Q & A questions for Mr. Dave Schembri at the Midwest Rally

[nonuro]

Yes,single handed release for the tailgate with a dashmounted release button

[rfernatt]

Originally Posted by John_H

You'd have to expand on what you mean by a "more 'compliant' wiper stalk." It's not obvious to this casual observer.

It's subjective, of course, but in my car, the action to move the wiper stalk to either wiping speed is 'clunky'. It takes more effort to engage than most cars and it makes a pop noise/feel that doesn't sound/feel good for the plastic. It just seems that the action of the switch mechanism could be smoothed out a bit.

I probably notice it more than some since I'm used to gently pressing up on the wiper stalk to cause a single wipe of the windshield in other cars during light rain when there is no variably intermittent setting. Sort of like the light press for the auto down window switch, versus the full press for manual lowering.

I was just trying to compile the little things that I've noticed that could benefit from some fine tuning, but it's certainly no show stopper.

[jimvw57]

When do we get the Roadster??

[Macaw]

Originally Posted by nonuro

Yes,single handed release for the tailgate with a dashmounted release button

The cabrio already has one hand tailgate...but no dash button so thta should be easy enough to do...

[John_H]

Originally Posted by rfernatt

it makes a pop noise/feel that doesn't sound/feel good for the plastic.

You may have a bad switch. If you have the chance, check out the "wiper stalk action" on a different Smart especially if you're in for service. You could get a "bad" switch changed out for a new one under warranty.

[Neonspinnazz]

*after a rush of excitement because he's there*

When might/will there be a plant in the U.S.?

Requested factory options:

Will yellow panels make a return?

Will autolight and rainsensing wipers make a return?

Cruise control on 2010 models?

Models and improvements:

Roadster?

Will there be key operated door locking/unlocking mechanisms?

EDIT:
Yes, I mean a key hole that will also LOCK the car as some see it as a problem that it only UNLOCKS the door...

[kdfcogwheel]

dumb question--doesn't all smarts have a keyhole on the driver's door? My cabrio has one there.

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by kdfcogwheel

dumb question--doesn't all smarts have a keyhole on the driver's door? My cabrio has one there.

Its cable driven for unlocking only. Turn key and cable is pulled to ulock door. Can't push a cable to lock it.

[Neonspinnazz]

Originally Posted by kdfcogwheel

dumb question--doesn't all smarts have a keyhole on the driver's door? My cabrio has one there.

Yes, I mean a key hole that will also LOCK the car as some see it as a problem that it only UNLOCKS the door...

[kdfcogwheel]

Oops, my bad! I am sorry, I didn't know that the door keyhole, only unlocks.

Originally Posted by nonuro

Yes,single handed release for the tailgate with a dashmounted release button

About the tailgate release, why would you want an inside remote release? Wouldn't that afford the chance for the tailgate to flop open by itself unattended before one could get to it, risking potential damage? I am not aware of the operation on the Coupe, but on my Cabrio it requires that both doors are unlocked. So, before exiting the vehicle you need to press the doors unlock button on the dash, proceed to the back, grasp the hand hold and squeeze. Voila!! it opens, safely.