"I installed 5 led lights over the trunk and wired them into the dome switch, no glow. Shutting the door the leds dim and then go out while the incandescent goes out right away, this happens to be inherent to led bulbs."
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james g
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smart vs scooter
Started this discussion. Last reply by james g Jul 20, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
i used to have a couple of scooters in the early/mid '80s, a Honda passport C70 and later a Yamaha 180. the passport got well over 100mpgs (about 120, if memory serves me well) and the 180 got about…Continue
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road trip planners?
Started this discussion. Last reply by steve campbell Feb 23, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
does anyone know of a road trip planner that can split a multi day trip into timed sections, as to where you could find out where you'd be after a given time on a road trip? i have a 30 hour, 2000…Continue
afterglow... installing an LED bulb in the dome light
Started this discussion. Last reply by Art Whittaker on Sunday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I just installed and removed an LED bulb from my dome light. it draws very little power, maybe a watt or two, as opposed to 10 watts for the standard incandescent bulb. when the bulb is in the "off…Continue
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james g might attend Bert Monsen's eventCHICAGO MEET-N-EAT at THE GREAT ESCAPE RESTAURANT
October 14, 2012 from 11am to 1pm
JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY GET TOGETHER. THIS IS A GREAT RESTAURANT, FULL SERVICE, VERY GOOD FOOD. COME JOIN US FOR CONVERSATION AND DINING.THIS LOCATION HAS ITS OWN WIND TOWER, VERY UNIQUE AND INTERESTING. IF YOUR SMART IS ELECTRIC YOU CAN PLUG IT IN.See More
jwight commented on james g's status"Thanks for posting this; the smart is also usually rated as one of the cheapest cars in the USA to insure. "
james g might attend Bert Monsen's eventCHICAGO MEET-N-EAT at OLD ORCHARD SHOPPING CENTER - SKOKIE, IL
September 9, 2012 from 11am to 1pm
Our monthly meet to greet and eat - California Pizza Kitchen - Old Orchard Shopping Center - Skokietwo blocks east of I-94 on Old orchard Rd.See More
james g posted a status"nice, me and Tracey have something in common, both featured in the NYT :)
http://youtu.be/6bq-IwkZjIM i'm in it @ 0:40 to 0:42 :)"
james g posted a status"13 days until my 4th anniversary of getting my smart, hoping for snow like my delivery day, then i can make a video doing DONUTS!!!!"
james g is attending Jim VW's eventMidwest Rally at Red Wing Minnesota
June 8, 2012 at 6pm to June 10, 2012 at 7pm
2012 Midwest smart car Rally Red Wing, Mn June 8,9,10 Watch for more information as it becomes availableSee More
james g is attending Bert Monsen's eventChicago Group Meet-N-Greet-N-Eat at California Pizza Kitchen
December 11, 2011 from 11am to 1pm
Monthly get-togetherSee More
spicejax commented on james g's video
smarts and vettes at the wisconsin dells raceway
"You would have loved the auto cross at this years Orlando event. you coulda went full tilt.
MJB"
spicejax commented on james g's video
radio controlled smart car races, wisconsin dells, me vs some guy
"I think that 'some other guy' is Gary Bryers. I see his little trailer.
MJB"
Profile Information
- I've been a smart owner since
- January 21, 2008
- I've been a smart reservation holder since
- March 17, 2007
- Location
- Downers Grove
got a new next door neighbor last week, he has a white c300 and his GF has a black smart cab, looks like a DTH center exhaust on hers. we met for the first time a couple days ago, he says "you got the smart!" i said "yeah", then he goes "i got that watch, a skagen" and i say "yeah a titanium"... small planet... at least they're not noisy, yet...
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salty dog, 3 years later...
Posted on January 23, 2011 at 10:44am 0 Comments 0 Likes
last friday, january 21, was my 3 year anniversary of smart ownership. this will be my 4th winter with my little pure black pure. as it is the middle of winter in the midwest, there is snow on the ground and salt on the streets, which makes my little pure a "salty dog". after 3 years and 28,000 miles, it's still a happy lil puppy, eager everyday to get up and go when i have to go somewhere, or even when i don't have to go somewhere.
it's amazing that after 3 years, some…
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- At 1:38am on August 1, 2011, spicejax said…
Why not? Stranger things have happened. lol
MJB
- At 12:59am on July 31, 2011, spicejax said…
I'd think you are a good 'voice' for smart. Showing your videos about mileage. And you have added good content to sUSAi. I might have to call you Mr. Good Example. lol
Gotta go drink a Foster's in the shade.
MJB
- At 4:55pm on July 30, 2011, spicejax said…
James, congrats. you are a 'featured member' on the main page. Who'd a thunk it.
MJB
- At 12:47am on July 23, 2011, spicejax said…
- At 6:53am on July 21, 2011, spicejax said…
James, You oughta be in this group.
MJB
- At 6:02pm on July 11, 2011,
Dora Anderson said… - I watched your scan gauge video. Looks like at around 40mph you are getting the best economy, but the numbers change so often it's hard to tell. I would have liked to have heard your engine and your shift rate instead of the radio. That would have been helpful for a lot of us who can't decide how hard to accelerate, like me! I've heard jam it and get to your speed asap, and I've heard tap the accelerator. What's your style?
- At 6:06pm on July 7, 2011, Dora Anderson said…
I do see you are in IL, but since you replied to our wrench party event, I was hoping you might be in our area currently!
But yeah, these wrench parties, swap meets, service parties, what ever have been SO MUCH FUN!!! I recommend them for all the clubs!!!
- At 2:51am on August 27, 2010,
mucsmarti said… - You are right "BB-***" (pic .04_smarti) stands for Boeblingen/Badenwuerttemberg/South-West-Germany close to Stuttgart (Daimler Benz). All pictures, incl. video, are made this year during the gettogether of around 1.400 Smartis from over 16 countries in AUG 2010. This event takes place every year and is always a big success. Have a nice day ;-)
- At 9:57am on August 17, 2010,
SMART MADNESS - Boris said… - Great to hear James!
Glad everything turned out well.
However the offer still stand when you are ready to take advantage of it. :-)
Take care,
Boris
- At 6:02pm on August 16, 2010, SMART MADNESS - Boris said…
- Thank you for getting back to me with the details and once again our my apologies about all the mess with the shipping labels.
Hope you like the new exhaust.
Once you are ready for your Cruise Control please call in to order instead of placing it online. When you call in let one of our team members know I authorized a $20 discount on the unit due to the delay on the exhaust.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Respectfully,
Boris
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