Brabus cabrio

[tolsen]

I strongly recommend fitting standard rear Roadster springs on rear axle on your 450. Much improved comfort as no longer riding on the urethane spring travel stops.

[tolsen]

Also advisable is removing rear sway bar. Much better grip on ice and snow.

[Buckster]

What would the roadster rear springs do to ride height?

[Ocracoke]

Also advisable is removing rear sway bar. Much better grip on ice and snow.

Not much snow here on the peninsula.

TBH, apart from fitting any other set of alloys other than the standard Monoblock VI alloys (assuming that is what is fitted) to ensure they don't bend out of shape and have a slightly higher sidewall to cushion any unevenness (marginal it may be), I'd just leave it as it is. The roads around here are pretty variable and speed bumps are hilariously uneven. Even the M53 varies in smoothness from spirit level smooth to rutted and noisy. I've whacked a few wheels on potholes there as well... not fun at all, lucky not to get any wheels bent out of shape.

One of my family members has a side scope on his 2004 Cabriolet. It does nothing to improve the performance but it looks OK though I wouldn't personally bother. I would probably think lining the contacting edges with rubber beading to prevent scratching the Tridion.

[tolsen]

What would the roadster rear springs do to ride height?

Higher of course otherwise you'll be riding on the urethane buffer stops.

[Purenrg]

Thanks again for your suggestions I think it may be best to keep the car standard suspension wise and bin off the air scoop idea.
Is it possible to get touch up paint for these cars?
Also, I have a couple of scuffs on the wheels is there a diy fix for this please?

[Ocracoke]

It is certainly possible to get touch up paint - try the Mercedes in Liverpool or Chester first as you can be pleasantly surprised by the prices they'll sell stuff at sometimes.

Without seeing the wheels (and not knowing which ones they are), I couldn't comment on a DIY fix for them though it would normally involve flattening them down so the surface is smooth, painting if they are standard alloys and then lacquering, which can be fairly intensive (I've tried before on Brabus wheels). I'd get a proper wheel refurbishment if you want it done.

[Purenrg]

Hiya Ocracoke

I loved your comments about our local roads I have never noticed how bad they were though.
Little cabrio is going well and I feel it was me that had to adjust to its character.
I will try the local MB garages though not a big fan of either from previous dealings.
As for the wheels they are in very good shape and not painted just lacquered , just had other cars wheels refurbed so I know what you are saying. I may have a little try to sort out and will keep you posted.
Right here i go again for a blast on our wirral roads.
Ciao.

[Ocracoke]

To be fair, they are are not terrible... just under maintained. I went for drive around last night, even in my supposedly normal ForFour they were rough. The bit I am in (by the docks) has cobbles in places! As for the Merc garages, Liverpool's part desk is pretty straight forwards, not tried Chester's yet.

Sounds like you do have the Monoblock VI wheels (or a variant thereof). As I say, the wheels I have laying around I tried to refurbish went horribly. Ended up getting them powder coated as they were oxidising a fair bit (I wrote up my refit of my old 450 - http://smartmaniacs.co.uk/forum/gene...of-my-2002-mk5, really should do my 454 as well).

[Purenrg]

I read with much interest your write up on your car restoration Ocracoke I am considering a remap does anyone know who is the best company to contact and if there are any in northwest uk?

[Ocracoke]

I'll PM you on that.

[10:45PM]

Also, I have a couple of scuffs on the wheels is there a diy fix for this please?

There are mobile specialists who will sort these out for not a lot of money , at your place of work or wherever you choose.

[Purenrg]

Thank you for your advice
I will check out local wheel refurb specialists.
Car just gets better.
Very nippy
😊

[Purenrg]

I got your message thanks Okracoke wonder if you got my reply?
Would anyone know how to remove a rear smart badge? It looks and feels like separate vinyl lettering?

[Ocracoke]

I got your message thanks Okracoke wonder if you got my reply?

I am afraid I didn't.

Would anyone know how to remove a rear smart badge? It looks and feels like separate vinyl lettering?

It is vinyl lettering. A hairdryer or warm (not boiling) water and a old credit card to peel it off will be sufficient. Heck, I can come along and help if you'd like.