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Old 08-27-2009, 03:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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A safer Smart?

What mods have you done that add to the vehicles safety?

Personally I think aftermarket coils, same size tires/wheels and the Sprint Booster have all made the car safer and given me much more confidence while driving. I'm looking for any other mods that aid safety.

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OK, I'll bite.

Cruise control, an armrest and aftermarket speakers to combat fatigue.
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Upgrade the horn. At least to "Fanfare"... A must IMHO.
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Upgrade the horn. At least to "Fanfare"... A must IMHO.
I can't even believe I forgot that one after I just started a whole thread devoted to the additional safety it provides!
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Had a tow bracket installed so I don't have to tie a rope to the tow hook anymore.

Installed a GPS/DVD so I can get really lost and watch a movie at the same time.

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Upgrade the horn. At least to "Fanfare"... A must IMHO.
Good one, that's next on my list. I have train horns on my Jeep and love them but there's no way I'm putting a 10 cfm compressor and 3 gal. tank in the back of my Smart!
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I installed the Wolo BadBoy and it it much louder than the stock embarrassment of a horn. IMO the car is much safer and I recommend this mod highly....for your safety.
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a third brake light flasher ('tho not all will like that), HID's

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