaconFTW]

just started watching this series because i cant get enough of your vids! i need to binge lol

[@edencarperfume7918]

Hey Mat, I have been watching you since that TT and I just want to say how happy I am that you have started a new project. I actually bought a TT just because of you and your channel haha. Your content is really amazing and I know how frustrating it can be to keep at it sometimes, but please do. People really love your videos. You're doing amazing. Keep up the great work with the channel, HH.

[@andypower31]

So I’m subscribing. Exactly what I want in a youtuber. D.i.y projects and nice cars... no talking about girls, getting fake tans or whinging all the time

[@RunescapeLegendRage]

6:46 The best thing about having a little brother who's a mechanic is being a garage queen & not feel guilty about it. :') On another note, I found your channel last week when I was looking at a review on an E350 & S5... You've gain 9K subscribers since then, good work mate! See you at 100K when we're modding an R8

[@light1531]

I like the wheeler dealer type of production values and how you think around the symptoms and problems, very cathartic to watch and listen in the background. Also the Keystone Cops type of speeded up videos are fun.

[@chrisswindell7517]

I had the same door lock issue on my Audi A3, hardest bit is removing the door card. One little tip: when attaching the linkage arm from the door handle pull on the handle very slightly while snapping the clamp around the link. This stops any rattles as it leaves the linkage under tension. Don't lift the handle too far otherwise your door will not latch shut at all!

[@Andy23420]

I stumbled across you randomly on KZbin and have only watched your 2 most recent videos and I can safely say that content and quality of the videos are 10/10.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Legend! 👍

[@HenningPiefke]

Just bought an S5 in may Last year. Watching how you do this *easy* maintance stuff gives me quite a bit of confidence to try fixing some stuff by my own as well! Thank you for your work. ( sorry for the Kinda bad english but i think you guys get it 😬)

[@jackburtonstwin]

You did well to get the wiring harness off the coil packs without snapping anything. I had to do this job on my S5 V8 last summer and it was a pain in the arse getting the leads off the coil packs without damage. Agree about the plugs. I found a set of actual official Audi service plug set (all 8) on the bay and they were just rebranded NGK Irridiums with the standard gapping, nothing unique or clever about them.

[@ramezbastoni8792]

I just randomly had the door issue happen to my a4 and I stumbled across this vid, and now I know exactly what I should change, dropping a sub for you my man keep up the good work!

[@MyTibby]

Bought an 09 S5 last year. Absolutely love it. It has everything, panda seats, carbon fiber trim, bang and olufsen system. Has a small leak just like yours, too! Haha. I did a muffler delete on it. I spent $200 at a buddies shop cutting off the mufflers and welding pipe and tips I picked. Much better than spending $1500+ on an exhaust that is essentially the same thing and it sounds great!! Excited to see what you do to it!

[@zackdizzle]

Audi has been my ultimate favorite car brand and seeing you repair one is beyond real. Knowing that I too will do the same for my future Audi... Subscribed

[@peterferryman4905]

Nice to see that you value the proper maintenance, no point in doing "upgrades" unless the car is sorted out from the start.👍

[@rsnow1212]

Awesome dude, glad to see someone looking after their car, I love my s5 , got a manual 4.2 V8 , even still stock it sounds awesome , can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned for it

[@dv8961]

Reckon I was one of your first subscribers! love to see how far the channel has come! Quality of videos deffo increased! Look forward to the future! Good luck mate!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

A real O.G thanks for sticking around!!

[@charlottetaylor5453]

Came across your page as I was searching for the Audi TT...My dream car! Now I'm hooked!! 🙂

[@burksterrrr96]

Seeing as the exhaust needs work, I hope you have the chance to install a valve control to unleash the sound of that V8!

[@Karlm96]

Just a suggestion but you should colab with "the car cleaning guru", that man would revive that paint work and do one hell of a job on that engine bay! 🤘

[@TheRSGarage]

You've inspired me to listen to my wife and get my old 2004 Audi S4 back running and off the drive! Same engines as yours so will be doing the same kind of things to start as well! Looking forward to the journey!

[@singh-sks]

The best car channel content in uk currently keep up the good work

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Legend 👏

[@Shaq.1]

No idea why you keep popping up on my feed but I’m glad I decided to watch. Quality stuff keep it up 👍🏾

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Haha KZbin forcing you to watch 😂 thanks man

[@rumyan7126]

Cant wait to see what the car will look like in few months! 👍

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

me too hahaa

[@Soarific]

So glad to be here from the first video on this car, I'm new too :D

[@MrSkeedle]

legit so nice to hear someone saying "stop buying castrol". couldnt agree anymore haha. oil is oil, get the right grade and replace when you should. but buy whats cheap and fully synth. no point paying double, what a waste of money. use the extra for some fuel hahah

[@archieteale561]

I am honestly addicted to you’re videos! I love all of you’re videos and i’m really enjoying this new S5 series, i can’t wait to see how it turns out!

[@BWTV]

You've got me hooked on this car, looking forward to seeing what's to come 🙌

[@pheasantpluckersson2138]

Matt if you go into Audi they will print you off a digital history of when it’s been serviced by them

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks man I will deffo check it out

[@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK]

They wont because their online service history most independent garages cant access. And most ppl go to indy's. My s5 service history is only online for the first 2 years

[@ACERASPIRE1]

@@MatArmstrongbmx good look with that.

[@BeeOX3]

J66OHL 😂😂 Are week smokers not aloud to service there cars 🤨

[@pheasantpluckersson2138]

Jesus some of the shit people chat, some of you need a slap, car smells of weed, “oh well that rules out it having any service history then” Dick This is an 08 car, it won’t have been recorded the same way as newer cars, but there’s clearly a free opportunity to go and ask, i have successfully done this before so stop thinking you know it all paaaaaaaaricks

[@bud777bud]

Good job! I like the fact you do this all on your driveway and not on some ramps in a fancy garage! Just a working class lad getting shit done 👍🏻👌🏻

[@MM-tt7hy]

Since when is a garage fancy and not working class?

[@bud777bud]

Garage with ramps/lift etc! How many people do you know who are not mechanics who just have access to a proper garage?

[@kirkmason3038]

Great, just what we wanted to see, part maintenance, part upgrade, keep it up... Can't wait to see the next one.

[@rs6_bart]

Hi Mat. I will just mention to You to wait few seconds before starting this 4.2 as it’s common problem with chain on them, because the chain is tension on oil pressure. Good job with this project I have S4 B8 on project right now and I will be posting all modifications and issues I fixed.

[@danielvasev7264]

Really good point with the Castrol oil.... i really like and agree with it. Just one friendly suggestion with this kind of oil filter much better to put some oil in the oil filter house too before carrying on with oil in the engine. Keep this big v8 less dry

[@Bancroft96]

I want to do some project work on my e82 1 series coupe, trying to learn how to do it all, your videos are a massive help! Wouldn’t mind a few pointers 😁

[@vviiper]

Also I agree with your comments on oil. I change the oil on my cars every 4-5k and I'll use whatever is cheapest, provided its the correct grade and meets spec

[@jeanhu7587]

KZbin recommended finally doing something good showing me this channel , series is great so far Mat keep up the work 👍

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thank you!! 👍 👍

[@MatthewEvansFPV]

Caught your questions in the A5/S5 Facebook group, watched this and now following... A5 3.0 TDI myself but always interesting to see the other engine I would have chosen and problems/upgrades!

[@MycketTuff]

I love that color on the A5 Coupe, especially with chrome details. Add the old B6 S4 19" rims and you're home. Aside from the headlights needing to be absolutely mint to look good this car ages really well.

[@rugbyjem47]

Just came across your channel. Love the way you film and explain what you're doing without it being boring. Subscribed and look forward to more

[@smukyoutube]

Subscribed from watching the "cheapest S5 in UK bought" . Good content. Good editing. Good enthusiasm too. I agree with some others, general maintenance is more interesting to me than mods

[@DrakeHDxgaming]

music is killin it , no music , make it raw like art :)

[@simontipeneadlam3881]

Awesome project & thnx for sharing. On my 5th Audi and the S5 V8 was my first - great to see you bringing the beast back!

[@Cromwell16]

The sump nut is notorious for leaking if not replaced newly when oil changed. Happened to mine twice. My left door did the same also!

[@lanehogger1532]

Great to show how basic maintenance matters so much. I love how you preempt the annoying comments 😆

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Glad you enjoyed the Vid man! Haha yeah youtubes a funny place, full of know it alls 😅

[@alismith6353]

Watched a load of your bmw vids as I’m due to get one soon. Then saw your s5 series, I appreciate I’m a year late lol. I hit the sub button. Really like your style of driveway repair. Keep up the great work!

[@stefant6258]

Mat I’ve criticised you in the past for waffling. This video is absolutely spot on, very professional, well done.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Wow 😂 😂 I can't believe this haha

[@luciengranger2762]

Excited for This journey you are taking us on man... I was drawn here to your channel by the TT as I also own a MK2... but this new project and how.it shapes up is pretty exciting as I've also always wanted to buy an A5... welldone, keep us fed with content... we will watch and subscribe!

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

lucien granger I did love he’s tt it was really good I’m working on a TTRS mk2 on my channel I hope it turns out as good as he’s..but I’m sure mat got big plans for this one.

[@luciengranger2762]

@@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES nice mate, I'll check out the TTRS work on your channel too, I'm a huge fan.of the TT... so I try get in content and ideas to modify mine regularly. Cheers

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

lucien granger I’m working on a jdm GC8 Subaru first but still working on the TTRS iv just got some parts in so just stay tuned I’m planning on making big power.

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

This is a great project, a big Audi, I have enjoyed the TT and BMW, but this is a great upgrade for your channel, and you do everything outside and not in a spiffy workshop in California. 👍👍🇬🇧

[@TheAndresito456]

Now Im whatching the last playlist left for me! Thanks for alll the laughs! Cheers from Colombia

[@ozziechanbeats]

I bought a V8 S5 a year back and you're making me feel lazy right away haha, The cars are a blast to drive and sound amazing when you take care of the exhaust, enjoy it friend.

[@ryanlawley1316]

I took the risk of swapping my a180 Mercedes for one of these back in 2017 when I was 19 mine had 90k miles I brought it from a dealership to find it had a power steering leak ended up costing a fortune but I must say the miltek non res sounded amazing and makes up for the errors that can come with these higher mileage cars hope you get it all sorted

[@everythingcarsishere5110]

Your channel is growing very quickly and for good reason. Congrats and keep pushing

[@TheGazza636]

new to your channel, very impressed i must say,so much better than a lot of the other car channels

[@AdeReeves]

Good stuff...The door lock issue is typical Audi....Happens throughout the range...Done both of them on my S3....

[@kevinbowers5035]

I haven't even got a car and hooked on these videos. Keep up the good work matt 👍

[@SadisticProjects]

S5 V8 Owner here, too. I’m curious to see where you go next, mine has just hit 76K and is wanting a carbon clean badly, I’d like to see how you choose to tackle that. I’m going to attempt to clean it manually I think.

[@gamefoorum]

Those sport air filters have bad reputation around in Germany, because of micro dust they can't filter and then those particles causing some wear to turbo etc.

[@dbergreen]

I've heard the main failure with those is people don't spray them with oil or whatever they're supposed to be treated with

[@gamefoorum]

@@dbergreen yeah I've heard about it as well, but mostly in relation with so called "cleaning" air filters , those are not meaned to be replaced like standard ones. I'm not an expert, just happen to live next door to community of runners, crazy BMW owners ( as I'm BMW owner as well ) , car shows , drifts etc. So from day to day talking I've picked up that those sport filters mostly do make a bit thicker sound and that's basically it. As filtration ability is really bad small particles of dust can rub around turbo for example and such. Not like it destroy anything right away but definitely it's not doing good job as air filter

[@oliverranderson9292]

This is so interesting to watch! Love the sound of that 4.2 V8 lump, I wouldn't bother with a carbon clean though had mine done and all it did was caused the engine to random misfire from 1 cyclinder to another and could never find a solution

[@bluelightning3181]

Glad u picked an Audi! I personally think it would look great in a different colour.

[@hamwicbi1265]

Like others i had the same passenger door lock issue on my similarly aged A6, i bought the part (you got a bargain at £12, i paid double that on ebay :-)) and didn't fancy tackling it myself (looked too fiddly) but you made it look so easy to replace, wish i'd done it now and saved on labour cost. Definitely intrigued to see what else you tackle on the Audi which might help on my A6.

[@benriddle6852]

Great content buddy dominating my spare time at the minute!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Haha its good to escape to a bit of KZbin now and then 😂👌

[@joshua-jameschan-marshall7382]

Great videos, was just a recommended by KZbin it’s 2 am and not wanting to go bed due to your vids! Keep it up

[@Yama83]

Im siting here re watching the S5 series where this is how Mat got famous and how I discovered him and god damn the evolution is incredible!😍

[@frizky101]

You appeared on my recommended videos somehow haha, you’ll be pleased to know I subscribed 2 minutes in!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Legend!

[@hueyfreeman2133]

Nice work man, really enjoy watching your videos

[@frasermacleod7642]

Great video Mat. Cant wait to see the what's in store for the S5!

[@noeking9095]

Music every second kills it 😒

[@CLIFTYPOPS]

Geezer should just turn it down slightly

[@gss6531]

Maybe wash the foundation off his face too

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Regarding oil. I was always told “oil is cheaper than metal” so I always over service, it’s just good practice 👍👍👍👍

[@jameswood1870]

Quality video mate, rate how you jam multiple fixes/mods into one. Makes for a better watch rather than the usual 15 minute video for an air filter 😂

[@FreeESTonian]

Front of the weel lining is gets pusht against the wheel by the wind moving under the car when driving IF lower engen cover is missing

[@Corky97]

So nice to see some A5/S5 content on KZbin! I’m always after inspiration for my A5 and there not much on here!

[@ianscoular1773]

I had the s4 avant for a couple years word of warning that oil could be from the head gasket, be careful of the timing chain if that goes bye bye engine and they aren’t cheap. I loved my S4 but they are needy motors but great fun, looks like a nice one u got though.

[@Pmendesphotography]

Great tutorial ! Just what I needed to know to fix my a5 which I hope is the same

[@IggysQuest]

I watch a lot of videos on YT, but very rarely comment. That said I subbed when I got my E87, but as an ex Audi owner I'm very interested what you will be able to do with this as it has a lot of potential. Hopefully you won't forget your BMW whilst you're working on the S5!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks for watching & commenting! There's still so much to do on the 1series so there will deffo be more vids to come on it 🙏

[@bald_flexproductions565]

@@MatArmstrongbmx Make sure you finish the E87

[@john_dee1431]

Good editing. Pleasure to watch. Keep up the excellent work.

[@alps4391]

I used to have a 2008 S5, I do miss it, probably one of the best cars I’ve had. Good choice..

[@Bradfordtruman]

wow not watched for a while as ive been busy and more interested in mercs having 2 so when the E class was sold i didnt watch as reguarly but still kept upto date with the tt build but going from 2k(or how ever many you had at the start of the e class vids) subs to 50k quickly. well done lad

[@Sapien135]

If you keep this up you will be at 100k in no time, subbed and liked, keep it up bro!

[@mattm3339]

I'm trying to get my head out of getting ann Audi s3, and you making it real HARD mat! Great vid . You work really hard at making cars right. Thank you.

[@s73ad]

Hi Mat I bought a 2006 S6 5.2l V10 in March this year for £6.5k - former Cat N write-off repaired - with Miltek exhausted. Lots of the same faults you've already mentioned and more surfacing every month. She's very demanding. I've been "unblacking" my S6. Returned to a stock grill, took the film off the brake lights, because there's lots of chrome trim round the window, mirrors, etc. which seems too much hassle to black too, and actually with so many "black" versions of cars on the road I felt it actually made more of a statement to have the chromed original styling. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your S5 though.

[@Lenoch_]

You have improved so much from the Audi TT days!

[@Almedz]

Crazy how your channel is growing, you deserve it!

[@MyJarrus]

the engine oil is completely fine, anyways its your car you can put anything in it dont listen to others

[@wakaflockaproject]

Like he said he's changing it regularly, so doesn't matter much barely a difference

[@chamomiledill6532]

I just ripped out the whole airbox and stuck a big k&n closed cap air filter in my A6 Quattro Avant 3.2Lt. It really cleaned up the look under the hood, and i can hear the rumble of the intake now. But, i can smell now that it runs a bit richer cause of more air intake

[@SouthamptonBikePark]

Cant believe the price you got it for, so sick!! Really hope it all works out for you, such a beast of a car!

[@MattBeardless]

The numberplate is a good clue towards the crash. NCRC is Nationwide Crash Repair Center, a national chain of insurance repair workshops. The good news is, I'd argue they're some of the best so if it's been repaired it's been repaied well. Source: I used to work for a crash repair panel supply company as a delivery driver.

[@Kaizasouza1]

Mat, enjoying this journey bro. One that I will possibly be joining. Love the S5, looking forward to future videos. One thing I noticed was your mirrors don't move when you unlock the car. Does it not have self-retracting wing mirrors?

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Glad your enjoying man! Yes the mirrors move out once the cars started and retract when its locked 🔒

[@infowazz]

that car is definitely worth fixing. love the color. the perks of being a mechanic. my mechanic has an Audi as a daily.

[@petesie80]

As I'm about to buy a used A5 this is brilliant; informative & entertaining, thanks mate!

[@DW911S]

i've got a 2014 RS5 here but have always admired the Q-car looks of the V8 S5s. subbed to keep track of this awesome project. Good luck Mat!

[@mictaylor9531]

Great stuff! Nice and straight forward, no frills - appreciate you taking the time and making the vid 👌🏻

[@tonyb1223]

Halfrauds or Asda for cheap Castrol, but as long as an oil meets the set requirements (does not need to be castrol for vw etc) then there are no issues using it.

[@steven907]

Great video mate , real work for a change happy to help !

[@markusklose11]

The big holes in the inner wheel-arches on the front-wheels are coming from the missing under-engine-cover, where they need to be attached. if not, the wind is pushing them on the wheels and and the tyres are grinding holes in it.

[@kevinford69]

Hey, Thank You for this! I have a 2011 A5---- But love it! When I saw that V8 ... I lost my mind...but that's an S5..lol... My car was a garage queen and I guess the owner thought it would run forever with little to no work (a doctor). Also it was maintained by a... Ford dealer.... I know.... I'm still messing with it..again thank you for the videos!