1983JZR3W
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The North American/Canadian, market has never been big on modding their smarts. Some of us have spent a fairly large sum on mods, but most are more interested in keeping their cars reliable. If you look on Instagram, there are lots of modders and companies that cater to them. Most of the real enthusiasts are in Europe, especially Greece and are a younger demographic. I am 77 and had my '09 Brabus since new and enjoying modding and maintaining it. I have been a car guy since my early teens and don't see any slowing down. I suppose I should join Facebook and see what I can learn over there. I hope this site grows, but smarts seem to have lost their charm for the most part.
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Welcome to the forum. Would love to see some photos of your car when you have time.
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I live in Florida and use Discount Tire for all my tire needs. Their policy is they do not work on any vehicle with wheel spacers. I also have 17" Brabus wheels on all four corners but they have three wheel bolts. I also have spacers 20mm front and 30mm rear. Anytime I need tire service, I just remove the spacers, get the work done and re-install them when I get home.
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Check the forum "Smart Car of America". Many 453's owners on this site. Good luck with finding the part number. If it exists, someone will know it.
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The OP only made 3 posts and has not been active since 9/5/2020. I doubt he even saw the negative post.
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Flying Tiger Development has one new 12 spoke in the box for dealer cost. He did not quote the price, but he posted it about three hours ago.
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Your tires may be taller than mine and that is causing the rubbing. Do you know the overall diameter of your new tires? @Jt080883 I have 7.5x17 Brabus wheels on all four corners of my car. I did not need wheel spacers, but used them to get a more flush appearance that I was after. On front, I have 20mm Eibach spacers and on rear 30mm Eibach spacers. Never any rubbing issues on front or rear before or after spacers. I am running stock size rear US spec Brabus tires. Hankook 215/35-17 all around. Hope this may be of some help. Welcome to the forum.
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@Jt080883 I have 7.5x17 Brabus wheels on all four corners of my car. I did not need wheel spacers, but used them to get a more flush appearance that I was after. On front, I have 20mm Eibach spacers and on rear 30mm Eibach spacers. Never any rubbing issues on front or rear before or after spacers. I am running stock size rear US spec Brabus tires. Hankook 215/35-17 all around. Hope this may be of some help. Welcome to the forum.
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Very nice smart, but I am afraid you did not buy a Brabus. The car has no Brabus badges, ground effects, wheels, dash pods, lowered suspension, just to name a few differences. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell a Brabus by the Vin #. Unless someone back dated a Brabus to a Pure, not likely, you did not get what you were told you were getting. I am sorry to be the bearer of this news, but possibly you can get a price rebate from the dealer. Good luck.
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1983JZR3W replied to Sydney's topic in Modifications and Performance: 451 Model, 2008-2015, gasoline
Several months ago, a member over at SCoA did some dyno pulls comparing stock filter and stock airbox to the silicone tube and different air filters. His best dyno pulls showed a gain of almost 5 horsepower over stock with the K&N air filter and the silicone tube. He tried different filters with the stock air box and the silicone tube and got some improvements, but the K&N with the silicone tube gave the largest gain. I know five horsepower is not much, but on our little engines, it does help. I forget to mention, the tested car was a 2009 451. -
I have something called a JZR with a Honda CX650 engine. It looks like an early Morgan Super Sports.
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I have driven less than 100 miles in the last year. Not really due to Covid, but I have been having a lot of knee problems ( need both replaced) so my wife does most of the driving in her van.
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Must have a turning radius of 100 yards..... Still kinda neat though.
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Welcome from Jacksonville, Fl. There are not many of us Floridians on this site. Are you also on Smart Car of America? That is the largest smart site in the US.
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Nice review. Seemed to be totally honest about the good and the not so good.