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MicroNut · 11-08-2007, 10:21 PM

For those who think the smart can't do a slalom test without falling over:

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**jwight** · 11-09-2007, 03:29 AM

Pretty cool. I doubt the smart will be a serious autocrosser and with all the electronic aids included you'll have a hard time turning one over or even getting the tail to hang out. It's supposed to be a city car, after all. Reminds me, I need to start looking for a loft to rent...

Carnut · 11-09-2007, 05:02 AM

Reminds me of the testing that Motorweek does. Not sure what speed they were at but based on the many Motorweek tests I've seen, the smart looked GREAT! Can't wait until early 2008 to see Motorweek test the smart.

lhoboy · 11-09-2007, 05:50 AM

Ok, let's try that slalom at some speed north of 5 mph. I want to see some drift.

MicroNut · 11-09-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lhoboy

Ok, let's try that slalom at some speed north of 5 mph.

That was as fast as the driver could go without the ESP taking away his brake and throttle privileges.

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Originally Posted by lhoboy

I want to see some drift.

To paraphrase a recent reviewer: "You can't lose the back end on the smart.... it doesn't have one".

lhoboy · 11-09-2007, 11:49 AM

[QUOTE=MicroNut;7117]That was as fast as the driver could go without the ESP taking away his brake and throttle privileges.

Turn off the ESP. Let's how see well this thing really handles. If the ESP has already made that determination, it's pretty sad. Where are my wrenches!?!?