FULL BUILD - REBUILDING A CRASH DAMAGED AUDI RS6 

Mate, I don't know how you do it but you are the only creator that can make me watch these long form videos from start to finish. They are truly fantastic, well done

Bless, your dad. What a kind, happy and giving soul he has. Always coming in clutch for his son and remaining calm and light when everything else seems so heavy. Such a strong strong man.

Mat, gotta tell you…..you have by FAR the best car content on the net!! It is so entertaining watching you and your dad!! Thank you!!

His father is a wealth of wisdom.

Get this man a Netflix series!

Watching the bit were your dad switches the car to Drive from unterneath..This cannot be said enough times.. He is the very best dad anyone could have..so dedicated to all of Matt s projects.. wonderful bond!!

This is a PHENOMENAL piece of RU-vid content! I struggle to comprehend your tenacity and resilience whilst dealing with all the problems this car threw at you. Outstanding vid, 10/10, watched the whole thing straight.

A 3 1/2 hour long Mat Armstrong production. Grabbing my snacks n popcorn.

Mat your Dad is a legend. He always figures out the solution to a lot of the annoying problems u encounter. Thanks for the passion and the amazing content. I am learning so much.

I swear, I started watching your videos and then I realized 1 day that I just had to click on your site and there were all your videos and I started watching them. One after another and I knew that I had watched these videos before when you first started in the first year and I thought I have seen this guy before and I just started watching you again over the last few weeks. I knew I had watched you before. I had spoken with my brother about you and he knew all about you. It's a real pleasure watching you. Also, the quality of your videos is really fantastic. Your ideas and your shots are just incredible.

Never thought im going to spend 3 hours plus watching this at 2 in the morning. Salute to the hardwork & knowledge you’ve got. Keep it up!

I have ADHD & some days really struggle to think positively and focus on things. I have found my new happy place right here, the bond these guys have and Always remain positive in the toughest situations is making me a better person daily. Thank you Mat & Team 🙏🏼

His dad is always so happy and I love it

Absolutely love the long video format. I can't tell you how much time I have spent looking for another video in the succession from other creators and many times they aren't numbered. Thank you for doing one long video! Keep up the great work and humor!

Wow incredible watching you build this with your dad. the Ups and Downs the heart break near the end to find out a hose had popped off. What a relief Great build thank you

The consistent smile on your face ... no matter what happens ,is so precious and inspiring

As a person with not having many time for waiting every weekly build videos, this full build in a long video type is absolutely my kind of thing. Thanks for another full build videos, Mat, and what a build as always.

I don't even watch tthese kinds of vids and I couldn't stop once I started. You, your dad, friends and everyone who helped... just awesome!

My husband and I watched this entire video! But I wanted to see a final breakdown of what you spent on this car. Great video! Love seeing your dad work with you too.

Watch it until finished & not skipping it! 😂 you have so much talents mate, really enjoyed your full 3hrs+ vids, love it when whatever happened, there is someone to supporting & couraging you especially your dad! Seriously you need a type of series 🔥 watching your vids make me want to have my own garages & some cars to restores 😂

I can't stand two hours to look a movie, but I just viewed the whole video today. Your content is very entertaining, no wonder you have this much success. You deserve it!

Your dad is just awesome- the patience he has, UNREAL 👏👏👏👏

Mat You and Pops r soooooooo magic together ❤️ Memories for life. His laugh is absolutely the best.

South Africa gather here🇿🇦🇿🇦

Freddie is so nice. Your dad is a legend, I love the calm and collected way he goes through things when something goes bang. Very like my dad, good old school mechanics

I love the vibes between you and your dad. Nothing but smiles

The suspense in the series of videos on this build had me on the edge of my seat every single minute. Seeing the entire thing start to finish was such a tremendous amount of work and a huge emotional rollercoaster. Fantastic work by you guys. Love your dads positive attitude and your persistence.

I sat down and watched all of it. The dad was a rock for you throughout this finding fixes and solutions on every tough corner. Amazing Video and journey all together. Cheers!

I blew my f90 m5 motor the same way. Had a stage 2 tune and put no name gasoline in it. Bent a rod, and bmw wanted $55k to fix it. They brought it down to $47. I had it fixed somewhere else for $10k.. warranty was gone so I just sold it back to bmw dealership, without their knowledge of blown motor, which I’m sure they saw later. Anyways, glad to know I’m not the only goof to do this. Godbless u Matt, gf, and pops! I feel like I know u personally. From greater Los Angeles .. holler if u ever need help from a local!

These videos make me wish I got into automotive as a teen. You, your dad, Freddie , the dog, friends ads amazing. Always looking forward to your videos. Keep up the amazing work. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Your positivy, even after major catastrophic events is amazing. Smile and get on with it seems to be your moto. Hats off .

Such a joy watching you and your dad working on cars together 😊

Love the rebuild, storytelling & especially the father - son Bond! Watching & supporting all the way from Minneapolis, Minnesota! Cheers mate‼️🤜🏾🤛🏻

Not just a new follower to you Matt but for your dad too. Love the atmosphere, true follower, love the whole team!!!

I usually don't sit and watch whole rebuilds from start to finish especially short ones. You got me for 3 1/2 hours. Bless mate! Great Content! explaining everything in depth for people who don't know but are interested. Keep it up!

Never watched u before the end of last year and man im addicted to your restoring videos. As much as i love seeing the newer cars being fixed some older cars woukd be amazing too

I think you've taught me something valuable in this 3.5 hours. That's to not let the little things wind me up. I can't believe how well you handled this.

THE WHOLE VIDEO FELT LIKE LIFE WITH THE UP AND DOWNS

This is absolutely mental! One of the best rebuild videos i've seen on youtube. The best 3hours experience of my life. Salute

Best videos on RU-vid! Mat your dad is a saint - so lucky to have him on your journeys.

I'm not in the UK or the USA, I'm in New Zealand and if that car was here people would lose their minds, great build. Love your work bro, you inspired me to work on my BMW myself instead of paying stupid amounts at the BMW workshop and I'm loving it. Cars are so much more rewarding when you work on them yourself.

You and your dad have far more patience than most, well done for seeing it through. I'm hands-on but seriously changing my dreams of owning modern performance cars, they're soooo complicated, bring back simple lightweight hot hatches!

Watching from Kenya. This so sick. This mental. It will stood out like never before. Go go Mat...You motivate us to do crazy builds

Your dad's enthusiasm, patience and support was brilliant. He NEVER DOUBTED the R6! The story of the R6 was engrossing! The Audi US mechanics loved the girl. I would sell her to him. An Audi mechanic owning her would be the ultimate care for this girl. Video was brilliant!!!

I think the best part of all these car builds is you get to do it with your dad which is awesome. But what an awesome ride to bad you weren't thinking before you went and raced it.

I watched the hole series but still watch the full video _ Matt's content is just soooo good 👍

Boi the joy on you and youre dads face working together and laughing is priceless....im watching from the caribbean

Love these videos... So you want to own an RS6? A bit of research would have shown how many jobs are "engine out". After rebuilding an Audi or two I have seen every problem you encountered, I wish I had been there, I could have saved you so much time and $$$. Keep up the great work attitudes....you guys are the best

Matt,you are the most calm,chilled,resilient Dude EVER!!!

Love the way you continue to laugh and smile regardless of your tribulations. Great stuff and well done, 100% watchable!

Pj is an absolute legend. What a bloke

This felt more like a story about your dad than a car. That man held you down 100%

Who did watch the video completely ? 😅

Frigging mental. 50yrs old and love the original, well done son, respect.

Happy Father’s Day Thankyou all the dads out there making sure we’re living our best lives🫡

My name Clayton Hoffpauir im from the USA I live in Crowley Louisiana I love your work and I really want to do that with my son next year I love the Audi RS 6 you redone and wrapped to bring it to the USA I seen most of your videos on RU-vid great job and love that you do it with your dad and wife keep up the good work bro

OMG you your dad and your team are unbelievable. The skill and patience you all had with the rebuild was unreal. You and your dad’s never give up attitude is beyond incredible. The Audi is stunning and is a beast. Sat up till 3am uk as I had to see the outcome I’ve subscribed as well. Brilliant video can’t wait to go watch all your vids. Makes my 1.6 mk2 Ford focus looks like a box cart lol

Tony, Mat's dad, is a legend. He is always saving the day with a smile. I love how Mat and Freddie have become besties.

I took one look at that 1956 Ford.Thunderbird and I said to myself, what a beautiful car? Oh my God, Mat would take this car and make it look so much better taking care of all the little details.

And with a wave of the finger, Daddy saves the day!!! I love this channel. It's really refreshing to see the relationship you have with your Dad!! Good on you, bro ✌️

And then Kerosene plays.... We all know what's gonna happen

Mat & Tony = hard work AND talent

I was 45 mins in when he said “in the last video” then I realized that this was a 3 1/2 hour vid lol

Watching you truly is magnificent.I have never seen a young man such as yourself.Who's only been a mechanic for 3 years?Be so detailed and so thorough and know exactly what to look for in these cars. When they are so high tech. Now the Audi may not be as high end as the Ferrari McLaren or GT3. But that's what I love about you. Because you will work on anything. You are already a master and you don't even know it. Can you imagine going up against a guy who has been working on cars for 40 or 50 years. When I listen to you, solve a problem or go to plan B or plan C. It's like watching a conductor with a huge symphony and he knows exactly what to do with that particular part of the song. You automatically points at a specific musician. Or an area of musicians. Raises his stick and his hands. The entire area either heightens their notes or emphasizes them. That is why conductors become famous. You are famous in 3 years.Imagine where you're going to be in five or ten years. You are going to be bigger than you could possibly ever comprehend. I am a musician from Vancouver BC Canada. I have done a little bit of acting. But I never made it to the big time. I live in a building with a bunch of people that have been in the entertainment industry all their lives. I have to tell you this new thing with RU-vid is off.The hook the things that you can get accomplished and the money that you can make with this is absolutely astounding. I love watching you.Achieve what you're working on and look on your face and the smile and your charisma and your father. Oh my God, I love it when he laughs and when you laugh. You guys are great together. It's so cool that you can have your father alongside of you. Doing things with you every step of the way, and he's like your best buddy.

this is the most amazing restoration i have ever seen. the consistency and patience you have done this with is incredible. thank you

Dad is a legend

"You come to my facilities" ... Freddie was a massive good sport about that!

From the USA here. My wife and I love your channel And we enjoy watching your builds. The RS6 looks badass. And since SEMA is in the states our opinion is all that matters.

The best car related content on RU-vid! Such an easy watch! And so informative! Keep it up Mat!

2 hours and 46 minutes, most hardworking mechanic I ever seen till date

I had a drum kit back in the 90s.That was worth close to $10,000.00. But something happened to that one. I also owned a baby grand piano because I play piano. I had waited all my life to get one.This piano was worth $25000 and within 4 to 5 years. I wanted to see my girlfriend. I had known her since I was 18 years old.I am 63. She was 1700 miles away, and I was broke, and I sold the piano for $5000. It's sold in four days. At the time I was 56. I will never get another opportunity to buy piano like that. So it was a big mistake. But the heart wants what it wants and I wanted to see my girlfriend so badly. I love her so much and I'm still with her.

Nice to be rich 🤑. The rest of us just watch 👌

This was the best video he'sdone imho. Loved all the ups and down and the fact that this guy and his team never give up. God knows how much they learn from each experience. Thanks for recording all the setbacks, too. This gives me so much inspiration. ❤

I’m actually inspired by you guys. The fact that you and your dad can continue to laugh and joke around, after such a devastating thing, is, like I said, very inspiring. I’m not sure how I would act. I doubt it would be as positive as you guys are. Awesome to see.

Y'all do great work repairing cars

Been watching you for a while, I'm in the states Oregon to be precise. I'm a 70-year-old gearhead from Southern California but street racing since I was 13 etc. I've been raising a family and watching my kids start their own at 70 I guess it's time for me to build something again. I gotta tell you I appreciate your enthusiasm your content and the fun that you reminded me of. Keep up the good work if I build anything worth talking about I'll send you the notes period.

I wish I had a dad like him. Also you both are the hardest working mechanics I've ever seen on RU-vid. Very inspirational!!!

Mat, even in moments of crisis, your dad has the best laugh and it makes you laugh along with your audience. Excellent video as always, sorry for all the grief on the RS6 but great watching it all unfold.

You have to name this video Thriller. Craziest video so far ...i felt every emotion..sadness.. anger..happiness..great stuff.. Wishing all the best to the whole crew!!

3 hrs 25 mins😮… didn’t think I’d watch all of it, stayed up all night like I would a movie. It gives an amazing picture of the microcosm of life and it’s challenges, if anything, I’m inspired by the commitment, dedication, tenacity, determination, synergy and faith you all share. Great job guys!

I’m glad you explained about the Disks. I had mine replaced last December. I thought when I got it back, these aren’t the same. When I looked at a C8, those disks looked like the old ones they took off my C7. Every Day is a School Day. I’ve subscribed on the back of this!

Your dad is a legend. You are very lucky to spend so much time with him. The car has been a headache but the memories and the moments you have all shared together make cars more then just cars. 😎 Cherish all those moments. 🙏 Man I wish i could have all these moments back with my dad 😢 I want to build our Street brand under his legacy. Your channel has inspired me thank you🙏

the way you guys keep smiling and laughing through engine very bad moments, is inspiring.

When I clicked on this video I did not realize it was a three hour video but I’m glad it was it got me through a long work shift thank you Mat!!

Better than most movies I’ve watched. This was a roller coaster of emotions; so emotionally taxing. This content is what I live for!

I seriously cannot believe this! My heart was in my stomach because of that 1 ground wire!!!! Couldn't wait to write this, back to the last 35minutes of the video now! Great job Mat!

Insane amount of work just from the wrong type of gas... You are so persistent and optimistic. I can't imagine I'd have that much patience! It is a pleasure to watch you, your dad and your team work.

U forgot to give a hug to your father. When u thought your engine was gone your father found out it wasn't... at that moment u only think about the car and not about your father. Material things are not more important than your father. Give him a huge big hug from me! Amaizing mechanic!

Mat could have given up multiple times but he didn't an absolute legend. I enjoyed every single minute of the entire video

Watched it all 3.25.06 i swear i didnt sleep but finished this video Friday morning.. I love your work and love all the cars you have worked upon... Wish to meet you inperson and learn things from you.

I've watched it 2 times now. I like the kits he gets.Mat has a talent for picking the great ones.

From South Africa Cape town .I'm a big fan of your builds mat keep it up and thank you for making us feel happy with your success . I just love how you don't let a setback on the cars take down your smile and love for what you do.

That Audi RS6 was a real drama queen, lucky your dad was there to keep her cool and calm. Awesome video, thanks. Take care and cheers from South Africa :)

I’m not a mechanic or overly invested in cars but I watched it all,I felt your pain and happiness! 👌

I took a few minutes to have a break. I'm back and I can't stop watching you again. Incredible!!!!

Yes! I was watch till i finished watch it., What a rebuild? Its a totally Hardwork Mat and your whole team and friends mechanics there..whta an epic rebuilt.. But the final work in the end.. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT.. Love the whole process😊 Job well done,.im your fan now all over from the philippines..👏👏🇵🇭🇵🇭

I'm 2hrs 48 into it and honestly it's got me gripped every time after the effort put in I'm near tears of joy then something else happens 😂. Amazing effort Matt 👏

Just amazing.. I love these full build videos.. this one is my favourite.. I absolutely adore the r/s cars from Audi..the rs4 is my dream car.. the rs6 is an absolute monster though.. whoever it was at Audi that came up with the idea of this concept is a legend! Amazing car… in-end up crying because I know I’ll never own one… everyone’s gunna cry . You’re an inspiration Matt..

Your content is so captivating that so far two weekends in a row you’ve blown all my productivity on house projects.

The positive attitudes are contagious. Yet again, I binge watched to the end. My wife was a little perturbed.