2010-12-26T04:18:31Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote http://api.ning.com/files/D1l*g4-dE-V3pclb3xyk*FQ5BQk-lsJxbzkFwEpD6Lw_/yellowsmartsmavatar.jpg?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1 http://www.451s.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=16u57zcvtzyg2&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.451s.com,2010-08-10:1912846:Topic:86470 2010-08-10T14:52:37.181Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

<br/> My wife has gotten a new set of chrome wheels for her birthday. So ....<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Set of 4 smart Passion cabriolet/coupe 9-spoke wheels for sale for $500 (local pick-up in WA or $150 shipping)<br/> <br/> <br/> No tires, TPMS or center caps as these have been transferred to the new wheels.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/dancote/passionwheels.jpg"/></p> <br/><br/>Wheels are flawless and have less than 1,000…

<br/> My wife has gotten a new set of chrome wheels for her birthday. So ....<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Set of 4 smart Passion cabriolet/coupe 9-spoke wheels for sale for $500 (local pick-up in WA or $150 shipping)<br/> <br/> <br/> No tires, TPMS or center caps as these have been transferred to the new wheels.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/dancote/passionwheels.jpg"/></p> <br/><br/>Wheels are flawless and have less than 1,000 miles since new. Thoroughly cleaned and ready to go. <br/><br/>Regards,<br/><br/>Dan<br/> tag:www.451s.com,2010-01-28:1912846:Topic:70263 2010-01-28T02:12:38.154Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

Has anyone added a back-up camera to their smart? A stand-alone unit, not one that's part of an A/V system. <br/> <br/> I want to add one to my wife's new cabriolet because rear visibility is<br /> severely compromised compared to my coupe (which isn't the best anyway).<br/> <br/> The unit I have came with generic instructions but it sure would be nice<br /> to hear from someone who's done it before and "cracked the code" for a <u><i>smart</i></u> install.<br/> <br/> Regards,<br/> <br/> Dan

Has anyone added a back-up camera to their smart? A stand-alone unit, not one that's part of an A/V system. <br/> <br/> I want to add one to my wife's new cabriolet because rear visibility is<br /> severely compromised compared to my coupe (which isn't the best anyway).<br/> <br/> The unit I have came with generic instructions but it sure would be nice<br /> to hear from someone who's done it before and "cracked the code" for a <u><i>smart</i></u> install.<br/> <br/> Regards,<br/> <br/> Dan tag:www.451s.com,2009-04-16:1912846:Topic:60219 2009-04-16T01:21:21.781Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

When I heard that smart would have a Brabus offering, I got my second $99 reservation in and waited. When it came time to configure, I was too late and this year's allotment was all gone.<br /> <br /> Then I had an opportunity to drive a Brabus coupe at smart center Seattle and I was hooked. I briefly toyed with the idea of buying the Brabus kit and upgrading my 2008 but found the cost just about the same as trading mine in on an '09. Trouble was, I wasn't sure I wanted to give up our yellow…

When I heard that smart would have a Brabus offering, I got my second $99 reservation in and waited. When it came time to configure, I was too late and this year's allotment was all gone.<br /> <br /> Then I had an opportunity to drive a Brabus coupe at smart center Seattle and I was hooked. I briefly toyed with the idea of buying the Brabus kit and upgrading my 2008 but found the cost just about the same as trading mine in on an '09. Trouble was, I wasn't sure I wanted to give up our yellow car.<br /> <br /> Solution: Black 2009 Brabus coupe orphan + yellow panel swap = Bumble Bee Brabus.<br /> <br /> The deal's been made and we picked the car up today, Wednesday, the 15th.<br /> <br /> Regards,<br /> <br /> Dan tag:www.451s.com,2008-11-27:1912846:Topic:52112 2008-11-27T20:48:19.025Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

I've been searching on the internet for a Duracell Daylite 2CR123 flashlight for weeks now.<br /> <br /> Finally located them at Blain's Farm and Fleet at an incredible price ... BUT ... they don't sell over the internet or over the phone. I'd have to go into a store to purchase one.<br /> <br /> Problem is I live in Washington state.<br /> <br /> I'm looking for a resident of Wisconsin, Illinois or Iowa who has one of these stores nearby to pick one up and send it to me.<br /> <br /> The model number of the 160 Lumens Duracell Daylite…

I've been searching on the internet for a Duracell Daylite 2CR123 flashlight for weeks now.<br /> <br /> Finally located them at Blain's Farm and Fleet at an incredible price ... BUT ... they don't sell over the internet or over the phone. I'd have to go into a store to purchase one.<br /> <br /> Problem is I live in Washington state.<br /> <br /> I'm looking for a resident of Wisconsin, Illinois or Iowa who has one of these stores nearby to pick one up and send it to me.<br /> <br /> The model number of the 160 Lumens Duracell Daylite flashlight is KDAY3DSC04L and the Blain part # is 591774<br /> <br /> PM me to make arrangements if you can help.<br /> <br /> Regards,<br /> <br /> Dan tag:www.451s.com,2008-05-20:1912846:Topic:26508 2008-05-20T17:54:05.944Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

One of the posters on clubsmartcar had his tridion air-brushed to match the red(orange) interior.<br /> <p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://clubsmartcar.com/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=17889"/></p>

One of the posters on clubsmartcar had his tridion air-brushed to match the red(orange) interior.<br /> <p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://clubsmartcar.com/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=17889"/></p> tag:www.451s.com,2008-05-10:1912846:Topic:25385 2008-05-10T23:19:46.612Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

Swerved the car hard left at between 25-30 MPH today and it shut off. Couldn't figure out what happened. The car is nearly full of gas, outside air temperature was 55F, car was warmed up, driving on a level road in automatic, headlights on, A/C off. Pulled over to the side of the road, put it in Park and re-started the car as normal.<br /> <br /> Found a safe place to experiment and sure enough, it happened again twice in hard left turns. Doesn't happen in hard right turns.<br /> <br /> Taking it in to smart center…

Swerved the car hard left at between 25-30 MPH today and it shut off. Couldn't figure out what happened. The car is nearly full of gas, outside air temperature was 55F, car was warmed up, driving on a level road in automatic, headlights on, A/C off. Pulled over to the side of the road, put it in Park and re-started the car as normal.<br /> <br /> Found a safe place to experiment and sure enough, it happened again twice in hard left turns. Doesn't happen in hard right turns.<br /> <br /> Taking it in to smart center Seattle on Monday for troubleshooting. tag:www.451s.com,2008-05-03:1912846:Topic:24402 2008-05-03T15:18:16.646Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

Visit <a href="http://www.truthaboutsmart.co.uk/">http://www.truthaboutsmart.co.uk/</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy a well done series of vignettes on Comfort, Safety, Space, Fuel economy and Features.<br /> <br /> smart US could learn something here.

Visit <a href="http://www.truthaboutsmart.co.uk/">http://www.truthaboutsmart.co.uk/</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy a well done series of vignettes on Comfort, Safety, Space, Fuel economy and Features.<br /> <br /> smart US could learn something here. tag:www.451s.com,2008-04-22:1912846:Topic:23007 2008-04-22T22:09:16.145Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

Going on now on Amazon.com<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AAMY86?...0&linkCode=asn">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AAMY86?...0&linkCode=asn</a><br /> <br /> $140.00 and free shipping.

Going on now on Amazon.com<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AAMY86?...0&linkCode=asn">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AAMY86?...0&linkCode=asn</a><br /> <br /> $140.00 and free shipping. tag:www.451s.com,2008-04-10:1912846:Topic:20937 2008-04-10T23:34:16.648Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

It's not much of a modification but the stock wheel nuts look unfinished to me so I ordered a set of chrome wheel nut covers to hide them. The only size I could find were 5/8" so they're not an ideal fit. I used a wad of poster "stickum" to hold them on. Still looking for a better result. I've attached before and after pictures.

It's not much of a modification but the stock wheel nuts look unfinished to me so I ordered a set of chrome wheel nut covers to hide them. The only size I could find were 5/8" so they're not an ideal fit. I used a wad of poster "stickum" to hold them on. Still looking for a better result. I've attached before and after pictures. tag:www.451s.com,2008-04-03:1912846:Topic:19847 2008-04-03T21:37:37.702Z Daniel Coté http://www.451s.com/profile/DanielCote

4-star frontal impact, 5-star side impact. But they still have a safety concern. Read about it here: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/nhtsa-cites-safety-concern-after-crash-testing-smart-fortwo/">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/nhtsa-cites-safety-concern-after-crash-testing-smart-fortwo/</a>

4-star frontal impact, 5-star side impact. But they still have a safety concern. Read about it here: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/nhtsa-cites-safety-concern-after-crash-testing-smart-fortwo/">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/03/nhtsa-cites-safety-concern-after-crash-testing-smart-fortwo/</a>