Retro-fitting Glovebox - Smart Fortwo 451 Passion 84 BHP 2008

[@uncleeepi8868]

I just got a smart 451 cabrio about 2 monts ago and I have fell in love with it. I have been watching your videos now and must say, they are brilliant! Very informative and on point. Keep it up man! Greetings from Finland.

[@jurgenberg5941]

Ich habe in meinem Smart nur den Rahmen mit Deckel eingebaut, funktioniert sehr gut. Deine Methode ist natürlich besser, einfach perfekt 👍 Viele Grüße, Jürgen

[@brianfreeman8290]

Welcome back. I always admire your superb editing.

[@autoknight747]

Thank you - it’s appreciated!

[@tonymunford5804]

Wow quite a bit of work I think I’ll just get the smaller frame with door.

[@brendanmcevoy2765]

Another nice video. I would be interested to carry out this mod but would consider just adding the frame and lid. You say it's easier to fit the whole unit could you explained why as I would think just fitting the frame into position and drilling the box and. Fitting the frame and lid seems much easier unless I'm missing a majour something.. Thanks, Brendan. 👍

[@autoknight747]

You’d need to remove the existing housing anyway in order to get it on a bench to mark out and drill for the locating dowels and screw holes, so I just figured it easier to bypass that step and buy the unit complete. The outcome will likely be similar!

[@RealButcher]

Wow... that's a big thing. And lots of work... lots screws.. BTW nice to see those details of the heating. You never see this, it just works (did not know how). My 2008 451 fortunately has this already. I use it for my Garmin Route planner and car paperwork. Very well explained how to do this (like all your video's) Well done and thanks.. I have a subscription to Evilution and they do talk about this with pictures. But no voice over nor video's 🙂 A bit slurred, but that's OK... LOL

[@stevecurry804]

Brilliant thanks I don't need to do this but it's good to see what's involved

[@CrustyRestorations]

Nice. Is it possible to change the radio panel to a funky touch panel, GPS? 👍

[@autoknight747]

To be fair I will very rarely deviate from original equipment but with the correct adaptations, most things are possible. There are numerous aftermarket options.

[@jimmyadams628]

Yet again you've done it 👏

[@kharali3475]

Hi mate, great videos on 451, you didn’t mention how to get the barrel made and cost? Thanks

[@badwolf4058]

Looking around, it seems you put your 451 for sale in June - so probably gone by now. That's a shame - I learned a lot from your videos: removal of the rear panel, gearbox oil change, swapping the intermediate elbow to the exhaust, changing the front engine mount etc. I have a 2009 451 turbo and would have liked to have known the part no. for your exhaust (if original) and whether the gearbox oil change would have been easier on a ramp (I'm guessing so). I'm about to change the alternator belt on mine at 60,000 miles - that would have been helpful to see, too. Anyway, I'm subscribed and see you have some BMWs to play with - in addition to my 451 I have a BMW E30 and a BMW E39!

[@autoknight747]

@@badwolf4058 Yes I took the difficult decision to sell it. I’d done so much to it that there was no more content to be made. It was a great example and I daren’t calculate how much I spent on parts! Great to hear about your BMWs. I hope you enjoy the Z3 content. There’s lots to come.

[@williamyeh7135]

Thanks for your sharing. I just wonder that maybe you could exchange a Android monitor to replace the original one.

[@williamyeh7135]

I'm going to London this July, maybe I can bring some equipment you need for free to you.

[@stefanarveros2116]

why not re-code the lockcylinder?

[@autoknight747]

@@stefanarveros2116 I’ve done that before with metal lock cylinders containing brass tumblers and springs but this is a cheap plastic arrangement and I’m pretty sure there’s no way of removing the cylinder without wrecking it.

[@karlhowe7822]

Hardly worth the trouble.