Hockey Puck & Spare Tire - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

drdimento · 03-18-2010, 03:35 AM

Hey. Just bought a 2008 Cabriolet with only 3613 miles and LOVE IT !!

However, anyone have any idea what the "hockey puck" is on the windshield? Also, where is (if any) the spare tire?

I suppose I could check the manual but was wanting to hear from some other owners anyways besides I was having fun learning about how to use the convertible top and store the side rails, plus learning how to check the oil.

Wdhitch · 03-18-2010, 04:32 AM

Puck is the rain sensor

No spare

wiltjk · 03-18-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wdhitch

Puck is the rain sensor

Auto headlights too...

ulflyer · 03-18-2010, 05:55 AM

Thats for us folks too dumb to adjust the intermittant wiper speed; it decides when a wipe is needed! Does seem to work pretty good although I'd perfer to make my own decision.

The puck also works the lights when the switch is set to "auto". Not reliable if you prefer to run with your lights on all the time; sometimes in seemingly bright light, even sun, they come on and other times they don't.

forestacademy · 03-18-2010, 06:27 AM

Their is an air compressor and a can of slime under the passengers feet. You will find it on the way to the battery.

That kit under there is a replacement for a spare tire in a pinch.

Just like a camero

And here I thought this was going to be about having a hockey puck stored with a spare to use on the jack.

drdimento · 03-18-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wdhitch

Puck is the rain sensor. No spare

Ouch. Hope I never see a flat.

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Originally Posted by forestacademy

Their is an air compressor and a can of slime under the passengers feet. You will find it on the way to the battery.

Hey if it works that's cool by me, never did like the idea of packing around a heavy piece of equipment that I almost never use. Maybe I shouldn't have said that. Is that area at the firewall like? That seems to be a panel that is loose.

TO ALL WHO RESPONDED . . thanks for the info. BTW, anyone know what's happening in KC (guessing Kansas City)? I read ppl talking about meeting up or going to KC and wondered what that is? A rally maybe ??

chieftmc · 03-18-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by drdimento

Ouch. Hope I never see a flat.

When's the last time you changed a tire???

For me, over 20 years ago

**rfernatt** · 03-18-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by drdimento

BTW, anyone know what's happening in KC (guessing Kansas City)? I read ppl talking about meeting up or going to KC and wondered what that is? A rally maybe ??

Not just any rally - the first national rally for smart cars! See this site for all the details:

North American Smart Cars

And, the promotional video:

YouTube - First Annual smart car Nationals Event, June 2010

drdimento · 03-18-2010, 10:42 AM

WoW! I gotta go!

drdimento · 03-18-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chieftmc

When's the last time you changed a tire??? For me, over 20 years ago

Hmmmmm....you have a point there. Not sure. Long time ago. Decades for sure. Slow leaks really that needed fixed but I had a small air compressor in the boot and pumped it up and drove it to a station and got it repaired. Cool. Or for this little feller would it be "kewl"