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Smart 453 upgrade before vs after. What do you think ?

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hostwix
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that how is did upgrade for my 2017 Smart

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Such a headache to upgrade and replace speaker, so I did instal front and rear speakers, amplifier and subwoofer
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Definitely I replace stock radio to android 10.25 inch unit, came out so good
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I add red ambient light, I can control brightness from dash board

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Now most excited part to completely repaint and change color , I did black matte and I like it a lot
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then I decided to make it look fun and I illuminated front grill with turn signal support

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Work still in progress , still many things I want to be done with car , will post my progress with pictures here . What do you think guys ?
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Jo e Lefors
Loved the original colors.
Hate Monochrome look. Especially everything black matte.
Colors of the smart line help it stand out and offered uniqueness to an already unique car.
I like the grill and interior lighting. Rented a kia soul that had ambient lighting, gimmicky but nice too.
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smark
Sorry, Not crazy about the flat black wrap. Looks just paint primer. I would have opt, for satin black finishYou need to ditch those pie pan wheel covers, for some really nice alloy’s
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Great Start
Nice Wrap
Is that a new Flat Panel unit you have on the dash?
I have a 2016 451 so that looks interesting
Can hardly wait for your Rim option
Keep on upgrading and sharing the pictures
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jetfuel
...nice up grades...everybody needs good sound and lighting...
...but...that's some butt ugly color....

Jetfuel...my thinking...
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Falcon WIng
Very cool, and nicely done. Mine is the opposite of yours! I personally don't care for the ambient lighting when I am driving...messes with the night vision. Also looks pink with my white interior....:rolleyes:
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Today I spend a lot of time installing LASER LED , looks good .
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I change also my front turn signal , now it’s DRL + turn signal
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I changed dom lights because mine was only with one switch , this one with 3
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Still working on my subwoofer, but you can see this boy fits exactly how it should be, amazing woofer for small car.
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Done with my dash cam , now when I just start my car it’s recording automatically.
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Add this little storage compartment, excellent for car with limited space.
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retrofit my headlight switch , now I have Auto - on option and fog lights .
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work still in progress…..
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Falcon WIng
Make sure to have a quick release for the subwoofer...otherwise its a process to access the engine/check oil.
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Falcon WIng said:
Make sure to have a quick release for the subwoofer...otherwise its a process to access the engine/check oil.
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This one has slim base and so easy to remove
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Miss Mercedes
Are you going to explain how you did any of these mods? I love the illuminated grille setup!
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Miss Mercedes said:
Are you going to explain how you did any of these mods? I love the illuminated grille setup!
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Just ask if you have any questions and I will explain
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Good job, can you share the speakers installation: where you order the bracket for the rear speakers, cables for the read speakers was there? For the front speakers; do you use a after market bracket too or the speakers can be installed directly? We’re you find The DRL+turn signal? Where do you connect the ambient light (any specific connection point?) thanks in avance... BTW the black color look like as “Bad ass Boy”
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Forget ask: the Auto light and Fog light: do you need put a code for the fog light activation, cables was there for the fog light? Or you run cables for fog light?
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Planing to upgrade sound system: Kicker Key 200.4 for drive front speakers and tweeters as bi-amplifier, Front Kicker Components speakers, run rear speakers with original car stereo, and under seat subwoofer ( with the new Kicker Hideway 10”) I’ll need rise the passenger seat 1+ inches with bracket tha I found in eBay.
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hostwix said:
Just ask if you have any questions and I will explain
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How did you do the illuminated grille? :D
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ricardoreyes said:
Planing to upgrade sound system: Kicker Key 200.4 for drive front speakers and tweeters as bi-amplifier, Front Kicker Components speakers, run rear speakers with original car stereo, and under seat subwoofer ( with the new Kicker Hideway 10”) I’ll need rise the passenger seat 1+ inches with bracket tha I found in eBay.
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That amplifier I used for front and for rear speaker , sounds amazing no even point for adding tweeters . Also I bought under seat subwoofer but there is no way to fit it under the seat,so don’t buy under seat subwoofer .
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ricardoreyes said:
Good job, can you share the speakers installation: where you order the bracket for the rear speakers, cables for the read speakers was there? For the front speakers; do you use a after market bracket too or the speakers can be installed directly? We’re you find The DRL+turn signal? Where do you connect the ambient light (any specific connection point?) thanks in avance... BTW the black color look like as “Bad ass Boy
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ricardoreyes said:
Good job, can you share the speakers installation: where you order the bracket for the rear speakers, cables for the read speakers was there? For the front speakers; do you use a after market bracket too or the speakers can be installed directly? We’re you find The DRL+turn signal? Where do you connect the ambient light (any specific connection point?) thanks in avance... BTW the black color look like as “Bad ass Boy”
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For front speakers I actually cut the ring from my stock speakers and put it on top on my new one ( see attached picture )
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I have 3D printer so I printed brackets for my rear speaker, yes you do need make wiring for the rear , rear speakers are 4 inch
DRL+ Turn signal I purchase from Amazon see attached pic
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ambient light all depends on your car some cars already prewired you just need to do coding to email each it on your cluster

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How did you do the illuminated grille? :D
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One company making custom illuminated led for grill in China , was cost me $145
Installation was so easy since this one fit exactly to this car .
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For front speakers I actually cut the ring from my stock speakers and put it on top on my new one ( see attached picture )
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I have 3D printer so I printed brackets for my rear speaker, yes you do need make wiring for the rear , rear speakers are 4 inch
DRL+ Turn signal I purchase from Amazon see attached pic
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ambient light all depends on your car some cars already prewired you just need to do coding to email each it on your cluster
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thanks so much for the info,
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hostwix said:
That amplifier I used for front and for rear speaker , sounds amazing no even point for adding tweeters . Also I bought under seat subwoofer but there is no way to fit it under the seat,so don’t buy under seat subwoofer .
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I’m agree with you, this why, I will and a booster to lift the passenger seat at least 1” , and all ready melé the math, and I think my wife no will like a bulky box in the rear compartment, you know keeping everything hidden she will not feel my spending... hahahaha
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