Yes, I'm asking this question again

[yuckmoon]

Originally Posted by gotta have a SMART

Hi, yuckmoon! I find that if I give it a bit MORE accelleration that it seems to shift much more smoothly. If you'd let up on the gas to shift every gear I think you're going to end up with whip-lash. It's all a learning curve.
PS Are you guys thinking about coming to the get together on Aug 23 in Bowie. See "August- Meet, greet & Eat" posting. August Meet, Greet and Eat?

I haven't made up my mind yet. I hate to keep coming to these things and not have a smart of my own. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

[parnami]

Thanks for bringing this up again. Having followed all of the old threads..I was still confused!! NOW..I think I'm clear, finally!

For those who hate seeing repeated subjects: long, old, convolutedthreads are NOT the best sources for information. There is a need for refresher threads such as this to re-affirm what some may have thought, or not thought in the past. A bit more tolerance would be nice!!! Nobody is forcing anyone to read threads for which, already, he may know the answer. For some of us, old news IS new news!!!!

[BigWarpGuy]

The Smart dealer where I bought my Herb - Smart Center Edison - said to lift ones foot off the gas when it starts to slow down a bit. I was told that this helps make the change smoother. I have found that it does not give me whiplash. I do not press on the gas when it slows a bit then press again. I have found I still have smooth acceleration. They said one can just keep pressing the gas but the transitions would not be as smooth. This is just my experience driving Herb; my Smart Fortwo Pure.

[stevenvillatoro]

Final answer: Try it both ways. Then do whichever works best for you.