It's a multi-lobed shaft that rotates to open the inlet and outlet valves to the engine. The 600cc, 700cc and Roadster Camshafts are interchangable. Putting a roadster camshaft into a For2 increases the engine power.
Smartmods
for all your modding needs, recommended by Evilution
Kane Harrison
The Dan Graves CD
Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turn upside down. I'd like to take a minute just sit right there, I'll tell you how I got scammed by some Yankee bell end. Some time ago, I'm guessing it was 2007, maybe 2008. I was contacted by Dan Graves from...
The Everything Search
Searching the net for specific smart info is hard and trawling through various forums and sites can be time consuming.
The Ignition Switch
If, like me, you take things apart and curse when they fall into their component parts, this will help you reassemble it. If your ignition switch is a bit hit and miss, have a look inside it.
The Man Behind evilution
No, not just a pretty face, and some of you might disagree with that as well.
The Smart 451
Things you may not know about the new smart fortwo.
The UK MOT Test
The Ministry Of Transport test must be undertaken every year once the vehicle is 3 years old. This page will tell you everything you need to know.
Throttle Body Fix
The throttle body is a fairly robust bit of kit, it is also used on much bigger cars with no problems. It is unlikely to go wrong but you never know.
Throttle Body Orientation
I get this question a few times a year. "I can't close my engine cover" When I first heard it back in 2006, I thought they were just being a mong with no dexterity. Then I received a photo. After that, every photo has been the same. I have no idea how they end up like...
Throttle Body Reset
In drive by wire cars like the smart, the lack of wide open throttle can slowly cause the throttle body to become lazy and restrict its full opening. This needs resetting if you do a lot of normal driving.
TIK Pipe Information
This shows a standard TIK pipe from a smart city coupe, this one was from a Mk6 but all ForTwo TIKs are similar, either 31KW or 45KW. As you can see the pipe has a good width as it emerges from the air box but narrows right down as it approaches the turbo inlet. The...
TIK Pipe replacement
TIK or Turbo Induction Kit was a name coined by Digitec,
Tinting Plastic Windows
You can’t reliably tint plastic windows with tinting film so here’s an alternative idea.
Tinting Spray
Tinting spray is a mixture of coloured paint and laquer that can be applied to plastic lights to achieve a coloured tint.
Tips & Tricks
Learn a few tricks the easy way.
TomTom Firmware Update
TomTom Stereo - Also Known As... Smart Media System, Smart Media Connect and Renault R-Link. Software Update Disconnect the SD card in the menu 1st before removing it from the slot. Download the Smart Media Connect application for your PC or Mac. Click here. Install...
Top Breather Pipe Repair
If your top breather has failed and you are having problems changing it, repair it instead.
Top Breather Pipe Replacement
Failure of the top breather pipe valve can cause excessive oil usage and engine smoke. It's cheap to replace so why not do it before it breaks?
Torque settings for fortwo, forfour and roadster
Acknowledgements to BBE – Binman – The AIM – Blackdog – Tolsen
Touch Up Paint
If you have an unsightly scratch or stone chip on your smart, check out the paint touch up pens available from smart.