The drop link connects at both ends. One end to the anti-roll bar, the other to the wishbone. The anti-roll bar connection is generally not a problem as it can be held with a spanner (46Nm on refitting). The big problem is at the other end. The position of the fixing...
Smartmods
for all your modding needs, recommended by Evilution
Kane Harrison
Drying The Roadster Carpet
If you have a Roadster, chances are that it leaks from somewhere. If you are brave or clued up, you'll have checked. However, many Roadster owners either don't know or ignore it until it causes issues. Bad move. Depending on your leak position, you will probably start...
Dump Valve Fitting
Fitting a DV is a relatively easy process, depending on the type, it will replace 1 of 2 parts. Thanks to Shadow for the extra photos.
Dump Valve Types
Dump Valves (DV’s, BOV’s) Everything you need to know about the dump valve.
Dump Valves – Are They Worthwhile
The fact of the matter is that almost all of the respected smart tuners will not fit a dump valve, that goes for Brabus as well and they should know what they are talking about.The reason is because they were using stock DVs and didn't consider a smart specific DV....
DVR Car Cameras
Here is what I have learned about in car cameras
DVR Fitting & Setup
Having a DVR recording your driving is a good idea and gives you evidence in case of an accident.
However, unless you fit it properly, it might not be as helpful as you think.
E10 Fuel
What Is E10 Fuel? It's a standard 95 octane fuel that has 10% of the volume replaced with ethanol. What Is E5 Fuel? It's a standard 97+ octane fuel that has 10% of the volume replaced with ethanol. What Is Ethanol? It's alcohol. The same stuff in your alcoholic...
Ebay power chips
Do they work?
ED 451 Fuse Layout
451 ED (Electric Drive) Fuse Layout No Amp. Colour 1 Not used empty empty 2 Windscreen wipers 25 A Neutral 3 Window lifter motor, left and right 20 A Yellow 4 Heater blower 25 A Neutral 5 Fog lights, LED DRLs 10 A Red 6 Parking lights & Tail lights right, speedo...
ED Vinyl Removal
The ED logo is clever. It's a plug. Hah! neat. Shame it looks so shit. It has to go... but how easily? Thankfully it's a vinyl graphic placed on last with no lacquer over the top. Ideally on a warm day, use something soft to peel back the edge. A fingernail if you...
Ein DV Kaufen
So you want to buy a DV from Wiltec in Germany but your German is on par with your Icelandic and your Urdu? Follow the info below.
Electric Drive Charger Type
How Do I Know What Charger I Have? There's not much point paying out for a fast charger if your car doesn't support fast charging. There are various ways to see which charger you have but the easiest way is just to look at the charger port. 451 Fortwo ED (Electric...
Electric Drive Charging Fault
History In early 2022 I had an issue with my 453 forfour not charging using the proper wall charger. However, my 451 ED charged fine on the same charger. I just presumed that there was a hardware issue with the car since MB Star Diagnostics was claiming there was an...
Electric Drive Servicing
Servicing An Electric Drive Smart Smart royally screw over electric drive owners when it comes to servicing. Considering there's no oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, V-belt or valve adjustment to be changed, they actually charge more to service an electric...
Electric Superchargers
Electric fan that sits in the air inlet pipe and increases performance by pushing air into the engine
ELM327 Bluetooth Dongles
No one has ever asked me directly but it's a question that appears weekly online. Can I Use A Bluetooth ELM327 Dongle On My Smart? This is 1 of many versions of the ELM327 OBD dongle. There are many like it but this one is mine. Can You Use It? Yes you can. Will It Do...
Engine Cover Fastener
If you have owned a smart long enough, there is a good chance that at some point, the engine bay fastener will come loose. They pull out of the hole and eventually go missing after rolling into the engine bay somewhere. If you haven't lost the fastener, you can hold...
Engine Misfire
Misfire - What Is It? When an engine is running properly, each cylinder is "firing". For the cylinder to fire correctly, it needs certain variables. It needs fuel, oxygen, heat and pressure. Fuel - Petrol (gasolene), diesel or LPG. Oxygen - Atmospheric air contains...
Engine Oil Capacity
Engine Oil Capacity Different spec sheets suggest different quantities although they are all very similar. Here is an approximate oil capacity for each of the smart engines. These capacities are for filling a new engine. When you do an oil change, you will not be able...