Delipping the smart air intake seems to increase throttle response, increase the speed of the gear change and give the engine a little extra power for no extra money.
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Demisting The Windscreen
The smart suffers from misting windows quite badly. Here is why and how to conquer it
Detailing Your Smart
If you want your car looking better than clean
Diagnosis Hardware & Software
Let your car tell you what is wrong
Diesel 450 Engine Mounts
This is how to change the 3 engine mounts on the Diesel 450 fortwo. Side Engine Mounts Remove the bolts from the X-frame on either side and remove it from the car. You can just undo the top bolts and pull the x frame down to get some clearance however, it's easier to...
Digital Boost Gauge in a Standard Pod
Boost gauges are a nice extra but where do you put them so they fit in with everything else?
Dim/Dead Headlights
Headlights stop working but for more than 1 reason.
Dip Stick Lengths
There's a joke you see every now and then when someone says they have a low oil level. "Get a longer dip stick" How Long Is Your Dip Stick? I sometimes get asked the length of specific engine dip sticks. Either they have lost or broken their one or they are sold a...
Dipstick Tube Replace
If your car is an older smart fortwo or roadster, and you have some oil usage problems, it might not be a bad idea to check for leaks, one possibility is the dipstick tube seal.
Disable Bonnet/Hood Alarm 453
The 453 had an alarm fault with regards to the front bonnet/hood switch. You have 2 options. You can fix the fault by clicking here, or disable the switch with DDT4All. Start DDT4All and connect to the car. In the 2nd box on the left, select [BCM]. In the 3rd box,...
Disabling the Yaw Sensor.
The Yaw sensor or lateral movement sensor plays a vital role in keeping your car on the road. It is part of the Trust/Trust+/ESP system and relays info about the sideways movement of your car.
Disclaimer
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Disconnecting The ECU
Sometimes (not often) you might need to remove the ECU, either for sending off to get it remapped or to re-site it elsewhere if you fit a different airbox
Dismantling the Roadster hardtop
If you want to recover or respray the hardtop headlining you can follow this guide
DIY 451 Brabus Headlights
The 451 Brabus headlights look awesome. The price for these lights is a bit too much though, why not just use the lights you have and make your own.
DIY Air Intake
The Michelak sucker rolls out the shop topping £50 for a bit of plastic. Sod that, let's make our own, save money and be unique.
DIY Car Tracker
It’s a harsh reality but it’s possible, cars are stolen every day for joyriding, to be stripped and sold as parts or to be used in criminal activities. It would be nice to be able to track your car if it disappeared.
DIY Dehumidifier
Why Does The Windscreen Mist Over? Do you have problems with the windscreen fogging up on the inside? It's there because water vapour in the air has condensed on the cold windscreen. How Does The Water Get In The Car? There is almost always water vapour in the air,...
DIY Floor & Boot Mats
Make your own floor mats from lino.
DIY Handbrake Gaiter
Cheaper than buying one from Smart