The Roadster Headlights Are Shit I hear that a lot online (maybe not exactly in those words). The rest of the online post will then start recommending better bulbs, then some bell-end will recommend 100 watt bulbs and will get shot down by anyone with a clue....
Smartmods
for all your modding needs, recommended by Evilution
Kane Harrison
Inaccurate Rev Counter
The Rev counter can be a little temperamental if you muck it about but it can usually be fixed no problem at all
Indicators
Unlike BMWs, Volvos and big Mercs, the smart has indicators.
Indicators Flash 9x
When you click unlock on the keyfob, does your indicators flash 9 times very quickly?
Info About The Site
Stuff I know about the site, behind the scenes info.
Injector Specifications
Fuel injector data
Installing An Active Sub
Fitting an active sub is very easy, a handful o connections and you are done
Insurance
It is a large portion of the yearly cost of driving but it is an essential part of owning a car.
Intercooler Fan Removal
The intercooler fan is visible over on the left side of the engine bay. Removal is fairly easy. Disconnect the electrical connector from the intercooler fan. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connection and then remove the 4x Torx E10 bolts. Undo the pipe clamps...
Intercooler Fault
The intercooler seems to rub on the scoop causing it to wear through.
Intercooler Radiator Removal
Remove the intercooler fan to gain access to the intercooler radiator. As you have already removed the upper intercooler pipe, you just have to remove the lower intercooler pipe. This runs from the right hand port of the intercooler radiator to the turbo. Just loosen...
Intercooler Scoop Removal
It's common to have a part of the lower intercooler scoop missing as they often get smashed off by stuff in the road like dead foxes and giraffes etc. The scoop is 2 parts so you can just replace the broken section if you want.
Interior Lights
Interior Lights The smart 450 has two interior lights, one on the centre console and one on the roof at the back. The interior lights will illuminate themselves for a short duration when you open the doors, they automatically turn off when: The ignition is started....
Internet Services
Fellow smart owner John Lambs company offers a load of services for internet and computer support.
Items For Sale
Stuff we have to sell
Jacking Up A Smart
In case you need a do some work – like change a wheel – you need a jack. You'll also need to know how to use it.
Janspeed Stainless Intercooler Pipes
Getting air to the engine is one of the main ways to increase performance, these pipes are wider than the stock effort allowing a greater flow.
Jump Start Boxes
Jumper Cables In the good old days when everything was black and white, your only option for jump starting your car was a long set of unwieldily cables and a willing participant who owns a functioning car who was either there or willing to travel to you. That's all...
Jump Start Your Smart
Instead of bypassing the starter motor by push starting your smart, why not use the power from another car's battery to boost your own?
K1 Speed Camera Detector
With the change of rules about speeding in the UK, it makes sense to get a speed camera detector.