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Michael Randall
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Since this is no longer a valid offer, why does it show up on the splash page? It's kind of irritating that test drivers walked away with a bunch of goodies, and my dealer wouldn't cough up anything…

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Small wheels? My Acura Integra had 14" rims. The dealer tried to sell me the tire and rim insurance, claiming the 'small wheels' were more susceptible to damage. Hogwash. Put the money aside, and if…

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I pretty much followed this exactly. I even found the same switch. http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f25/heated-mirror-switch-diy-14102/
on Sunday
Maybe you can post a few pictures?
on Saturday
Share a little more about what you did with your mirrors. Thanks
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My first tank I got 38.11 mpg using Mobil/Exxon 91. My second, most recent tank I got 38.99 mpg using Kwik Trip 91. After reading about the lack of thermocouplers in the 2008 heated mirrors, I checked it out and sure enough, at 75 degrees F outside…
May 27
Since this is no longer a valid offer, why does it show up on the splash page? It's kind of irritating that test drivers walked away with a bunch of goodies, and my dealer wouldn't cough up anything for buying one.
May 24
Small wheels? My Acura Integra had 14" rims. The dealer tried to sell me the tire and rim insurance, claiming the 'small wheels' were more susceptible to damage. Hogwash. Put the money aside, and if you do manage to damage a stock rim, you're well o…
May 15
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I just got my '08 Passion Coupe on Saturday and I've already added: Trim badge that says "Size Matters" to the lower edge of the rear window, just above the Smart badge, and Concept X LED micro lights to the bottom of the dash to light up the floor…
May 11

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YES: passion coupe
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I'm in Stillwater, MN. Avid motorcyclist, on and off road. I also Kayak, Mountain Bike, Snowboard, X-C ski and volunteer in Emergency Medicine. I've always modified my vehicles, and my checkbook is quivering at all the stuff available for the Smart.

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My first tank I got 38.11 mpg using Mobil/Exxon 91.


My second, most recent tank I got 38.99 mpg using Kwik Trip 91.



After reading about the lack of thermocouplers in the 2008 heated mirrors, I checked it out and sure enough, at 75 degrees F outside, my mirrors were heating. I added a lighted switch in the outboard cubby hole to turn them on and off.

Posted on May 27, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Farkled already

I just got my '08 Passion Coupe on Saturday and I've already added:



Trim badge that says "Size Matters" to the lower edge of the rear window, just above the Smart badge, and Concept X LED micro lights to the bottom of the dash to light up the floor. I think there's enough wire to run them to the interior light so they come on when you open the door, but right now I can turn them on without the interior light and enjoy the blue LED glow. The power adapter is also lighted when on

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Posted on May 11, 2010 at 1:36pm — 1 Comment

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This is for tires only there are no OEM rims for sell.
3 hours ago
Are you also willing to sell the wheels (stock, I assume)? With TPMS? If so, how much?
3 hours ago
Thank you! :-)
8 hours ago
Glad you had a good time Jeremy. Thank you to you and to your folks for coming out and supporting our event. Congratulations on all your awards!!!
8 hours ago
Thanks for the input and info. I am collecting some nice replies and will copy them and present to dealer's service mgr. soon. I will try the station for a fill the next tank. Again, thanks. JMD
10 hours ago
23.5 hmmmmm, even with my a/c on I get millage in the 30's and I live in hot Miami. I would definitely take my car back to the dealer. I actually bought mine at the Clearwater smart dealership. I can't imagine them not being helpful and taking a loo…
10 hours ago
That looks great, I was debating on trying something like that.
18 hours ago
Try tirerack.com. They have Pirelli Winter 190 Snowcontrol tires (close out) in smart's OEM sizes for front and rear.
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