EX STIG CRASHED MY MCLAREN THAT I JUST REBUILT

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I just rebuilt my wrecked Mclaren 720s but then ran into some more issues after fitting the alloys. The car started to smoke, then completely cut out. We couldnt solve the issue and had to take it to mclaren themselves to fix it. After that @BenCollinsDrives took the 720s for a run around the track but it all ended badly as we tried to push him a little too hard.
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[@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

[@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.

[@c0rn15hman3]

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

[@truehighs7845]

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

[@keithmason5584]

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

[@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

[@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!)

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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

[@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]

👍

[@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!

[@Yenzi769]

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

[@MicrosoftGuy]

Probably the channel got hacked and it turned into this

[@sixthousandblankets]

Scam him with crypto 😂😂😂😂

[@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!

[@AahilSadiq]

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.

[@theryliedog]

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

[@nikiguymer5840]

Matt you really are the best!,you are so good at explaining in Laymans terms what you are actually doing!I admit I am a bit late to the party but since Covid I have learnt so much regarding cars&engines as that is mostly what I have been consuming on KZbin.the work that you,your team and especially your father take on should be celebrated,Thankyou so much and never stop smiling lad!

[@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!

[@tavarish]

let's goooooo

[@Montoya2005]

Yesssss Tavarish!!!!

[@RingRingRingBananaPhone]

where?

[@Flyhi_Photography]

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!

[@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! 💪🏼

[@wetgiblets]

I am quite new to the channel but it’s refreshing to see such friendships, family and something positive. Great content. For the oil level, since nothing has a dipstick and no more ‘fill to spill’ I am not sure I would have relied on draining a bit out - even on dry sump. I think I would drain it all and then put back in a known measured quantity - but then again I would never have undertaken a rebuild like that! Would love to know how many person hours in total you spent on it as well as the cost of parts - not for cost but out of curiosity! Thanks for such an interesting an uplifting positive engaging channel.

[@WAP295]

Thank you Mat, the energy and the kindness from your videos enlight my days.

[@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 !

[@AutoCorner10]

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

[@beratsbuilds]

Love your simple explanations of the systems!

[@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...

[@johnsdea]

that wasn't a crash Mat. pls don't don't resort to click bait tactics. we are here for you and your excellent team's content, and I love it as is

[@chrislosada6701]

If I spin out in a McLaren to the point it has rocks coming out from the door, I'm also saying I crashed a McLaren

[@floriandiederichsen6597]

720s has rocks coming out of the door from just driving around due to the intake design. Crash is when something is broken. Wrong track for the car and wrong tires, he really didn‘t have much grip.

[@eugensvetllicinii]

Facts

[@gabrysur]

The content seemed good, but still, I´m giving a dislike and asking youtube to not recommend this channel, I hate clickbait so much, youtube is full of it.

[@spezzington]

I believe the term crash involves a collision 🤔

[@flyinghulls9608]

You have done an amazing job on this car. The build was as complex as can be, you got it done, and the paint scheme is brilliant.

[@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

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

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

[@user-di3vr4gx9d]

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🇿🇦.

[@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.

[@Taino871]

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

[@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!

[@vladus..]

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

[@pedromacd]

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

[@Dude1100110012]

It's the obvious conclusion

[@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 😍😍

[@inditaylor2834]

Love the vids btw have been following you projects for a wile

[@MichalOlender]

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

[@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 💙

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

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

[@ziadismial9173]

You're such an inspiring person,with every step you take in this new journey, yall will aways inspire me,I wish to work in a shop just like you ,even though I'm not qualified as well😅 ,Thank yall Mat for all of your hard work and dedication ❤

[@nacibdalsuco6378]

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

[@eliastanner566]

these supercars look like absolute electrical nightmares🫠

[@SECRETORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR]

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

[@kianbastings-xx4rm]

Rebuild a Lamborghini aventador next pls

[@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

[@jamesreitz3955]

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

[@karaboprudence8450]

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

[@VuIcan98]

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

[@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

[@Motoretro]

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

[@jacoblloyd3768]

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

[@ernestokoh3921]

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

[@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.

[@wmejia4122]

Congratulations Mat and team! Great work, that McLaren is excellent!

[@phillhatton4492]

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

[@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.

[@iansnowdon8783]

Cool man I live just down the road from the track and have been karting on there a few times, was it the full International Circuit that you did, that corner that the Stig came off on can be tricky, but the sweeping banked corner you can take flat out in one of their karts at 70mph

[@DangerousDav]

Cheers for including the cost update 👍

[@leeds106]

I've done quite a few trackdays at Teeside in various track cars and your gonna need 4wd with cars running that much power to compete with the Lambo. Its a pretty slippy surface when it's cold or damp.

[@sunnysondh583]

What an amazing watch, loved every min of the video🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@karenhowlett6511]

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

[@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

[@Mindseas]

That was some headscratching to solve the "security" issue. Nicely done, and that McLaren tech sure was a cool dude! As for the track part, I think it's confusing that the GT3 wouldn't be faster than the McLaren, since it's more built for the track and in capable hands can do some crazy stuff. I would've loved to see you guys both do times on both of the cars, would give a better idea of your ability differences. Have you considered, when tracking cars, that you could wear helmets? I was very surprised a professional driver didn't bring one for safety.

[@valentinbart2886]

Marvellous Mat & Company! You nailed it again!

[@chrispy104k]

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

[@ecotts]

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

[@merrickhawkins3702]

I can’t wait for my notifications to say you have uploaded I’m not into cars or a petrol head I watch the vids for you and your dad love the vids mega it’s exciting to watch and keep it up

[@shaneintegra]

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

[@brian7369]

Fantastic guys ! Be proud be very proud 👍🏻

[@muhammedmotara08]

What a stunning car mat you've killed this one again it is most definitely the best car and most beautiful car you've owned although from the last we seen it to now you've done was alot that we never saw

[@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.

[@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.

[@KaledMouselli-ri3yo]

Super Super Super program God Bless You family Mat Armstrong !!!

[@anthonyblacker8471]

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!!

[@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 😂

[@BasJon]

I love the colour scheme, what a car and an awesome upload, I really enjoyed watching this thanks Mat 🙂

[@markcoughlan9316]

Once again mat and your team very cool and funny vid keep up the good work

[@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! 🤩

[@elijahmalinga6552]

That was an awesome video, really entertaining… you deserve 10million subscribers for that👌🏽

[@stankgaz]

fantastic videos, keep up the good work

[@aliherbert8519]

Cool vedio. Can i ask why you want to tune all cars power isnt everything with these type of cars surley?

[@karlkuttup]

stunning work pn the whole car looks great ,at the 13,37 mark the music what band and song is it ? you worked magic on it

[@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 🙌🏻

[@jamesdraper6558]

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

[@johnholloway6382]

anxious after a few seconds of watching. one of the ways excess oil 'finds its own way out' is via an oil seal or multiple seals maybe (!)

[@Kavaitsu]

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

[@electroautoinc6075]

Funny my uncle has a shop hrere in Florida and he's being doing electrical, programming and diagnostics, and as soon i heard about your car not getting even in ignition mode/state i figured out quickly that it my be the immobilizer/ keyfob system or maybe main fuse blown since you did a heck of a wire harnesses job.. anywyas Amazing channel buddy..

[@GhostActual206]

First time seeing this channel and its very well done!

[@motorclaimguru]

well done, nothing better than getting things working, love that you do exactly what i do, please,please, little please. please start!!!!lol

[@LewisHumphrey-hh7cd]

1st video of yours I've watched and really enjoyed it,going to binge out on the rest now 😁your day of beating the hurricane will come my friend..lewy UK✌️👊😎

[@octymocty132]

I remember when 00 ( ifya know ya know who i mea ) visited for his vx8r i was involved in building he is such a jem of a bloke and his coders were sound as well but they did like there quirks when programming an ecu and running it

[@onlyeuphoria]

LOVED this series mate - and what a car!

[@dhrida5518]

On a short track like this 4wd is a big advantage, maybe you could have dropped the pressure on the tires a little bit to gain more grip but overall it won't do wonders, great content btw!

[@brettsalafia4727]

Awesome vid mate can’t wait to see more

[@albr6770]

Love the color combos. Looks great!

[@dandogamer]

Impressive lap time from ben, really improved a lot!!

[@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..

[@davidharris5430]

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

[@ronkeeling6885]

Man you are so Addictive what a fantastic channel love it, Thanks Matt.

[@Rocknrollthor_norway]

Nice car & really great work done fixing it! So...that's what you guys call a 'crash' these days.. good thing the car didn't get any damage from the crash! lol

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Haha wait for the damaged it caused in the next vid 🙃

[@FoodieRSA]

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

[@kamilkasprowski1990]

Hi mat I have a question pall were could i buy one of them drinks? i also wanted to say what a good job your doing I have learnt a few things from your videos keep up the good work mate