Project SMART Almost Completed: HRE's, Kit, Drop, Exhaust...

Alex@wheelexperts · 07-20-2008, 09:25 PM

So the Wheel Experts project SMART ForTwo is almost done. Here are a few of the mods...

-17" HRE 543's in Brushed Finish
-S-Mann Full Aero Kit
-S-Mann Exhaust System
-Eibach Euro-Spec Lowering Springs

Have a few finishing touches left and full photoshoot awaits

What do you think? PM me if you have any questions about any of these products...

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ricecooker713 · 07-22-2008, 11:08 PM

Very nice indeed

PartyVan · 07-26-2008, 04:04 AM

Very nice and clean. I didn't even know HRE makes 17" wheels. What other sytles do they make as well?

Mike T. · 07-27-2008, 12:34 AM

Looks good; are any front fender changes (i.e. grinding of lips) necessary to get the clearance for the 17s?

Alex@wheelexperts · 09-04-2008, 07:06 PM

thanks for all the comments guys... this car is a blast to drive.

Fender wise, no modifications.

Saprissa · 09-04-2008, 07:31 PM

can you give me more info on the
Eibach Euro-Spec Lowering Springs.

How much for a set? What's the EIBACH part # (model #)
How much is installation?

what's the drop measurement (front / rear) ?

thanks!

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

Karlson · 09-13-2008, 12:05 PM

now thats one bad assmart

!

tbone · 10-03-2008, 07:52 AM

What size tires are you running on the HREs?

Alex@wheelexperts · 10-07-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saprissa

can you give me more info on the
Eibach Euro-Spec Lowering Springs.

How much for a set? What's the EIBACH part # (model #)
How much is installation?

what's the drop measurement (front / rear) ?

thanks!

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

Carlos,

I would not recommend using the Eibach Euro Spec springs. The main reason is because of the ride comfort is severely compromised since these springs were built for the previous generation SMART only available in Europe.

Going with the US Spec ones - they are a 0.8" drop all the way around...

Hope this helps

tbone · 10-07-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex@wheelexperts

Carlos,

I would not recommend using the Eibach Euro Spec springs. The main reason is because of the ride comfort is severely compromised since these springs were built for the previous generation SMART only available in Europe.

Going with the US Spec ones - they are a 0.8" drop all the way around...

Hope this helps

Is the ride quality THAT bad?
The US Spec doesn't lower the SMART enough.
Are there coilovers available yet?

Saprissa · 10-07-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex@wheelexperts

Carlos,

I would not recommend using the Eibach Euro Spec springs. The main reason is because of the ride comfort is severely compromised since these springs were built for the previous generation SMART only available in Europe.

Going with the US Spec ones - they are a 0.8" drop all the way around...

Hope this helps

Thanks Alex !
i only said Euro-spec because that's what you had listed in the very top post.

So, if the EIBACH US-spec springs aren't that great... I guess I'll look at the CARLSSON set-up.

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

07-27-2008, 12:34 AM	#4
Mike T. MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada Posts: 1,375 Drives: 2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200	Looks good; are any front fender changes (i.e. grinding of lips) necessary to get the clearance for the 17s? __________________ 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200 2006 smart fortwo cdi BRABUS Canada 1 cabriolet 2005 smart fortwo cdi cabriolet 1966 Peugeot 404 Coupé Injection

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07-22-2008, 11:08 PM	#2
ricecooker713 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF, Ca Posts: 13 Drives: 2005 C55 AMG, 1992 Intgera Rhd	Very nice indeed

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