http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/ smartmaniacs international smart car club, smartManiacs, smart car forums and information site, smart, for two, fortwo, roadster, servicing, car, smart 4-2, smart car club, roadster, coupe, 42, fourtwo, fourfour, forfour, 44, for-four, Brabus, New smart Brabus, Brabus roadster, Brabus fortwo en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:24:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/ http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62865&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:54:07 GMT I have a Janspeed exhaust fitted and noticed that it has been sounding a little rougher than normal. After a look underneath it looked at though the bracket has snapped at the strongest point! Also as for replacing the studs I totally agree soaking in plus gas and the only safe way to extract is... I have a Janspeed exhaust fitted and noticed that it has been sounding a little rougher than normal. After a look underneath it looked at though the bracket has snapped at the strongest point!
Also as for replacing the studs I totally agree soaking in plus gas and the only safe way to extract is the double nut method against each other. But it is best to use two flange nuts.
Best get the stainless mig out again. These brackets seem to snap for fun!

I seem to have miss placed my spares studs & nuts which I sourced from Mercedes, I remember that these were threaded all the way where as the ones I have just removed have a spot in the near to the end which isn't threaded. Does anyone know if these are just standard M8 x 55 exhaust studs or are they a special thread/pitch.

Can I just make my own studs out of high tensile M8 threaded bar? Or will any local motor factors m8 x 55 studs work?


]]> fortwo - (450) sept 1998- oct 2007 Yorkshire Devil http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62865 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62863&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:02:25 GMT Hi i am looking for a used bonnet any colour and condition, thanks mark Hi i am looking for a used bonnet any colour and condition,
thanks mark ]]> Items Wanted quadracer1974 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62863 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62862&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:57:47 GMT Image: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs159.ash2/41303_486162053065_747513065_6946917_2390820_n.jpg Copyright Spotty Badger Productions Found this one over the bank holiday weekend along with many others .
Copyright Spotty Badger Productions
Found this one over the bank holiday weekend along with many others . ]]> Community Chatter S2trash http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62862 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62861&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:38:14 GMT Image: http://www.spottybadger.com/images/pictures/4cbb5121fca70.jpg On sale for one month with a reduction of 25% http://www.spottybadger.com/potm.htm
On sale for one month with a reduction of 25% http://www.spottybadger.com/potm.htm ]]> Community Chatter S2trash http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62861 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62860&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:21:32 GMT Well, my 1999 City + passion has finally decided enough is enough - it started running on 2 cylinders on the Bank Holiday Monday.

I can't really complain too much as it has done ~ 143,000 + miles abd although it has been drinking oil for a long time now, it continued to run as if nothing was wrong....

So a phone call and chat has resulted in it been taken away to be "Fudged".

Hopefully when it comes back it will be good for another 100,000 mile + again.

John ]]> fortwo - (450) sept 1998- oct 2007 heinkeljb http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62860 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62859&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:00:10 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QpVC...layer_embedded ]]> Community Chatter herman1rg http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62859 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62858&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:22:55 GMT Just been to a BCA auction this morning and was amazed at the lack of interest in a 451 passion. 25k miles full service history and 18 months old. The auction was also live on line. Highest bid - £4600!!! The interesting thing is my 2010 model passion has a GFV of £5600 after 3 years so someone is... Just been to a BCA auction this morning and was amazed at the lack of interest in a 451 passion. 25k miles full service history and 18 months old. The auction was also live on line. Highest bid - £4600!!! The interesting thing is my 2010 model passion has a GFV of £5600 after 3 years so someone is going to loose a lot of money, but not me as I intend to walk away after the three year agreement as I bought the car on the scrappage scheme and only paid £7300 plus £80 per month - cheap motoring. ]]> fortwo - (451) sept 2007 - present Grumpydave http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62858 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62857&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:22:52 GMT Right, firstly im new to the Smart car scene, my new little back and forth to work car as im usually an Audi guy (and i do still have one for the weekends ;)) I bought myself a Smart City Pure 2003 on Sunday (5/9/10) with 70k on the clock on the assumed condition that the piston rings may have... Right, firstly im new to the Smart car scene, my new little back and forth to work car as im usually an Audi guy (and i do still have one for the weekends ;))

I bought myself a Smart City Pure 2003 on Sunday (5/9/10) with 70k on the clock on the assumed condition that the piston rings may have gone as its burning a bit of oil and smokes a little on hard acceleration. Ive used around 0.3litres over approx. 350 miles so im assuming what i was told is true :)

So the questions:

1. What ECU does my Smart have?
2. Is there anywhere around Stafford way that repair / service / upgrade Smarts?
3. Could it be the piston rings that have gone to cause the oil to burn as fast as it has? Or are there other likely reason?
4. The service light is on and has been for the past 8000 miles so im assuming it is well overdue a service!! Could this be the reason its buring oil?! Just needs a good service and perhaps replacing the top oil breather (have read this causes issues!)????


Looking forward to your replies.

Mark ]]> fortwo - (450) sept 1998- oct 2007 53pure http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62857 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62855&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:50:49 GMT Can anyone talk me through the procedure necessary to remove the passenger/near side front sidelight housing. The glass lense is cracked and I have a replacement I want to fit. Thanks for any help you can give. :beersm: Can anyone talk me through the procedure necessary to remove the passenger/near side front sidelight housing. The glass lense is cracked and I have a replacement I want to fit. Thanks for any help you can give. :beersm: ]]> Roadster rabhrab http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62855 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62854&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:21:59 GMT Hey all if my calculations are right next tuesday is the monthly SW London meet. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it as I'm on holiday. Keep it going as theres new interest in the meet. Have a good one and see you all at next months. ]]> Smart Car related meetings and Events RCR10 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62854 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62851&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:47:54 GMT ive ripped out so much wiring on my project, got everything wired up and its so nice, i even have a light to tell me when the radiator fan kicks in, but i want to hard wire the abs in and have 27 wires, i can work it out just hoped someone else may be able to give me a pin out, cheers ive ripped out so much wiring on my project, got everything wired up and its so nice, i even have a light to tell me when the radiator fan kicks in, but i want to hard wire the abs in and have 27 wires, i can work it out just hoped someone else may be able to give me a pin out, cheers ]]> General Smart Topics only Please nikb http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62851 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62850&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:31:10 GMT Little Miss Kiss is up for sale http://southampton.gumtree.com/southampton/77/65255277.html Very Low mileage for smarts age only 15,600 ROAD TAX runs out in Nov (only £35 for a years TAX) MOT runs out Jan 2011 Full Service history Air Condition Soft touch fully automatic gear box, with... Little Miss Kiss is up for sale

http://southampton.gumtree.com/south.../65255277.html

Very Low mileage for smarts age only 15,600
ROAD TAX runs out in Nov (only £35 for a years TAX)
MOT runs out Jan 2011
Full Service history
Air Condition
Soft touch fully automatic gear box, with the option to drive it in semi auto
Heated leather seats
CD / Radio and Subwoofer in the boot
Under seat lockable drawer
Electric windows
Electric soft top
very Good interior
Decals can be removed
£4200 o.n.o

Pictures can be seen on Gumtree Advert

I am in Southampton

If you are interested please call Chantelle on 07770799704 or email betty.b00p@hotmail.co.uk ]]> Classifieds LittlemissKiss http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62850 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62849&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:24:16 GMT I'm just wondering how fast people's internet connections are.

You can use this link to check
http://fwd.five.tv/adv/broadbandspeedtest

I've included a poll also just for interest. ]]> Community Chatter herman1rg http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62849 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62848&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:10:55 GMT Some pics to share from back in 2005, it's a mk5.5 in true blue with colour coded wheels & exhaust valance.





All powdercoated :) ]]> fortwo - (450) sept 1998- oct 2007 ZorroReturns http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62848 http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62847&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:05:43 GMT I have a blackberry and it told me I have a new message on here so I log on and can see nothing from the computer. When I log on from the phone I see a message from Serendipity but I cannot reply
Anyone know what's up?
Cheers
Kris ]]> Community Chatter rentawitch http://www.smartmaniacs.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62847