Smart Racer

10/09/2026

Ever wondered how the Smart Roadster (452) compares to other driver-focused cars in terms of wheelbase? Measuring in at 2,360 mm (236 cm), its chassis dimension sits in very exclusive company:

TVR Sagaris: 2,360 mm

Lotus Elise S1: 2,360 mm

Formosa 236 Roadster: 2,360 mm

Porsche 911 GT3 (997): 2,360 mm

Mazda MX-5 (ND): 2,310 mm

Toyota MR2 (AW11): 2,320 mm

Honda S2000 (AP1/AP2): 2,400 mm

Whether it’s an ultra-light British corner-carver or a track-focused German icon, keeping the axles close together is the proven recipe for sharp turn-in and telepathic handling.

Which one of these chassis setups would you pick for a twisty B-road session? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/09/2026

REMOVED THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER OF MY SMART ROADSTER…

And honestly… I didn't expect the job to turn into THIS.

What started as one simple thing quickly turned into hours of work, taking apart a big part of the front end.

But there was a reason I went this far…

And by the end, the Roadster looked completely different.

🎥 I filmed the whole process — 28 minutes of DIY Smart Roadster work.

👉 Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/gCdqGQppx70

Would you have taken the whole thing apart? 👇

04/09/2026

Give Your Smart More Air!

Your intercooler can only work as well as the air you can get to it.

Meet the Smart Racer Parts Intercooler Scoop XL — a larger, performance-focused scoop designed to direct more incoming air straight toward the intercooler. 💨

🔥 WHY GO XL?

✅ ~50% more airflow compared with the standard scoop
✅ Better intercooler cooling
✅ Potentially lower intake air temperatures
✅ More consistent performance
✅ Ideal for tuned & performance-enhanced Smarts
✅ Direct replacement for OEM #0009487 V002
✅ No screws. No adhesive. No permanent modifications.

For tuned vehicles, better airflow to the intercooler can help you get the most from your setup — with potential gains of around 5–10 HP depending on engine, ECU tune, boost pressure and other modifications.
Actual results vary and cannot be guaranteed.

🏁 FITMENT

• Smart Fortwo 450
• Smart Roadster 452

Whether you're replacing a broken original scoop or looking for a simple performance upgrade, the XL version is designed to move more air where it matters.

👉 Check it out on eBay:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/820070605664

Looking for the standard-size version? 👇
https://www.ebay.de/itm/820043299565

Smart Racer Parts — engineered for Smart enthusiasts. 🏁

02/09/2026

Reduce excessive engine movement while keeping vibrations as low as possible compared with more aggressive engine-mount solutions
More info: https://www.ebay.de/itm/820070546941

30/08/2026

🚨 NO HORN? DON'T REPLACE IT YET!

If the horn on your Smart Roadster suddenly stops working, the problem might be much simpler than you think.

In my latest video, I show you 5 things you should check first — from the F1 paddle and horn button contacts to the steering wheel connector, fuse and the horn itself.

A few minutes of troubleshooting and some contact cleaner can potentially save you from buying parts you don't actually need. 🔧

🎥 The new video is LIVE on Smart Racer!

Link in the first comment 👇

22/08/2026

🔧 **ONE SCANNER. REAL-WORLD TEST.**

The new .official CR Max P** has arrived at Smart Racer — and I had to find out what it can actually do.

I’ve been using iCarsoft diagnostic tools on my Smart Roadster for years, but this time we’re stepping it up.

From a 2003 Smart Roadster to much newer cars — I put the CR Max P through a proper real-world test.

No showroom demo. Just cars, diagnostics and a lot of buttons to press. 😄

🎥 **Full video is now live on YouTube!**

👉 Link in bio / comment

**Would you trust one scanner to diagnose all your cars? 👀**

21/08/2026

🔧 **ONE SCANNER. CAN IT DO IT ALL?**

You’ve seen me use the iCarsoft MB V2.0 on my Smart Roadster for years, but this time I wanted to see what happens when we step up to something much more advanced.

I put the **NEW iCarsoft CR Max P** to a real-world test — starting with my Smart Roadster and then moving on to newer cars.

🎥 **Watch the full video here:**
https://youtu.be/evGDwgvphT0

I’ve been using the iCarsoft MB V2.0 on my Smart Roadster for years...

12/08/2026

When Roadsters meet on the highway