Smart Brabus Forfour

[theguvernor]

I don't really want to sell mine but can't afford 2 cars, i honestly believe they'll appreciate in the coming years.
Mines not even reached 60K yet, wish i could afford to put it away for a few years!

[GregK2]

Shame you can't keep it, i agree low mileage well looked after examples should only rise in value in future.

Had mine a year now and still look forward to driving it everyday.

[theguvernor]

GregK2 said:

Shame you can't keep it, i agree low mileage well looked after examples should only rise in value in future.

Had mine a year now and still look forward to driving it everyday.

I think you should sell it & get a silver one..

[djdestiny]

Was it this car I was go past me today between Thrapston & Oundle?
It was a black ForFour that caught my eye, I didn't see the reg but saw what I thought was a PH sticker on the back.
Looked very nice

[GregK2]

djdestiny said:

Was it this car I was go past me today between Thrapston & Oundle?
It was a black ForFour that caught my eye, I didn't see the reg but saw what I thought was a PH sticker on the back.
Looked very nice

That was me it's filthy at the moment but thanks!

Were you in the red BMW in your profile? i'm sure i remember sneaking a second glance as i went past one.

Edited by GregK2 on Thursday 1st May 14:46

[djdestiny]

Yeah, I was sat at the junction in Thorpe Waterville

[GregK2]

Ahh yes, Alloys caught my eye, very nice.

[GregK2]

Just a random sunny day pic

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:53

[djdestiny]

Are you aware of the Dove House meet on the 1st of June?

[GregK2]

I am now! Right on my doorstep pretty much so I'll be trying to make it to that

[GregK2]

At the recent PH Dove House meet surrounded by some nice cars:

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:53

[GregK2]

New alloys fitted! Unfortunately as much as i love the Brabus alloys, they are too soft and for the miles i do would need refurbing far too often to keep. They bend far too easily and cause the tyres to not hold air when the bead rim stops sealing correctly which is a pain.

So, Rota Torque, 17x8 ET35

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:53

[ahuxley]

Nice choice of wheels! Suit your car a lot.

[djdestiny]

They really suit it, nice colour too

[GregK2]

Thanks guys

[GregK2]

Went to Donnington at the weekend with paddock entry for the CSCC series to support S2smarts race Forfour.

Just a couple pics from the day.

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:54

[GregK2]

Update time.

Nothing much has changed, but i have some small mods on the horizon.
Nearly 95k miles now on the clock and the extra torque from the remap seems to have finished the standard clutch off as it's started slipping in higher gears.

Not going anything extreme clutch wise as i intend to keep it driveable at low speed as it is still my daily.
So Sachs SRE Performance Clutch Kit will be fitted


I'm also looking to have an uprated intercooler fitted, the standard unit is pretty tiny and not the most effective, But space is tight behind the bumper so fitting anything bigger presents a challenge.

So replacing this:


With this:


Also fitting a new fuel pump, just as a precautionary measure, standard is a 80LPH so looking to fit a Walbro 190LPH And relocating the air filter to a better position.

With a map tweak should be running approx 220-230bhp

[GregK2]

Intercooler now fitted, clutch up next.







Boost gauge also fitted.

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:54

[GregK2]

New Clutch Fitted







New intake, will be relocated to the foglight area

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:55

[GregK2]

Relocated air filter today to where the old SMIC used to sit.


Forge Coolant hoses fitted too:




Pic before fogs were refitted:




Forge wastegate actuator fitted too.

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 17th December 17:17

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:55