Breaking sunshade news email to me from INDY

[pdboilermaker]

Got this email about 30 minutes ago from SCI

To all my smart friends who have been patiently waiting,

I have good news for all of you. Your new UPDATED sunshades have arrived and are ready to be installed in all of your smart cars. Please get in contact with either by phone or by email and I will be able to set up a service appointment for each of you.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.


Thank you,

Joe Taylor
Brand Specialist
smart center Indianapolis
4000 E. 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Office: (317)580-6801 ext.452
Fax: (317)580-6808
Email: jtaylor@smartcenterindianapolis.com

[jetfuel]

..is there a problem wit the original shades???

jetfuel

[rawlus®]

interested in the part# on the new sunshade and exactly how it differs from the original one. my dealer still insists that such a revision does not exist.

[Old Panda]

I was told that the sunshade is attached to the panoramic roof and that the only way to repair it is to REPLACE THE ROOF PANEL!

I've heard of a few that have had problems with them, but had no idea it was this big of a deal. Are they replacing ALL of them on the '08s?

Big Panda OUT!

[theguywiththelongestname]

Yes, I too am interested in a part number, and a photo of the "new design" if possible. That way I have some evidence to pass on to my smart dealer and see if they will update my sunshade.

[theguywiththelongestname]

Originally Posted by Big Panda

I was told that the sunshade is attached to the panoramic roof and that the only way to repair it is to REPLACE THE ROOF PANEL!

Panda:

The sunshade is attached with bolts: removal of the panoramic roof is unnecessary in order to replace the sunshade. I am currently on sunshade #2, my original sunshade arrived broken from the factory!

[theguywiththelongestname]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

..is there a problem wit the original shades???

jetfuel

check out this thread:

Panorama sunshade lubrication?

[rawlus®]

Originally Posted by Big Panda

I was told that the sunshade is attached to the panoramic roof and that the only way to repair it is to REPLACE THE ROOF PANEL!

I've heard of a few that have had problems with them, but had no idea it was this big of a deal. Are they replacing ALL of them on the '08s?

Big Panda OUT!

this is a bit of misinformation or confusion.
the sunshade is attached to the roof via screws
it can be unscrewed and replaced without removing the roof
not everyone has problems or has had problems - but problems were plentiful enough to effect a rumored redesign of the unit.
presumably this is a rolling change in production and/or the warranty replacement should your OEM one fail (if it is of the old design and it is in fact broken)
there has been no mention that this will be a recall item.
smartusa (internet brands) presently denies the existence of such a revision to the sunshade.

[mendo]

I have taken mine out a couple of times.

the first time was to put the rear bars back in the track.
the second time was to fix the front bar holders that broke. I had to put rivits through the holder to fix it.
while it was out the second time I fully lubed it with the Sailkote and it works now. I contacted the dealer and he ordered a replacement.
I have yet to schedule it. Maybe next month when Smart #2 comes in.

[jetfuel]

..OK ..cool...then we don't have an issue...our shade can travel within the track effortless...but I did send an e-mail to SCI just to see what they have to say...
...thanks guys

jetfuel