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  1. Brav

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    #1 Brav, Mar 23, 2007
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    55 RWHP!! I'm surprised it could even move the rollers. I'm supposed to have 50-60 crank hp. Hasnt been running well on American gas, I figured I would get around 35-40 RWHP. So I put some 100 octane in to see if it would run better and get the mileage I'm supposed to.. boy what a difference! Only supposed to make about 55 to the crank. 3 cyl 599cc turbo..

    Good news is the car runs great. And its ready for a bigger turbo, injectors, and plumbing. (110RWHP target). Bad news is.. I need about 95 octane fuel (EU equiv).
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  2. VTChris

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    #2 VTChris, Mar 23, 2007


    Very cool! Is it for sale yet? ;)
     
  3. Brav

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    #3 Brav, Mar 23, 2007
    For you? sure. trade you for the 348
     
  4. VTChris

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    #4 VTChris, Mar 23, 2007

    I can't type a response......sir :D
     
  5. VTChris

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    #5 VTChris, Mar 23, 2007
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  6. wingfeather

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    #6 wingfeather, Mar 23, 2007
    After waiting (what, 8 years?) for a USA release, I won't be buying one. They pissed me off waiting so long.

    I still like em tho! Saw a red one from Canada the other day.
     
  7. Brav

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    #7 Brav, Mar 23, 2007
    Once you get in one, you will forget the wait. Dont be mad at smart, be mad at the DOT. This is not an 08. Its an 02. The new ones will look quite a bit different, and have an NA motor vs turbo.
     
  8. B R

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    #8 B R, Mar 24, 2007
    That's about 1/2 the hp as my motorcycle, but then again, my m/c has almost 2x the displacement :).
     
  9. jonesdds

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    #9 jonesdds, Mar 24, 2007
    In my town, Santa Barbara, a little car like this might make sense unless you venture out of town. LA, well, you might be OK until a SUV makes you a hood ornament. Why, oh why, would increasing HP matter. I assume your joking. Nice car for around town but please, please be careful!

    JEff
     
  10. TG

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    #10 TG, Mar 24, 2007
    Why you ask? Why not??????
     
  11. frank4cars

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    #11 frank4cars, Mar 24, 2007
    Because he DOES drive it on the freeway and he wants it to keep up with his Noble.
     
  12. BLUROAD

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    #12 BLUROAD, Mar 24, 2007
    Lets just hope the license plate is not self fulfilling profecy... Sorry cant spell tonight. JJ
     
  13. TG

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    #13 TG, Mar 24, 2007
    Yeah I went out tonight too.
     
  14. BLUROAD

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    #14 BLUROAD, Mar 24, 2007
    This would all be easyer if Fchat socal had its own chat room.. JJ
     
  15. Cicada

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    #15 Cicada, Mar 24, 2007
    awesome.
     
  16. Brav

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    #16 Brav, Mar 24, 2007
    I am not joking, because the car itself is a joke.. I will increase power to 110. Not only more fun but safe. The car is very safe for what it is. I imagine any other car hitting an SUV or truck head on wouldnt fare very well regardless. The Smart usually spins (converts is kinetic energy much slower) while other cars stop. Wouldnt recommend it for anyone as an only car. But for my 2 mile commute to work or around town, its great.

    http://www.metacafe.com/watch/60538/smart_car_crash/

    60mph head on into a wall - cabin still fully intact.
     
  17. taber

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    #17 taber, Mar 24, 2007
    Saw one in downtown SF but with Florida plates, are they supposed to be on sale yet in CA?
     
  18. jorge.rios

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    #18 jorge.rios, Mar 24, 2007
    I dont remember but i read that it is not legal on Califonia.
     
  19. dbcooper

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    #19 dbcooper, Mar 24, 2007
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    Mr.Rodney Drew,owner of F.A.I in Costa Mesa,Ca. and Myself designed and engineered the U.S. EPA required and OBDII compliant Fuel tank leak detection system that is now on all 45 state legal Smartcars sold by Zap,Inc.The system must be able to detect a 20 thousands diameter leak in the fuel storage system and trip a check engine light and also send the correct fault code to any brand test scanner.It must run a self-test routine upon every startup.We did this work on behalf of GNK conversions in Santa Ana.The car came with OBDII from Europe but minus required US systems.It was a great experience and would take too long to describe here.I developed a great affection and respect for the little car. I have driven most exotic supercars including 427 Cobras and I kid you not, The only car that I have ever driven that got more looks and reaction from other drivers was the Lamborgini Countach.Its 699cc turbo 3 cyl engine hauled both my buddy and me up the grapevine at 75mph no sweat.a really cool car,bar none. Tim
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  20. Brav

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    #20 Brav, Mar 24, 2007
    As mentioned, the current Smarts are 45 state cars. Had to pull some strings for mine. It is legally registered.. (Mine is an 02 from Germany). The 08 Smarts will be 80% different design.
     
  21. Racer98

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  22. Brav

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    #22 Brav, Mar 24, 2007
    LOL! I had a lancer, scoobie, turbocharged camaro (turbo was barely hanging on in the back??), a trans-am, and a civic spaceship all try and race me today on the way home from Symbolic in the Noble.. pretty funny.
     
  23. Modenafan

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    #23 Modenafan, Mar 24, 2007
    Think you can get a blower on that car or will it tip over? I still like the Smart Car but would be afraid to commute my 80+ miles a day.
     
  24. Moving Chicane

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    #24 Moving Chicane, Mar 25, 2007
    That's because they know your "Mr. Five Turbo's!" ;) Very nice Chris.

    -dp
     
  25. wax

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    #25 wax, Mar 25, 2007
    Was it a log cabin?
     
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