Driving a Brabus!!..Much better experience!!

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Comment by Herb Bell on November 30, 2009 at 2:23am

The engine is the same as a regular Smart. In fact, the only differences are tires, wheels, suspension, exhaust, body panels and trim. I have only driven one regular Smart and that was two years ago at the Smart Road Tour. My Brabus coupe is only a little over a month old with less than 300 miles, but I like it a lot. It feels a lot tighter and buttoned down if you understand my meaning. There is less body roll and less porposing with gear changes. Try a Brabus back to back with a regular Passion and I think you will be glad to pay the difference.

Reply: Wider tires on wider rims are said to help handling a lot. Some have put the same size tires on all four corners. You can probably do this yourself if you don't change the diameter of the tires from stock. The harder shocks and tires used on the Brabus are a tad more difficult for the DIY person, but can also be done by shady-tree mechanics. Even the exhaust can be handled by a half-decent wrench twirler. Now you're ready to put a turbo in!

Comment by Herb Bell on November 30, 2009 at 2:15am

Comment by Ron Perry on August 5, 2009 at 12:23pm
Speaking of suspension, is there anything we as new owners can do to soften the ride a little. Like - lower the airpreassure in the tires? What is lowest preasure you can run? Also, what should the RPMs be when idleing? Thanks, HandRsmart

Reply: Don't lower the tire pressure! It will only make the car handle worse, overheat your tires and ruin your mileage as well as your peace of mind.

Comment by Romeo Cayton on September 30, 2009 at 7:18pm

Got my Brabus May 30 2009, I was very satisfied the added changes the Mercedez did. The acceleration is good when you use the paddle. The rim's are all stencil with BRABUS.The Exchust pipe sound good.(Not as loud as my Harley)lol....The suspension are design by Mercedez. I agree with George a 100%.

Comment by Zippin Pippin on September 3, 2009 at 3:10am

I like the fact that myBrabus has very sticky firm grip the road tires and suspension. This thing rides like a Go Kart, and is virtually unaffected by Big trucks. No more than my 94 Caddy was. I expected to be blown all over the road, NOT! I highly recomend the Brabus.

Comment by Ron Perry on August 5, 2009 at 12:23pm

Speaking of suspension, is there anything we as new owners can do to soften the ride a little. Like - lower the airpreassure in the tires? What is lowest preasure you can run? Also, what should the RPMs be when idleing? Thanks, HandRsmart

Comment by George on June 29, 2009 at 6:40pm

The engine is the same as a regular Smart. In fact, the only differences are tires, wheels, suspension, exhaust, body panels and trim. I have only driven one regular Smart and that was two years ago at the Smart Road Tour. My Brabus coupe is only a little over a month old with less than 300 miles, but I like it a lot. It feels a lot tighter and buttoned down if you understand my meaning. There is less body roll and less porposing with gear changes. Try a Brabus back to back with a regular Passion and I think you will be glad to pay the difference.

Comment by Fabio on June 28, 2009 at 9:37pm

Yes, all of the above!!!...:o)....

Comment by al eds on June 27, 2009 at 9:50pm

What makes it so different?
Engine is Brabus?
Brakes?
Tires and wheels?
Brabus suspension?