Smart MR2 conversion

[BCA]

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Shelsey is *the* place. Absolutely beautiful area, a proper test of torque and nerve! I should think it'd make a perfect midlands smart meet actually.. would be good to be there in support.

[blackbrabus]

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I'll make sure i'm there for the sunday.

[pam gazey]

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If you have a list of dates for hill climbs, I'll be happy to film you and do a little article? Perhaps we can rally up a few Smarties and make a day of it?

Hi, We have only entered for Shelsley Walsh May 3rd/4th (bank holiday Sunday/Monday) at the moment to see how it goes. Practice on the Sunday and race on the Monday. Depending on the outcome there could be loads more to come. We would love to see as many Smarties as poss and for those that have never been to a hillclimb before Shelsley 'is the place' (ask BCA).

Cheers P&J

[6F00T4]

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If you have a list of dates for hill climbs, I'll be happy to film you and do a little article? Perhaps we can rally up a few Smarties and make a day of it?

[Goto10]

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More vids! Preferably being given some beans at a hillclimb!

[H Palmer]

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Really does purr

[pam gazey]

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Are you not slightly concerned it'll wheelie when its on slicks??

But of course, but Jim is intending to give it its head on the road tyres before we go up that path. Early days as they say!!!!!

P&J

[BHP]

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Great engineering

Lots of detail and hard work has gone into that project, well done :drive2:

Good luck with the Hill Climing

[BCA]

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Are you not slightly concerned it'll wheelie when its on slicks??

[pam gazey]

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I think it's safe to say you have created the world's first and largest capacity engined Smart car to date! I thought my 1275cc MG A-Series was the largest, but at least I had the first manual transmission one!!! Lovely sound, you just need a better camcorder!!! I wish you all the success with your pocket rocket up them there hills. It's got me thinking again about another project car and improve on my previous mistakes.

All the best.

Thought you might like it! Video was the best I could do on my digital camera only just worked out what the buttons do! More to follow when I get the hang of it!!!!!

Cheers

[6F00T4]

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I think it's safe to say you have created the world's first and largest capacity engined Smart car to date! I thought my 1275cc MG A-Series was the largest, but at least I had the first manual transmission one!!! Lovely sound, you just need a better camcorder!!! I wish you all the success with your pocket rocket up them there hills. It's got me thinking again about another project car and improve on my previous mistakes.

All the best.

[pam gazey]

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Ah - I'll be at the ACE - never mind, static displays aren't even comparable to the sights/sounds/smells (mmm clutch/tyres) of a hillclimb or sprint!

Hi Ben,

I have just updated the pictures and added 2 very short videos at least you can hear it if not smell it. Hope the trip to ACE goes well we will be thinking of you from Merry Hill.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Pitcheroak/Devil?authkey=KoXejGki4gs

P&J

[BCA]

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Ah - I'll be at the ACE - never mind, static displays aren't even comparable to the sights/sounds/smells (mmm clutch/tyres) of a hillclimb or sprint!

[pam gazey]

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For info and if anyone is in the Midlands and wants to see it, we will be at

Merry Hill Shopping Centre; Brierley Hill; West Midlands England DY5 1QX

Saturday 21st February 10.00am to 4pm, along with the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance promoting safe motorsport. Hagley and District Light Car Club will have a stand and there will be other competition cars on display +free parking and shopping for the girls.

Sorry it clashes with the ACE Cafe visit but if you are in the area we would love to see you.

Pam and Jim

[BCA]

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This is a car that weighed 560kilos with its smart engine... even allowing a little extra weight for the 3GSE, its going to be pretty nippy.

Theres some really interesting cars being developed for this season, in the same class I believe there is a Duratec Fiesta mk1 with roller body throttles, quaife sequential box... I hope the Smart is going to really suprise everyone on a fraction of the aformentioned cars budget.