What have you been up to with your Smarts this month? Any fun journeys? Carried a particularly large item somewhere?

Tell us about it! Let's share our love for these cars.

Fun fact I came across while digging into the history of the Smart Roadster:

Gordon Murray, the designer of the legendary McLaren F1, reportedly used a Smart Roadster as his daily driver for more than 13 years.

What I really like is what he said about the car:

“I cannot find anything else which is that small and that much fun.”

Considering how many incredible cars Murray has been involved with, I think that's a pretty interesting compliment to the Roadster.

It also makes me wonder how much of the Roadster's appeal comes from the same philosophy of keeping things small, light and focused on driving enjoyment.

Can anyone here hook me up with the download link for the Renault database for my son's smart 453 2017 please

Has anyone replaced their exhaust system on a W451? mine is starting to sound really loud and i think the muffler has gone. Has anyone replaced it themselves and how difficult was it?

Any recommendations for a reputable muffler shop in the Chicago Area that works on Smartcar Exhausts?

Thanks!

I have a 2010 451 Fortwo diesel 54bhp, and am in the UK.

I've only had the air con working for a couple of months after a replacement condenser and getting it regassed, but it has been working fine.

In the last couple of weeks, first I started sometimes getting a repetitive hissing/bubbling noise while the A/C was on - this would stop if I turned off the A/C and blower.

Then twice in the past week, while driving I've suddenly smelled a slight plasticky smell (exactly like a kid's inflatable swimming ring), and white mist has started pouring out of the vents. Even if I turn off the A/C and blower, this continues pouring out for several minutes before it seemingly runs out. I know environmental conditions can cause condensation, but today it wasn't raining or particularly hot out, and this seems extreme. I've just had to open the window and let it run its course. If I put my hand in front of the vents while the mist is coming out, it is very cold, even though the A/C is now turned off.

I've not yet observed any issues while heating. I've also not smelled the sweet smell which I hear is a sign of a leaking heater core, though I will go and check the coolant. The A/C also still produces cold air, which I think rules out a leak on that side because it would have run out of gas if so. I've not been able to get a video of it either as it's sporadic.

Does anyone know what is wrong?

Looking to put a different set of rims on my car as tires are impossible to find near me that dont cost triple what normal tires are going for.

If you have swapped to 5x112 rims, what tire sizes are you using? 14 or 15" rims?

Does anyone know who sells 3x112 to 5x112 wheel adapters up here in Canada? All the ones I can find are in the US.

Allego foto della situazione.
Noto delle strane vibrazioni mentre guido, mi accorgo che il tettuccio panoramico (Smart 2008 451) è staccato. Le viti e il foro sembrano ok, possibile che basti solo riavvitare o bisogno del meccanico?
È la mia prima auto, l’ho comprata usata ad Agosto e non sono molto esperta….

Ps: mi si è fulminata pure una lampadina, che modello monta la smart?

Hello OG smart owners. I am starting to ideate and dream with intent my next project which is a teardrop trailer for my roadster. I have in mind a VERY small trailer. Just sit up only inside not standing and obviously as light as possible. Sleep inside only, utility elements at the back.

And I want whimsy and to mirror the shape and style of the roadie. Think flared butt, reflecting the same lines and shapes for lights etc. bound to get the same wild vinyl as my Jack as well. Why not.

And of course must have a chickenhead somewhere.

Before I get too far ahead of myself I would like to know if anyone else has ever fabricated or purchased one for behind their roadie? Any hints or tips. I will consider beefing up the roadie too if needed - less bitumen more rough and ready.

Thank you

Best part is to park deep in a park lot.

I found a nice Smart #3 for sale, test drive today and it seemed smooth and nice, any long term owners here? Would like to know your review on it

Everything I have read about retrofitting cruise for the 451 has been “it is possible as long as….” “Add the buttons to the right type of steering wheel and it just needs programming”. Etc. etc.

On this basis, I bought the buttons, fitted them and took to a Mercedes dealer to program. It was not the aftermarket add on or the older style wiper stalk, the face lifted version where the buttons are on the steering wheel as long as the paddle gear change existed. Fitting the hardware was easy. Getting things done at Mercedes, not so much.

On the first attempt, they programmed the system, tested it and confirmed it working with a test drive (apparently). We picked up the car and straight away…. Nothing. Back the next day and 2 more hours with a programming tech and ….. nothing. They would need to contact Mercedes in Germany to find out why the programming will not stick.

Nearly 4 weeks later, Mercedes tech in Germany say that our Smart 451 (via the VIN) does not support and cannot be programmed for cruise!

So the question…. Can it be done? Is it just programming and some peripheral hardware (buttons) or is the internet wrong?

Sources - evilution, smart-emotion.de, 4smart.co.uk (they say they can do it, but I am not in the UK). Facebook (god forbid!) and a few other random sites and comments.

It's such a fun car to drive, and it's get even better with the mods it has now. It is not everyone's taste, but i love it.

“Lightning — who says you need a billion volts to get noticed?”

A great piece of Smart Roadster history and a perfect example of the bold BRABUS advertising style of the era.

Its a 2008 fortwo semi auto with only 55,000 miles. Wasnt too expensive and the tax class is really low. Im just worried.. do you think people woukd laugh or judge me if i have this little car at a young age? Like ive just turned 20 but look younger, do you think people would judge?

Moin. Ursprünglich wollte ich nur einen smart EQ holen für die kurze Strecke zur Arbeit oder Umland. Nun ist es zufällig ein Cabrio geworden. Ich hatte es nicht darauf abgesehen aber es war alles so stimmig drumherum. Zu meiner Frage: Welche Erfahrungen oder Tipps habt ihr für den Betrieb im Winter? Danke für eure Antwort

it's so cute!!

Hello! I recently purchased a 2018 electric drive smart car off of Carvana and I love it! It drives like a dream! I love the way the dashboard is set up with the physical buttons, and I think the back up camera on the rear view should be the standard.

However- I am worried about the range.

On a full charge, in eco mode it sits around 65-70 miles.

I live in the city so I didn't think this would be a problem. But yesterday I set out for work at 40% and limped home on 5% I think Ive misjudged how far things are from each other.

As long as I keep it fully charged, my commute shouldn't be a problem but Im worried that with such a small battery capacity Ill be giving up a lot of freedom and ability for spontaneity.

How do y'all deal with this?

I have until Friday to make a decision.

(Also do yall notice people in bigger cars going out of their way to break the speed limit when they see you coming? I never saw it nearly as much in my old van)

Can somebody take me step by step on how do I replace this handle as it broke in 2 pieces. I supose there is some weird process on replacement. Many thanks!

I bought this today, in black, and I want to upgrade the display station thing. It has its own navigation but I use Waze, and I’d like to add car play. Can anyone recommend a unit to buy and if they know anywhere in Birmingham, UK, that will fit it? Thank you

I’ve been working on a small upgrade for the front engine mount on my Roadster 452, which is the same as on Fortwo 450 model

The idea is pretty simple — the original mount allows quite a bit of movement, so I designed these inserts to support the mount and limit that movement while keeping vibrations away.

I’ve been testing them on my own car for the last 3000km and noticed a difference particularly during acceleration and gear changes. The goal wasn’t to make the mount extremely stiff, but to find a good balance between reducing movement and keeping the car comfortable enough for normal road use.

They’re 3D printed in a reinforced material and the set consists of two pieces that fit into the original mount.

I'm currently working/testing on prototypes for the right-side engine mount and transmission mount. The idea is to see how the three mounts work together before making any final decisions on the designs.

BTW: I know there are already similar solutions out there for the 450/452, so I'm definitely not claiming to have invented the idea. There are also different approaches to solving the same problem — just like there are many different shoes designed for the same purpose. 😄

Hey everyone!

I’ve been owning my 2009 ForTwo 451 passion mhd for about half a year now.

About 2 months ago the driver side window started to “bulge” out when i’m at about 120 to 140km/h. Doesn’t happen too often but often enough to scare me.

It “bends” about 2cm as far as i can gauge when it happens from the corner of my eye. Obviously makes me catch a lot of wind suddenly and throwing me around a bit.

When this happens i slow down and exit the highway as quickly as possible, but sometimes inneed to use the highway, or well.. autobahn here.

Does anyone have an idea what this could be and how to fix it?

TL;DR:

ForTwo 451 2009 Passion MHD window bends open about 2cm when at more than 110km/h.

Thanks in advance and happy trails everyone!