Audi B7 RS4 - One Take
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- čas přidán 17. 12. 2014
- Matt runs Latigo Canyon, one of SoCal's most technical roads, in a 2007 Audi RS4 sedan. The RS4 was one of the coolest sport sedans of the 2000's, and Matt's actually never tested a stock one, so a one take is key!
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manual and awd in an 8 cylinder car is just win
till some things breaks and there’s no space to work:(
I love performance audis, regardless of their under steering stereotypes.
It's pretty easy to set them up to be extremely neutral...
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Chris O
Its not the same my friend, b5 s4 got a v6, the b7 rs4 is a v8, the engine sits way more in front, also the b5 s4 got modified rear LSD, probably more lock, so its easier to loose traction on the rear when doing donuts
ttcro22 RS4 b7 is even better with torsen that send 60% power to the rear wheels. And RS4 have better weight distribution.
Yep the new ones are much better, i consider a b8 s4 for my next car actualy :) GTR is a different story tho, its nearly perfectly corner weighted without suspension :) Every car has modified suspension on weight differences in corners, GTR has nearly perfect corner weights without the suspension needing to be adjusted for that, only dedicated sports cars are engineered like that, u cant really compare a family sedan that needs to be evrythign with that :P
But good point
ttcro22 - That's my point. Adding Ohlins suspension and a tight rear LSD would make a profound improvement in the RS4's balance. The RS4's V8 hardly weighs more than the iron block V6.
It amazes me that you can still have a full conversation with the camera while driving those cars on tight mountain roads!
One of my all time favorite cars.
deff is as well why I bought a blacked out murdered black rims tints it's so gangster iam in heaven on Sat 30 hr trip to Montreal the happiest of been in 20 years
I'm from New Jersey....cliffs and canyons are things I only see in movies , tv and CZcams......would love to drive out there someday!
1:10 that exhaust note though!
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
QUATTRO AWD
4.2L N/A V8
4D SEDAN
GERMAN BUILT QUALITY
I don’t need any thing else
The mechanical whine on that engine comes from the location of the timing chains. They are very close to the firewall and do produce a nice sound. Different that a turbo or supercharger, but still nice.
Edit: Actually, it's due to the AC compressor, water pump, power steering pump and oil pump all being shaft driven with straight cut gears, rather than being driven by belts like on a normal car.
Did not know that. Thanks
Yes! I had a late model 2008 RS4 in Daytona Grey with the titanium pkg....wish I had never sold that car, one of my all time favorites for sure!!!
Actually, it's due to the AC compressor, water pump, power steering pump and oil pump all being shaft driven with straight cut gears, rather than being driven by belts like on a normal car.
@@CaillinEvo actually funny that...I was thinking the same.
@KT Bought another car
Cheers Matt. I drive a B7 S4 down here in Australia. Love it to bits, so quite happy to know you also owned one and appreciated it.
Thanks Matt, really enjoyed this chilled video.
Huge fan of these one takes! Good job Matt!
Audi's are at their best in moderate snow or rain. One of the best cars in the world for those conditions. Also a very stable high speed platform. For dry snake work...........nahhh.
Great car ! Will become an absolute classic ! Keep those one take videos up !
this and the same gen RS3 are my favorite audis in terms of looks...the sound of that V8 is gorgeous...that burble you speak of. Heard them a few times stock at full throttle high revs and its very nice
The Audi RS 4 won Top Gear's Most Surprising Car of the Year in 2005. In 2007, the Audi RS 4 was the winner in the "World Performance Car" category of the International World Car of the Year (WCOTY). It beat illustrious rivals, including its larger sibling, the Audi C6 S6, the Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari 599 GTB, and Jaguar XKR.
@///MPower 330i for a more composed car I'd have to go the rs4. BMW all the way though
Totally agree with you, own a 2007 stock RS4 out here in the Middle East, and i totally love driving this car every day!
This series is really top notch!
I think that this is one of the best Audis ever made really for the price point.
I do love Latigo in the morning. Can't believe I hadn't watched this until now!
Love this format keep them coming.
That may of been your best one take review / twisty drive....good stuff.
One take's are awesome !
The best sounding v8 to me
My favourite thing about this car is that exhaust note. Close your eyes and you’d swear you were hearing an American muscle car.
Then you open your eyes... it’s like an optical illusion. That sound should not be coming out of a car which looks like *that* haha.
It’s witchcraft 🤘
agreed bro had to buy one such an epic car
Matt always makes the best videos by far!!!
Love the comment . This road is like a double black diamond ski run.I as a snowboarder love double diamond runs.they are the true test of big stones .Unless u are into back country there is NO comparison to the reality of true performance unless you are crazy enough to go down the worst road possible.The rush is well. Undeniable and the after market parts are based upon those of us who take the risks of pushing the limits . So we don't die. Love this show.Matt you're awsome .keep Driving.I will bring you my car soon.P
I really wasnt expecting a B7 Rs4! This made my day! I would love to own one soon!
just bought blacked out completely b7 with 100000 miles drives like it's bran new iam the happiest man on the planet ! deff get one u won't regret it classic machine
this video made me add one to the stable . got one with 58k miles , doing all the maintenance now! as my 7 year old hates driving in the back of my 911 turbo. wife's loves it too. so its a win.
Lovin' these one takes.
Clear concise review, more of this stuff.. keep it up
I really like the reviewing peoples car series you have now.
I love the RS4
This is one of the best roads to drive on me and my buddy's used to come up there all the time and drive that thing at night it's just 12 miles of twisty's to us matt farah ran it backwards because we usually start at pch. That dirt spot at the beginning of the video is our "winner's circle" next to the malibu cafe sign
i have never seen you drive so fast even in much faster cars!
Finally a car that Matt looks comfortable in :D look at all that head room ^^
What you said is true, and the dashboard is never getting old. I had an s-line Avant same color, very beautiful car for the time, I had it ears ago, by 2010 it was 4 years old, and the dash was so modern for the time, Most interesting part, without the navigation(could be still possible to order) this same dash was there on the A4 B6, which is a 2002 year model. This means that a 2002 year model Audi dash is more modern than a Japanese 2010.
I love your review on the '07 RS4!
I agree with most of what you said, they will definitely be in german engineering history books in the future...
especially with the oh so great 4.2 v8
Cheers!
RS4's are beautiful machines
My favourite Audi so far.
Great car. Harder and harder to find nice like that one. I agree with you about the MT cars also. Grab em now while you can!
Matt,
Always been a fan of your perspective, keep up the one-takes. Finding the cool cars is the inherent value, not the fancy camera work, even though that does add to the video.
This is a beautiful car !
I had this car when I was 19. let me tell you it is the most special car to drive in the canyons. It does have a bit of understeer but that makes you a better driver by having to go slower into the corners and learning how to control the car.
I like these years because on the RS4 model they really widened the fenders giving it that aggressive look
That traction is amazing
Dude you are a beast. Driving like that while talking.
That was an excellent video. I've had a 2007 RS4 for two years, it was really nice standard but I added a Milltek non res which massively improved the exhaust note. Only other mod was brake upgrades. I live in rural nother Scotland and this car handles all weathers. Its especially good in the winter with the Vredestien winter tyres, it road holding is insane! You should come to Scotland and do a video of the NC500 road trip in the Scottish Highlands, and do it in a real American Muscle car. I really want to do that canyon road on a motorbike, looks epic! Nice driving by the way.
awesome review
I really like these types of videos, I appreciate you giving some of your fans the chance to be involved with The Smoking Tire! I've got a stock automatic 06' Altima with the 2.5 and 140,000 miles so if you ever in Cincinnati i'll let you have a go with it!
I find it funny reading through comments talking about how quick a car is, when the length of the race is maybe 10 to 15 seconds in length. Any carmaker can build a car to go fast for short intermittent amounts of time. How many car makers build into their road-going cars the ability to survive being driven fast for long distances, for long extended amounts of time, on a course that requires turning the steering wheel right or left . The B7 RS4 is one of those cars that while may not be fast by today's standards driving in a straight line, throw in some fast sweepers and some long-distance,, few cars inspire the type of confidence, fun, and reward the B7 RS4 does.
That road looks nice!
I love your reviews and the one takes you've been doing. Hopefully you get some real interesting car. Wished I lived there you can drive my 2015 subaru sti, but as of right now in chicago I got on winter tires.
this car is a legend. my dream
One of my favorite cars, thanks Matt!
Mulholland!!!! I love bringing out my car out there
I really miss this channel. The way it was.
b7 07 rs4 for life period dream car bought!!!! It's the bomb can't wait for summer mmmmmmmmmmmm
An amazing car
Right on the money with the review. Perfect DD for Colorado. Fun on the track too (High Plains Raceway road course).
Some nice driving, got guts
Such a neat car!
I appreciate your vids and shout outs. I definitely wish to drive down and see the scenery and try these places. Who knows maybe you can give me pointers on my STi GR205 build as we catch some drinks at Hutchinson's!
You should do a One Take of a 4.2 Audi S5.
I love when I see another B7 on the road and they wave at me or nod their head. It's like a brotherhood.
watching these videos makes me wanna go hoon my Type r around some country lanes :D
The tire squealing would have fit in well in a Steve McQueen car chase, except this was real. If only you could pass the same VW beetle five times and show the car loosing the same hubcap over and over = Bullitt.
Another great one take, thank you Matt and Smoking Tire crew.
Matt, you drove the snott out of this car!! Sheesh, You're a brave dude. It's like every time you pause, the tire chirp was the period in your sentence. Lol
Love to see you do a one take on the E46 or E92 M3 :)
How awesome would it be to live on that road.
Calls people idiots for turning around in the middle of the road.. turns around in the middle of the road.
I wasn't holding up traffic by trying to turn left into a parking lot which was located on the right.
+TheSmokingTire still...the irony is strong :p)
Right in the middle of an s turn. All you needed was another hot shoe racer wanna be coming around the corner.
Yes but he was mad because the guy did it inconsiderately while Matt made sure the road was clear when he did it
That's what you call a hypocrite .
This one has the comfort seats they come with a sport bucket seat option which has adjustable bolsters.
Love to see a old Nissan SER or RSX S stock or modded on this series:)
Still look for one to buy everyday. Brilliant car. Only problem, the one's that are for sale have been "pre-loved" a little too much.
My buddy drives an '08 RS4. The thing is a riot.
Great review, nice driving in the canyons was loving watching you drive. I have a 2005.5 B7 S4. Beautiful vehicles. In my opinion the best all-around cars. 👍🤟🏼Go Quattro....:)
Just got my B7 S4! Love it!
@@andrewhopkins1677 Go Quattro 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤙 V8..:)
@@bluemoth1879 Love the car! Planning on buying some metal-backed timing chain guides soon to make the car bulletproof
@@andrewhopkins1677 Totally agree!! Sweet.
Looks like a good Family car
graduating college in the fall with a promising job offer, will 100% buy one of these in a couple of years.
Don't throw away your money like that, kid. You may be able to afford the purchase, but can you afford to maintain it?
That's the question I ask myself frequently. I have a 2013 ford fusion now and it's great but cars are my passion and I would like something more spirited. So, do I stick with the affordable, 36 mpg, practical family sedan, or do I pony up the cash for a fun German sports sedan and get a great ownership experience?
William Levine If you have no debt, and the money for maintenance and fuel, why not?
If you have debt, stick with the Fusion, because it will be much cheaper to run. It's got at least 160 hp, which isn't that bad! In some ways lower horse power is more fun because it forces you to be more efficient with your momentum, know your engine better, and be a better driver. My daily driver fwd manual hatchback has only 120 hp, is massively front weighted with under-steer and over-steer, yet I can drift it because I know its balance, grip, and torque very well. I consider its body roll part of the challenge. It won't win any races off the line, but it's still fun. I've driven it to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans, and the only time I've wanted more power is on steep climbs (8%+) at highway speeds in the Rockies. There's also the joy of exactly matching engine revs on the down shifts. Is your Fusion a manual?
my fusion is not a manual, but it is the 1.6 turbocharged ecoboost engine. 180 horsepower, 185 lb ft torque, but because it's turbo, peak torque is only at 2500 rpm. it's actually quite a good engine, has a good bark to it, and it's very responsive (which is a compliment to the 6 spd automatic also). and i literally can't average under 30 mpg on the highway with it... in fact, 40 is a more realistic number if you set the cruise control to 60 or 55 (something i rarely do here in new jersey haha... but in pennsylvania, where i go to school, it's almost a must as the cops are very aggressive there).
i know it's not smart to buy an rs4, i will be graduating with debt, but the automotive romantic in me wants one before they get too old and aren't relevant anymore or are unreliable.
B5 RS4 please!
Damn, I was getting anxious seeing how fast you were taking those corners... then I realized I had the video speed at 1.25 lol
Hey Matt, I have a 2007 Cayman S in Detroit if you are interested. :)
Great reviews BTW. It's good to see what these cars are like on real roads and driving them aggressively but in a realistic manner.
Was considering unloading my '14 S4 and picking up one of these and something else.
It's like you knew. haha.
Nice review Matt! I'd have to agree with just about everything you commented. If you can find a stock RS4 with low miles and good condition grab it now!
Lots of tire squeeling from that 4wd and meaty chassis
“Once ya load it up it goes good”
I looked at a used RS4 from several years ago. Unbelievable the high resale value on these. What gives??
Only 2000 of them were imported.
Less than 200 imported to Canada
Euro-spec seats are different if i'm not mistaken. They have the sporty integrated headrest seats
Stephen R Standard seats are the same...difference is Europe got the option of the Recaro bucket seats which we did not
omg picked up my dream car on the weekend 100000miles iam in love such a beautiful machine gonna be real sad to put it in storage
I hope you get to do a one take with a well sorted b5 s4 sometime soon
You forgot to tell me if its better or worse than the ford fiesta.
Haha jk solid review. I lovve these one take videos. Wonder whats next?
6:15 that laugh.. Sure sign of a good sports car.
Shame it don't have the RS recaros, they have the support you missed. By far the best oem seat I've tried
If you were on the east coast, I'd have you give my 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero a run with 142000 miles. Pushes around 300hp and 340ft/lbs to a LSD and some other nice little touches to keep it hugging the road even though it is FWD
Nice job Matt... driving off without releasing the ebrake.
Had one of these did the APR downpipes single cats and intake and tune coilovers it was good but understeer is there alot... oh did pads and fluid, then kaboom 15k later it was sold.. with a new engine though, good all around car though
0:35 didnt he compared it with the 2010 S4 ( B8 ) on an earlier video ?
The stupid thing about the seats is most of the ones in Europe had the recaro bucket seats which are epic! But we couldn’t order those here. Also didn’t get the cool flat bottom wheel
I would love to have an rs4. I think it would feel a lot like my passat w8, but with more power, and more available manuals.
I would say all RS models are limited in the United States. Quattro gmbh has only release 5 RS models to the US in 10 years. The RS4 was only available for 2007 and 2008; less than 2,000 sedans were imported with another 900 or so cabriolets. Most RS models are imported for only 2 year runs, only the RS5 has been on sale for 3 years, but 2015 is the last year, with RS7 also breaking tradition and will be offered for more than 2 years.
Are those seats standard in the US ? In Australia, and I'm guessing Europe have much more race type seats. And they're awesome..One of my favourite cars, that model RS4.
Hey I watch the Smoking Tire all the time, but can y'all talk and show how your driving style is and how you heel toe? I'm really interested in how many different driving style there are and how grip can affect shifting. Thank you and great vids.