fudgesmart.co.uk
So having purchased a 55 plate Smart For Two 450, Soft top, (in thoughtless irrational haste, due to almost loosing my sanity enduring London Underground/Transport for 4 weeks, and having the catalytic pleasure of a lady sneeze full mucus throttle in my face). This mate sourced, aquired toy car was to initially hold place as a temporary run around for a planned two weeks. Just till I gained scheduled time off work to throw myself to the lion's cast no other than; various prestigious car dealers. But, I found myself within, just a mere week in mesmerised ore of the unexpected mechanical talents, countless advantages of commuting convenience, and immense high levels of fun the little stealthy whipper snapper provide with shear ease. Yep, initially holding this very 'Smart' purchase in place of an unspeakable dirty secret. I was suddenly adorned with an air of pride, when complimentary acts of respect for its blacked out, Street prowling appearance coupled with financial saving looks of envy began to be surprisingly common. Now having spent a few pennies bringing this once neglected wonder to a strengthened, upgraded bill of mechanical health. One irritating thing remained, and jarred the hell out me!
Throttle response.""" The turbo lag was unbelievable, embarrassing, and have to say dangerous. If you found yourself in a position where you really needed the motor to respond with life threatening urgency. You may as well start selecting your plot and untimely headstone. I Needed to get this sorted
So having performance modification experience growing up racing. With only top end, quality, proven works done. Be it Polish and Porting, Forged pistons, uprating head gaskets, or even fitting Throttle bodies; one factor stood. The unwavering high expectation held due to careful research on whom I selected to carry out the works on any of my cars. Reliability, significant improvements of performance. I have 'no tolerance for any 'Arthur Daley', bodge jobs.
So having the pleasure of having to weed through random; mug enticing, godly unrealistic performance promising tuning establishments. Two professionally notable sites stood out, and just so happened to be like minded linked.
So I contacted fudgesmart.co.uk , explained my requirements, enquired detail, noted the service offering solution provided, and rendered my last hurdle to challenge the very knowledgeable, clarity sincere, but immensley busy chap evaluating my enquiry.
'Sorry fella, but I live and work in Central London , and I can't see myself getting time off to visit your workshop.'
Expecting a response of "OK, pay us a visit when you can"
The "Gent of fella ', known as Fudge with 'No', hesitation simply stated. "Not a problem, I'll come down to you"; What a 'Legend! .
Appointment set and scheduled, no hiccups no qualms, Fudge was there.
The fella explained the details in layman's terms, with pure clarity, worked his magic on the motor and offered sincere availability and address should I incur an issues with the modifications.
So key in the ignition, high Ron fuel (as always), instilled, I with no, 'La, La, Land expectancy began my drive.
I think my only uttered words were "Bloody Heeeeeell'; coupled with an overwhelming expression of astound. Mate; to say the car had totally been transformed is an understatement. The performance, throttle response, droves of low down torque on tap, coupled with an unexpected addition of once absent primary boost and hardly any lag. All I can say, plain and simple.
Giving Fudge or contacting fudgesmart.co.uk without doubt will be the best ever thing you'd gift to your Smart and to yourself. Epic!
What a Gent!.........
30 October 2017
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