Forum: c453 - General discussions relating to the fortwo

Proxy 0.9 Turbo DCT 2016 3525 miles. Ever since I got this bloody thing I have always noticed that under 50% or more braking at 50-60MPH+ the rear end gets so titchy and light. There has been a number of occasions when I've had to slam my brakes and the rear end is seriously about to slide out,...

Has anyone tapped into a decent 12v switched feed in the cabin? Looking to add a USB & accessory socket up front (if you know a good quality USB/cigarette socket too, would be great, seen some poor quality ones) Thank you.

Hi all, I like most things about my 2017 Prime Auto.....except when idling along slowly in traffic with the air con on it seems difficult to drive smoothly, as every time the air con compressor kicks in and the engine RPM increases to compensate, the car surges forward, then when the compressor...

For any of you out there with the same problem. When i got my car from new, after 400 miles or so when driving for more than 20 minutes in warm weather, there's was a tapping feedback coming back through the steering wheel. I took the car back to be checked and told it was fine. It got...

Hello, I own a 2016 fortwo with the smart media + tom tom and I was wondering if it's possible to add an original reversing camera. If so, where can I buy it online? US or Europe preffered. Also, will I have to install cables does it have them already from the factory? Thanks.

Hi folks - got myself a 2016 forfour and was wondering if anyone has managed to get mirrorlink to work - according to the manual there should be a mirrorlink app in the services section of the menu (in the car) but I dont have it - just the usual tomtom live options. Any ideas? Tried a couple...

I have already added the brabus handbrake and gearstick. Wondering if anyone has changed the gearstick gaiter. Mine is looking slightly worn and cheap looking!

Wife has recently taken delivery of her new smart which is white tridion with black panels and black front grill. She has seen some driving around with a white front grill. Does anyone know if the front grill is easily changeable and if so has anyone priced up a new grill? Cheers in advance

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What are the conditions for stop start? Is this printed anywhere..like battery voltage, does it work with the ac on? Kind regards

Started getting an odd problem when first pulling away in the morning or after it has sat at work. Starts fine, car will then pull away, but if I then have to slow to an almost stop ( but NOT actually stopped), still in 1st gear, for junction or speedbump, it will not accelerate again. I hear...

Evening all I'm looking at getting a bike rack for my 453. Can anyone recommend any good ones that fit the Smart.

Same city journeys, same distances each day, same times, almost identical average speeds. https://photos.smugmug.com/Smart-453/i-xxWnNk6/0/3c2b237b/M/comparisons%20two%20453%20s-M.jpg Manual for two versus much heavier Cabrio DCT Turbo Near as damn it identical mpg, from a heavier, more powerful...

Often there are simple changes that would make a good car much better, for little additional cost, here's my list for starters: Right side of car switches Red=OFF Left side controls Red=ON Confusing eh ? LED light package still has halogen headlight bulbs: come on we're in 2016 and lots of LED...

i have a 2015 smart for two and the factory radio can be turned on without key so my question is to install my pioneer avh-x490bs do i just snip the red wire from the metra harness and connect the red wire to a wire/fuse that is powered only when key is on or install a switch in the red wire to...

I've finally got the bits together to swap my front lights over to the premium plus lights 1: It's expensive (but not as expensive as the premium plus pack if you don't want that for various reasons) but see money saving tip #3 2: You need two headlight assemblies ~£200 each + 2 modules ~£135...