Danozeman
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| posted on 26/9/06 at 08:47 PM |
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Smart car with a difference.
Have a watch of this.
LINKY
I want one!!!!
Watch this one too!!!
Theyr pretty rapid!!
[Edited on 26/9/06 by Danozeman]
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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JamJah
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| posted on 26/9/06 at 09:14 PM |
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When I had my roadster there was a guy in salsbury who had put a bike engine in. He had detachable drag wheels for when he was seriously driving.
One of the most popular mods to smarts (not for2) seems to be using an electronic clutch control from china so you get more control by using a pedal.
tbh i liked tiptonic when i realised i had to stop accelarating!
Moding smarts is probably more so than late 80s essex boy racers escorts. I've seen furry ones, tons of paint jobs, various gullwing doors
etc.
Theres probably 10 maybe more companies who solely mod smarts.
[/geek]
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StevieB
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| posted on 26/9/06 at 09:34 PM |
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What my Smart Roadster always needed was a GSXR1000 engine putting into it to give it the performance to match it's handling and looks. I think
Z Cars did one.
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JamJah
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| posted on 26/9/06 at 09:52 PM |
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I so want the new whatever it will be called. But dont like the 'eyes'. Might have to find someoneto manufacture a roadster body pack!!
Worst thing as I said above about the roadster was the clutch. Best thing, either my police certifacate on my driving (got 3 stars! apartently only
need 9 more for a suprise!) or the overwhelming urge to drive under an artic (although did drive under car park barriers!)
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yorkshire-engines
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| posted on 26/9/06 at 10:17 PM |
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Iv sold a load of motors to smart builders
inc gsxr 1000 2006 zx10 hayabusa and today another zzr1400
thats gonna be one ballistic smart car
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RazMan
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| posted on 26/9/06 at 11:19 PM |
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That makes a lot of sense to me ..... in warped kind of way  I hired a Smart when I was in Cyprus and was impressed with the handling - always
wondered what a bigger engine would do performance wise.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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caber
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 07:44 AM |
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I am not so sure about handling! remember Stig on Top Gear having serious problems keeping it on circuit never mind on the line when driving a
standard one!
Caber
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welderman
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 07:49 AM |
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http://www.smartuki.com/video.html
These chaps bought the idea from Z-cars.
Look at doing one, look quite impressive.
[Edited on 27/9/06 by welderman]
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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NS Dev
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 08:05 AM |
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hayabusa turbo smart, say no more!
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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StevieB
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 09:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by caber
I am not so sure about handling! remember Stig on Top Gear having serious problems keeping it on circuit never mind on the line when driving a
standard one!
Caber
That was the Fortwo (egg on wheels) - the roaqdster has handling almost the same as my Elise did.
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RazMan
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 04:50 PM |
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On the other hand ......
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=15166
[Edited on 27-9-06 by RazMan]
[Edited on 27-9-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Krismc
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 06:14 PM |
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Had a Brabus Roadster for ayear,brilliant car but just sold it, sumtimes in the wet it scared me a bit as twice when i was pushin it as a few times
round, roundabouts, it down changed automatically and the back end comes out- and you cant stop it.
fun though but stupid design flaw if you aint a good driver .
Built, Ivaed, Drove and now Sold - 2011 MNR VORTX RT+ 2000cc Zetec on R1 Throttle boddies.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 06:16 PM |
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what rear ends do the bike ones use??
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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StevieB
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| posted on 27/9/06 at 06:18 PM |
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I used to get frustrated when the 'box decided to downshift and rocket you forward, even when driving around town.
Worse - by 'box couldn't decide between 5th and 6th gear when driving at 60mph. That led to some frustrating motorway journeys!
Good car, but glad I replaced it with a Volvo S60 D5 and my MK underway!
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JamJah
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| posted on 28/9/06 at 02:46 AM |
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Had a falppy moment when i left my old roadster in auto in the wet. HAd to cross a roundabout with lots of reverse camber as it changed down. I was
facing the chevrons almost instantly. Two simple solutions... dont drive in auto much, and dont brake for roundabouts.
I hear the 'kimber' not only has a manual gearbox but something to do with two manual boxes. Meant to speed up gear changes.
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