My Brabus forfour

[Mr Brabus]

Yes I know some of you don't like it (some people are scared of anything that's a little different)

I chose it coz it had all the things i'm looking for. It's rare / It's quick & it's practical & that's what matters to me.

Smart Brabus forfour : 190bhp / 190lb ft torque

Mods to date : ITG sports air filter / HID headlights / Tinted windows / Decatted & Sports catted exhaust / Vtune remap.










My old mans :

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[Sporting Bear]

There's at least one other PHer with one of those, I remember seeing it posted

Not one for me but you enjoy your car that's what matters

[kieran2006]

I know it's pretty quick and has a bodykit, but I thinks it's girly, sorry mate! It wouldn't be my choice for 12k! Each to there own though.

Edited by kieran2006 on Saturday 7th April 22:54

[andybe]

Your old man has much better taste - if not just more money.

[Mr Brabus]

like I said I expected those type of reactions from a few, in the same way I would react to a Mazda MX5 or BMW Z4.

it's got controversial looks, It's a rapid hot hatch, It'll seat 5 with no issues & still go like the clappers.

10 out of 10 for me.

Edited by Mr Brabus on Sunday 8th April 08:43

[busta]

Mr Brabus said:

like I said I expected those type of reactions from a few, in the same way I would react to a Mazda MX5 or BMW Z4.

it's got controversial looks, It's a rapid hot hatch, It'll seat 5 with no issues & still go like the clappers.

10 out of 10 for me.

Edited by Mr Brabus on Sunday 8th April 08:43

Tut tut, if you said that about an MX5 you'd get shot down.

Pistonheads loves MX5s!

I like your car though. Same power as a cooper S but more individual and more practical. Don't like the dash much though, looks like those guages were just thrown at it.

[Bodo]

Mr Brabus said:

like I said I expected those type of reactions from a few, in the same way I would react to a Mazda MX5 or BMW Z4.

it's got controversial looks, It's a rapid hot hatch, It'll seat 5 with no issues & still go like the clappers.

10 out of 10 for me.

Edited by Mr Brabus on Sunday 8th April 08:43

Do not post in this section if you're insecure about your buying decision and looking for general acknowledgement on your car choice.

[Mr Brabus]

No where near insecure about my purchase, I buy what appeals to me & this did. the only acknowledgement I need is my own.

I have full admiration for anyone who can think outside the box & buy something rare / different than the usual mundane.

Edited by Mr Brabus on Sunday 8th April 14:38

[mattiselvis]

Well, I like it . One question for you though - does it have a brake upgrade? Look like a set of big red calipers in the first picture .

[Mr Brabus]

mattiselvis said:

Well, I like it . One question for you though - does it have a brake upgrade? Look like a set of big red calipers in the first picture .

I've upgraded the normal Brabus pads for EBC pads , other than that just a good painting of the calipers coz they were looking a little dull.

[wildcards]

I really like it, looks good. Only £12k? really?

[Grant.D]

wildcards said:

I really like it, looks good. Only £12k? really?

Seconded, lovely looking car, looks like it cost a lot more than 12k as well!

[drgoatboy]

looks like our cars are cousins
I have a colt czt, not quite as quick as the brabus but just as rare...

Love the look of the brabus, good idea with painting the calipers makes quite a big difference.

[RobFerrari]

Nice car! I know some people don't like them but im afraid i do! I dont like it standard, the Brabus bodykit and their other parts seems to make this ito a very special car. Also as you said, its very rare!

Your old man's car is very nice also

[Mr Brabus]

Yeah it did cost me £12k as it was ex demo but brand new they were £17k (a tad pricey)

The standard forfours are a little plain looking but I think the Brabus version looks great with the extra body kit / lower sportier suspension & the excellent Monoblock VI alloy wheels.

There are 215 Brabus forfour's in the UK so at least it'll stay a rare sight on the roads.

[JulianCRX]

How much does it weigh out of interest?

[Mr Brabus]

1090kg as standard

Mine = 1020kg (due to a few modifications) was weighed a local weighing station.

If I remember correctly it has a figure of about 168bhp per tonne according to the spec sheet.

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[JulianCRX]

Blimey, That's good for a modern car! Almost less than my CRX!

No wonder its fast

[marfgtxx]

Very nice Mr B

[drgoatboy]

what did you do to get the weight down?
I don't see many changes?