While the armrest was a great aftermarket addition that smart forgot to put on the smart 451 this sunglasses holder is something they forgot to have on the smart but are nice enough to let you pay $55 to have this feature.
I paid the $55 and took the time to install and while its easy to install you might find it difficult to get the screws in as the steering wheel is somewhat in the way. After taking the time and installing the sunglasses holder I was really happy with the further growth of my smart.
Some people said they're sunglasses didn't fit but mine even though they are bigger then the normal sunglasses fit perfectly. If you have the big bling bling type sunglasses they might not fit but then again you probably wouldn't be driving a smart if you like bling bling style sunglasses.
Opening and closing the container is easy thanks to a magnetic latch. They also made a little lip on the top so when its closes its easy to open up again. When opened it doesn't interfere with anything on the tray below.
Overall I really like this addition and having little holders/container/pockets on the car is fun. I hope that I can get more little holders, maybe something can be added to the lower part of the dash.
I paid the $55 and took the time to install and while its easy to install you might find it difficult to get the screws in as the steering wheel is somewhat in the way. After taking the time and installing the sunglasses holder I was really happy with the further growth of my smart.
Some people said they're sunglasses didn't fit but mine even though they are bigger then the normal sunglasses fit perfectly. If you have the big bling bling type sunglasses they might not fit but then again you probably wouldn't be driving a smart if you like bling bling style sunglasses.
Opening and closing the container is easy thanks to a magnetic latch. They also made a little lip on the top so when its closes its easy to open up again. When opened it doesn't interfere with anything on the tray below.
Overall I really like this addition and having little holders/container/pockets on the car is fun. I hope that I can get more little holders, maybe something can be added to the lower part of the dash.
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Comment by Bruno P S on October 25, 2009 at 10:20am - Must make a hole at the dash right? Anyway I can tape it? Once I put, I cant go back, right?
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Comment by Terry Stibal on August 25, 2009 at 10:47pm
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It would be nice to have a way to modify the "smoker's kit" so that it would be of more utility as a storage area. As it stands, you get an ashtray insert for the top half (with two pieces) and a cigar lighter (not a cigarette lighter, as is commonly assumed - they were put there to light up stogies in the good old days). I'd not mind having two pivot out trays (like dishes, similar to the bottom one in the smoker's kit), but I don't want to waste money on the lighter component.
We are very happy with the Smart (once the seats got fixed, and the cruise control is installed, and the wheel locks are on, and the extra key blades come from somewhere over in Europe and we are not just stuck with two keys), but the storage issues are a bit of a problem.
My guess is that the under-driver seat drawer is history (correct me if it is not) - it would sure come in handy...
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