This page currently focuses specifically on 1 model but the method is the similar for all models. Almond 450 Front Panels The front panels are comprised of 3 panels, 1 centre and 2 arches. Down each side are 6 sprung metal clips... ...and 4 Torx head screws. The...
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Parasitic Electrical Drain
Battery going flat over a few days of the car not being used?
Parcel Shelf For Speakers
It’s an age old mod that can be seen in many modified cars:
Part Numbers
Work out the codes for different colour parts
PAS Controller Waterproofing
Problems Another thing that dies due to water ingress in the Roadster is the power steering controller. However, it also happens in the fortwo 450 although it's much less likely. The reason for the issue is the placement in the cars. This unit sits low in the footwell...
Patriotic Bonnet/Hood
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PCD, Offset, Centre Bore
Explaining these terms
Penetrating Fluid
There are loads of penetrating fluids on the market but why not make your own?
Performance Air Filters
Performance air filter options
Performing A Compression Test
A handy little test that you can perform at home to gauge the health of your pistons and bores.
Personal Links
Links to people and sites that we visit
Petrol 450 Engine Mounts
This is how to change the 3 engine mounts on the petrol 450 fortwo (600cc and 700cc). Side Engine Mounts Remove the bolts from the X-frame on either side and remove it from the car. You can just undo the top bolts and pull the x frame down to get some clearance...
Pioneer AVIC-F310BT Battery Warning
Does your Pioneer U310BT stereo complain of a low battery when you start the car?
Pipercross Venom And Viper
Billed as an induction kit, the Pipercross Venom and Viper kits are enclosed air filters with a cold air feed pipe.
Piston DV Servicing
Your dump valve has to put up with a harsh environment so every now and then it’s a good idea to give it a bath.
Powder Coating or Painting Alloys
Silver alloys, everyone has them so why not go for something different?
Power Steering Fault
it is a common occurance for the Roadster power steering to become intermittent
Presspley Crack Investigation
An official lab tested the smart turbo to determine why it cracked
Professional Window Tinting
Professional window tinting is expensive, however Dartford-based Shock Grafix can do all types of tinting and graphics at great prices.
Push/Bump Start Your Smart
We all know you can't push start an auto but the smart isn't actually a true auto. It's in the manual but who reads that?