How To De-Lip a Smart Air Intake
June 28, 2008 · Print This Article
This simple modification to a Smart car quite simply increases the airflow into the engines air box and is undoubtedly the cheapest performance modification. For those that have fitted a sports air filter of any description this mod will in crease its efficiency.
1. The first step is to remove the air intake and this can easily be done with a flat bladed screwdriver and a little masking tape. Affix the tape to the bodywork at the side of the vent and carefully insert the screwdriver in order to lever off the air intake, taking car not to scratch neither intake or the bodywork. You can also use a little tape on the screwdriver blade.
2. Once you have removed the intake you will need to separate it into it is two component parts this can be done from either the front or the rear of the intake taking car not to break the three tabs that hold the front cover of the intake in place.[pay]
3. Once the intake is open, the offending lip (two lips on earlier cars) becomes visible. There are several ways of removing this but my preferred method is by using a pair of square nosed pliers to break it off.
4. Once the lip is (lips are) removed use a little coarse sandpaper or a Dremel style grinder to smooth the rough edges.
5. Once the inside of the intake feels smooth simply clip front cover back onto the vent and firmly push it back onto the car ensuring that it is fully home (you will feel it click into place) and the pipe leading to the air box is centred and connected to the vent.
6. Now treat your car to a decent sports (K&N/Pipercross etc) air filter.
This information is provided for guidance and doe’s not constitute official mechanics instructions. Smartimes can take no responsibility for damage or misfitting. Use of this guide is at your own risk.[/pay]
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