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Smart Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Smarts driving pleasure

Smart car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Smart from the for 2 to the cheeky roadster. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Please join the forum for model specific questions and answers and to meet other owners and see what modifications they have done.

Torquecars started providing Smart upgrades, car modifications and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Smart owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Smart tuning and Smart styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Smart upgrades,modifications and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Smart owners forum and swap upgrades ideas with like minded Smart owners.

  • Selected Smart Stats
  • roadster roadster coupé (80bhp) 2d Auto (RHD) - 698 cc - 80 bhp - 110 Nm
  • fortwo fortwo Coupé Pure 2d Auto - 698 cc - 50 bhp - 80 Nm 5
  • fortwo fortwo Cabriolet Pure 2d Auto - 698 cc - 61 bhp - 95 Nm 7
  • city city coupé Smart and Pure 2d Auto (01) - 599 cc - 44 bhp - 70 Nm
  • fortwo fortwo Coupé Brabus 2d Auto - 698 cc - 74 bhp - 110 Nm

Latest Article in: Tuning

Better spark

The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance. Maximising the efficiency of the spark will increase power. We examine the effect of a performance ignition system Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Diesels

Smart Particulate filters

Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Engine Mods

Smart Camshafts

Guide to selecting the correct camshaft guide. Compare cam profiles and drawbacks like surging and rough tickover at low revs. Improve your useful power band with the right cam shaft. Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Forced Induction

Smart Forced Induction

Comparing the effect of Turbo's and Superchargers. Turbos give a powerful kick and supercharges are more progressive in power delivery. Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Improve Handling

Smart Strut braces

How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces. A strut brace is an easy modification that can dramatically improve your cars handling. Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Smart Fuelling

Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Transmission

Smart Performance clutches

Power clutches and triple plate clutches. Clutch modifications. Avoiding judder and clutch selection guide for a fast street car or track day setup. Troubleshooting problems with a new clutch like slip and drag. Read article...

>>> Smart Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Smart Performance tyres

Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...



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