Close to buying a Passion - Two Dogs are the question!

[forestacademy]

Whatever you do. Look for a washable dog bed to put in the back that should help insulate them from the engine heat

[Kermit]

Not that I normally bring my dog along but I put insulation under the carpet back there on my car. Acts as a sound/heat insulator. The insulation stuff I got is the same stuff as those foil windshield heat shields. Bought a roll about 50ft long x 4ft wide for $20 at a automotive swap meet then cut to shape. (the excess we didn't use in the smarts go under the carpet in some of our other cars)

[mrc59]

There is a German site with a Smart cage. Not sure if it fits the 451's or if you can obtain one in the US. Kley & Partner - City car tools & parts

[BigWarpGuy]

It looks like it could fit the 451. One might want to put some cushioning down for the canine companions.

[elmosisu]

That looks cool!

what's a 451?

[forestacademy]

A 450 is the original smart
the 451 is the newer version that was imported into the states by smart USA
The Picture above is from a 450 - the older version

[wrumbarger]

Same design is also available for the new 451

Kley & Partner - City car tools & parts

BUT, it doesn't mention how to order (or how much)?

[mrc59]

The German units are pricey. I was thinking of getting a small wire gate (something like this Midwest Universal Car Barrier, Universal Wire Pet Barrier For Suv S, Vans, Cross-overs: 31-70 W X 31-50 H) and cutting it down.

The only problem is most barriers mount with a press fit floor to ceiling. With the polycarb clear roof, I'm not sure about that. The dedicated unit mounts sideways.