I’m from South Africa and we’re very critical about motorsport and car reviews… you’re super under rated and I think this is your winning point as you hit all spots with your journalistic reviews
The B7 RS4 is the only Audi RS car that always gets my attention. That 4.2 is a masterpiece and the car looks equal parts ordinary saloon and wolf in sheep’s clothing thanks to bespoke bodywork and wider stance. You’re bang on Sid, regardless of what you drive there’s a lot to like about this generation RS4.
I remember this shape RS4 was the first car I drove after I got my licence, it was my dads but it was an estate version and he let me take it for a drive. One of the best moments of my life. Believe me it was a step up from my learner corsa 😂🤷♂️
Great video! Very fortunate to own Phantom black RS4 B7 Avant myself. One small thing i picked up on is that the default torque split is not 20%/80% ;) It was the first Audi with the 40/60 torque split. But because of a "more aggressive torque bias ratio 4:1 the rear can handle up to 80%" in necessary condition compared to previous S and RS models which could handle up to 75%. The R8s default torque split is closer to what you said :) Best Regards
The reason we like Sid is because of his style of communication, resembles one of the OG's of car reviewing mr. Chris Harris ;) I see what you're doing, keep it up!
Totally agree with you on the comment about everyone's obsession about HP figures, honestly its just bragging rights (who's got the biggest you know what) and to be honest in my experience put those people on a track and they can't drive properly, never mind exploit the full potential of their xxxbhp machines. Learn to drive properly, smoothly and fast FIRST before tuning your car. Rant over, awesome video!
Just picked up an Avus Silver Pearl b7 rs4 last April. Looks quite a bit like yours. Super rare in the States. Amazing car! Awesome review, man! I hope your channel felt the effects of reviewing this future classic and paying it homage it deserves! ♥️
I have a B7 special edition and I love it mate, not an RS4 but I'm working upto it, and this video is a reminder to me why I'm working so hard towards it, these 12hr shifts will be worth it when I'm sat where Sid is 👌
good luck mate! i have personally an audi a4 b8 2.0tdi ,103kw(140hp) and honestly is a decent car if you take care of it. all i miss is the quattro system from it :D .but regardless audi before 2013 had some of the best designs and cars in my opinion.
Good shit Deff was in the same situation working 10 days straight ect ! Now own an all blacked out b7 rs4 . It's deff worth the hustle 💯 % SMILES FOR MILES !!!!!!
Audi RS’s are so awesome there one of the best cars on the road.. what an absolute beast of a car and that sound you would never get bored of hearing that noise what a great video Sid 👍
Its always a good day when you see a Sid video up. Best line i've heard in a YT video car review for ages "infact i'll go one further...your a ****" . I was creasing. God that sounds amazing. Just my cup of tea. N/A v8 with added spice of a SC Whine and a manual. Oh and 4wd for all year round. Yep. I'd love one of those. Looking at a stock b7 rs4 to replace my e93 m3 on the drive. This video has almost sold it to me Sid. Nice one!
Yesss Sideway Sidddd Returns First of wanna Start Buy Saying Happy New Year my bro hope you had an amazing Christmas with the Family and a great Start to the New Year Kicking off 2023 with an Absolute Weapon of a Machine 😊 This B7 Audi RS4 Sounds Absolutely Stunning with that 4.2l V8 but this one being very special with a Supercharger pushing 530bhp I can't get over hoe good these cars sound and look yes they was made in between 2006-2008 But Dam Audi Did An Absolutely Amazing Job on Building this Machine I see all the Hype Over These Cars Sid and See exactly why people love them so much I really do hope you get yourself a B7 Audi RS4 Man Alot of Car For The Money Great Video As Always Sid Thanks For Such an Absolute Sensation Video 💯 Keep Machine the vids bro 💪
Love the b7 rs4. Only one prob money, lol. They sell for 25 to 35k. So you buy a 16 year old car for $30,000 which is kind of insane. With probably over 100,000 miles. You're going to want to look the whole car over you're growing more power at it and you're going to start beating it. If you do all the work yourself that $30,000 car balloons to 50 or more pretty quickly. As long as you know that, feel free to run and go buy one. Don't forget about the carbon cleanings. I do love this car but I already have 2 B5 Audi headaches, BAT A4 and B5 S4. I'm not ready for a $30,000 entry free headache.
This was one of them cars I always wanted as a late teenager (sprint blue) but I was always put off by the carbon build up issues. Still in my opinion the best looking Audi rs
I'm fortunate enough to own this very spec B7 RS4 [2009, 69,000km] less the Ceramic break and with the wing back seats. I have had it parked in storage since covid lock downs. I want to take it out of storage with this supercharger, exhaust and ceramic break upgrade. I'm ready for the rebirth now. I'm based in Southern Africa. Please advise where I can order the full upgrade and what's the cost. Happy to ship the parts and technician in for the mod if necessary 👊🏼
Not sure where you get your info but most of what you’ve said so far is incorrect. The engine is no further back. It’s a 40:60 torque split and can go up to 85:15 in either direction.
Hey mate. I had the only MTM Supercharged rs4 b7 here in Western Australia, also had the carbon brakes upgraded. Oh why the hell did I sell it. Ahhh😢. You can see the review I did on it with Johnny Ross. Ross Reviews on UA-cam. Cheers.
@@philiptravis5078 it's currently a 55% lean towards the RS3 (45% rs4) based on a few things: First, you can make way more horsepower for way less money if you're going to modify an RS3 (my supercharged Rs4 had over $25k+ supporting mods to make 500ish awhp). You could (I won't recommend it) literally just flash an E85 tune for the RS3 and make more hp. Second, the technology in the RS3 is great compared to the RS4. Third I'm doing pretty good as far as gas mileage goes in the RS3 averaging about 27 mph. Fourth reason is the RS3 is definitely more daily drivable. The negatives of the RS3 are it's not as special as the RS4, it's basically an A3 with an incredible engine. It's a little bit smaller. you get a way bigger trunk in the RS4 for the size of the vehicle. The benefits of the RS4: They have a glorious wide body, also classic V8 sound (flat plane crank v8's are hard to beat!) The car feels special. No turbo lag. It's going to be a modern day classic. I also love the mostly analog mechanical feeling of the car to the road. (More or the rs3 is automated feeling compared to the rs4) Also rs4 gets a true quattro system, the rs3 is more of a front wheel drive based car with clever AWD (haldex AWD system). In my opinion if you plan to daily the car get the rs3, if you want a special weekend car get the rs4. Can't go wrong either way.
@@Jh20- thank u for such a detailed reply I've always loved the rs4 and it would be my weekend car I think im going to try them both out but I think I'm 55 45 rs4 as we speak theres only 36 on auto trader so definitely be a classic car nice 1 again m8 appreciated
First car I bought was a b6 S4 with a 6 speed and I miss that car so much. Lookin at one of these for fun but there’s only 2000 of them in the U.S. not super easy to find here.
imran from bradford hahah !!! i fucking love these Bradford comments i hear it every day its hilarious when someone else references all the muppets around here :D
Basically 600 is the limit. There is bunch of sc cars with over 600hp and blown engine, no matter who tunes them... I have 530 on mine and have tracked it few thousand kilometers and no problems.
@@jetu82 I just put in a new remanufactured short block and TTS supercharger with MRC tune. Should be at 632ps. Paid a pretty penny for everything but I know it will be worth it. Picking it up hopefully Saturday.
Suchhhh an underrated car man! Defo one of my dream attainable cars. And its so true what you saying about everyone just wanting more power. More to a car than just speed. Id happily take a bone stock b7 rs4 over abduls 500hp Golf R inni
Prices fluctuate a lot on these. 2-3 years back they were quite low, could pick up supercharged ones for mid 20’s and immaculate standard ones for 16-18k. Then they flew up massively (unfortunately just as I was in the market to buy so I paid big money). Then as soon as I bought middle of last year, they started to drop again 😂 Looks like they might finally be starting to creep up again now so now is the time to buy.
Just managed to view your channel and you are super enjoyable, of course doesn't hurt that you're presenting a B7 RS4 and the same colour as mine (that gets extra points.)
Man like sid
Man like Ricky 👊🏽🔥
All them lights Ricky and the room is so dark show us the car pal it’s the show pice, are you trying to save on the electric come on bruv
It need a wash that’s why 😂. Not to dirty for me to gets tickets thou absolutely love these.
Hi Sid
I have an rs4 saloon black mint condition standard with miltek 60k miles if you want a project?
@@Eddievwmk1 how much you are looking for it?
Let me just tell you your doing things right. When my 62 year old man says “ Sid’s back on form “ you know it’s worth a watch.
😂 - Thanks 👊🏽🔥
One of the most natural, engaging presenters on UA-cam, can see the channel blowing up, keep at it!
Thank you 👊🏽
I’m from South Africa and we’re very critical about motorsport and car reviews… you’re super under rated and I think this is your winning point as you hit all spots with your journalistic reviews
That’s very kind of you 👊🏽 - Cheers
Big up South Africa 🔥 - Big up District 9 🔥
The B7 RS4 is the only Audi RS car that always gets my attention. That 4.2 is a masterpiece and the car looks equal parts ordinary saloon and wolf in sheep’s clothing thanks to bespoke bodywork and wider stance. You’re bang on Sid, regardless of what you drive there’s a lot to like about this generation RS4.
Agreed! It’s a brilliant road car 👌🏽
RS5 is insanely sexy
I remember this shape RS4 was the first car I drove after I got my licence, it was my dads but it was an estate version and he let me take it for a drive. One of the best moments of my life. Believe me it was a step up from my learner corsa 😂🤷♂️
What a great first performance car to drive 👌🏽
The Driv3r music combined with one of my all time favourite cars... can't go wrong!
Great video! Very fortunate to own Phantom black RS4 B7 Avant myself. One small thing i picked up on is that the default torque split is not 20%/80% ;) It was the first Audi with the 40/60 torque split. But because of a "more aggressive torque bias ratio 4:1 the rear can handle up to 80%" in necessary condition compared to previous S and RS models which could handle up to 75%.
The R8s default torque split is closer to what you said :) Best Regards
The reason we like Sid is because of his style of communication, resembles one of the OG's of car reviewing mr. Chris Harris ;) I see what you're doing, keep it up!
Totally agree with you on the comment about everyone's obsession about HP figures, honestly its just bragging rights (who's got the biggest you know what) and to be honest in my experience put those people on a track and they can't drive properly, never mind exploit the full potential of their xxxbhp machines. Learn to drive properly, smoothly and fast FIRST before tuning your car. Rant over, awesome video!
Agreed 💯
Happy to see you’re back with the 10/10 content🤩🤩
Cheers bro 👊🏽🔥
Just picked up an Avus Silver Pearl b7 rs4 last April. Looks quite a bit like yours. Super rare in the States. Amazing car! Awesome review, man! I hope your channel felt the effects of reviewing this future classic and paying it homage it deserves! ♥️
Big up 🇺🇸! Have fun in that RS4 👊🏽🔥
How my guy ain't on TV presenting is just ridiculous. Amazing upload 🎇🎇🎇🎇😎😎😎😎
He is! Catch him on fifth gear
@@carmadnab holy shit really I never knew that
Funny you say that - I’m on Fifth Gear Recharged on Quest/Discovery+ 9pm Thursday 😎
@@SidNorth there he is the man him self. Another subscriber said you were. Gonna watch some of the episodes mate 🎇🎇🎇😎
I have a B7 special edition and I love it mate, not an RS4 but I'm working upto it, and this video is a reminder to me why I'm working so hard towards it, these 12hr shifts will be worth it when I'm sat where Sid is 👌
good luck mate! i have personally an audi a4 b8 2.0tdi ,103kw(140hp) and honestly is a decent car if you take care of it. all i miss is the quattro system from it :D .but regardless audi before 2013 had some of the best designs and cars in my opinion.
Good shit Deff was in the same situation working 10 days straight ect ! Now own an all blacked out b7 rs4 . It's deff worth the hustle 💯 % SMILES FOR MILES !!!!!!
Honestly what a machine! Whoever wins this car is one lucky person. Love it👌🏼
Absolutely 😎
The Bradford impression 🤣
I can’t help but use the accent 😂
@@SidNorth propa Bradford car mush
Goes in n out of lanes init
River rapids
Nathan, you mean rubber dinghy rapids? 😂
Yes please ! No PES for me but I love mine. This just brings smiles !
One of the best Audi's ever made. As a BMW man, I'd still love to get hold of one. 👌
Im lucky enough to have an M2 and an RS4... i love them both!!!!!!!
The Bradford jokes are genuinely funny loooooool
😂😂
Sid you naturally gifted in front of camera.
Not a German car fan but this car is the bollocks
6:55 was absolute gold 😂
😂😎
Audi RS’s are so awesome there one of the best cars on the road.. what an absolute beast of a car and that sound you would never get bored of hearing that noise what a great video Sid 👍
I own one of these and it’s hands down the best car I’ve had!
Good lad 👊🏽
Hope people keep making these videos, be nice to push the value of my car up a little 😂
😂😂👊🏽
I'm so jealous. Hopefully I can get one soon
Its always a good day when you see a Sid video up. Best line i've heard in a YT video car review for ages "infact i'll go one further...your a ****" . I was creasing. God that sounds amazing. Just my cup of tea. N/A v8 with added spice of a SC Whine and a manual. Oh and 4wd for all year round. Yep. I'd love one of those. Looking at a stock b7 rs4 to replace my e93 m3 on the drive. This video has almost sold it to me Sid. Nice one!
Lunatic driver I'm soo glad you're joining fifth gear. Always saw you as a young tiff needle with your car control
Thank you 👊🏽
Haha! That Driv3r music brings back some great memories, thank you for that.
The people with a massive horsepower are the ones who couldn't beat you if you had half the power and yeah that cars a serious piece of kit
What an amazing review and video! Keep doing this you’re onto something. Production quality is fantastic
Bro 😎 you have got to be one of the best drivers on UA-cam ❤
Gotta love that supercharger whine, takes me straight back to the Falcon interceptor in Mad Max.
Yesss Sideway Sidddd Returns First of wanna Start Buy Saying Happy New Year my bro hope you had an amazing Christmas with the Family and a great Start to the New Year Kicking off 2023 with an Absolute Weapon of a Machine 😊
This B7 Audi RS4 Sounds Absolutely Stunning with that 4.2l V8 but this one being very special with a Supercharger pushing 530bhp I can't get over hoe good these cars sound and look yes they was made in between 2006-2008 But Dam Audi Did An Absolutely Amazing Job on Building this Machine I see all the Hype Over These Cars Sid and See exactly why people love them so much I really do hope you get yourself a B7 Audi RS4 Man Alot of Car For The Money
Great Video As Always Sid Thanks For Such an Absolute Sensation Video 💯 Keep Machine the vids bro 💪
Bro the driver 3 menu music is an amazing touch 🎉
I could see your fingers wanting to paddle shift 😜👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 keep up the good work DRIVER 👏🏻 🙌 👍
3 Pedals and a Stick any day of the week 😎
One of the best saloons ever made!!
Sid knows about Bradford boys 😉
Big-up BRADFORD BROO!
I own one of these, they’re so awesome!
Mega car 👌🏽🔥
Got that bang on right. Imran abdul with the golf r hahahah
😂😂
Love the b7 rs4. Only one prob money, lol. They sell for 25 to 35k. So you buy a 16 year old car for $30,000 which is kind of insane. With probably over 100,000 miles. You're going to want to look the whole car over you're growing more power at it and you're going to start beating it. If you do all the work yourself that $30,000 car balloons to 50 or more pretty quickly. As long as you know that, feel free to run and go buy one. Don't forget about the carbon cleanings. I do love this car but I already have 2 B5 Audi headaches, BAT A4 and B5 S4. I'm not ready for a $30,000 entry free headache.
What a car, the B7 RS4 has always been a firm favourite, supercharger and ceramic brakes? Yes please and yes I can live without the wingbacks.
Epic driver + epic driver = Epic content! Keep them coming Sid! 😎🙌🏼
Man like Sid on 5th Gear now whaaaaaat
Yes lad!!! 👊🏽🔥🔥👌🏽
This car is giving Need for Speed The Run vibes. It truly is a remarkable car😍
This was one of them cars I always wanted as a late teenager (sprint blue) but I was always put off by the carbon build up issues. Still in my opinion the best looking Audi rs
This is still the best sounding V8 ever imo
Sound track of the game Dr1ver noticed that straight away 😂
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Is it not DRIV3R?
Love the Driv3r soundtrack!
Well spotted 👊🏽
I'm fortunate enough to own this very spec B7 RS4 [2009, 69,000km] less the Ceramic break and with the wing back seats. I have had it parked in storage since covid lock downs. I want to take it out of storage with this supercharger, exhaust and ceramic break upgrade. I'm ready for the rebirth now. I'm based in Southern Africa. Please advise where I can order the full upgrade and what's the cost. Happy to ship the parts and technician in for the mod if necessary 👊🏼
What a car !
Yes lad! 👊🏽😎
One of the best cars ever made. ❤
🙌🏽🔥
yes and no, if it never collected carbon build up from the DI then yes. I've done the job, its the sad nature of DI
@@bradcal9967 small price to pay for that glorious engine.
Absolutely My friend We know esp Yours with supercharger :-) best sedans ever !!!!!
this car looks so good,i have an A4 and is a masterpice. i don t have a V8 but is fun in his limits.
Great timing, I'm heading to view one of these on Saturday! Hopefully its in good enough condition for me to buy it.
Good luck with it - you won’t be disappointed 👊🏽
I have had one in my garage for a year if u want to buy it excellent car with every extra
@@chillachilla1970 Where are you located? And how much would you be looking for it?
I agree it also depends on the car a 350hp Subaru for example feels nuts compared to a 350hp Audi.
Drove my 2008 RS4 yesterday, Cheers to that vehicle sits flat as paper
Not sure where you get your info but most of what you’ve said so far is incorrect. The engine is no further back. It’s a 40:60 torque split and can go up to 85:15 in either direction.
Hey mate. I had the only MTM Supercharged rs4 b7 here in Western Australia, also had the carbon brakes upgraded. Oh why the hell did I sell it. Ahhh😢. You can see the review I did on it with Johnny Ross. Ross Reviews on UA-cam. Cheers.
Why did you sell it tho?
Get a RS6 C5, proper all rounder that. Mine is sitting on 580bhp and plenty torque. Beast these 4.2 engines
Definitely my fav Audi.😊
I had a supercharged rs4 for about 5 years. It's a great car. Completely mental! Miss it a lot. In a rs3 now. Totally different animal still fun tho!
Witch do u prefer im in the middle of buying either or witch wud u recommend m8
@@philiptravis5078 it's currently a 55% lean towards the RS3 (45% rs4) based on a few things:
First, you can make way more horsepower for way less money if you're going to modify an RS3 (my supercharged Rs4 had over $25k+ supporting mods to make 500ish awhp). You could (I won't recommend it) literally just flash an E85 tune for the RS3 and make more hp. Second, the technology in the RS3 is great compared to the RS4. Third I'm doing pretty good as far as gas mileage goes in the RS3 averaging about 27 mph. Fourth reason is the RS3 is definitely more daily drivable.
The negatives of the RS3 are it's not as special as the RS4, it's basically an A3 with an incredible engine.
It's a little bit smaller.
you get a way bigger trunk in the RS4 for the size of the vehicle.
The benefits of the RS4:
They have a glorious wide body, also classic V8 sound (flat plane crank v8's are hard to beat!)
The car feels special.
No turbo lag.
It's going to be a modern day classic.
I also love the mostly analog mechanical feeling of the car to the road. (More or the rs3 is automated feeling compared to the rs4)
Also rs4 gets a true quattro system, the rs3 is more of a front wheel drive based car with clever AWD (haldex AWD system).
In my opinion if you plan to daily the car get the rs3, if you want a special weekend car get the rs4.
Can't go wrong either way.
@@Jh20- thank u for such a detailed reply I've always loved the rs4 and it would be my weekend car I think im going to try them both out but I think I'm 55 45 rs4 as we speak theres only 36 on auto trader so definitely be a classic car nice 1 again m8 appreciated
@@philiptravis5078 for sure, can't go wrong either way! Good luck with your search!
hard to compare a transverse setup to longitudinal drive tran as well a manual to dtc. I've had both too, I'd rather have the slower rs4 these days.
I remember first seeing the rs4 in a DuPont mag ages ago.
Sid I recon you.will be the next Chris Harris. Natural dude
Too bad it doesn't have the legendary wingbacks. other than that. Beautiful
Man like sid.. Don't suppose you was in Amersham this week by any chance?
First car I bought was a b6 S4 with a 6 speed and I miss that car so much. Lookin at one of these for fun but there’s only 2000 of them in the U.S. not super easy to find here.
Too true about Bradford 😂😂
BRADFORD FTW! 😂
Sid is so well spoken man
Sid you have great potential your TV quality keep up the good work
Checkout Fifth Gear Recharged 😎
Just got one, a truly epic car.
Sid is an absolute driver !
100% on the world gone HP crazy, 400hp car or truck is plenty for road but 600-700 is awesome and over 700 deep pockets
My best mate had one of these 0 years ago. Drove it for an evening and it was very brisk
I wonder how much power the 3.2 v6 can handle with stock internals..
Man Like Sid... proper episode, pls get one 👌💯🇿🇦
Keep the videos up sid, long time subscriber here. Top driver 👌
Don’t appreciate how your treating my future car sid. You told us to cherish it whilst sliding it around on B roads 😮
Hey what camera do you use to record these videos
Amazing car and amazing tune was from driv3r on ps2
I like how uv used the theme song for the menue of the old driver three game 🤣
Best car ever build
Another great video as usual
Thank you 🙏
My Dream Car and always had been!
Awesome car and timeless design
imran from bradford hahah !!! i fucking love these Bradford comments i hear it every day its hilarious when someone else references all the muppets around here :D
B7 RS4 has the old gearbox so the engine is not moved backwards. B8 had the new tranny with side diff...
wasnt aware they had a ceramic brake option back then.... anyone know if i can get audi ceramic brake kits now? :)
Is the raffle only available to people in the UK?
I'm from South Africa.
Mate you should definitely be the next presenter at top gear!
Will raffle be eligible from US?
The dogs 🐶 bollocks ❤
You got that right 👊🏽
Ok buying a jhm supercharged '07 next week
The R8 4.2 has 750 hp supercharger packages. So there's a lot more potential for this model, no? Or are the engines significantly better in the R8?
Same engine. This is a low HP figure with a charger. Not sure I’ve seen as high as 750 in a B7 but certainly well into the 600’s.
@@JC_46 Okay thanks. If you search for R8 Supercharger, a review of R8 shows up by a vlogger. Manual + 750 hp 🤤
Basically 600 is the limit. There is bunch of sc cars with over 600hp and blown engine, no matter who tunes them...
I have 530 on mine and have tracked it few thousand kilometers and no problems.
@@jetu82 I just put in a new remanufactured short block and TTS supercharger with MRC tune. Should be at 632ps. Paid a pretty penny for everything but I know it will be worth it. Picking it up hopefully Saturday.
Suchhhh an underrated car man! Defo one of my dream attainable cars. And its so true what you saying about everyone just wanting more power. More to a car than just speed. Id happily take a bone stock b7 rs4 over abduls 500hp Golf R inni
😂😂😂 sid you make me laff man.. sing for me 👊👊
I own one ,,,loved this drive ,sounded evil...
I’ll soon own one myself
@@SidNorth you must have been tempted to keep/buy this one after driving it! Already charged and only 50k miles, it’s a great base!
@@SidNorth do your homework before buying one....they can be expensive if not looked after.
That was a sick review. Now I want one! 🤤🤤🤤
Should never of sold my immaculate Misano red B7 RS4, couldn’t give it away for 11k and now they are 20k 🤦🏻♂️ Abdul from Birmingham impression 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You can always get another ;)
Prices fluctuate a lot on these. 2-3 years back they were quite low, could pick up supercharged ones for mid 20’s and immaculate standard ones for 16-18k. Then they flew up massively (unfortunately just as I was in the market to buy so I paid big money). Then as soon as I bought middle of last year, they started to drop again 😂 Looks like they might finally be starting to creep up again now so now is the time to buy.
Yes Sid
👊🏽
Just managed to view your channel and you are super enjoyable, of course doesn't hurt that you're presenting a B7 RS4 and the same colour as mine (that gets extra points.)
I own one, and I love it
I've owned a PES supercharged A4 B5 for 15 years. It howl's and the whining from the supercharger is music .