I STRAIGHT PIPED THEN TUNED THE WRECKED 2019 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE I REBUILT

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Rebuilding this wrecked Aston Martin vantage has been a journey itself. But now its time to make it my own before taking it on a roadtrip of a lifetime! First thing is an Exhaust upgrade. Alot of parts were not available for the aston exhaust so i had to improvise and customise. But the end result is immense!
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[@lukedoca]

i know these videos take time but 1 a week isn’t cutting my addiction 😂

[@jayeezy7410]

@@brandonkanagasabay1416 did slix just copy mat...same titles, thumbnail,content

[@riskprosper4040]

Me andd u both pal

[@munashekudakwashe8788]

I back thattt

[@antonoat]

Tough, deal with it 😂🤣😂👏👍😀

[@Jim-iy6ue]

@@brandonkanagasabay1416 💯 💯💯

[@andrewbennett5173]

Don't be giving this one away mat.. think you have worked hard for this and its well deserved honestly 👏

[@piovo5222]

Guys got to make his money, will give it away on a company his girlfriend owns.

[@peterjeavons8476]

@@piovo5222 guys clever

[@zaheerdawood3814]

Gotta agree with you.... the effort to remove that dash as well sort out the airbag module to get it reset was epic.... should definitely keep this one

[@piovo5222]

@@peterjeavons8476 depends who you ask really, I’m a big fan of him but he does sort of cheat his fans by lying. Before anyone says this is public information that his girlfriend is part owner of the competition company.

[@andrewbennett5173]

@@piovo5222 either way she's a boss ..

[@manuelbuttigieg3234]

Matt, I've been in engineering for 44 years and I have to say, you are one hell of an engineer. Keep going, push on and never, never stop. You are an inspiration, I am certain 100's of people will be in awe and want to be involved in engineering. Thank you for inspiring the younger generation, well done, I wish you more success 👌👌

[@timmymallett1]

If you think Mat is an Engineer, then neither are you.

[@golfbulldog]

@@timmymallett1 I think he means that he has problem solving skills in an engineering sense. He might not always think everything through before he acts, but he solves problems and improves his knowledge. His skills are being finessed with each project.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

@@timmymallett1 couldn't disagree with you more. Ignorance is bliss.

[@mikegraham8319]

@@timmymallett1 I just don't believe it ,there's a lot more going on behind the camera than we know ..Nice guy tho!

[@leondelafonte]

@@timmymallett1 Give mat his engineering credit. Just because he's not trained, doesn't mean he's not doing good engineering work.

[@Didi2th]

Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed Mat, this is some quality content.

[@alfies98]

I say this like every time. Your ability to just do, and then deal with mistakes and challenges is so inspiring. I hope life keeps going up and up for you Mat. You deserve it.

[@WreckemRye]

The Aston is my favourite car to date absolutely love it

[@ChristianRuf91]

I really liked the sound of the stock car. Very powerful sound. Much better than its c63 counterpart. Also the tailpipes are quite fitting imo.

[@itstherealjammin]

I agree

[@Mussyo18]

Well, at the very least there is one adult viewer, I agree.

[@levijade1015]

Not all sports cars should be popcorn machines Aston is well known for its soft luxury sports car like you wouldn’t do this to a rolls Royce

[@davida9074]

Agreed. I can't wait until he's grown up a bit and realises how stupid that car sounds. He's turned it into an antisocial wankwagon.

[@shnicktaylor3274]

I think the tailpipes need changing slightly bigger and fresher but agree prefer the sound stock.

[@tomhowroyd]

This video is amazing for the Aston brand. It’s showing a fun and cool side to them and the fact they are actively involved is brilliant.

[@calummackenzie9796]

100% agree

[@simonwilliams5667]

Without doubt the best car you’ve done!!!!!!👌🏻…The looks,the sound,just everything!!! Awesome 💯.Even the hassle with the dash was so worth the end result!!!

[@LukeTalbot]

Mat I’m not even that much into cars, but now I’m hooked. I’ve been following this build from the start and love how much energy and humour you put into it. And I love how you show us what goes wrong as well, I feel like we’ve all built this Aston together with you in your workshop! Can’t wait to see it on its first road trip!

[@wika1117]

I think you found your gateway drug in cars 😁

[@HGVdiscoDave]

I'm not overly sure on the exhaust it sounds amazing but an Aston Martin is supposed to be a refined sports car and not sound like some v8 yank tank

[@Stormface16]

Thought the same, especially the idling seems weird, right?

[@hazmania6073]

Yeah must admit… a little bit tractor-y on idle. Love the pops and cracks, but I honestly proffered the stock.

[@spookyreaper1702]

The louder the better 🔥

[@watchcollectableswc3511]

Completely agree , the pressure seems to be too low and the sound is farty . It doesn’t have the crisp raspiness of the C63.

[@thesilentgametestr]

thats what you get when you have a amg engine fitted. the V8 in the vantage for example was astons own creation(well jags) and that sounded much better and equally as aggressive and being a more fit to the image. i dont know what the v8 in the jag F Type is, but sounds better too.

[@stuart77744]

I continue to be obsessed with this channel. Such hard work, great personality, humour, great editing skills, genius mechanical skills, and bonus spots with Hannah, friends and Kevin. Mat, you are such an inspiration mate. Thank you for these videos.

[@eubh]

I am confused by how much inspiration this gives me to to something like this to a car, Truly the best channel I have watched on KZbin

[@seymourbums4300]

Same. Only problem is I have zero knowledge haha. Might have to stick to watching the videos.

[@eubh]

😂

[@johneaton25]

The way you’ve muddled through restoring these wrecks back to existence is just amazing Matt 👍 You should be very proud of urself m8 😎

[@sidrens1047]

I absolutely love this channel!!! It’s the only channel I get excited to see pop up. This is leading car related channels by far!!!

[@Andrew-iy2cn]

Awesome build! Aston Martin should offer this colour... the mods to the exhaust take it to another level! Keep up the excellent work Mat 👏

[@AyaanKhan-dd2wq]

Damn this aston martin sounds good u can litrally to hear the turbo on it

[@raven-kh1dx]

that is a beautiful build everything about it is perfect.. Well done !

[@craigthornberry6404]

Matt I had an operation and honestly just really started to watch your channel. Thankyou to you your Dad, Hanna and your mates for making life as enjoyable as possible. Don't change the format is brill plus luv the wee road trip. Craig :)

[@JellyLancelot]

What I love is you are so hands on with cars AND enjoy driving them, instead of just collecting them. I love the mechanical side, not many other auto tubers do that so it’s a massive neiche, especially in the uk scene

[@somogyi1973]

Mat you are a genius. This is the best car you have done so far and that sound is a 'chefs kiss'.

[@THE_Vorthex]

so, ok hear me out.... please no pitchforks, i prefered the non straightpiped sound. ( Then again its a YT Video and it will never get the full effect of sound properly to the Viewer ) I do love the Wrap my guy ! keep up the Great videos !

[@DionisFerizi]

I agree with you. Straight piping a car in 2022 it’s just not it. Bad for the environment and just a nuisance for everyone around. It’s fun to hear how it should sound but after those 30 seconds it’s just annoying for everyone around. I love cars and how they sound but i absolutely hate when i’m chilling in my house and someone blast their rocket ship sounding car at the middle of the night

[@Mee33342]

That Aston sound, blew me away, literally. 😎👍

[@bdiggz7957]

I’ve got secondary cat delete on mine. Made it 25% louder IMO. Great content mate. Thanks!

[@benmurray7163]

Big respect to Hannah - she got behind the wheel and totally bossed it! Awesome stuff. Really hope you have the best time on the road trip (if you haven't been already)

[@SPARKYLINK]

Love ur videos mat. Ur enthusiasm is contagious. Keep em coming.

[@proffesionalretard]

The Aston is by far my favourite build so far

[@1979maka]

You should gold plate the heat shielding in the engine bay because I think it’s going to look really good and special. Not a big cost.

[@deesmith2700]

I've recently found your channel and I'm hooked. As a muscle car fanatic from the age of 10, I wanted to work on cars as a career when I left school but for a female, especially in the mid eighties, it was virtually impossible. Like you, I'm self-taught, I only did evening classes for mechanics. You have absolutely smashed it with this build and she sounds incredible. You're an inspiration, you always look outside the box for solutions and don't give up. Your boundless enthusiasm is awesome. Unfortunately my disabilities now mean that I can't do what I used to, but watching you work brings back some great memories for me. Seeing you give this a blow out reminded me of my quarter mile experience with my 6.1 300c SRT8. Never stop doing what you're doing, I for one will continue to watch. 🚘🚘

[@coreyscott5655]

The passion is always infectious! Keep up the good work 👌👌

[@LxftRxght]

1.4k for the new P-Zeros is not shabby at all! You've done so well on this, Mat... The content just exudes positivity, and you shape up to be a great role model for all things illustrating determination, perseverance and never-say-die! A proper Brit, indeed.

[@malcolmwhiting3078]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Superb.

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

Mine has enough trouble putting the 510PS down - spins up the wheels in the dry in 4th gear if you floor it doing 60. 600 must be ridiculous - maybe my tyres are shagged though.

[@Jsnwrd]

Think you should buy a sprinter or something next and convert it into a campervan. Something different for the channel & educational for people wanting to build a camper (me 😂)

[@pnsp33]

Another example that straight piping never improves the sound. It is just louder. It deletes every sound and leaves simply noise. Sounds more like the the engine is puking all over the place than creating anything special. Love the car and the project though.

[@_muzzles]

the spool on the turbo is so good

[@Josh_0579]

I still belive it would look amazing on high gloss chrome wheels (I don't know the english word but in German it would be 'Hochglanzvedichtet')

[@DanConroysChannel]

Love it! I've got a V8 Vantage and this makes me want to start doing a few mods I've been considering for a while.. t-shirt ordered - hopefully an oversized XL will fit me! 🤣🤞

[@johnm5562]

I'm the same way. I too have a 2007 V8 Vantage, and now want to do a couple of things. Already have wheels, so maybe a V12 grille, and somehow update the lacking infotainment system.

[@DanConroysChannel]

@@johnm5562 good luck changing the infotainment 🤣 I purposely don't use mine.. the noise of the V8 is all I need and I can make do using the phone for sat nav 👍

[@johnm5562]

@@DanConroysChannel Thanks Dan! My thought is only changing out the sat nav somehow for a stand alone unit that fits in the same place, and then plays music/sound through the stock radio/CD system. This way I keep the stock system in place, but gain Bluetooth, better navigation, and maybe Carplay. Who know, it might be a pipe dream, and not even possible. 😊

[@nigelsmith1198]

@@johnm5562 Aston installations in Tewksbury 👍👍

[@johnm5562]

@@nigelsmith1198 Thanks, Nigel. Will take a look at them.

[@J4M3SB4K3R]

Probably my favourite car you have done, it’s beautiful and sounds incredible, great work

[@Ntsikamoyo1]

Hannah's is always hating 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philmcglen6194]

You really are creating something totally unique here! Are you planning on going further with the upgrades at all? Like bigger turbos or some engine upgrades?

[@jackw250]

The quality of your videos just gets better and better. I say it on nearly all your videos but it's crazy where you are now from how you started out! One of my favourite channels on KZbin for sure.

[@goodbrothermedia960]

The smile on my face from busting watching this!!! Amazing 🤩

[@philippedemontauvant5565]

I love watching this channel so much! Mat is awesome, the videos are riveting and the cars are to die for.

[@Turboy65]

To be perfectly blunt about it, I'm one of those people who finds loud exhausts very annoying. I'd rather have my car be fast and stealthy quiet. The noise of a straight piped engine at full output may dazzle some people but I just want it to stop. Unless it's at an actual race track.

[@Mikey..]

I think it depends on the car

[@Turboy65]

@@Mikey.. Different people have different preferences. I don't want to hear really loud exhausts running up and down city streets, wrecking my quiet summer afternoon whem I'm lazily floating in my pool, even if it's my all-time dream car, a new 911 Turbo S. Or any other time, either.

[@Abo999]

It's a bit much on a long journey, when you're cruising on a motorway at more or less constant revs. It just drones away and gets annoying after a while but I guess that's where a switchable exhaust comes into it's own

[@Mikey..]

@@Abo999 I have a full straight through from the exhaust manifold back and tbf it's not too bad when you're sitting at 120km/h

[@Abo999]

@@Mikey.. Depends on the car, exhaust and personal tolerance I guess. I've got a straight through on my dirty diesel and it just sounds a bit deeper and louder when I'm cruising at 70mph. I'm probably getting a bit old lol

[@CaptDonkey1]

Hard work can be like magic, amazing things happen-what an epic car story, thank you for the wonderful ride. My favorite part is being able to take it to the dealer with no fault codes . . . bet the rode trip is amazing! Thank you for the insane effort to pull it off!

[@krisying94]

Hands down my favourite KZbinr right now! Love the Aston build

[@dhanyalmahmood5878]

I like the video and keep up the great work love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@mrbriandooley]

The sound from the turbos after the downpipe was modified to a zero cell 😍 unreal build bro 👏🏼 well played

[@alanfoster292]

Sounds lovely as standard.

[@stuartkennedy4202]

Your knowledge a and enthusiasm is awesome.

[@jaimehop1763]

Love your videos. Not a fan of loud exhausts though.

[@paulhoss6836]

I love the vid also but I thinks the Aston sounds like an old corvette sounds crap

[@BIG-ES-]

You gotta start getting into custom fab work brother. I bet you could have made custom downpipes yourself. But it sounds absolutely badass with the new exhaust and secondary cat delete!!

[@lewiskennedy5152]

What an incredible journey you have had !! Glad I have been able to follow you in your way

[@medic17508]

Great sounding exhaust work just enough pops but doesn't dilute the engine noise perfect blend

[@Camy256]

Genuine question, how is it gonna pass its MOT without any cats?

[@MrMaxila]

It shouldn’t, but maybe the emissions test will be mysteriously left on a Fiesta Ecoboost..

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Secondary cat is not needed for mot bro

[@Camy256]

@@MatArmstrongbmx What about the primaries being 0 cell? Or does the new tune balance things out?

[@Leeholtom2911]

It’s doesn’t have any sound or tone to the exhaust at all now dude, just loud noise 😢, sounds like a lorry or a bus 🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe try focusing on some induction noise instead of just super loud exhausts ? It Was my favourite car and favourite build up till now 😞

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

probs just the camera mate. Its sounds how a v8 should now

[@Leeholtom2911]

@@MatArmstrongbmx but now it it’s doesn’t sound like an Aston Martin should. The 2 things Aston Martin do best is how the car looks and how the car sounds, you’ve taken part of that away with what you have done to the exhaust, std exhaust with some induction noise would have been awesome to hear dude 🤙🏻

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

@@Leeholtom2911 all opinions at the end of the day. I love it and I have to listen to it everyday so I guess that’s what matters. Plus it’s an Amg not sure how you can call it an Aston sound

[@dickie35]

This has got to be my favourite of all Mat’s projects so far .

[@Ripleythevizsla]

Great build, fantastic colour and the sound - wow phenomenal

[@simonkeable391]

Another great video but wont it fail an mot emissions test now?

[@racalik]

I guess he can put the stock pipes, go for an mot, and then swap them again if its a fail 😃

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

Swap, pass mot and swap again

[@dgg7377]

Turned a classy British sports car into a Saturday night chav mobile!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Watch and weep my friend 😂

[@Roy-qn2ie]

Excellent job with the Aston, im happy to see that every change has improved the car from what it was, really well done!

[@gallopingg1]

love the colour, and, of course the sound!! great build,

[@OfficialLegend]

Straight pipe + pops and bangs is my favourite thing to do on any car. BTW You need to put a cold air intake on this, it would sound insane

[@TheAnimall200]

Nice car sweet job but no you’ve ruined it with exhaust

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

thanks bro!

[@evsye1465]

I knew it wouldn't stay standard loving the exhaust note keep it up Matt

[@juliebrooks1437]

Smiles per mile, countless!, nice to see a brummie doing well! , truck driver myself and miss a manual with a v8, or nice stacks, amazing what they can do with exhaust systems, no need for a radio, just open the windows. Thanks for the videos! And the smiles!

[@MrJaynash]

Sounds horrendous imo, stock sound of this exhaust was amazing

[@mebolus691]

It’s about time you stop calling the Aston Martin ‘wrecked’ 👍

[@enam98]

First time discovering your channel all I'm thinking is "this guy seems like a really kind person"

[@mattmpower5977]

This is by far the best build you have done , it’s is the absolute weapon !!! Looks the nuts

[@skyhigheagleer6]

And just like that.... he's ruined it

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Yes!!!

[@martyndavies1482]

Removing emissions equipment from a car in this day and age doesn’t seem right.

[@leonethepwny]

Consider this Matt's equivalent to a private jet.

[@hendongooner7383]

Well done Mat on the rebuild. And just love how you used the Merc C63 settings on the Autel diagnostic tool to diagnose the Aston Martin. Love hacks like that.

[@user-mg9he3qj3n]

That clip of you driving with Hannah in the passenger seat reminds me of “Planes,trains & automobiles “ when Steve Martin looks over at John Candy & sees the devil!!!!!🚒👍

[@helipeek2736]

Nope, you really need to stop “improving” it. It’s becoming an Aston Martin ChaVantage. 🤢

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Nothing wrong with making a car your own mate

[@themasterwarner]

In your opinion! ^^ Wouldn’t it be boring if we all liked the same? Just a shame you have to be so negative! Mat has worked hard & created a beautiful machine!

[@leomokabane8578]

Bro! She sounds insane. Damn! And like how she whistles after each rev.

[@nay0r]

absolutely loved this series

[@ewolmullac6706]

Glad you did that as the original downpipes have the heat shield on it to protect stuff wires etc, if they had fitted you wouldn’t of had that protection.

[@Adrian-kj3uc]

if you cat deleted the down pipes you will never pass another mot with it unless you buy a spare set to reinstall for the mot (and a ecu to return the tune to stock)

[@tomatobrush3283]

Some great choices in the end, with the added carbon and spaces. Looks and sounds amazing.

[@NicholsFacilitiesServices]

Recently found your channel when you got the Range Rover . Absolutely love it! You come across so humble! I love to see good people doing well! Keep doing what you do it’s awesome entertainment 💪

[@stagumphs]

The delight in your face at the sound is thrilling.

[@OsKBLaZe]

You've done an amazing job with the Aston Matt. You should be proud of yourself mate 👍🏽

[@hardc0reloonasimp]

Sounds wayyy better imo. Love the turbo spool down as well🤤

[@hoodhangerz4315]

Was in the kabab shop when the notification came through. Was the perfect setting. A dirty Donna and a fresh MA video!!

[@ndpesicgroup]

I've said it before, love the satin red !!! Sounds sick, great work !!!!

[@robertacanning1977]

That is beautiful, mat your a legend for doing all this to the car right from the start. Unbelievable mate

[@MohamedIrfan687]

Porsche like gt 3 spoiler would look great for this martin imo

[@velomaniaromania]

I have listen so so many creators of content but you are in top 3 with your sound cover... sounds so cool combined with your voice... so so nice to listen with earphones... Cheers mate

[@philippestrickler3461]

Congratulations , MAT . Your V8 Vantage is more than amazing. The power, the design, the sound and the Aston Martin leather inside, nothing is missing. You have performed so much work for this car. Enjoy, Now.

[@schrodingerscat1863]

You've turned that Aston into an absolute monster, this is seriously some quality content.

[@mariuspetre1613]

I had to connect my JBL xtreme 2 for this !! Sounds freekeen amazing 👏

[@ryanlilley1550]

Absolute beast sounds amazing. Love the colour of that wrap as well

[@the-68quadfather45]

Just discovered this channel never seen someone smile so much “Brilliant”

[@TheMrlongbeard]

Barry Boys called, they want their exhaust back

[@samdub]

What a machine you’ve brought back to life and massively improved 😎❤️

[@robwardell1075]

Man your living my dream. The sound is out of this world. Fair play for the hard work . 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@saulbelford7618]

aston and green golf are my favourites

[@bobbyedal2737]

Not so sure of the exhaust upgrades , but what a result on the overall rebuild . FANTASTIC, keep it up Mat 😃👍👍👍👍