smart fortwo 453 model lowering springs by Lorinser

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SmartMadness

Discussion Starter · Apr 17, 2020

Designed in Germany by the legendary Mercedes Benz Tuner Lorinser and now available in North America exclusively from SMART MADNESS

TUV Certified, these lowering springs provide approximately a 30mm drop and help improve the handling of your smart 453

For the full details on these Lorinser Lowering Springs for your smart 453 model please visit the link below:
smart fortwo Lowering Springs - 453 model - Lorinser - SMART MADNESS - Auto Parts and Accessories

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Evolve614

· #2 · Apr 19, 2020

Your house brand gets the car more level and slightly lower than the car in these photos.

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SmartMadness

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 20, 2020

Evolve614 said:
Your house brand gets the car more level and slightly lower than the car in these photos.

Evolve614,

Thank you for reaching out.

Yes the MADNESS Lowering springs do lower the smart slightly lower than the Lorinser springs and the MADNESS springs have a more aggressive drop in the rear leveling the car.

These Lorinser springs are a great option for those looking to improve the stance and handling of their 453, but don't want as aggressive of a drop on their smart.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about lowering your smart.

Thank you again.

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Scone Muncher

· #4 · Apr 21, 2020

Hey neat to see these available in NA! Thanks @SmartMadness ! Wondering if you have any data on adding these to a smart 453 ED/EQ?

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SmartMadness

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 21, 2020

Scone Muncher said:
Hey neat to see these available in NA! Thanks @SmartMadness ! Wondering if you have any data on adding these to a smart 453 ED/EQ?

Hello Scone Mucher,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

We have been honored to be Lorinser's North American partner for smart products.

While the springs should fit on the 453 ED/EQ we have not installed them due to the weight difference between the ICE and Electric models.

The electric vehicles being much heavier will cause a much more "Slammed" look than any gasoline variation lowering springs.

If there is anything else we can help you with please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

Thank you again.

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Scone Muncher

· #6 · Apr 22, 2020

SmartMadness said:
The electric vehicles being much heavier will cause a much more "Slammed" look than any gasoline variation lowering springs.

Part of me wants to try it but practically speaking I actually need to be able to, you know, drive.

Thanks.

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Evolve614

· #7 · Apr 22, 2020

Scone Muncher said:
Part of me wants to try it but practically speaking I actually need to be able to, you know, drive. Thanks.

D2 has made to order coilovers, more adjustable than the KWs, mine will be here on Saturday. I'll do a write up when they get in.

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Evolve614

· #8 · Apr 22, 2020

Scone Muncher said:
Part of me wants to try it but practically speaking I actually need to be able to, you know, drive. Thanks.

I also have my smart names lowering springs that are up for sale cheap if you wanted to try it without spending big bucks

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Scone Muncher

· #9 · Apr 25, 2020

So I looked it up, the weight differential is about 12%:
453 ED: 985kg (2,167lbs)
453 gasolina: 880kg (1,940lbs)

I know automobile springs are carefully tuned but I wonder if the extra ~26kg/57lbs on each corner would really result in a slammed smart? @SmartMadness , care to weigh in (no pun intended)?

Also @Evolve614 , just curious why you're moving away from the springs to the coilovers?

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SmartMadness

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 28, 2020

Scone Muncher said:
So I looked it up, the weight differential is about 12%:
453 ED: 985kg (2,167lbs)
453 gasolina: 880kg (1,940lbs)

I know automobile springs are carefully tuned but I wonder if the extra ~26kg/57lbs on each corner would really result in a slammed smart? @SmartMadness , care to weigh in (no pun intended)?

Also @Evolve614 , just curious why you're moving away from the springs to the coilovers?

Hello Scone Muncher,

When we installed the lowering springs on the smart ED the car sat about 0.75" lower than the advertised drop, and caused the car to ride much firmer.

If those are side effects that you are willing to live with then these springs can be installed on your ED 453.

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