Smart Brabus Forfour
Discussion
Thanks! Yeah most of the non Brabus forfour have different coloured Tridion saftey cell to the rest of the body panels, not really a fan of the look myself. But then even now, the care will never win a beauty contest! I do quite like it's awkward look though.
I'd love a roadster as a second car, they do look like fun.
I'd love a roadster as a second car, they do look like fun.
I loved my Brabus ForFour. Sold it to my Dad as i needed a bigger car and he was always asking about it. I got a call from him yesterday saying he has a slow puncture, im sure it will be a buckled wheel!
Out of interest have you any more info about your wheels such as ET/PCD and are they staggered widths front/back?
Out of interest have you any more info about your wheels such as ET/PCD and are they staggered widths front/back?
irob said:
I loved my Brabus ForFour. Sold it to my Dad as i needed a bigger car and he was always asking about it. I got a call from him yesterday saying he has a slow puncture, im sure it will be a buckled wheel!
Out of interest have you any more info about your wheels such as ET/PCD and are they staggered widths front/back?
The standard Brabus wheels are 17x8 rear, 17x7 front ET46, I'm now using 17x8 ET35 all round, i have considered spacing the rears out a few mm though. I also ended up having tyres go down just because the bead rim had been distorted and was letting out air, same tyres on new wheels and no issues since.Out of interest have you any more info about your wheels such as ET/PCD and are they staggered widths front/back?
Disco You said:
I really like your car. I guess the obvious rival is the Mini Cooper S? What do you think about the differences?
I take it you have RainX-ed the rear window?
Yeah i think a Cooper S is a good comparison in standard form, but i've never been in one to comment how they stack up. And i think i would be comfortably faster than a standard S now.I take it you have RainX-ed the rear window?
I haven't actually RainX-ed the rear as i was lead to believe it needs to have air at a high speed against it to work? It would be good if i was wrong and that isn't the case though as the rear of the car gets filthy in general because of it's shape.
GregK2 said:
Disco You said:
I really like your car. I guess the obvious rival is the Mini Cooper S? What do you think about the differences?
I take it you have RainX-ed the rear window?
Yeah i think a Cooper S is a good comparison in standard form, but i've never been in one to comment how they stack up. And i think i would be comfortably faster than a standard S now.I take it you have RainX-ed the rear window?
I haven't actually RainX-ed the rear as i was lead to believe it needs to have air at a high speed against it to work? It would be good if i was wrong and that isn't the case though as the rear of the car gets filthy in general because of it's shape.
Yea, I remember the back of these cars get very dirty very quickly. More than any other car I have owned.
Funny someone should mention the Cooper S as that is what I am driving now. My Brabus was totally stock and I reckon it would be a tiny bit quicker than a stock Cooper S R53. It certainly feels a bit perkier with its turbo power delivery. Hard to call really as it’s a turbo V supercharger so their characteristics are different.
I would say the Mini has a better ride, especially when it’s on non-run flat tyres like mine now. Turn in is quicker, with more grip and steering feel. The driving position for me is better with its lower seat and less fussy steering wheel. I would argue the supercharger whine and an exhaust that cracks and pops on the over-run gives the Mini more character. That’s not to say the Brabus is lacking any. I prefer the Smarts exclusivity. Know body knows what it is, let alone its performance. I liked that street sleeper vibe. I would also say the smarts interior is slightly nicer with is funky and practical folding/sliding seats, glass roof and better stereo. The Brabus was also better on fuel and I think was cheaper to Tax and insure. It’s a great little car and I love what you’re doing to yours.
Funny someone should mention the Cooper S as that is what I am driving now. My Brabus was totally stock and I reckon it would be a tiny bit quicker than a stock Cooper S R53. It certainly feels a bit perkier with its turbo power delivery. Hard to call really as it’s a turbo V supercharger so their characteristics are different.
I would say the Mini has a better ride, especially when it’s on non-run flat tyres like mine now. Turn in is quicker, with more grip and steering feel. The driving position for me is better with its lower seat and less fussy steering wheel. I would argue the supercharger whine and an exhaust that cracks and pops on the over-run gives the Mini more character. That’s not to say the Brabus is lacking any. I prefer the Smarts exclusivity. Know body knows what it is, let alone its performance. I liked that street sleeper vibe. I would also say the smarts interior is slightly nicer with is funky and practical folding/sliding seats, glass roof and better stereo. The Brabus was also better on fuel and I think was cheaper to Tax and insure. It’s a great little car and I love what you’re doing to yours.
I toyed with the idea of some mudflaps to try to stop the rear getting so dirty, it's strange how it just seems to attract all the dirt there.
I think you sum up the comparison well, agree'd the standard exhaust system is very muted and doesn't have much character, now i have a full system it makes the right noises though. The standard suspension is rock hard and pretty rubbish with the relatively low profile tyre. The Bilstein B14's have helped, but it can still be crashy, ideally it wants to be on 16's with a tyre with a bigger profile.
I've swapped the front ARB bushes, and droplinks for uprated items, i'm keen to get a rear ARB fitted, but choice is limited, and the Whiteline one i wanted is discontinued, but i think it should improve the handling a fair bit if i can get hold of one.
I think you sum up the comparison well, agree'd the standard exhaust system is very muted and doesn't have much character, now i have a full system it makes the right noises though. The standard suspension is rock hard and pretty rubbish with the relatively low profile tyre. The Bilstein B14's have helped, but it can still be crashy, ideally it wants to be on 16's with a tyre with a bigger profile.
I've swapped the front ARB bushes, and droplinks for uprated items, i'm keen to get a rear ARB fitted, but choice is limited, and the Whiteline one i wanted is discontinued, but i think it should improve the handling a fair bit if i can get hold of one.
GregK2 said:
I toyed with the idea of some mudflaps to try to stop the rear getting so dirty, it's strange how it just seems to attract all the dirt there.
I think you sum up the comparison well, agree'd the standard exhaust system is very muted and doesn't have much character, now i have a full system it makes the right noises though. The standard suspension is rock hard and pretty rubbish with the relatively low profile tyre. The Bilstein B14's have helped, but it can still be crashy, ideally it wants to be on 16's with a tyre with a bigger profile.
I've swapped the front ARB bushes, and droplinks for uprated items, i'm keen to get a rear ARB fitted, but choice is limited, and the Whiteline one i wanted is discontinued, but i think it should improve the handling a fair bit if i can get hold of one.
Hi, can you post links for both drop links & ARB please. Great write up thus far. I think you sum up the comparison well, agree'd the standard exhaust system is very muted and doesn't have much character, now i have a full system it makes the right noises though. The standard suspension is rock hard and pretty rubbish with the relatively low profile tyre. The Bilstein B14's have helped, but it can still be crashy, ideally it wants to be on 16's with a tyre with a bigger profile.
I've swapped the front ARB bushes, and droplinks for uprated items, i'm keen to get a rear ARB fitted, but choice is limited, and the Whiteline one i wanted is discontinued, but i think it should improve the handling a fair bit if i can get hold of one.
Cheers
I got the Droplinks from Htec Elite. They don't list them on their website for some reason, i had to call them. Also got ARB bushes from them http://www.htecelite.com/shop/brabus-forfour/mitsu...
I havn't been able to get hold of the Whiteline BMR91 rear arb, i don't have a link to any alternatives i'm afraid, though i know Cusco do one.
I havn't been able to get hold of the Whiteline BMR91 rear arb, i don't have a link to any alternatives i'm afraid, though i know Cusco do one.
GregK2 said:
I got the Droplinks from Htec Elite. They don't list them on their website for some reason, i had to call them. Also got ARB bushes from them http://www.htecelite.com/shop/brabus-forfour/mitsu...
I havn't been able to get hold of the Whiteline BMR91 rear arb, i don't have a link to any alternatives i'm afraid, though i know Cusco do one.
Thanks Greg. I'll get those bits ordered. I havn't been able to get hold of the Whiteline BMR91 rear arb, i don't have a link to any alternatives i'm afraid, though i know Cusco do one.
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