451 smart fortwo 2010-12-26T01:57:05Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING http://api.ning.com/files/shBckhTHfH8zKFmJ1gI-V1GAho1SHTgpYG6bqAtW466tcSmZOLAmy1gsO7gf7drUCO-Jfdry4RI6-PFyHGt9Slb*cZdDnMUR/052.JPG?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1 http://www.451s.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=e119cj360je4&feed=yes&xn_auth=no SERVICE MANUAL MYSTERY tag:www.451s.com,2008-09-06:1912846:Topic:42204 2008-09-06T16:31:57.340Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING Do any listers out there have any idea where I can secure a facfory-type service manual for my 451? I've come up against a brick wall at my dealership, where I was informed no manual is available. What a load of crapola! Do smart centers expect owners to rely on the shadowy expertise of their understaffed service and parts departments? Is Roger Penske trying to control EVERY aspect of smart ownership?After waiting over a year for my car, I should at least have the opportunity to work on it… Do any listers out there have any idea where I can secure a facfory-type service manual for my 451? I've come up against a brick wall at my dealership, where I was informed no manual is available. What a load of crapola! Do smart centers expect owners to rely on the shadowy expertise of their understaffed service and parts departments? Is Roger Penske trying to control EVERY aspect of smart ownership?After waiting over a year for my car, I should at least have the opportunity to work on it myself. Hell, I can't afford $100/hour labor charges. Can you? SO CAL EVENTS? tag:www.451s.com,2008-07-25:1912846:Topic:36647 2008-07-25T16:32:43.563Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING Do any listers out there have any smart events on their calendar? I'd LOVE to attend or create one in San Diego. There are some 600 smarts on the road in Southern California. Somebody out there MUST want to get together... Do any listers out there have any smart events on their calendar? I'd LOVE to attend or create one in San Diego. There are some 600 smarts on the road in Southern California. Somebody out there MUST want to get together... SO CAL EVENTS? tag:www.451s.com,2008-07-25:1912846:Topic:36645 2008-07-25T16:32:42.422Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING Do any listers out there have any smart events on their calendar? I'd LOVE to attend of create one in San Diego. There are some 600 smarts on the road in Southern California. Somebody out there MUST want to get together... Do any listers out there have any smart events on their calendar? I'd LOVE to attend of create one in San Diego. There are some 600 smarts on the road in Southern California. Somebody out there MUST want to get together... BODY RIVETS tag:www.451s.com,2008-07-02:1912846:Topic:33384 2008-07-02T21:35:05.092Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING Thanks to good smart friend Paul at Roundrock smart in Texas, you don't have to get ripped off by your local smart parts counter when you need replacement body rivets. They want about $90.00 for a complete set of body attatchments. Unless you are repairing damage, all you need are plastic body rivets. Just ask your Mercedes Benz parts guy for #000-990-54-92-9051. I paid $1.66/each for mine.<br /> <br /> Thanks, Paul Thanks to good smart friend Paul at Roundrock smart in Texas, you don't have to get ripped off by your local smart parts counter when you need replacement body rivets. They want about $90.00 for a complete set of body attatchments. Unless you are repairing damage, all you need are plastic body rivets. Just ask your Mercedes Benz parts guy for #000-990-54-92-9051. I paid $1.66/each for mine.<br /> <br /> Thanks, Paul TOOL KIT tag:www.451s.com,2008-06-05:1912846:Topic:28929 2008-06-05T16:07:37.763Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING I just put together a great "kit" of things Roger Penske forgot to include with the smart. Here it is: small scissor jack and handle, proper lug wrench, flashlight, shop towels, screw drivers (3), emergency flares (3), all bundled up in a neat little black canvas bag that sits in the corner of the package tray or under the seat.<br /> <br /> If there is interest from other listers, I can price out the kit based on a volume purchase of needed items and pass on the savings. My guess is that I can offer this… I just put together a great "kit" of things Roger Penske forgot to include with the smart. Here it is: small scissor jack and handle, proper lug wrench, flashlight, shop towels, screw drivers (3), emergency flares (3), all bundled up in a neat little black canvas bag that sits in the corner of the package tray or under the seat.<br /> <br /> If there is interest from other listers, I can price out the kit based on a volume purchase of needed items and pass on the savings. My guess is that I can offer this item for around $50.00 USD plus s&h.<br /> <br /> Let me know and I'll get the ball rolling. DEALER DISSILUSIONMENT tag:www.451s.com,2008-05-29:1912846:Topic:27918 2008-05-29T23:39:41.421Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING Am I the only smart "customer" being shunned by the dealer support organization. It seems that Mr. Penske has the aftermarket sewn up by telling dealers that unless "smart authorized" accessories are installed you could be in warranty violation, I was told I could not install 16" or 17" wheels because they were not authorized. I was even told I could not post a notice at my dealership in San Diego promoting a smart rallye on June 1 because it was not an authorized smart usa event. Now I may be… Am I the only smart "customer" being shunned by the dealer support organization. It seems that Mr. Penske has the aftermarket sewn up by telling dealers that unless "smart authorized" accessories are installed you could be in warranty violation, I was told I could not install 16" or 17" wheels because they were not authorized. I was even told I could not post a notice at my dealership in San Diego promoting a smart rallye on June 1 because it was not an authorized smart usa event. Now I may be a smart-ass, but all this just doesn't seem right. WHEEL AND TIRE SIZE tag:www.451s.com,2008-05-24:1912846:Topic:26956 2008-05-24T13:29:26.057Z JEFF CUSHING http://www.451s.com/profile/JEFFCUSHING I AM UPGRADING TO 16" SCHMIDT WHEELS. WHAT ARE THE BEST TIRE SIZE CHIOICES? AND SHOULD I STAGGER THE FRONT/REAR SIZES? OR KEEP THEM THE SAME? I AM UPGRADING TO 16" SCHMIDT WHEELS. WHAT ARE THE BEST TIRE SIZE CHIOICES? AND SHOULD I STAGGER THE FRONT/REAR SIZES? OR KEEP THEM THE SAME?