REBUILDING A CHEAP BMW M5 COMPETITION | PT 5

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I'm rebuilding the cheapest BMW M5 Competition F90 i could find on the internet. But the M5 was cheap for a reason. A previous accident left some pretty heavy structural damage and left alot of expensive parts broken. Whilst im restoring the car im also taking the opportunity to upgrade some of the older parts. But will all of this be worth it or would i have been better of buying a straight BMW M5?
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[@SabretoothBarnacle]

It's the Footwell Module that's usually causes light weirdness. If there has been a short on a specific lighting circuit then the module will only try X number of times before deciding to permanently cut power (to prevent fire). The Footwell module 'short counter' can be reset using tools found online. BMW will shake their head at this and try to sell you a brand new module+ charge you for coding. EDIT: See @BimmerExperts answer below

[@lightwan7069]

Like this up everyone!

[@lachiemtb]

Make him see this

[@MissMarquise]

Good to know, hoping to bump this comment

[@2000keldy]

Your a life saver if this is true, got a 420D that I've just installed new lights on and they are like this.

[@WixyJixy]

@Mat Armstrong Send this man some Y food

[@itzmeyy5888]

Hey mat! I work for BMW in Germany. You have to use the old headlight modules or Code the new modules to your Car. If you have some other questions feel free to ask :)

[@NRYT207]

How's he doing otherwise?

[@MomoxD1969]

Das Auto hatte nen Frontunfall und die Scheinwerfer waren nicht da als er das Auto gekauft hat. Muss er bestimmt codieren

[@eae2726]

Hi mate if you could offer me some advice if possible… I have a mini f56 2021… car was in a accident but there seems to be no power to the auto 7 speed gearbox… even the P on the shifter is not illuminated green… do you have any idea why? Thanks

[@kiwitrains]

Brilliant 👍🇦🇺😎

[@drewg8843]

​@@eae2726 probably the pyro fuse

[@producerlawson]

The headlight modules need encoding to the car ECU. It stamps them with the VIN, ECU data and also brings them both up to the same I-step level (firmware version). You'll need someone with ISTA.

[@renatomedeiros1476]

omg this is not a car is a computer!

[@TheHerring7]

@@renatomedeiros1476 Upgrade firmware, install OS patches, reboot? 🙂

[@chrisg4rr377]

​@@TheHerring7just press Ctrl alt delete and then turn the engine off if that doesn't work

[@beanbaguk]

Welcome to modern BMWs. Try something as trivial as upgrading the head unit. It requires a complete reprogramming of the car….

[@wyattoutlaw2370]

Wtf … you have to encode the headlights to the ecu?

[@hopelesssumo768]

I CAN'T CHANGE MY AIR FILTER WITHOUT GETTING MAD AT SOMETHING AND THIS GUY IS SMILLING ALL THE WAY WORKING ON THIS! MAD RESPECT!

[@pauld7861]

Haha watch back the old videos was funny how Mat used to get Peed off 😅 now he just accepts it but loves it

[@tobiastho9639]

Try meditation... at least 20min daily for two weeks... it really helps!

[@zollotech]

Can’t wait to see the next on the Porsche and this. Great choice for the series.

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks mate!

[@thatcrazyguyjay]

@@MatArmstrongbmx same here but all your videos are awesome mat mate love it

[@ronweanysr]

Neither can i

[@leonsholo]

Hollupp! Zollotech is here too 🙌

[@IDv8I]

Hey Matt here is another idea lol! You are the GOAT for finding Murci parts cheaper than from Lamborghini (I know this is a BMW vlog) BUT DDE Damon and Dave could use your expertise for Damon's crashed but favourite car ever, his Gated LP 640. A collab would be epic, next time you go to the US for the GT3 just swing by California and smuggle some Murci parts in your luggage again lol. And ya you are correct Zollotech he is picking great choices, so awesome to watch. So are you, but I'm more of a Samsung guy, hehe

[@jadenmurugen0215]

At least you put me In a good mood after seeing man utd losing to Liverpool

[@jodyhaydenthomas7577]

Fatcs

[@jordandaniels8519]

Frs bru

[@justthatguy6349]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 me watching it right now 6 - 0

[@pradiptadas6035]

Same here brother

[@coreypitman7821]

Couldn't even finish watching the game its appalling

[@renatomedeiros1476]

I have never seen anyone in my entire life deal with so many complex problems with such good humour! this is a life lesson! thank you so much for the inspiration when i'm going through this so i'll try to take things not so seriously..

[@sheffield121121]

It’s weird. I’ve been applying this in my day job and helps loads. Just to learn to embrace challengers

[@unquetv3244]

I suppose he has also set himself up in a way where problems create content so it's never a complete loss

[@UMORIEGA]

He does not take it serious because he does not earn living from repairing cars. When you make more than 30k a month from ad revenue you can giggle and joke around sorting those turds out, fill the cooling system of BMW with some random coolant instead of proper G48 etc...

[@lagundafire]

Imran at Evolve is a straight up G. The guy is a legend. He just loves his cars and loves modifying them. What a legend.

[@chriso8485]

Sycophants

[@smhjoe]

i am ABSOLUTELY loving this bmw m5 series! it’s such a beautiful car! can’t wait to see the finished product!!!

[@officerahmo]

@@lgtv8526 It has to be MAT Black with golden accents. It just has to be. Nothing else will fit this car better.

[@Lukaz0r]

@@officerahmo Absolutely not, matt black is horrible. This car needs a far more exciting colour!

[@allhighonly7533]

Me fr

[@officerahmo]

@@Lukaz0r ykw.. yeah you're right. I was picturing mat black with extensive golden stripes and accents along everything. Also an interior/exterior match would be sick..

[@smhjoe]

@@Lukaz0r i kinda disagree with matt black being a horrible colour, but i agree with having the car a more exciting colour. maybe a colour like the S3, or the RS5 he did

[@WMBgerman]

You most likely have to code those headlights to your car's computer for them to function together properly, had the same issue, I have a tuned f10 550i 600hp so this is one of my dream cars massive respect for this series

[@WMBgerman]

also check for footwell module codes

[@carlosoruna7174]

Dammm modern coding of minor parts. Miss the old days. From 60s hemis to mid 80s wv and bmw.

[@andrew1henderson1983]

Ex BMW employee here , yup will need coded in to The vehicle

[@WMBgerman]

I was right haha

[@RikiJasmin]

@misha brown The G series doesn't have a footwell module.

[@randommrblue3155]

This is probably the most anticipated M5 rebuild on KZbin. I thoroughly admire your dedication to this car. I sincerely wish this car takes you far and safely once it's done or sell it lol. 23:25 is 11:25pm.👀

[@TranHoangQuan]

man.... i have so much respect for people like him. Just repairing complicated machines like repairing some toy... huge respect

[@gdfggggg]

Fair play to you Matt. I’m and ex mechanic and I can tell you now, even the professionals are watching you and admiring your resolve and ability. Your probably better than a good chunk of them. Excellent channel and content 👏🏻🫶🏻

[@keithglaysher9201]

Your brilliant attitude is what makes me keep watching your channel Mat, I have been in the motor trade since 1969 and retired now as I lost my left leg 11 years ago but doesn't stop me rolling around on the ground working on family and friends cars with determination, I fitted a number of rear suspension parts on my own Honda CRV over the last couple of days and like you nothing put's me off. Keeping up with modern systems is always a challenging and you excell in this, you always laugh at adversity wich is a great way to be, just look at your subs Mat, one point one nine million! in my book that's a success. I wish you all the best.

[@hilmiwali]

Someone in the previous video said that you should give this car to your dad, and i agree with that since an M5 is also such a dad-type of car

[@weemike1000]

Kudos to you Matt. Removing a dashboard looks like a total mission. Fair play

[@leonsholo]

I love Mat’s videos because : 1. They are so well made with 15-20 minutes watch time 2. Straight to the point and really educational (Like I wasn’t a car guy but now I know something or 2) 3. He arranges the videos so well individual playlists. 4. He doesn’t drag the videos to make many episodes of a build. He doesn’t add unnecessary shots that divert from the car build. 5. He tells a story so well and confidently - it shows the audience he def will get it done no matter how difficult it may be . Keeps me on the lookout to see the next video and see him conquer once again. Lets not forget how happy he always is . - I wish other KZbinrs did it more or less like this . But I also am happy Mat is the one doing it in his own style because his content is now more premium and distinguishable from anyone else’s. May this man be blessed. Genuinely Genuinely wishing him all the blessings in life and anything he lays his hands on.

[@philmoore9326]

You’re a star Matt , you dish out the ‘feel good ‘ factor by the bucket load - thanks for all your hard work ( with talent 😉)

[@philmoore71]

hi. my name is phil moore too, yes, really

[@MitchDrescher]

@@philmoore71 Amazing. We need Moore Phil's

[@Matty-B-on-an-MTB]

Hey Mat!! I've been watching your channel for around a year and love your enthusiasm. I'm an ex mechanic, and wish I had a garage like yours so I could have projects similar to you, so fair play to you. In this video though, you did/said something which annoyed me a little so I'd like to bring it to your attention in a friendly and respectful way, just to give you an insight into a mechanics world... Being an ex dealership technician, I was bound by service and repair times and I can tell you honestly, most of the times the manufacturers give you to do a job are impossible to achieve even with all the tools and training you can imagine. The dealerships use bonus schemes to boost salary and promise on target earnings as long as you can fix the cars within the service and repair times laid out by the manufacturer. My point is, by putting a stop watch on yourself to refit the dash, you're giving dealership managers to moan at technicians for not working fast enough. "That bloke on KZbin fitted that dash in 2hrs, so I expect the same from you!" When realistically in a dealership, I doubt the dash, or the engine or whatever would be refitted on the same day if removal, or even week. So, I would like to urge you not to promote how quickly you can do things or have against the clock races as dealerships being the horrible places to work that they are, will use any excuse to make a technician work faster, do more, and get paid less. Keep up the great work Mat, and please take this comment in the constructive manner in which I've sent it.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@seanduck8073]

With the headlights some times you have to program them to the vehicle.

[@rabeahkarram9689]

Most entertaining program on you tube. You gave me confidence to do stuff like this and stop fearing the outcome and learn and try. Without failure there is no success. Amazing work man. Thanks for inspiring all of us.

[@RogerM88]

Tips for headlights. Reuse the old modules, it might make the trick.

[@andrewkds]

i dont think it came with headlights to begin with

[@R1ckmister]

Front end smash, doubtful they survived.

[@lashaandghuladze3685]

@@R1ckmister I had the same smashed bmw, but it’s modules survived somehow, only plug was damaged and I got it fixed without buying new ones.

[@MisterIsf]

No it needs to be reprogrammed to the car

[@1stinenergylimitedmdevelop533]

Your obviously the brains on KZbin

[@Ripleythevizsla]

Absolutely love your attitude to everything, nothing seems to get you down ( while on camera anyway) you have such a great personality, looking forward to the next installment- well done!

[@MichaelMacco]

I can’t believe you had no bolts left! I get so anxious watching you get that deep into a car. Well done.

[@hookenz]

Here's an idea, maybe you should keep a tally of the number of plugs you unplug. If you put the dash back and the count is wrong then you've missed one. A level up on that is to take a photo of each plug as you go - in order of unplugging. The upside is you can see where each plug is removed from and where the wires are routed.

[@donomar4472]

You've got some great builds going on at the mo but the M5 is my favourite all rounder 👌

[@johnlovell8023]

Matt. As an ex pat & BMW owner living on the German/Swiss border. I thought the work on the Aston was unbelievable, but mate your work on this M5 is just ridiculous difficult & off the charts. Mind blowing Matt. 😳😳 I like all your subscribes. We are ll just blown away with your ability to take on these extremely difficult rebuilds and all with a great sense of humour & great humility . Awesome Matt. Absolutely awesome & massive respect. Now on to the GT3 💪😀👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@abbarasheed8599]

Man! My brother sent me a link to the 1st build video of this car, and I binged the whole series, which wasn't planned. Top work man, I love this. Subscribed. Cheers

[@georgfalkenhahn377]

how much work you get done in just one episode is what I love most about your channel, I mean how many others would've made this a 5 video series

[@Sauerbrew777]

I just found your channel last week and since then I've watched all your previous builds. Your work on this BMW has been inspiring! Especially the way you fixed the damaged strut tower! I can't wait for more! Keep killin it!

[@robertclery4484]

You need to recode the head lights to the car. Bimmer coding as a lot of cool coding also😉

[@glynharper1066]

We done team MA, took me almost a day to do my first dash change.

[@marcushudson8061]

It’s that time! ⏰ Matt Armstrong is ending my weekend on a high with his usual get to it attitude! Luv It

[@prereetsoni1177]

That cheering smile at 20:09 after such a hardwork opening the dashboard. You emit great positive vibes my friend. ❤️ Eagerly waiting for the next episode on M5! 🤩 Regards from Germany

[@bimmerexperts]

The F90 headlights have individual modules in them that need to be coded to your car and then have the LED's taught in. USA based but I can program your car remotely if you have a windows laptop + enet cable. I'd be happy to help out if you haven't found anyone yet.

[@WeLikeGoPro]

Having just removed the front of my van at rage factor 1000, I'm always so impressed with your calmness and positive attitude. Top tip on the bolts, started doing that later - wish I'd done it sooner.

[@ShrimpPlays]

That "centra fungal force" part had me rolling 🤣 Easily my favourite build so far. Keep smashing it Mat 💪

[@decareaux9959]

the level of detail and almost teaching-esque method behind these videos is literally the best of both worlds! loving following the progress of your projects!

[@beersforyearsTM]

Bro I love your videos, fixing a car this complicated is very intimidating and meticulous. You actually make this look sort of easy 😅, can’t wait to see more on both cars.

[@samuellp1146]

Thank you!! Taking photos when disassembling parts on a car was the smartest thing I ever did years ago when working alone. Nice video love how you threw that technical term centrifugal 😉.

[@igornikolic1819]

You have to recode the headlights to the computer of the car! The only way to avoid this is to reuse the modules of the old headlights but it’s not always possible 😊

[@MrJ2e]

Mat seems to genuinely be a nice guy. Respect for the hard work too.

[@simonbelson4503]

Awesome video as usual Mat, FYI, it's the Venturi effect not a centrifugal force you are benefiting from with those air filters. A centrifugal force throws things outwards, E.G. if you go around a tight left hand bend fast, your body will be trying to be thrown in the opposite direction. The Venturi effect increases the speed of the air by restriction as it passes through the narrowing cone shape of the filter which is reducing the air pressure.

[@rodybongaarts]

Great work, lovely video(s), can't wait to see the whole interior fixed!

[@joshua.snyder]

I love this build. I am ordering one of these this year, and to see what you are encountering and doing is awesome!

[@SirCumsALot_779]

Hi Mat this is a quite important thing you need to know! Regarding your sponsorship with Yfood, Nestle wants to buy in to it, that’s why is would deeply appreciate it it wouldn’t be any yfood ads on your channel, and i think you also don’t want so earn money where nestle is involved

[@Alef._.]

I was looking for this comment. More people need to read this!

[@johnjock6052]

whats wrong with Nestle ?

[@Alef._.]

@@johnjock6052 They are knowen to pump up ground water in african countries until theres no more left and then sell that water to the Population way overpriced. And thats just one of the thew wrongdoings they are involved in. Open their Wikipedia Page and youll find out that the whole cooperation is basically one big controvery. There really not much to find about them

[@tihja]

@@johnjock6052 please use Google and read through all the articles around Nestle. Including privating Waterwells in countries where people are starving.

[@prestigeproduction57]

@@johnjock6052?

[@salto1994]

awesome series. it's nuts how much work this is. great job mat, keep up the excellent work, excited to see future projects

[@michaelharris8517]

@matarmstrong you are an inspiration my dude! Keep doing what your doing. As a fellow "figure it out as you go" diy mechanic. I can't thank you enough for showing us all the dream can be achieved!!!! Your so positive and helpful. Love your channel man. Can't wait to see more.

[@FergieGlasgow]

What a legend, i actually really look forward to these episodes more than anything on tv!

[@brianbushe5494]

Love the car, so glad you're getting it back to life. BTW the Eventuri intakes use the Venturi effect, not centrifugal force

[@hr11shs]

Every vid without fail you proceed to put a smile on my face and cheer up my day and for that I thank you Mat. I’ve been watching since 150k subscribers and you have come so far

[@stevecooper6653]

German engineering at its best..my favourite Beast of a machine the M5 comp 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻Steve Devon 🇬🇧

[@djouneidsham3791]

Am just eager to see that M5 comp on the road !! I am from Mauritius but the moment I saw you first video, I never missed one of it. Since I am a BMW fan. That M5 am waiting for it :)

[@dinckelman]

Watching these is almost like a highlight of the week for me at this point. Also, compared to the Aston, taking out the dash here is like a walk in a park.

[@paultaylor9652]

Simply the best on KZbin and he's British 😊😊😊

[@LV11236]

Great video and a very nice team work! Congrats guys, take care and continue like that!!

[@ChesterWalkingPhotoTours]

Absolutely brilliant, no idea how you take these things apart and put them together without manuals etc. Unbelievable

[@jackdewipper187]

He is using manuals and does a lot of research and reading. But that boring stuff does not belong into a video.

[@drizzieee6837]

Idk how I stumbled along your channel but i have subscribed due to fully being invested how this has come to fruition. Your progress and determination are unparalleled. I can’t wait to see the final product! Absolutely amazing!!!

[@user-mf6ju4gt1y]

I love see the progress u guys made is almost done n complete..

[@ozoneomega1983]

You're right she has a good point upgrades before then necessities is kind of dangerous. I got to save though it looks amazing, and sounds amazing. I got to say every car you have fixed and built so far I am loved every one of them and every video that you put into making these golden Chariot s running. You actually inspired me to upgrade and work on my own vehicle and it looks phenomenal intake exhaust about to go on I put movers in the back window on the two side quarter panel windows I have interior lighting exterior lighting lighting in the engine Bay lighting in the grill underglow, and I also install front diffusers and side skirt diffusers

[@esithrajakaruna1424]

Mat is not just a youtuber he is a legend who creates MASTERPIECES. Huge respect for you man. Keep up the good work 💪💪💪

[@deking856]

What coolant you putting in the car?? Pink = G12 ? Bmw have always G11 DarkBlue.

[@boejoss]

Enjoyed the dashboard removal. Had to do the same on my R60 Mini Countryman to replace the blower motor. Only one guide on KZbin and it's for a different model. Labelled and bagged everything up, still ended up with 6 "spare" bolts 😂

[@roheetpatel8378]

Go on there ya bad boy, well pumpin feeling. Great effort Team MA.

[@ElvisKremmen]

Such an incredible build Mat, that m5 is gonna be wild when its finished. Will def be tuning in for the next US trip for the Porsche rebuild, always fun seeing Tavarish on the channel with you.

[@gregmueller9736]

Cannot put into words how entertaining your channel is Matt!! You and your team do amazing work!! Safe travels!!

[@cchrist58]

SUPERB Work !! ....Matt & Team .....Bless You All

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Here in the states! My old neighbor had a beautiful I THINK WAS A 325I BMW. He wanted to put after market LED HEADLIGHTS In it. The only problem was the high beam side didn't work. He tried and tried. Nothing. Found out he had to have the lights programmed to the ECU to get the high beam to work. It was very expensive! That's not the worst of it. A month later his wife and him where driving down the road, and it just cut off while driving. Come to find out there known for this issue. I don't remember exactly what it was. But, they junked it. It was Black, 4 door, interior fully decked out, beautiful BMW. JUST junked.

[@alyjaabirbachoo5354]

If the control unit for the headlights is still good on the original one just swap it over to the new one it might be just a coding issue and with the old one on you don't have to code it again

[@Drift_with_Lina]

i don't work on cars but watching you patiently remove every bolt and put it back all together the interior was so interesting. Great edit and you made it so entertaining to watch. I'm loving all your videos. Found your channel through your the first episode of the 992 RS rebuild!

[@johnbmw550i]

Great work, hats off you are determined that's for sure, looking forward to the next Video.

[@Gedalneil]

Dashboard in. Dashboard out. Four hours, no problem. Everyone else, full week with 85 mistakes. You are amazing.

[@richardfarmer6570]

Great progress, nice job on 0 remaining bolts. Hope you get the headlight sorted. Be good to see you back on this side of the pond and looking forward to Porsche updates.

[@johnward7768]

Well done Matt and your assistant putting that new dash in,a great video as always,I really look forward to them and good luck with the next stage of the Porsche...

[@Hcarmad]

Coming together nicely, looking forward to seeing this bad boy on the rolling road, you know it’s gonna be good with the Evolve goodies.

[@volvo850enjoyer8]

I really like how you mentioned many tips as you did with the dashboard. Thanks!

[@aronhakonsen5748]

The car needs a programming for the headlights to work, this can be done with ISTA. Basically you need to tell the car that it got new headlight module.

[@tim_g5216]

amazing content, again . the video quality and editing alone is unsurpassed. keep it up!

[@mraz123]

I love your videos. Your enthusiasm and the way you get things done!

[@tarikanil4803]

these videos are amazing! love watching ur channel mate

[@morejeff0607]

This is one of the best builds on the channel if not the best

[@robertkenny103]

I wish I could get you to do my heater matrix on my E class W212 wagon!! It took my super Polish mechanics, 26 hours of labour to remove dash and swap a centre consul It was a joy to watch you. I’m a new subscriber on catch up. Keep it up

[@hugovarela7161]

another amazing video mate... keep it stong. many thanks for the videos

[@CraigMansfield]

That looks brilliant. What a bold and beautiful engine. I love the air intakes you put on.

[@foholoth7723]

Such a sick series, always satisfied when watching your videos. Keep up you're mad talented!

[@stevemurphy8090]

Great videos, I can't stop watching them! Car sounds awesome. Great job

[@riccardomassafaidatech]

You're a making so much experience that the most rebuilder and preparators all around the world doesn't make in entire life, that's unbelievable

[@myopicthunder]

This is my favourite build coz you did structural work and made it look easy, well done

[@friguy4444]

Wow Matt! You really do a LOT of work on these cars to get them done right! It's great to watch and the style of your videos and your infectious laugh is wonderful! Thank you for all the hard work! Oh and to date of this video and the price he gave the cost is total so far in USA dollars $42550.00. Even if he spends a lot more on it (Which he shouldn't have to spend too much more except those sensors). It is a Smokin deal! Even for a crash damaged car price afterwards.

[@krjones91]

Mat, I appreciate you making these videos. I'm living my dream of restoring a car someday through watching your videos. Keep it up!

[@brokencathedrals1838]

I’m not even a car guy but you got me sitting here for hours man! Keep it up!

[@UrDadyoh]

Nestle bought some shares of Y-Food, and Yfood is not a full meal, its an alternative for the moment you would buy fast food, but dont replace a regular meal for it.

[@johnsmart9231]

Mat did you ever keep the old bmw you started work on or was it just too rotten to continue on? Amazing content mate love it

[@SBIGDTSM]

Looking forward to seeing this finished, those carbon intakes looked the nuts.

[@Bigwillsza74]

Luv the vid's Mat really injoy watching U and the other gyz ( when they join u) keep up the exultant work dude .

[@j5937]

Mate you’re making such light work of this!! Really shows how far you’ve come. You need something more challenging I think…. Ferrari?????

[@MomoxD1969]

M539 Restorations would be crying for you puting red coolant inside instead of blue one 😭 I love your videos mate!

[@horatiohornblowers]

These videos are brilliant, but does anyone else find them bloody stressful??!!

[@anouarelsayed4383]

you sir are an inspiration with your amazing dedication and positivity in handling all these complicated challenges with these fixes. Huge respect and keep up the great content

[@robmowe8090]

I know nothing about rebuilding cars and have no intention of starting. But I really find these videos interesting and quite relaxing. ASMR for the tech minded!