We the Lost Angels Smart 451S owners did a Canyon run lat week. The purpose of the run was to learn and experience how our cars handle. Hill climbs, hard left and right turns at high speeds and normal speed. Down hill hair pin turns and S shape curves.
One thing was very clear that Smart dose it all very well. The Smart engine is very well matched for the challenge. It accelerates going up the mountain road very well.
Stability at 70 and above gets better with larger front tires. No other change is required to the suspension I believe. Springs can be changed to adjust the ride height as one wants for better looks performance and lowering the center of gravity of the 451.
The starting point is going to better set of tires.
Do not exceed the tire height of original rear tire by more then few mm.
Use the link below to check tire heights and speed changes.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
One thing was very clear that Smart dose it all very well. The Smart engine is very well matched for the challenge. It accelerates going up the mountain road very well.
Stability at 70 and above gets better with larger front tires. No other change is required to the suspension I believe. Springs can be changed to adjust the ride height as one wants for better looks performance and lowering the center of gravity of the 451.
The starting point is going to better set of tires.
Do not exceed the tire height of original rear tire by more then few mm.
Use the link below to check tire heights and speed changes.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
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It was a great run, good time had by Smart Madness. Thanks for organizing Kahn 451, and thanks for the cool sharing of pictures!
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Like the wheels. Stand out. Do you have a full picture front of the car also?
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Sweet wheels. Who sells these babies?
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the 3 spokers are at www.tirerack.com, $120 for 15" and $140 for 16" s (on the pinkish smart)
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"90 and beyond ........"
How much beyond 90 did you reach?
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