robertst
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i just had the best idea!
it was like an epiphany:
earlier today, whilst picking up my smart from the dealers after having it serviced i was browsing the different models (i.e: the fortwo and the
roadster).
i have a forfour btw.
after a while i said to myself: hey isnt this smart roadster a bit small? it kinda reminds me of the seven! pretty low and probably a few inches
wider, but the seats could work a treat on a locost!
i then gathered up some courage to ask the receptionist for a measuring tape... luckily she did have one and while waiting for my car i measured the
fortwo's seat against the roadster's and they are exactly the same... actyually the forfour's seats are wider.
so it now is really a matter of paying a visit to the scrappies and get a pair! i've seen a couple of fortwos in my local scrappies!
so is that a good idea or what?!!!
what do you think?
Tom
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 11:19 PM |
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what do the smart car seats look like?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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robertst
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 11:23 PM |
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uhh... let me get a pic... thay look great though!
Tom
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robertst
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 11:29 PM |
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sorry the only pic i could get was this
 
Rescued attachment mcc_smart_roadster_05.jpg
Tom
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rayward
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 11:33 PM |
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like these....
ebay link
or these.....
ebay link
[Edited on 30/6/06 by rayward]
[Edited on 30/6/06 by rayward]
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robertst
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| posted on 30/6/06 at 11:54 PM |
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there ya go!!
isnt google getting a bit shite or is it just me
Tom
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alister667
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 12:22 AM |
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Obvious downside is that they look like they're fabric and would soak up (and retain) water like a sponge! Most sevens seats are vinyl covered
or fibreglass. Still if it's absolutely, definitely only for use in the dry, and they're cheap enough.....
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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robertst
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 12:36 AM |
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will probably spend the extra dosh making covers for "wet" or everyday conditions but i know it will be extremely unlikely i will be
driving it on wet conditions (have the tintop for that). plus it rains very little in spain...
Tom
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Humbug
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 07:15 AM |
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So how wide exactly are the seats?
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smart51
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 08:21 AM |
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The smart crossblade (no windcreen roof or doors) has the same seats but trimmed in rubber. Kinky and waterproof.
Some roadsters came with leather seats, if that's any better.
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JoelP
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 09:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by robertst
plus it rains very little in spain...
i've heard it mostly falls on the plain anyway 
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andyps
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 09:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
The smart crossblade (no windcreen roof or doors) has the same seats but trimmed in rubber. Kinky and waterproof.
And they sold 16 of them in the UK so they will be easy to get hold of
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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robertst
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 12:49 PM |
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in the long run (hate to say that) they would be upholstered with something else...
according to the ebay link, the width across the runners is 40cm...
Tom
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cidersurfer
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 02:11 PM |
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quote:
Some roadsters came with leather seats, if that's any better.
Correct, the g/fs are heated too.
shimming solid lifters is a job for a friend...
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dl_peabody
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| posted on 1/7/06 at 06:15 PM |
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quote:
quote:Originally posted by robertst
plus it rains very little in spain...
i've heard it mostly falls on the plain anyway
I you 've got it
I think he's got it
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locostv8
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 01:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dl_peabody
quote:
quote:Originally posted by robertst
plus it rains very little in spain...
i've heard it mostly falls on the plain anyway
I you 've got it
I think he's got it
I was going to post that but didn't because I thought it might be considered a bit cheeky.
[Edited on 2/7/06 by locostv8]
http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery2/v/7slotgrille/hssss/
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robertst
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 05:53 PM |
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sorry... am not getting any of this.... is it becuase i said "in spain" rather than "on spain"?
Tom
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Marcus
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 08:13 PM |
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The only downside to the Smart seats is the weight. They're bloody heavy! I considered using these - we've got a Fortwo - but with the
tilting mechanism, steel frame and heavy fibreglass back, they were discounted early on in the build (plus my wife would'nt let me try them for
size without replacing them with leather!)
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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leto
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| posted on 2/7/06 at 09:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by robertst
sorry... am not getting any of this.... is it becuase i said "in spain" rather than "on spain"?
They are referring to some prehistoric culture thing called “My Fair Lady”. We are talking waaaaaaaaaay back, even BEFOR the Rolling Stones 
“I'm gonna ride around in style
I'm gonna drive everybody wild
'Cause I'll have the only one there is a round”. (J. Cash)
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locostv8
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| posted on 3/7/06 at 02:33 AM |
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Way before my time.
hehe
http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery2/v/7slotgrille/hssss/
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locostv8
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| posted on 3/7/06 at 02:36 AM |
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I'm using 914 seats.
http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery2/v/7slotgrille/hssss/
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Peteff
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| posted on 3/7/06 at 07:30 AM |
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That's a lot of seats .
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Dutchman
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| posted on 4/7/06 at 01:15 PM |
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so anybody have the dimension on smart seats ... PLZ post it if U have
Tarzan English with foreign accent!
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ayoungman
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| posted on 5/7/06 at 11:22 AM |
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Have you looked at the steering column and uj's. They also would be good for a locost. would just need to be lengthened.
"just like that !"
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