smart cars don't have to be boring. This is the lifted, slammed, decaled, off-pavement corner of the community — and the small shops and creators making the parts that turn city cars into weekend toys.
“MILKJUG” — the world's scariest smart car (turbo Hayabusa swap)
A solid intro to how far this chassis can be pushed.
Lift kits, performance, OEM, and aftermarket — US, Canada, UK, and Germany. Click through for current pricing and fitment.
US shop · 451 only
Run by the team behind the Ridin' Salty YouTube channel. Premium, off-pavement-ready lift kits and the supporting parts (control arms, wheel adapters, body cuts) you need to actually run them.
Canada · 451 + 453 · Ships worldwide
Budget-friendly DIY-leaning alternative. Their 451 lift-kit configurator bundles the right parts by year/trim, and they're one of the few shops with a parallel 453 collection.
US shop · Performance + accessories
The longest-running US smart shop. Performance ECMs, throttle controllers, exhausts, intakes, plus the broadest US accessory catalog. Install centers in Texas and California if you don't want to wrench it yourself.
Official OEM · US
The genuine-parts channel for US-market smart fortwo. Search by year and engine; orders ship through certified MB dealers. The right place for OEM-spec replacements where aftermarket isn't an option (engine internals, sensors, body panels). Once our Parts Lookup page is live, you'll be able to deep-link from a part number straight here.
UK shop · 451 specialist
UK-based 451 performance and tuning specialist. Suspension, brakes, intake, and the kind of fitment-specific upgrades you can't easily get from a US shop. Useful even for North American owners when you need a part that the US aftermarket skipped.
Germany · 451 + 453 · Builder-grade
For the build that's outgrown bolt-ons. German tuner with parts you won't find on US shelves — ARP head bolts, performance axles, Bilstein coilovers, boost controllers. Read: serious power and serious torque-spec discipline required.
Dave's long-running smart car wiki. Encyclopedic DIY guides, repair instructions, and model-specific quirks across 450 through 453 — grounded in hands-on experience. The companion YouTube channel covers the harder repairs (gearbox, clutch, electrical) where photos alone don't cut it. Subscribe to Evilution (£5/month) to help keep these resources free for Smart owners.
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