Kane Harrison

Normal Mod 451 Smann Side Skirts451 Fortwo

Why put up with the Brabus skirts which are just painted standard skirts, lets fit something better.

Normal Mod 451 Spark Plug Specs451 Fortwo

The new 451 uses Denso spark plugs as standard. Here is all the information about the OEM plugs.

Premium Mod 451 Speaker Upgrade451 Fortwo

Even the upgraded speakers on the 451 are rubbish, the system has a lot of potential so lets realise it.

Premium Mod 451 Speedo LCD Invert451 Fortwo

The black text on an amber background is the standard set up on the 451, be it the original or dumbed down version. You only get the nicer amber text on the black background if you have the trip computer. However, with a little work, a few simple tools and some large...

Normal Mod 451 Spoiler Removal451 Fortwo

There are very few reasons to remove the spoiler except for if it gets damaged or removed to bond a new spoiler to it, but here is the info anyway.

Premium Mod 451 Starter Motor Wiring451 Fortwo

Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour

Modules are labeled in the picture.

Premium Mod 451 Steering Column Change451 Fortwo

Remove the speedo, lower steering column cover, speering wheel and the dashboard. There are 2 straps holding the steering column bearings in position. Each has 2 bolts underneath. Look underneath the straps and you find a pair of Torx40 bolts, remove them. Same...

Premium Mod 451 Steering Wheel Disassembly451 Fortwo

451 Non Paddle Steering Wheel Remove the steering wheel. Remove the 2x Torx25 screws from the back. Remove the rear cover. Remove the 2x Torx25 screws now uncovered. Remove the front cover. (spray paint or vinyl wrap this if you want) Loosen all 3 of the Torx40 bolts...

Premium Mod 451 Steering Wheel Wiring451 Fortwo

Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour

Premium Mod 451 Stereo Removal451 Fortwo

How to remove the new smart stereo in order to fit an aftermarket stereo or to fit an MP3 lead to the existing stereo.

Normal Mod 451 Storage Flap Removal451 Fortwo

The boot storage flap is one of those things that is going to get damaged. Over time it will get scratched on both sides or someone will install speakers in it (but that’s another mod).

Normal Mod 451 Stuck In Park451 Fortwo

The 451 generally came with the standard TipTronic layout but American 451s and all electric drive 451s had the fake PRND layout. They had the parking pawl which manually locks the gearbox when the shifter is in park. When you turn the ignition to position 1, it...