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Old 05 June 2006, 06:19 PM
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Default who said smart cars arn't fast!!!

a bit quick for ya?
Old 05 June 2006, 06:22 PM
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seen a few videos of bike engined smarts...very impressive

Might be better in a coupe though
Old 05 June 2006, 06:55 PM
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Old 05 June 2006, 07:58 PM
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In the rain on a windy motorway...that would be fun...not.
Old 05 June 2006, 08:56 PM
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Im liking that
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5RW1...epiado%20Drift

Old 05 June 2006, 09:45 PM
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They've been about for a while now, 10mph per 1000rpm in top gear though still good for 140mph
Old 05 June 2006, 10:12 PM
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Sounds like an F1 car!!!
Old 05 June 2006, 10:32 PM
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Doing stoppies in a Smart...now that is cool
Old 05 June 2006, 10:40 PM
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funk that, imagine getting it wrong. not like a bike where you at least have the choice to get off if it all goes pete tong, not like a car where it will protect you..................a little bit lol
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They crash quite well for roller skates though

http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/mbccusto...vent_clips.cfm
Old 06 June 2006, 07:05 AM
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yep, very good. not worse than any other small car!
http://www.quacked.com/smart-car-crash.html
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Would prefer a bike engined Mini!!
Old 06 June 2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SupaMiniCupa
Would prefer a bike engined Mini!!

The same company do these

z-cars
Old 07 June 2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SupaMiniCupa
Would prefer a bike engined Mini!!
now i would like to see a mini at 70mph crash into a concrete motorway block like the smart did, too see what the result is.
Old 07 June 2006, 10:14 PM
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On my way home from work I spotted a smart being driven hard on a bendy country road. Right behind it was a gallardo.

I guess they go pretty well if you can drive properly.
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