outSMARTing the Dragon II - Page 29 - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

gbryers · 07-25-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NCC1701

I hope you don't mind me asking: How much does it cost, and about how much would a professional installation cost? Or is it an easy DIY?

The wrap, installed, was $80. I don't know what he would ask for just the wrap without the installation.
As to the difficulty - it was about 95 degrees out when he did mine, making the vinyl very stretchy, which, if you are careful, actually makes it easier, but there is a technique to it.

SMARTnTiny · 07-26-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kwagar

I am sorry if my post was confusing to some. Dave Schembri left smartUSA at the very beginning of the year when Jill Ledisiak was brought in to run the show. I believe there were differences of opinion at the top regarding the direction marketing should take so Dave stepped aside. Never the less I also believe he left under good terms and he remains a fan and supporter of smart cars and is proud of his participation in the early years of the introduction here in the USA.

I talked to him last night and he's still very proud of smart and his association with the brand. I teased him about his "cult figure" status with we brand devotees and he laughed but said he was truly flattered. (His wife still has her smart - I saw the lollipop on her keychain but not the car itself.) He believes that the owners, like we do, are truly the ambassadors for the brand, but this new venture was close to his heart and is excited about the possibilities it brings to the disabled.

I'm going to the VPG tour stop this AM in Detroit and look forward to seeing his new MV-1.

**GetSmrt28277** · 07-26-2010, 08:10 PM

5 0hhh (aka 50 smarts)

50 registrations noted on the website....

navy48 · 07-27-2010, 05:38 AM

so 50 smarts running nose to tail is like what, 20 "regular" cars?

gbryers · 07-27-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by navy48

so 50 smarts running nose to tail is like what, 20 "regular" cars?

Maybe as long as 20 "regular" cars, but infinitely more enjoyable!

gbryers · 07-29-2010, 06:41 PM

Welcome to our 51st smartie - from yet another new state - Rhode Island!

**GetSmrt28277** · 07-29-2010, 07:07 PM

great news! over the hump...keep those registrations coming in!

gbryers · 07-30-2010, 08:39 PM

And welcome to #52, our first Texan (well, I won't sweat to that, but the first person registering from Texas).

I am sure there is some cosmic reason for it, but this time, the numbers are a bit smaller, but much more wide-spread. And I ain't complaining! Welcome all!

gbryers · 08-02-2010, 08:42 AM

Great news! I just spoke with the Fontana Village folks - they are extending the reservation period (re: group rate) to the 16th of August. If you have been holding back due to Fontana's normal price (or made reservations else-where for the same reason), you may want to reconsider and move over to Fontana.

**GetSmrt28277** · 08-05-2010, 05:54 PM

Let's get that Dragon-seeking blood rush going...go out and invite one friend with a smart and bring 'em along with you.