EX STIG CRASHED MY MCLAREN THAT I JUST REBUILT

[@chiganuggoo9929]

Main dealer service techs get a lot of stick across all brands but there are proper wizards out there proud of their work, great to see Simon work his magic on your 720s and as if to rubber stamp my comment he didn't want to let the car leave without sorting the fuel drain pipe, rather than just point it out. Superb service and a credit to McLaren. Props to McLaren Birmingham for letting us watch the process too.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

They were top guys! 🤟❤️

[@RandomGuy-ej9gr]

They get a lot of stick across all brands because of how car manufacturers try ripping you off on every small thing. The employees (most of the time), know their stuff but are let down by company policy.

[@adamg1zhd]

@@MatArmstrongbmx They should done it for free with the amount of free publicity you have just given them Mat. Although, that was a reasonable discount I suspect🙂

[@albania2664]

@@adamg1zhd McLaren dont need any publicity 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Its a fooking top top top Car name what you on about son!!!!

[@ianomachino6233]

I just hope top brass see their heroism like we do 🤞 Top blokes I hope u bought them a drink or 4 Mat 🤣

[@danielleisrael]

Best mechanic in a video yet. Top man can tell he knows his stuff.

[@JobeMI6]

Yeah I thought the same. Down to earth. Knew what he was doing. Exactly the sort of tech you want working on your motor. I suppose at £300 per hour you would expect nothing less 😆

[@MartinTeerly]

And he had a great attitude 👍🏻

[@ncube08]

Couldn’t have put it better myself, top bloke Simon

[@neukin]

That Simon gent was so rad. Knowledgeable, honest and professional.

[@aceman4554]

Maclaren sure kno how to stretch the labour time a......300 an hour......you kno he could of done all that in one take yh..........cheeky manufacturers

[@LoisPinnock]

Officer: sir roll down your window. Mat: hold on, i need to update my door firmware

[@TheOriginalEviltech]

Had to do the same on a friend's Skoda Octavia VRS. That's how things are going to be forward... ECU's crap out, the amount of flash memory they incorporated in to every module is bound to get errors and fuck up.

[@ingeniousbraveheart]

Brilliant Love it

[@chrisd4283]

LMFAOOOOO

[@bencook5658]

Would like to see that mechanic again he was very knowledgeable and genuinely seemed like he cared about the car and you

[@jamobond5312]

Just like he would if it was joe bloggs……..not!

[@davidlloyd-cx3er]

Good guy ignore the negative rubbish.

[@motormaniak]

It’s so cool that MCLaren is so open to all of this, very good points on customer service, sales & marketing, they got it right!

[@GenaF]

@RXSY22_search_TG Why do u keep repeating this stupid comment?

[@mtnvalley9298]

What? The cars a terrible from the factory to begin with!! So you buy a problem and the company that sells you the problem is somehow 'cool'? They got it wrong and so did you!

[@timmymallett1]

How many do you own? @mtnvalley9298

[@mtnvalley9298]

@@timmymallett1Zero of course. Did you read what I said? I own two Porsches and two Audis and my cars don't break like Mclarens.

[@TheBuilder_irl]

Simon such a legend mate

[@c0rn15hman3]

McLarens…. Stigs…. Can’t believe how massive your channel is now. You’ve come a long way Mat, well done and well deserved

[@BoominGame]

Next rebuild Clarkson is gonna show up, with a hammer!!

[@Ehnosphere]

Remember me, i was number 300 to like your comment

[@Umski]

Fair play to Mclaren for letting you into their workshops and allowing filming, not to mention the very professional tech - cost an arm and a leg mind but not being able to DIY on software is their key to retaining business 😮

[@GenaF]

I was surprised how much information Simon at McLaren gave Mat.

[@Tjescoo]

Its not DIY when it's done by professionals

[@demonslayer6163]

Damn straight, You would not get this sort of reception from some other manufacturers. Hat off to them for sure.

[@mattmorris2867]

Bots

[@Umski]

@@Tjescoo I meant "not being able to" [DIY] 😉 It's [relatively] easy to get hold of diagnostic tools for reading/clearing codes etc but anything that needs a firmware update like the controllers will definitely not be in the public domain ime so invariably it means a usually expensive trip to the (st)ealers for those types of issues...and to be fair they didn't say "no" based on the fact that it is now effectively one car made from two - you can imagine the disdain from other OEMs (ahem!)

[@zwefanta3134]

The Stig, aka Ben Collins, is such a legend. What a moment for you Mat. Props to him for giving it the full beans!

[@ssmracing7]

The stig is supposed to be micheal schumacher…

[@SuperDodoe]

@@ssmracing7 no. He was for one episode on tg. Ben Collins is the official Stig

[@j.d.8593]

@@ssmracing7 That was just a running joke because only Schumacher was allowed to drive his Ferrari FXX on the track.

[@joshua.snyder]

Ballsy considering the gremlins in that McLaren.

[@f15htechtips]

@@ssmracing7 no...

[@keithmason5584]

When the McClaren tech says “ I’ve been following your videos” you just know your in a good place 👍

[@theryliedog]

I appreciate that Matt's content includes actually using his cars after the build. I think it adds a lot.

[@andrewhurstcars]

Stig on the limit, he needs a bit more space - take it to Dunsfold!

[@karcio424]

Or anywhere with proper tarmac, and proper track width

[@JobeMI6]

Exactly. A rematch at a different, more open track would be awesome.

[@ardianblakaj]

the track was the same for both of them fast cars are for straight lines fast drivers are for tough corners

[@andrewhurstcars]

@@ardianblakaj McLaren will do better at a faster track, whereas the Lamborghini has an advantage at a smaller track due to 4wd.

[@rafaelpereira1074]

@@ardianblakaj you’re missing the point. That track is too dangerous to drive to the limit, not enough run-off area to be comfortable with.

[@reapercarl5047]

So glad you were nice to the stig about comin off an he looked gutted i know in the past he came off on top gear an they were pissy about it clarkson stuck up for him so its nice to see you were understanding

[@TimeBucks]

The whole oil check with McLaren is crazy.

[@diamondd2778]

It's so dumb. Why design something like that

[@ShiktirsDaniel]

😂

[@Legalmachinist]

Apparently given all the peculiar idiosyncrasies, they look for the most unnecessarily complex way to do everything to decrease simplicity and increase unreliability to the extreme.

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

It's just as bad in my daily Volvo. I've retrofitted a dipstick, which was simple, cheap, and worth the money.

[@bellojamiu8814]

👍

[@zollotech]

The whole oil check with McLaren is crazy. They could put a dip stick in the dry sump and engine oil tank you would think. Perfect mechanic for you to get too. Couldn’t have asked for better.So epic to have Ben Collin’s on too..

[@arcadeuk]

That's how pretty much all modern dry sump cars work though, my M5 does the same (though you don't have to hold the throttle) The car needs to work out the total oil capacity (so there will be oil in the masses of pipework, 2 pumps and the oil cooler as well, hence why it has to cycle it at a known temperature to calculate the exact quantity)

[@AutoExploration]

Whoa zollotech watches Mat’s vids too?!? Crazy, I also watch your vids too zollotech! Keep up those good iPhone software announcements along with all your other reviews, love the vids they are interesting!

[@UwuboyPoo]

Yessir

[@justindixon9292]

Nahhhh that cost to much😂

[@zollotech]

@@arcadeuk I’m aware, but it shouldn’t. Same for my Porsche 911 and it’s quite annoying.

[@LilyLindgren]

I went to the recording of “Road to Success podcast” hosted by Ben Fowler and guest was Ben Collins. This was recorded last week and he talked about this day with you. He had such great things to say about you, the car and the team. Shame you were not able to make it, there were quite a few KZbinrs there and was such a great evening. Thanks for the continued, high quality content.

[@frankyt79]

Me too looking forward for the Road to Success "revisited" podcast with Mat as per Kevin McCloud call it. If I remember it was an idea from Ben Collins (ex Top gear stig) during his interview.

[@NBeeRL]

Bot account 😳

[@DrDerpington]

He's an absoloute muppet

[@koitorob]

Ah, Ben Collins. The man who cheated in ASCAR...

[@frankyt79]

@@koitorob 😂

[@tavarish]

let's goooooo

[@Montoya2005]

Yesssss Tavarish!!!!

[@RingRingRingBananaPhone]

where?

[@TurtleSodadrives]

Reckon you could beat the hurracan in your P1?

[@nirvashaoe3211]

where is your update p1 new video ??

[@ComedyTech1]

Love your videos Tavarish you inspired me on my Diablo build with your gillardo spyder!

[@Wjohnsonize]

I love how Simon was following the build. That's awesome

[@cliftonbarker9168]

Wow, that's the first time I've ever seen the Stig with even the slightest bruised ego. He took it like a champ, well done to everyone. Incredible car, Matt!

[@HJCars]

Big up Simon! What a genuine guy, a true car enthusiast who definentally knows his stuff.

[@EA_WakandaForeverTekkerz]

What a guy simon was & really knew his stuff & went above & beyond for you and for Mclaren for letting you film also! What a great build and channel u have matt! Big up to the pops aswel always helping and so wholesome giving him the ferrari too! Also smashed it with having the stig on! Keep up the great work Matt! 💪🏼

[@bwy844]

Such a pleasure watching (and learning) from, and through your channel Mat, epic videos, funny, heartfelt, and truthful. Further, so happy to see McLaren finally worked on that horrid service reputation of theirs, it’s been a struggle for years with my 12c. Massive respect for taking on the 720s project!

[@ItsMe-kj2xb]

The McLaren technician seemed a good all round bloke. If he’s looking after your car you’re in safe hands.

[@andrewfrench4087]

Yes, at £200.00 per hour .... They would need to be fucking safe !

[@cseivard]

Matt! Sorry if i have explained this again , I am recovering from a stroke. I lived, but it’s been quite a while trying not “get back”. Watching you be patient and methodical, reminds me to keep trying, and daily! Cheers!

[@AbelRony-ob3qm]

I will pray for ru

[@sionpritchard2060]

Let’s just take a moment here to appreciate and admire the fact that this lad who put back together a audi tt like 4 years ago now has the fucking STIG! Crashing his McLaren 720s. Mat you are an absolute legend and my fucking god your story will be told for years to come. Incredible!

[@vcasqu]

The way you always smile through everything is so cool. You must me a great fun guy to be around.

[@jsands9885]

That's what money does...

[@nialloconnor4933]

That McLaren Mechanic was such a nice guy

[@michaelb.42112]

Hi Mat, I've really been enjoying seeing you and your dad work on the NICEST cars on the planet, and to know that you're a self taught mechanic that NEVER stops smiling makes it better.

[@IsabellaGagnon-u4b]

Great episode. Between seeing the STIG for the first time and the McLaren tech, one couldn't ask for much! Enjoying your content here in South Africa🇿🇦.

[@Max_Ivanov_Pro]

You've got some real awesome cars!

[@BDayGhostie]

Fake bot account

[@TiRtH_PaTeL]

i saw you on stradman's channel too

[@BDayGhostie]

@TiRtH_PaTeL yeah they were

[@sixthousandblankets]

Scam him with crypto 😂😂😂😂

[@johnmcdonald8943]

I would still take the 720, it just looks awesome.

[@chrispy104k]

Hat's off to Simon at McLaren for being so accomodating, helpful and giving you an honest appraisal.

[@vladus..]

Bro let the Stig make the fastest time with the Lambo 💪🏻💯

[@johnthompson9918]

Great video content. Mat is 90% happy/aughing/smiling off the time… Mats dad 100 happy looking and laughing of the time 😂. Well done squad

[@fabianschrijver]

You could just see the mechanic is living his dream he looks just so happy to be there and every part gets all of his attention its looking very professional

[@shaneintegra]

Simon is a badass mechanic! Wish more people were like him

[@phillhatton4492]

4 wheel drive makes a huge difference! Loving the vids matt and the crew!

[@StarHorseLover2012]

yes, it’s just not a fair comparison, especially on a tiny track like that.

[@chongalong8902]

THE STIG “ SPUN “ MY MCLAREN THAT I JUST REBUILT …. Thats what it should be called mate , come on man stop with the click baiting u dont even need to clickbait u have good vids anyway 😢 good video tho mate 👍 Just some constructive criticism for u mate dont take it to heart 💙

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Very true hate clickbait and as you said he definitely doesn't need it..

[@VuIcan98]

I wish we had people like Simon here in India as a mechanic or anything he keeps a smile everytime man Respect!

[@vicky4349]

I am so happy to hear this as Simon is my dad and I showed him all of these comments and he won't stop smiling♡ thank you for recognising his work and he appreciates all of these type of comments!

[@MichalOlender]

Would be cool to see The Stig driving the lambo and seeing his time

[@beratsbuilds]

Love your simple explanations of the systems!

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

Just do a fresh oil change and measure the new oil before you start filling and then do the procedure from there. Should be good to go.. Also this would let you measure how much oil came out to see if it was over-filled, or if everything was okay. Then you could measure the old oil and see how much it holds vs how much it might have used, etc..

[@tarakanjana4482]

Yes. My toughts too

[@pedromacd]

I think the car hates you for putting those wheels on it. It's the only reason I can think of. 🤣

[@SenatorFreddyQuimby]

It's the obvious conclusion

[@celot.8207]

LiebervOmid, ich bin sehr begeistert über deine Arbeit und das du auch offen mit den Zahlen umgehst,zeigt das du ein Vorreiter gegen das veraltete System (über Geld spricht man nicht in D) und ein neue Perspektive auch dem Endverbraucher gibst.Da meine neue Arbeit sehr viel mit dem zu tun hat,was du tust oder gar benötigst,werde ich noch auf dich zukommen,aber davon abgesehen,ich bin sehr glücklich,das du KZbin bereichert hast und mich auch.Slm Celal

[@eliastanner566]

these supercars look like absolute electrical nightmares🫠

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

They absolutely over complicate things that don't need complicating..

[@sajadzvlogs]

1 like 1 push up 🆙

[@antilol66]

I have done the immo unpairing multiple times on 720s, the trick is, once the car goes to sleep for 5minutes, JUST START IT in 1 go, dont ignition on then start.

[@BrieBrowne]

Service cost at McLaren was better than expected. Amazing work with computers these days... with electronic systems. You had me on the edge of my seat with the stig 😂😂😂😂😂 cheeky bugger I thought I was gunna be totally screwed..... thankgoodness it wasn't. Thanks Mat for another awesome upload.

[@kianbastings-xx4rm]

Rebuild a Lamborghini aventador next pls

[@mannyadeshipe4726]

Ratings to Ben for sending that Huracan! Amazing time!!! 👊🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Autocorner1]

I will do pushups on every like on this comment😁

[@harshbedi406]

Im 10th

[@otxmasa]

19 here

[@AlexMil3s]

Cap

[@Transport_247]

Do more

[@richieduck67]

This is old

[@karaboprudence8450]

Hey Mat. My girlfriend calls you that guy. Do not worry, I have shown her the lane. You no longer that guy.

[@jamesreitz3955]

So pumped for your content you are ABSOLUTELY KILLING IT !!!!!!

[@davidsims5791]

Hats off to the Technician, but also Castore Maclaren. This is very good PR for them as many others would have said a hard, "No" to even having the car on their lot.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I think being able to tell people the Stig spun your car out into the gravel is probably the greatest achievement in life Mat. Great show!!

[@carsensei329]

The huracan performante is more than 10 seconds faster on the nurburgring than the 720s so the result isn't bad Kudos mat😂😂❤

[@eliase8677]

If there's someone that should take over The grand tour after Clarksson, Hammond and May you should be one of them. This is just awesome! More videos of you being on the track with your friends please! 🤩

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Mat,seems like you have learned a lot from Simon on this one.Extremely interesting and impressive video.Looking forward to the next one.

[@moreheff]

Am here after seeing you on Ben Collins channel. Great that you managed to keep smiling even after Ben binned your car!! Converted and now subscribed as well.

[@ernestokoh3921]

Love your videos, you and your team are truly an inspiration!😁👍

[@christophergabbidon7424]

Thanks mat for the update wish I had the financial to do what u do am a mechanic but mechanic work here in his country is like a labour work on a construction site for some people but one day I will do it because I love the and love fixing car

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

What country do you live in ??? And are you a good mechanic that can fix supercars and electronics??

[@producedbyBreno]

Matthew Armstrong you legend - when I saw you got an M3 I was like please please do the Adro kit and you delivered - can't wait to see it painted 😍😍

[@dutch-nature-history-bydrone]

Mclaren is so lucky with engineers like that

[@TheTomo2468]

Loving the Click bait title - ‘the stig ‘crashes’ 🤣 You mean the stig loses control & spins into the gravel 😂 Keep up the mega videos MA 🙌🏻

[@badbatch974]

This is perfect example of the difference awd makes. More power, less weight, and the stig still couldn’t beat it. Incredible what traction can do for track times.

[@Saint_S1]

Love how Mat says “electronical stuff” - it is the high level tech talk that brings me back to this channel time and time again 😂

[@scottandrewhorne4655]

1400 Odd Pound Was Bloody Good Well Done Mclaren X

[@iamreallytwiggytv8931]

Ben drives like he’s insane and I love it 😂

[@traida111]

0:27 actually in the factory, they have a lane, where the car is pushed at each section. The sections have the tools and parts for the specific point of the build. So one guy might put on a few of those cables, but then wheel it to the next section and he will just repeat the same job over and over. bit boring tbh. They have a touch screen computer with interactive controls and video showing how to fit the parts. So everything is fully documented with video for any mechanic. Maybe good for new staff. A car starts as a tub, and finishes as a complete car, going down 3 lanes, in a factory the size of a football field, so Id guess about 50 steps. Paint is all done in a separate section on the other side of the building, in the basement is a canteen and the massive parts warehouse, also at the side they have some engine stuff. its cool place to walk around

[@dmwalker24]

The 4WD on that Lambo is a cheat code. The track layout wasn't helping either, but I was pretty sure you'd take it in the 720, in the dry. It doesn't matter though, because the build is a great accomplishment, and the end result is stunning. Well done.

[@Motoretro]

Absolutely fantastic video, keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍

[@leondixon7167]

Im so glad you didn’t smash the car to bits again on track

[@Taino871]

I truly feel his excitement! So cool to see someone so happy! God bless his heart.

[@karenhowlett6511]

Great video lots of variety with mechanics and driving , the mechanic and Ben were good at making the video a good one.

[@jacobfont8084]

Glad you got it all working properly electronic issue are wack to say the least! Now she sounds good and healthy now for a proper tune! Great content!

[@davidharris5430]

Excellent vid, bringing in the Stig is a flex. Anyone notice Ben moved his seat closer

[@HaworthJimmy]

Love the videos Mat, you can defo handle a car if you’re getting close to The Stigs lap times. I’m not sure if you manage to read comments but I’ll pop this here. I’d love to see you make a video / videos on the part of car performance that seems to get overlooked. Weight reduction. Gordon Murray and Colin Chapman both huge advocates on the benefits. Infact I think Gordon Murray’s car collection doesn’t have any cars over a tonne. You’ll also love the feel of driving a pure lightweight RW drive car, no PS…. Maybe even no ABS 🫣 I’ve a MK1 MX5 with a Flyin Miata Turbo kit, it’s a bit of a dog TBH but I do love tracking and hill climbing it. Once you drive a car with so much feel in the steering it’s hard for me to go back.

[@nacibdalsuco6378]

Really impressed with Ben. Awesome driving! Awesome cars. Keep it up m8!

[@fernandocabral6193]

Simon the tech was awesome he went through every nock and cranny of the car making sure things were good and pointed out what wasn't glad it wasn't anything to expensive but cheers to Simon at Birmingham McLaren

[@PhewChurz]

I think I literally held my breath between 13:00 and 14:32 What a ride!

[@MegaRetr]

What a car, what a series!))))))

[@DangerousDav]

Cheers for including the cost update 👍

[@brian7369]

Fantastic guys ! Be proud be very proud 👍🏻

[@michaelrahnen8306]

Hi Mat , 110 % valuable high quality content. You are always 110% motivated, 110% solution-oriented, 110% goal-oriented, 110% never give up mentality. Best regards

[@grantbuxton2108]

Drifting a McLaren is possibly the coolest thing I've seen in a long time! I'm a forever fan boy now

[@jacoblloyd3768]

Only just recently discovered the channel. And wow… got me hooked straight away! Really enjoyed every second!! Loving the journey!

[@FoodieRSA]

I'm not even a gear head but I love cars. This was such engaging content. Well fkn done.

[@cpariaug]

Car looks great!!

[@Kavaitsu]

I can't believe how good all of your videos are!

[@garymetcalfe8213]

Awesome video Matt.Just not long ago come across your channel,absolutely loving it,really interesting,fun content.Can’t wait for the next one

[@ecotts]

Good to see the McLaren up and running, congrats. Was it wrapped green? I like them in all black. Stunning!

[@Major_Pipps]

There's no shame brother, you even brought in a damn pro and he didn't... You'll get it. Keep a W in your reality.

[@0Mark0]

Performante has been heavily engineered towards race track in mind, but to still keep it street legal and it's 4WD V10 which makes huge difference between RWD V8 Biturbo 720S when you need a quick boost out from corners always pick a V10 with 4WD. When you think about motors in general V8 is a booster with turbo/supercharger so it needs that spool time before it kicks, but it can be tuned higher than V10, because V10 has more moving parts that creates more heat and tuning them up too much will make those engines scream, but it's just early death scream for the engine. Anyway in track record purpose 4WD will win if set with a good engine.

[@traida111]

21:00 Madness, I got a driving experience last week, I paid extra to drive the 720s, but it was a 2 car experience, so the first was the same Lambo. I drove both. I felt the lambo controls felt light and flimsy, but it was quick. The mclaren felt stern and solid controls (pedals, steering wheel etc), it also felt quick. I think in straight line the mclaren will clean up, but in corners, maybe mclaren just gets it. but now i get to see what the true results are with proper drivers. Such a coincidence I find this video now. lol

[@traida111]

i think the other guy was maybe better driver for that track. you should have switched cars and worked out the averages - edit - yeah or use the stig, man lambo is fast then, wasnt expecting that

[@nikelliot8105]

Electronicol😁 Epic Mat 🤣🤣

[@kbcustoms3571]

FYI for future reference with digital oil level issues. If you want to be sure you have the correct amount of oil in your car, just simply drain it out via the drain plug and measure how much oil comes out of the car. Do the math on how much the car needs minus the filter volume if it's not a vertical filter and you can figure how much oil you really have in your car. At least this way you won't start the car up. And run the crap out of it before finding out you have low oil or no oil and doing further damage. That's with a wet sump design engine. If you have a dry sump engine, you'd have to drain it from both reservoirs. Most vehicles are wet sump.

[@famass8888]

The small narrow track favours the 4 wheel drive system on the Lambo

[@realworldyesreality]

What a man, you know your stuff. Love your videos

[@RePotHead]

Nice to see someone buzzin' without drugs 😊

[@thorstenhahn5510]

Great Video! Thank you for this great entertainment! One key learning. The McLaren is a computer on four wheels. I stay with my Porsche 😊

[@jamesdraper6558]

Amazing content, keeping it real! Maybe a behind the scenes on Ben's car? Or a tune-up and redemption.

[@DanielHogg-st8mo]

This is one of your sickest vids YET!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊💯💯💯💯😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜