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[Problemchild]

Such a high spec

JJ

[Baggy]

Well finally owned a Brab a couple of months now and have to say I love it !
Treated her to new -
Grandlines Alloys
4 new tyres
New clutch
B service
New fan belt
So Yh even tho I got her a little cheaper I’ve spent the difference in value back into maintenance.
Next on my list is upgrading the suspension as that’s doing the usual Forfour creaking I had with my 1.1 and 1.3 I used to own and it doesn’t feel as good as MrSingh’s I drove .
I’ve been told it’s got Poly Brushes so when MOT due in April I’ll see what that shows and if nothing major will have a look at tweaking and stiffening / renewing the suspension  springs / rods maybe ..
fuel economy wise if I’m good I get 32mpg but if my right foot plays then it dips to 27/28mpg which I can expect tbh .. Traffic round here is a killer sometimes and will be half the reason if it dips tbh ..
I’ve noticed more exhaust fumes than other cars I’ve owned especially first thing when cold or been stood a few hours , they are not black but normal exhaust fumes just noticed more of but I suppose that’s the Brab set up ..
Also on my list to do is restore the steering wheel controls for the radio as it has a Clarion radio in with some DAB Ariel that doesn’t work and a nasty looking block stuck on windscreen I want rid of at somepoint but that can wait ..
Also I emailed the Dutch company on Black Friday asking how much their head lights were and what I needed to buy to convert mine but never got a reply so I never bothered as their website Was gobbledygook to anon techy like me & had no clue how to work out what I needed to buy - So again that will wait until there’s a clear fixed price for a set to do it ..
after all these years of waiting I can honestly say “ I love my Brab”

[CrazyG]

Good to know that you are lovin it....

Exhaust fumes...should be no more than any other car...
Is that from inside you notice it ? If so then it may be the gasket
between the turbo and the exhaust system. A few Brab owners;
like musmart; found that the gasket was blowing and/or
the joint itself was loose.
But careful there as the nuts that hold it tight tend to seize and
the studs they are on can shear if you tighten or even loosen them.
(It's been covered in a few posts on here....somewhere.)

As for your missing out on the projector headlight deal,
I've sent you a PM with a possible solution/answer 

[Problemchild]

Bigger engine capacity and turbo compressing the air means more water vapour out the back than a smaller engined n/a car

JJ

[rcjh2005]

MODEL (e.g. Passion): Coolstyle 75

COLOUR (Trid/Panels): Was Blue / Silver, now fully resprayed in Moraine Blue

ENGINE: 1.1 Petrol

BHP: 76

CO2 EMISSIONS (g/km): 125
This is because some models with different wheels and/or aircon may vary in tax band

REG DATE (e.g. June 06): November 2005

WHEELS (e.g. 17" BRABUS): 15" 8 Spokes

BRAKES (e.g. Front/Rear Discs): Front Disks, Rear Drums

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Leather (No)
Panoramic Roof (No)
Glove Box Light (No)
Parcel Shelf (Yes)
please add more...

FACTORY OPTIONS
Aircon
15" 8-Spoke Alloys


MODIFICATIONS:
Full respray in Land Rover Moraine Blue
Full interior replacement, installed a blue interior from a scrapped 454
JVC CS-DR520 Speakers
Brabus Style Rear Spoiler
LED Sidelights
LED Rear Licence Plate Lights

Modifications I Plan to do:
Install rear speakers
Install a double din system
Install a subwoofer
Brabus Alloys (If I could ever find a set for sale!)
Sunstrip

[mr singh]

Brabus Alloys (If I could ever find a set for sale!)

don't bother... they look nice but are softer than a soft thing! I BENT 1 wheel when I hit a pot hole. the pot hole was that big a normal wheel would have cracked. the other 3 were worse than a 50 pence pieces!

[CrazyG]

Agreed....we all know or refer to the original fit Brabus Monoblock IV
wheels as 'cheese wheels'...the reason is they're just about as soft.
Sure they look good, but they 'flat spot' if they encounter a large
enough stone or pothole or kerb, plus they corrode badly.

The cost to refurb of a set would be better spent on a complete
set of new alloys. Okay, so that wouldn't be for Brabus or any
Smart wheels, but there are some nice one's around that will
last longer and be a lot stronger.

Having said that, the ONLY Smart wheels that were an option fit
on the Brabus that are not soft; and are to be honest 'the dogs gonads';
are the Monoblock A's.  Thing is they are as rare as 'rcoking horse pooh'.

Another set of large Smart wheels that were also an option, but
also rare now, were the 17"x7" Grandlines.

For Smart wheels, see https://www.forfour.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=77.0

[snookey]

My favourite ever wheels are the Aero alloys fitted to the SAAB 900 16V Turbo S Aero.  Very similar ones appeared later on the 9000 Aero.  If my cheese-wheels ever grate themselves on the bumpy roads of the Highlands, I'd try to find something in a similar style with which to replace them.

https://www.rbmsaabparts.com/rbm_images/produits/alloy_wheel_saab_900,9000_aero_16_wheels.jpg

[aza]

MODEL (e.g. Passion): Passion

COLOUR (Trid/Panels): Silver

ENGINE: 1500cc Diesel

BHP: 124 Remapped

CO2 EMISSIONS (g/km):
This is because some models with different wheels and/or aircon may vary in tax band

REG DATE (e.g. June 06):2004

WHEELS: 17" BRABUS J7 and  8J staggered

BRAKES (e.g. Front/Rear Discs): Y

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Leather (Y/N)= N
Panoramic Roof (Y/N)= N
Glove Box Light (Y/N)= Y
Parcel Shelf/Luggage Cover (Y/N)= Y


FACTORY OPTIONS (e.g. Sunroof):

Electric slide and tilt glass roof
Multifunction steering wheel
Paddle shifts
Air-conditioning
Central arm rest
Lounge Concept
Front Fog lights (std on Passion model)
Dash Pods
Radio 6
Under seat subwoofer
Parcel Shelf/boot cover
Brabus metal pedals
Brabus handbrake leaver
Brabus side skirts

MODIFICATIONS:
Custom rolling road remap,
Brabus alloy Wheels,
Brabus Rear spoiler,
Brabus lower diffuser.
JBL speakers

[Cool1.3]

MODEL (e.g. Passion): Coolstyle

COLOUR (Trid/Panels): Silver / Grey

ENGINE: 1.3

BHP: 95

CO2 EMISSIONS (g/km): 143

REG DATE (e.g. June 06): July 06

WHEELS (e.g. 17" BRABUS): 15" Cruiseline

BRAKES (e.g. Front/Rear Discs): front discs / rear drums

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Leather (Y/N): N
Panoramic Roof (Y/N): N
Glove Box Light (Y/N): N
Parcel Shelf (Y/N): Y
Air con (Y/N): Y

FACTORY OPTIONS (e.g. Sunroof):
None at all 

MODIFICATIONS:
Aux cable
more to come soon 

[jacklead]

MODEL (e.g. Passion): Passion

COLOUR (Trid/Panels): Silver/Ice White

TRANSMISSION: Semi-Automatic

ENGINE: 1.5 CDI

BHP: 68

CO2 EMISSIONS (g/km): 122

REG DATE (e.g. June 06): 2nd of September 2005

WHEELS (e.g. 17" BRABUS): 15" Strokeline

BRAKES (e.g. Front/Rear Discs): Front Discs/Rear Discs

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Leather (Y/N): Y (only on the steering wheel, handbrake lever and gearshift lever, seats and dashboard are in anthracite fabric)
Panoramic Roof (Y/N): N
Glove Box Light (Y/N): Y
Parcel Shelf/Luggage Cover (Y/N): Y
Fog Lights (Y/N): Y
Passion Sport Exhaust Terminal (Y/N): Y
Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat (Y/N): Y
Air Con (Y/N): Y

FACTORY OPTIONS: Electric opening glass roof
                             Smokers pack
                             Softouch Plus Semi-Automatic Gearbox
                             Smart Radio Five
                             Homologation for fifth passenger
                             Sliding rear seats
                             Leather steering wheel
                             Leather handbrake lever
                             Leather gear shift knob
                             

MODIFICATIONS: Aux and Bluetooth support
                          Rear speakers and subwoofer
                          LED position lights (already installed by the previous owner)

[herx]

MODEL: Passion

COLOUR: GRAY METALLIC

ENGINE: 1.5

BHP: 109

REG DATE: June 2005

WHEELS: Moveline Alloys 16''

BRAKES: Front/Rear Discs

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Leather (Y)
Panoramic Roof (Y)
Glove Box Light (Y)
Parcel Shelf (N) probably gone missing through the various owners


FACTORY OPTIONS (a selection of):
20Y RAIN SENSOR
22Y HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER
40Y REAR SEAT FOLDING FUNCTION
43Y SPORTS SUSPENSION
C20 CD CHANGER (FFO)
C22 SOUND PACKAGE (FFO)
C26 RADIO CD WITH DVD MAP NAVIGATION, 2 DIN
E55 FOLDING ROOF IN FABRIC, ELECTRICAL
F04 SPORTS EXHAUST, BRABUS (DFO/FFO))
I01 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
I49 MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
P13 SPORT EQUIPMENT PACKAGE (SALES CONTROL CODE)
P14 LEATHER EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
P29 VISIBILITY PACKAGE (FFO)
R42 ALUMINIUM WHEELS 16" (205/45R16) (DFO/FFO)
S17 SEAT HEATING
S33 READYSPACE REAR SEATS WITH REMOVABLE CARGO BOX
V28 STEERING WHEEL GEARSHIFT CONTROL (FFO)
V51 ILLUMINATED GLOVE COMPARTMENT

MODIFICATIONS:
None yet