Tuner Tuesday: Unusual Brabus-off

Is there such a thing as a “normal” Brabus? Perhaps not, but when Mercedes-Benz launched their Smart city car, I laughed out loud when I first saw the model with Brabus embossed wheels. The thing was, it was sort of cool, in that odd, semi-uncomfortable way. I was in Europe when these cars were first launched, and the site was stunning – a bit like rolling phone booths, they scampered about the streets of Stuttgart and seemed to genuinely be different than anything else available. But since the Brabus-kitted models launched, I’ve wanted to write one up as a bit of a joke, so when an extreme modified one popped up it seemed like the perfect opportunity. On the other end of the spectrum, the GL series is the largest Benz available, and of course in order to satisfy the Kardashians and other non-nonsensical families floating around imaginary-land they’ve made a Brabus edition. What better comparison than the smallest and largest Brabus you can buy?

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2013 Smart ForTwo Brabus on eBay

Year: 2013
Model: ForTwo Brabus
Engine: 1.0 liter turbocharged inline-3
Transmission: 5-speed sequential automatic
Mileage: 18,500 mi
Price: $29,500 Buy It Now

2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus

Selling my beloved show car. Custom 2013 Smart Fortwo Brabus. Exterior and interior are in exellent condition. The car drives great with no issues. It has low 18,500 miles of which have been maintained rigorously. Engine runs great and transmission shifts smothly. This Smart also has the rare paddle shift factory transmission option. Please see the list of upgrades below. If you have any questions or would like to come see the car, please let me know.

This vehicle has been featured on the biggest stage.. SEMA 2013 & 2014.

Also featured in several magazines worldwide.

See the car on Instagram: @TheSmartCar

Exterior:

Ø DMFS Wide Body Kit

Ø DMFS Full Aero Kit

Ø GLASURIT Silverstone Metallic

Ø SYLVANIA DRL Fog Light

Ø VLED Bulbs

-Front Signals

-Rear Signals

-Accent Projector Lighting

-High Beam Accent

-Low Beam Accent

-Reverse Lights

Ø DMFS Headlights

-TRS E46 Clear Lens

– TRS COB HALOS 80mm x2 / 100mm x2

– TRS Relay Harness

Ø DMFS Puddle Mirror Lights 3” COB Plate

Ø DMFS 24k Plated Hex Body Bolts

Ø DMFS Accent Washers

Ø DMFS F1 Rear Fog Light

Ø SMART MADNESS Third Brake Light

Ø SMART MADNESS Headlight Accent

Ø Window Tint 20%

Ø Crow Enterprizes Tow Strap

Ø VOLTEX GT Spoiler

Ø DMFS Wing Mounts

Interior:
Ø Buddy Club P1 Limited Seats

Ø Crow Enterprizes BlackBird 6 Point Harness

Ø Retrofit House Smart 451 Bucket Seat Brackets

Ø Retrofit House Smart 451 Harness Bar

Ø Brabus OEM Floor Matts

Ø Brabus Pedal Set

Ø SMART MADNESS E-Brake Boot and Handle

Ø SMART OEM Door Sill Plates

Ø STRI / ATI DSD-CS Boost/Water/Volt Gauge Pods

Ø STRI / ATI Pod Housing with Visor

Ø V-LEDS Room Lamp

Ø SYLVANIA Zevo Interior Lighting Kit (Multi Color w/ Remote)

Engine:
Ø Comp Werkes Carbon Fiber exhaust

Ø Custom Exhaust Manifold

Ø SMART MADNESS Cold Air Intake

Ø SMART MADNESS Intake Scoop

Ø SMART MADNESS Go Pedal

Ø SMART MADNESS Solid Engine Mount

Ø MISHIMOTO Oil Cooler

Suspension:
Ø KW V2 Coil Over

Ø EIBACH 14F/ 20R [Kg] Springs

Ø S4U Tubular Camber Arms

Ø S4U Rear Race Sway Bar

Ø SMART MADNESS Rear Camber Wedge Kit

Wheels:
Ø Neo Chrome Lug Nuts

Ø Wheel Mate 60mm Extended Wheel Stud Conversion

Ø Avant Garde

-17×9.5 -25 / 17×11 -17et

-5” Front Barrel

-6” Rear Barrel

-24k Plated Bolts

-Brushed Face

-Candy Teal & Fuchsia Finish

-Chrome Outer Barrels

-Color Matched Rear Barrels

Tire Pattern: TOYO TIRES R888
Tire Size: 205/40/17 F – 245/40/17

Sound:
Ø RE Audio SE – Pro 12” Sub-Woofer x2

Ø RE Audio Components

Ø RE Audio Amp 1000 Mono Block

Ø SCOSCHE H/U KIT

Ø PIONEER 5600BHS

Ø Suede Woofer Enclosure

-Lexan Front Cover

– Red / Black Suede Upholstery

-RETROFIT HOUSE Accent Washers w/ Polished Hex Bolts

Brakes:
Ø R1 CONCEPTS SS Brake Lines

Ø R1 CONCEPTS ROTORS (SOON BBK)

Ø Matte Black Coated Calipers

Looking like something straight out of a Michael Bay directed Transformers plotline, Smart Fortwo Brabus-tron looks like it was conceived to fly, shoot rockets, mutate into a walking robot, and be generally unwatchable. Yet the child in me smiles at the crazy wings, neon lights, ridiculous wheels and outrageous colors. 11 year old Carter doesn’t care that the look doesn’t translate into performance, because 11 year old Carter just wants a toy car that looks cool. And in a strange perverted way, this ForTwo is undeniably cool. Grotesque, but cool. There’s a subset of automobile enthusiasts who look for the most wild and modified car to turn heads at shows; look no further. If this doesn’t get attention, you’re probably cruising through a cemetery. Or, perhaps an insane asylum – which you legitimately might be admitted to if you agreed to pay nearly $30,000 for this car.

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Brabus on eBay

Year: 2008
Model: GL450
Engine: 4.6 liter V8
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Mileage: 60,080 mi
Price: $24,000 Buy It Now

Up for sale is my 2008 Mercedes Brabus Gl450. It’s got 60k miles. And has a ton of life left. It’s in very good to excellent condution. Remember it’s 7 years old but looks much newer. I own a car wash so it gets detailed every time it sees rain. Interior is in mint condition. Truck needs nothing but a new home and everything works as it should. Exterior Brabus body kit. Color matched. Also has Brabus wheels with Pirelli scorpion tires that don’t have that many miles on them. I encourage you to come look at this vehicle. You will leave with it. Also has Brabus computer upgrade and K & N filters. 6000k headlights and lighted Brabus door sill plates. Also has led lights under car that come on when doors are opened. Not real bright but look classy. Dual Brabus exhaust. Exhaust will be polished and will look brand new before delivery, exterior will also receive a final waxing before I deliver the car to the winner. 7 passenger. Has 2 TVs in headrests with separate headphones so two movies can be watched independently. Heated seats. Navigation. Brabus badging everywhere. I’ve mentioned what I can think of but I’m sure I missed something. Bottom line is you will love this car. We did. Just don’t need seven seats anymore. Email questions to muller9005@aol.com. Thanks and good luck!!

Speaking of grotesque vehicles that might put you in the insane asylum, the GL-class Mercedes-Benz is a stretched and bloated version of the ML-class. Is there a benefit to getting this sumo wrestler? Sure, you can fit 6 of your friends in the back of the GL – or, two Smart ForTwos. As with the Smart, the Brabus modifications to the GL are effectively an appearance package; wheels, body kit and badges. There’s a reflash of the computer as well, but rest assured this 4.6 V8 is no match for Mercedes’ own GL63 AMG. But do you really want to go fast in a 7-seat behemoth? No; enjoy the poseur status of the smaller engined GL, with it’s ever-so-slightly better gas mileage.

So, at the end of the day are these the cars to get? Gosh, no. They’re the sort of cars you look at, point, and laugh a bit. Need a fast, small disposable two-seat city car? Buy a Fiat 500 Abarth, available for a staggering $7,000 less than the asking price of this Smart new. People will look at it, too, but for much better reasons. Need a 7 passenger, fast SUV? Buy a Chevrolet Suburban. Want your friends to think you a bit of an idiot? Here are two options for your chariot!

-Carter