Matt's C5 Corvette - New Wheels - One Take

[@twistedtaipan3862]

Days like that are some of the happiest days of my life. It's almost therapeutic with the nice weather, amazing sounds and manual transmission. My family thinks I'm just an immature manic that wants to race, but I truly just enjoy whipping through canyons like this. I drive exactly like Matt - right to the limit but not an inch further. I'm shopping for a C5 right now and I can't freaking wait. One of these days I'm taking the trip out to this road in my C5.

[@Mateo12485]

And... he sold it.

[@mitch9894]

"I'll never sell this car" well I guess we can't trust Matt anymore :(

[@vnitto]

It's amazing how modern the C5 looks with the new wheels and headlights.

[@user-gg9bj7wt6j]

those headlights are a blasphemy

[@timmietz]

Drove this road today. It is simply amazing!! Super, super technical. Probably more technical than anything that I have seen in France, Germany or Switzerland.

[@jashy66]

one of my favorite if not my favorite one take you've ever done Matt! car sound's beautiful and its so well sorted

[@mackdaddie80]

Thank you Matt. This is what we all love cars for. They simply put a smile on our faces. Thanks for sharing. We dont mind the one takes. It is what it is.

[@cobyp99]

Sometimes with seeing the cars that he drives, I think that I should've been born with my siblings in the 80s. But then I think again about how if I never had videos like this I wouldn't have the passion I have for cars today. Because of that I thank you Farah, you're the man.

[@Mike-dy8sj]

the c5 was a huge leap ahead compared to the c4. I still love how they look.

[@alpe6228]

yeah the c4 was just dogshit tbh.The c4 zr1 is the only one that is worth buying.

[@jeremyb4493]

​@@alpe6228 easy to say over 30 years later but consider the context of late 80s/early 90s.. and the C4 could pull over 1g even back then.

[@PinkyPowers]

This was one of the most enjoyable videos I've ever watched on KZbin. My god, how I want to take my own car up and down those hills. Sadly, we don't have anything like that in the Mid-West.

[@EvanMoon]

Matt I am ever impressed by how courteous of a driver you are. Letting that Mini turn first and not bombing by those houses. Impressed sir.

[@xarnoldx10]

TheSmokingTire Jesus those wheels man crazy. So glad you still have the corvette. Corvettes are just so amazing one of the best cars out there.

[@xarnoldx10]

xarnoldx10 I also see where your coming from with the build quality. In my opinion though the materials maybe aren't the best but i do feel as if it was put together very well and on top of that built to last for high mileage.

[@D00FY]

Thanks for doing this one. I've always loved your C5.

[@jkflorida]

That's a nicely done C5! Looks sick!

[@charlesearle8414]

I may not be a vette person, but that car sounds fantastic. It's just a pleasing pitch, so sonorous and deep. Like it's roaring not screaming.

[@guitargodjoe3621]

I've never heard a Corvette sound like that! It's sonorously glorious! It's the epitome exhaust note...a rich and full burble, with the right amount of what I call a throaty "Monza"-style snarl, if that makes any sense. And while some presenters' style of driving can almost make you car sick just by their video footage, the driving in this video was quite smooth and easy to watch. Good job, Matt. You lucky SOB.

[@Revitalyzed]

I feel like a concave wheels in the back would have looked splendid. I see lots of cars with wheels that are flat in the front and then have a concave design in the back. Nonetheless, they look really great.

[@TheSmokingTire]

***** you can't do that with a Corvette. It has strange offsets that prevent you from running wheels like that without them sticking out past the body lines.

[@Revitalyzed]

TheSmokingTire Ahh I see. Sucks. I think they would look great without doing the whole StanceNation-poke thing.

[@XxXDOMINIONXxX]

TheSmokingTire Soooo.. widebody? yeah.. widebody. mmmmmmmmmm

[@TheSmokingTire]

Ali Ahadi sounds like a good explanation.

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Is this Matt Farah's million mile Lexus ?

[@N3254]

Yup

[@omarfuller]

Che1seabluesdrogba11 HAHAHAHAHA

[@T.mano21]

speaking about his cars, he does not own the fiesta st any more?

[@omarfuller]

i think he just stopped comparing everything with the fiesta

[@T.mano21]

omar fuller it is not on his wheelwell profile

[@ec_e30]

God damn, that vette sounds beautiful.

[@Lambo6fo]

Watching Matt for years. Love his cars, love his work. Hope he sees this and knows there are genuine people who like him:)

[@TenantDan]

This is my favorite car you've driven :)

[@RussellRobinson77]

I was always under the impression that forged metal is stronger than cast, although casting allows for more intricate details and alternative alloys that normally do not forge well

[@justinbustin677]

Me to

[@DonWhite95]

Forged in terms of engine blocks, pistons, cranks, etc is better for sure. When you're talking wheels though, forged can get real expensive (just look at some of the styles especially matt's). Cast wheels done right will be lighter, and as long as you're not aiming for mid west pot holes I'd say they're probably the strongest wheels for the price and weight.

[@Booka3141]

It is. Alignment of the grain vs scattered in castings, this can also allow for the use of less metal with comparative strength and hence a lighter part

[@RickSolis1026]

YES LOL YES so true the sound of a well made door closing is music to my ears, I thought I was the only one

[@petey9111]

new set pads, and I'm going up there..this was absolutely amazing. thank you sir!

[@jasons2697]

Hey Matt, next time your in the SD area, if you haven't yet, Highland Valley Rd. in Ramona, CA San Diego County, is a very fun drive. I think you would like it a lot. Very nice wheels btw!!

[@vialactea5549]

You should do a one take for all your cars. Very nice Vette btw!

[@bobbybrown3022]

I'm glad you're finally getting to enjoy the Vette again. Great video.

[@rjgthuro]

The pops on the exhaust are the truth! What an awesome drive TheSmokingTire I hope more "enthusiasts" actually get out there & remember this is what its all about.

[@imdartson3679]

I really love that car.

[@stevancavalcanti1452]

love the corvette

[@slowmanEF]

Every time I visit California, I always make it a point to drive this road, it's beautiful. I haven't missed it once yet!

[@AngadAnand1]

Tasteful wheels ! When the video started I was thinking in my head,"Please don't be all chrome. Please, don't be chrome."

[@kinghigh303]

Do you still like the aftermarket headlight housings? I personally love pop up headlights.

[@TheFreshPeddler]

Removing glorious pop ups is sacrilege.

[@LeeroyJNCOs]

10:00 Well, that quote lasted less than 2 years, lol

[@Knezicdex]

You could have filmed the way back too, could watch this all day. Mat you are living the dream, wish one day i could drive a great sports car like the vet on such nice roads and canyons... Thanks for the video!

[@CarlosSanchez-kj3ke]

That's living the life.... It's not always about having the most power but the best balance. I mostly drag race but canyon driving is by far the most fun and involving. Great video n the wheels look great!

[@D00FY]

Axl Rose's driveway on the right side of the road 14:07

[@alangonzalez900]

how do u know

[@D00FY]

I looked it up. Search for axle rose house and u will see that it is on Latigo.

[@gettricksdietryin]

whos 4800 Latigo Canyon Rd Malibu, CA 90265

[@DorDor400]

TheSmokingTire God damn that thing sounds absolutely god like man. Im so happy you made this video!! ive missed this thing... and has made me really want to buy this exact year of the corvette over the 01 Cobra i was looking at. Is there a specific year in the C5's you would recommend personally? Thanks again!!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Dorian W. With a C5, they added more features down the road like Magnetic ride and heads up display. Buy the newest one you can afford.

[@ljgamer166]

Dorian W. really? 01 cobra vs c5 vette? at least compare the c5 to a termi not a 99-01

[@DorDor400]

ljgamer it all depends with in budget for me man. If i can find a termi for around 18-20 grand ill for sure do a termi. They arent common where im from and they are high priced when you do find them. But trust me id loooove a termi.

[@DorDor400]

TheSmokingTire thanks! Looking at an 02 navy blue full load in Vancouver this weekend! Completely stock and one owner by an older gentlemen who just snagged a new z06. Your wheels look great, thanks for the tip!

[@highjix]

Dorian W. I agree it sounds wonderful. I have a 99 C5 I have put over 100k miles on and I never thought about doing an exhuast system on it until now.

[@MrSnowy79]

Nice road, nice ride. That sound reminds me of a grumpy old muscle car. Thanks for sharing.

[@jameshenning8153]

This Video is exactly why a C5 is still my dream car!! You do such a good job of showing what the corvette is all about!! In fact this exact Corvette is my ideal corvette a perfectly balanced car!! I will totally be using this for my project when it happens in life!!

[@MBailey1977]

Chevy nailed the looks with the C5! Looks better than the new one in my opinion.

[@ryancoveyduc9160]

Great road. Reminds me of Advocate Harbour in Nova Scotia - minus the multimillion dollar homes lol.

[@parrishwl]

I think the C5 is one the best looking vettes - what a nice car you have Matt

[@XBrycent]

One Takes. Quite Possibly my favorite series on KZbin.

[@StreetSpeed717]

Hey Matt love the wheels on that C5, I'm looking at getting some HRE's for my C7 but can't find a set I'm really in love with. Just wondering have you thought about getting a new vette at all? Sorry if you've already answered this but I'd just like to hear your opinion on the Stingray. Thanks!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Street Speed 717 The new stingray is awesome. But I've already got one vette and don't feel the need for another.

[@StreetSpeed717]

Makes sense, your C5 looks incredible. Thanks for the reply!

[@Dannyyzeee]

I just came from watching one of your vids 😂😂 I'm subbed to you

[@StreetSpeed717]

Daniyal S. Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@evolos7323]

@@StreetSpeed717 buy another c5 and make it a track car pls

[@mavricxx]

Damn those wheels are hot but I would of preferred the rear one be deep dish wheels but that's just me.

[@GT-gt4bf]

Great to see that your baby is in great condition. Can't wait for more videos.

[@DennisBerkhout1]

This is awesome to watch. Thank you Matt! I hope the atmospheric V8 won't die. Ever.

[@Erich2142]

You should make more videos about your corvette.

[@ciociesiobhan680]

The very famous celebrity is Axl Rose btw

[@claytonowens1687]

The c5 was the best look for the Corvette.

[@jacobreed47]

Couldn't stop looking at that sweet Mustang parked next to the C5. Nice wheels BTW. Congratulations.

[@mrfeelgoodful]

You look like Matt Farrah from /Drive

[@MultipliedByZero]

Matt, when your Foxy Mustang is finally finished up, are you gonna buy a bigger garage or is one of the cars going to be left in the driveway? And has anyone ever mentioned that the headlight setup you have on your Vette makes the front-end look like a late model NSX?

[@TheSmokingTire]

I have a warehouse where I keep my cars. Only my DD lives at my house.

[@MultipliedByZero]

TheSmokingTire Is Paul Walker's style of storage with the car lifts an inspiration of what you have going?

[@craigj1969]

@thesmokingtire nice wheels, what car do you use as a daily driver?

[@quickguesswho]

***** volt

[@jimmybrite]

quickguesswho His sister has it, he DD's the million mile lexus now.

[@HandsomeAlex25]

This channel is making me want to move to California. I'm still under 2 ft of snow on the east coast... And those roads are just wonderful - What a place to drive!

[@mbundy82]

Thank you for reminding me why living in Missouri sucks!

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

what kind of an animal removes the flip ups on a corvette?

[@851995STARGATE]

+Ryan Barbolt He did it because it started to effect aerodynamics at night

[@rrpostalagain]

+851995STARGATE he owns 15 cars, drive a different one at night. Seriously, though, I hate these. I saw some on c5s I've been looking at. But we all have different tastes.

[@851995STARGATE]

rrpostalagain No according to his wheel well he owns 7

[@rrpostalagain]

+851995STARGATE I was being a smart ass.

[@letsrandom7785]

Wait what?! he owns 7 cars?!!!

[@BlackStigz]

wow, best clean-looking C5 I've ever seen!

[@rmuckluck]

That car is a monster! Well done!

[@jordancraighead]

dynamat those doors!

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Looks like you could have had more meat on the rear wheels

[@TheSmokingTire]

RetiefGoosen i can. I re-used the tires I had before, lots of life left in them. Probably go up to 305's with my next set.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Excellent, loved the video.

[@therealmichaelw]

Wheels are looking great Matt! And the Vette sounds incredible, really makes me excited to either start modifying my car or waiting until I get my next one TheSmokingTire

[@chbrules]

I LOVE my German muscle, but holy hell does the Corvette have a special place in my heart. What a damn well setup C5 Z06 you've got there, Matt. I would drive that beast any day of the week, street or track. Much love!

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

What's the cost of those wheels?

[@TheSmokingTire]

R Dixon around $3,000

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

TheSmokingTire Thank you, those look great on your car, that's expensive but not as bad as I was expecting is that just the wheels or is it wheels and tires?

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

R Dixon I am guessing just the wheels

[@TheSmokingTire]

R Dixon just the wheels.

[@OskarasNauseda]

TheSmokingTire change your wheels on wheelwell it still has old wheels listed

[@blr2295]

Put the pop ups back on!

[@dowroa]

TheSmokingTire Easter miracles do happen! Thanks for sharing the drive. Can't wait until I can take a 2003 Z06 out! Have a great week!

[@tyvekhomewrap9164]

I could listen to this exhaust all day.

[@TheSaikou96]

No good road in Illinois that I know of hate this place

[@gabrielcastro4935]

Galena?

[@thomascampr]

Lots of great road in Illinois . Get lost then. Less tacos the better.

[@TheSaikou96]

Gabriel Castro you bring up a fair point I should head there more often

[@TheSaikou96]

thomascampr mind sharing location? Hahaha ignorant fuck

[@HeyCesarA4]

Anything closer to the Illinois-Indiana border, just south of Chicago?

[@RacecarDriver-sn9wt]

thanks for respecting cyclists. :) people bash on cyclists all the time, hopefully they can learn a lesson from you.

[@Sahadi420]

+Daniel Bipatnath Cyclist bring the bashing onto themselves. Don't scream "share the road"...then ride 15mph in the middle of the lane, and expect everybody to stay in 1st gear behind you, without wanting to drive right through your back.

[@RacecarDriver-sn9wt]

there is good in bad in everyone

[@chrissorreda4982]

+Sahadi420 this 👍🏼

[@leloodallasmultipass]

the problem with cyclists is that they really think cars and bikes are on equal ground. I'm always careful around cyclists but they forget that they can die from a collision that doesn't even dent a car.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

Most cyclists I see are completely oblivious. They make erratic lane changes without any hand signals and then get mad when you have to slam on the brakes or make some other evasive maneuver to avoid crushing them.

[@Veyronp87]

always loved matt's corvette. c5 done right

[@rymorales4]

Awesome to see a video with a car you love so much!

[@Bartie96]

In my opinion, your previous wheels looked better.

[@TheSmokingTire]

me too. because they had that nice fat lip. Creating that lip to make them look so cool is why they kept cracking, and a wheel that can't stay round is just about as useless as anything I can think of.

[@Bartie96]

TheSmokingTire True. Why did you pick this color though? Did you just want something fresh, or do you really think this color looks a lot better?

[@patgraeme775]

TheSmokingTire those fast and furious style nitrous buttons seem pretty useless. Not hating on another Corvette owner just found comedy in it

[@Rangerfull3]

TheSmokingTire and the black and those bolts looked cool lol

[@aminman15]

TheSmokingTire They were carbon fibre, too, if I recall correctly. Not the sort of wheels you want to chip and have to drive in the soaking rain.

[@1HeavyHitr]

You know, for having relatively good taste in cars/ mods... I can't believe you went with those terrible frog eyed headlight covers!

[@darkgable40]

Li

[@OutlawFarmersRC]

Did anyone notice that sweet Olds Ciera in the parking lot! they are so awesome. lets give a thumbs up for a classic car of greatness!

[@yaakovha1948]

What a beautiful driving road.

[@justletmecomment6453]

Is this the same Corvette that the chick called a Ferrari?

[@TheSmokingTire]

JustLetMeComment yeah

[@mikehaskell3313]

JustLetMeComment This is unrelated but I have a Suzuki Samurai that people think is a Land Rover all the time(due to cosmetic changes). Once in a McDonalds drive through the cashier asked if it was a Willy's which to this day I don't understand (I can see the Land Rover mistake but a Willy's?). Some people don't have any idea what they are talking about.

[@donnis618]

Your comfort level with that road is crazy!

[@NessyT97]

Those wheels are lookin' really slick! Awesome car.

[@mattleonard5268]

The exhaust sounds very exotic!

[@cbzo6]

Glad to see the vette back on the road. Nice video Matt!

[@Plorps]

TheSmokingTire I've been wondering where this beast was . Glad to see it's still alive. Watched the whole video, unbelievable. That thing sounds like a monster!!! Beautiful car man, great job. Those rims look sick man!!!

[@dwortss]

way way too much fun. nicely executed. the exhaust gave me wood.

[@yamahacal]

Your car is the perfect height. When I saw it at the beginning of the video, I remarked to myself that it was exactly the right height. Keep doin' what yer doin'.

[@ryanwreyford9039]

Not usually a fan of Vettes but DAMN. Your vette just seems to be so well sorted, and there is something about HRE's that just catches the eye. love it

[@samuelrogers5796]

by far the best video you've ever made. gave me so much joy to see you enjoy your own car.

[@paulrondeau2517]

Dude, I'm pumped you still have this thing

[@jshaw6600]

I love Latigo. Really glad they repaved it.

[@austinismadcrunk]

Making a note to drive Latigo the next time I come to LA! It looks magnificent.

[@Hearsesrock427]

Those HREs remind me of C5 Z06 wheels, just with more spokes. Car is almost graceful as it goes around turns.... it's like it's on rails! Sounds and looks fantastic too. You can't go wrong with a well sorted driver's car.

[@DEEJAAY41]

You drive a lot of amazing cars. It looks like this older vette is still due a lot of respect!

[@mistercodyful]

Wheels AND that road look great!

[@buickgnx007]

I loved the video Matt, I'm gonna watch it again!!

[@ChriskAp2]

I drove this road a few times one late afternoon in my friend's mom's bmw z3. Such an awesome road.

[@comesback10fold]

TheSmokingTire best one take yet. Keep it up.

[@v3rtb3rt]

I really enjoyed seeing you just gush over your car. Good job with it! Keep em coming!

[@phattyhales]

This Vette sounds amazing!

[@rbt450]

Awesome vid, forgot how much I love your vette. Loved the longer vid too, felt like I was just chillin' in the car enjoying the canyons, great stuff sir.

[@xenolard]

Looks great and sounds even better

[@dirtyteeth0]

Those throttle blips 👌 Sounds like a champ. I hear ya too on the whole "more low" bs too. It's to be driven. Not parked at the show. Nice job brah

[@zachisthebomb]

That exhaust sounds MEAN! I love it!