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Smart still rules.
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petty replied to the discussion 'California paper reviews Rick's 451' February 4
nice cars! i love it!

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smart owner & smart enthusiast
Do you own/will own a 451 smart fortwo? If yes, which model?
YES: pure coupe
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Hydrogen junkie. High mileage competition nutcase. Handy with tools.

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My Response to the Cynicism of the Editors of Automobile Magazine

LAST JULY, AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, WHICH I HAVE READ FOR YEARS AND HIGHLY RESPECT, RAN A SERIES OF OPINIONS BY ITS STAFFERS ON THE U.S. INTRODUCTION OF THE SMART CAR. SIX MONTHS LATER, I RECEIVED A SMART FORTWO PURE COUPE AND PUT OVER A THOUSAND MILES ON IT IN A WEEK, DRIVING CROWDED LOS ANGELES FREEWAYS AND RURAL HIGHWAYS. THE FOLLOWING IS MY POINT BY POINT RESPONSE (IN CAPS). Sam Smith, Assistant Editor: Personally, I think they're smoking their own ear wax to believe they can actually make some… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2008 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

The Key to High Mileage: Understanding the Smart transmission

The biggest key to high mileage in the Smart is probably understanding the transmission. A lot of people - and a lot of journalists who should know better (and even some dealer reps!) - seem to think the Smart has an automatic transmission and it has a problem of being too slow between gears. But that's not the case at all. The Smart has a manual transmission with an automatic cluch that shifts according to an optimized high mileage program. It is marvelous and it works perfectly. It even allows… Continue

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 6:14pm — 5 Comments

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At 11:28pm on July 14, 2008, SATO said…
have you been to www.ecomodder.com ?

right up your alley!
At 12:31am on July 8, 2008, Bruce Fromoz said…
Rick,

After watching your video, we may be acquainted.
Lunch is on me next time I'm inyo neighborhood.
Hope to float by this summer.
After all, so few have the Eagles' Eye...
At 9:41am on June 19, 2008, SATO said…
Rick you said in one of the discussions that the underside of the smart is aerodynamically dirty.. have you looked at it? its covered in a molded plastic cover and I thought was rather clean.. the only area not so was the engine/ suspension rear but I'm assuming that is due to the moving parts and ventilation needs. what are you thoughts on this? by the way your automobile mag response was really good
At 5:17pm on January 27, 2008, Rick Masters said…
This Fiat Sciento prototype which I filmed in Turin, Italy in 2003 represents the ultimate evolution of the passenger vehicle from gasoline to diesel to electric hybrid to plug-in hybrid to fuel cell hybrid.
 
 

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Does the telephone sound clear. I assume the voice comes through the speakers?
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451 Kahn left a comment for 'Neil Patel' 2 hours ago
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drewh added a discussion 3 hours ago
I just installed a new stereo/navigation system. Its a Pioneer AVIC F90BT. It plays cds/dvds/ipod and has bluetooth support for handsfree telephone. So far its excellent!
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Dusty replied to the discussion 'I have damaged my 2008 front rim,' 5 hours ago
Andy, Thanks for being there when those of us that don't pay attention need help! This is not the first time that this forum has helped me out. It is comforting to know that we have someplace to go for support. I hope you can arrange your sch...
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451 Kahn replied to the discussion 'I have damaged my 2008 front rim,' 8 hours ago
Good you got the wheel. Stay away from Home Depot and no more damage.
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451 Kahn replied to the discussion 'The New Kahn RSL Smart Wheel' 8 hours ago
I like it that my name will be on the wheel. The stamp of quality. I will have to buy a set.
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Matt commented on the photo 'IMGP4004' 11 hours ago
My wood kit would look awesome in your car with that interior!
 

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