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darren replied to 450ken's topic in Operation and Maintenance: 450 Model, 2005-2006, diesel
Having the technology in our phones is only half of the equation. The car has to support the technology in its systems to be able to communicate with the phone. -
That is stunning, Dave! Congrats!
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This is an ongoing problem with the smart ED. If the 12v battery dies, the car's software goes into "salvage" mode and it drains (and bricks) the HV battery pack. It's supposedly to prevent electrical fires in vehicles that have been scrapped, but it's been an issue for those who only drive their cars seasonally. I'm surprised there hasn't been a lawsuit about this.
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Hmmmm....? A very interesting series....can we relate?
darren replied to Willys's topic in General Discussions
Even seeing a new "MINI" next to an original Mini, you'd be amazed at the size difference. Modern power, comfort, and safety comes with a size and weight penalty. -
Holy moly... MOST AMAZING TRANSFORMATION! MILD TO WILD! 9 SEC SMART CAR! WORLD'S FASTEST! RT66!
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My original 450 was also blue/black, and although it was not the car I originally ordered, it grew to be my favourite colour combo. I sold it to a friend, and he sold it on, and I don't know where my little guy ended up. If you ever see a black and blue 450 coupe with the sliding sunroof, it might be my old one.
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Hmmmm....? A very interesting series....can we relate?
darren replied to Willys's topic in General Discussions
There's barely anything left of the donor Mini in the end. You could probably do something similar with a smart, but… why? -
no start Rescued an old Smart 450 CDI. Like some help
darren replied to CRasman's topic in Introduce Yourself
I’m curious how the car was legally titled and registered there… the CDI wasn’t legal to import into the USA, if memory serves. -
The 3 bars that tell available power at bottom right of display
darren replied to marcbelectrique's topic in Electric Drive
It's on page 85 of the manual. https://www.smartusa.com/resources/downloads/manuals/2015/ev_owners_manual.pdf -
smart Car Sightings (post pictures or VIN if you have)
darren replied to Xandria's topic in General Discussions
The next time we're over visiting my brother and sister-in-law on Salt Spring Island, we definitely plan to do more driving and hiking around Vancouver Island, up to (and beyond) Nanaimo. We'll have to swing by and say hi! -
It's actually the other way around. The original design had skinny tires all around, but after failing the swerve test, they put wider tires on the rear and made ESP/ABS standard equipment. A set of BRABUS wheels will be slightly wider all around.