Smart Brabus Forfour

[GregK2]

Thanks Martin. I do wonder if they'll bother with a Brabus version of the new Forfour considering the flop the previous one was in terms of sales!

[GregK2]

Been a while since I updated this.

Went to PH Sunday Service at Silverstone recently, really good morning out.



Had a few hardware and software changes, Subaru WRX 440cc injectors, Grimmspeed electronic boost control solenoid, Stock airbox with K&N Panel filter, EcuTek remap. Also had to retro fit a Top charge pipe from a Colt CZT so I could add a Turbosmart Kompact Re-circ valve, as the Forfour doesn't use any kind of DV as standard.

Did not expect any power increase, but stock injectors were maxed out, so the bigger ones added for extra safety. Did gain some mid range, lost a smidge up top as it was found to be pulling timing there.

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:57

[GregK2]

Another Silverstone PH Sunday service means another update!
After attending this previously, it really gave me the itch to get on track and give it a go. SO glad I did!
The conditions weren't ideal, it was a seriously cold morning, slippery track, and it was my first time on any track in any car.
I was really quite nervous beforehand, and just planned to take it easy and stay out of the way of faster cars (Which I hope I did) Hoping I could find someone I could keep pace with to get a grip on braking points and lines, and did fairly early on (Thankyou LankyLegoHead, in a lovely Red GT86)
I would love to do this again later in the year, hopefully on a slightly warmer day.





Short 5 min clip of part of my session
https://youtu.be/g9WVZ4QrRHc

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:57

[problemchild1976]

i really do love those wheels....

bet the car was a handful on the cold damp track

what BHP are you running at the moment??

JJ

[GregK2]

Thanks It was a bit under-steery when I out braked myself, bit of wheel spin on full acceleration out of corners, just tried to be smooth with my inputs and then it was ok.

[gregs656]

Always liked these. Yours looks great.

[GregK2]

Cheers Greg.

[problemchild1976]

good vid matey......

JJ

[GregK2]

Santa Pod today, first time I've ever done a timed 1/4 mile. Went in aiming for 14sec range and achieved it on my first run! Unfortunately couldn't better it in subsequent runs.
Annoyingly I planned my fueling badly so was running with almost a full tank, If i went again with less dead weight, and slightly lower tyre pressures I think I could shave a few tenths off.

4 Runs in total, vs Cayman S, M5, Focus RS and Fiesta ST. 2 Wins 2 Losses



Few vids:

Cayman S
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVGIqSsL_X4

M5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZVlrM_FbX4

Focus RS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E4ZRwO1Elo

Fiesta ST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HguJHGbbvoc

And pics:

Edited by GregK2 on Sunday 3rd April 20:34

Edited by GregK2 on Wednesday 9th August 16:57

[Patch888]

You followed me out the pod today, was really impressed with this on the strip.

[GregK2]

Thanks You should have ran your ST!

[Patch888]

I know, I wish I had. I've enjoyed reading through your thread. The smart looked genuinely fast out there..... Now I know why

[Reark]

Interested in these but i'd need to commute with it... Only 5 gears? Whats the rev and MPG at 70?

[GregK2]

I did 50 mile round trip commutes in it for a few years. Not sure what revs are, around 3k ish, mid to high 30's MPG.