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Not as many smarts as previous events. Nevertheless, Mercedes car enthusiest crowded over our smarts. They even gave us some hardware to remember with. Great folks from Seattle. Less smart attendents maens more attention per car. Peter, Ian and even my g/f Alice had to take turn to answer questions. Everyone freak out on I-5 as usual.

Gal with the hardware

nice pics GENT. MBCA sure know how to put up an event. must be 60+ cars. Scenic location. I was behind you with the Hummer. That girl was wicked. I've got my power back. Did't meant to left you behind. Had you in my mioors most of the time

I don't have a 2-way radio. But if you do, bring along and you can chat with the other guys on the way down.

small group taking off from my place at 7:30 am

Bil-it is verticle from the grille all the way down to the front chin as shown on the above picture.

It doesn't really solve the whole problem. But perhaps it helps to improve the situation.

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Hi, Typically most production cars comes with linier rate springs. That is the stiffness of the spring is the same throughout it's travel. The shorter, so call (sport springs) that we promote have a progressive rate coil on the rear. Although it is a firmer spring in general; the tighter initial wound gives a more cushionie ride to over come most road breaks. The overall stiffer rate is to compensate the shortened height. With the stiffer final coils, and lower center of gravity, this will give the smart improved handling (less lean/roll) left to right; reduced hose dive when brake and squat during accleration. I am running a special on this product right now. Including the special tool that need to remove the front strut for DIY. Being said. I have the opportunity to own both generation of Canadian smart fortwo. Pre January 2005 and a post January car. I have my hands on close to 100 and have lowered about two dozen by myself. The later cars have a much better riding comfort compare to the earlier ones. Both on my own and customer's cars. Shock valving and spring rate specs must have been altered to suite our road. Most cabrios have better riding quality then coupe in both situations. Hope this information will help.

I have the same comment from several customers.

It is a afternoon talk show. I'm not sure the program's name, since I've never watch tv that ime of the day. There was couple of hostess who ask me about my race career and other things.

Spinner-I guess I'll never catch up to the age of Mercedes-Benz Canada. I'm happy with what I am, or have.I've been mostly act as spokes person, instructor and consultant for the pass 2 years. However, I'll grab my helnut right away if someone offer me a competitive ride. I just did a TV show on Fairchild TV today. If you subscrbe to them, it will be air sometime next week.

Cait-It's always nice to think like that. In reality, I can only try to do my best between possibility and practicality. Some people can ask for something really out of this world. Our goal is to fulfill wishes and dreams within reason.

There were only some scratches on the paint. Nothing serious. Next time he can pull away from a rear end situation much quicker, providing no one is on front of him.

He was on the way to my shop. We had a quick look at it.

It was almost like yesterday, until I found my first grey hair recently.

Annual events with over a hundred cars from Mercedes, Porsche and BMW club. smart cars are also welcome with the Mercedes club. You don't have to be a member yet. Just own one of the cars. Visit www.mercedesclub.ca for more details.

That shouldn't be a problem. MBCA Vancouver and Seattle will provide the address to tell you where to go. There will be no group Tour of the city intended. Just nice cars, beautiful people, food and drinks. Having 2 sections combining, there will be lots of experienced manpower. We'll keep you posted while you're on the road.

I guess that what happens when things becomes collector. Keith, do you realise the Gullwings that you saw in both occasions that worth over 1/4 mil. US a piece. Does anyone here know how much they were new?

That would be a reasonable speed. You must have heard how fast the group of 65 were going last time round.

A family BBQ picnic in the park, with a causal showing of the members cars. Location: North Vancouver Waterfront Park Time: 11:00am All Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles are welcome

Next gathering, Aug. 14th. MBCA Seattle section. A group of Mercedes and smart from MBCA Vancouver members will visiting. Visit www.mercedesclub.ca for details.

yes. there is one available for 33k pounds. Do have have a deposit?

A great day that missed by many. We can still do good at the MBCA event host by the Seattle section on Sunday, Aug. 14. A group from MBCA Vancouver will be having a day trip to there. Amother smart run is possible. But we won't be driving at 95k.

It was a great day with Mercedes and McLaren at F1; and a huge success with a great turn out and good food, beautiful people. Models stretch from 1914 to 2005. AMG and Brabus line ups. 190-16V, 500E collectables. Happy birthday and thank-you Mercedes-Benz. Good show ladies and gentlemen