What do you want for your smart? Looking for development projects

[mermaid007]

keyless remote start...no one can seen to do this to the smartcar 451.....

[SMARTPLUG]

I would like to see a large!!!!! front sway bar about 1 1/8" dia. And some front struts that are stiff enough so when you hit the brake the suspension don't bottom out. Bob.

[High Side]

The idea of a rear fog light has caused some hefty conversations on different threads. Still... I would like a rear fog light that is an integral part of the rear lights on the driver side of the smart.

[fannum]

Originally Posted by mermaid007

keyless remote start...no one can seen to do this to the smartcar 451.....

I added a remote starter to the Mazda I had prior to my smart, and see no reason why it couldn't be adapted. However, 1) it would require an extra fob, and 2) it would probably cost $60-100 for the remote start kit and maybe $200 or more for installation. Would that still interest you Mermaid?

Originally Posted by SMARTPLUG

I would like to see a large!!!!! front sway bar about 1 1/8" dia. And some front struts that are stiff enough so when you hit the brake the suspension don't bottom out. Bob......

WHOA!! Are you going to run in NASCAR road races? No reason why the sway bar couldn't be beefed up, but one that big could handle a Peterbuilt! I might also check on some strut kits if there's demand. Anyone else?

Originally Posted by High Side

The idea of a rear fog light has caused some hefty conversations on different threads. Still... I would like a rear fog light that is an integral part of the rear lights on the driver side of the smart.
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Yeah, I went to high school in San Antonio, and was in the Navy in Corpus, Beeville and Baytown, and know how terrible the Gulf induced fog can be. I'd assume you're looking for a high intensity red light like is common in Europe. Probably require running a larger wire to the rear, and a seperate switch to control it. Cibie and others have them, and I'd try to find one that looks good. How about one integrated into the tail gate?

Give me some feedback guys!

[Okiesmrt]

How about a seat lower mod. About 2" would be great.

[fredbrentjr]

LED 3rd brake light or a conversion kit. Along with a swing away spare tire mount, a hard shell cover for the tire with maybe storage for the jack, etc. A novel way to mount rear speakers. That's all I can pull out right now.

[sato7]

how about a rear view mirror that is size appropriate... also would like to see what you come up with for side mirrors again smaller and maybe with led signal lights built in..
show me some good numbers as to a thicker front torsion bar making a difference and that will be my first investment!
LED front fog lights like on the Audis! or new MBs

[forestacademy]

I Know what I want

I want a Tailgate Brake LED Light Bar designed for the smart. It could use the bolt in the center under the tailgate for an attachment.


May be a heat issue with the LED's and the engine vent right there.

Here is one on an Element

[High Side]

Integrated into the tailgate sounds interesting. Hmm.... I would consider it. I believe the mini fog light is in the center right above bumper. Went to Holmes, the Jay... got bored so I joined the Army. Been retired from Army 21 years and work as an RN at a local hospital. Those early morning commutes in the fog are not fun.

[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by fannum

No problem! Your gold plated Yugo will be available by the holidays. It will have an integrated Nav/Scan system in the form of one of those 8-Balls on the dash, and a can opener to operate the roof. (Just don't touch the gold for the first six months or so)

That was easy!

Next!!

You're making a YUGO? I thought you were making a better, less expensive smart. Anyone can make a Yugo, except Yugo of course.