Momentum V69 - Accessories

[Coss]

Keep it in your glovebox... nothing breaks a window better. My wife keeps one after watching a news thing about a submerged car. In her defense, we were in Montana and the road to town had a sweeping left curve with the river to the right. They pulled more than a couple of cars out of the river there.

Hmm maybe he'd better order a bunch of them then.
They will take out automotive glass faster that anything else; and you don't have to swing it like those hammer things they advertise.

Coss, if yours is 35 years old, there's at least a chance that I handled it in the warehouse.

I was working up here (Seattle) when I got it, along with $20K in other Snap-On stuff (and that was 1977 money); I still have all of it, and then some that I acquired over the years. I probably have $180K worth of tools out in the shop. I bought so much Snap-On stuff in the late 70's and all through the 80's they gave me the Snap-On embroidered jacket (yes, I still have that too but it's a tight fit).

 

[RUCRAYZE]

I installed the other available aftermarket cruise control for the smart. It was purposefully designed and built by Area 451 solely for the U.S. first-gen 2007-2015 Smart Fortwo (model designation 451, hence the company's name).

Contrary to what you may have heard, it was a model of simplicity and elegance, taking full advantage of the smart's drive-by-wire system. If I recall, it cost about $480 and was fully capable of a DIY installation; took me about 45 mins taking my time. Once installed, it worked flawlessly. The kit came with a perfectly OEM-matched replacement wiper stalk with a single, multifunction button on the end for the cruise control functions (on/off, accelerate, reduce speed) and an LED light to indicate the system was on.

And contrary to what was said before, I recall the Area 451 unit was the first on the market to provide user-customizable pedal mapping, with about a dozen different maps including a BOOH mode (Bat Out of Hell). The MDC unit came after, and a number of users complained about that unit suffering unexpected shutdowns due to the inner wiring being a tad too short and not being secured properly, causing an internal connector to become disconnected at inappropriate times.

That was by far the best aftermarket equipment I bought for my smart. Really quality engineering. I recall watching with my fellow smart owners the progress the guys behind Area 451 were making as they thoroughly tested and refined the design until it was market ready. They were very transparent in showing their progress. Reminds me a little of the Elio.

Why is the secret military base called "Area 51?" Why not Area 451 ?

 

[floydv]

Why is the secret military base called "Area 51?" Why not Area 451 ?

Maybe Area 451 had trademarked it?

 

[RUCRAYZE]

lights out-VIII:XXVI

 

[wizard of ahs]

I installed the other available aftermarket cruise control for the smart. It was purposefully designed and built by Area 451 solely for the U.S. first-gen 2007-2015 Smart Fortwo (model designation 451, hence the company's name).

Contrary to what you may have heard, it was a model of simplicity and elegance, taking full advantage of the smart's drive-by-wire system. If I recall, it cost about $480 and was fully capable of a DIY installation; took me about 45 mins taking my time. Once installed, it worked flawlessly. The kit came with a perfectly OEM-matched replacement wiper stalk with a single, multifunction button on the end for the cruise control functions (on/off, accelerate, reduce speed) and an LED light to indicate the system was on.

And contrary to what was said before, I recall the Area 451 unit was the first on the market to provide user-customizable pedal mapping, with about a dozen different maps including a BOOH mode (Bat Out of Hell). The MDC unit came after, and a number of users complained about that unit suffering unexpected shutdowns due to the inner wiring being a tad too short and not being secured properly, causing an internal connector to become disconnected at inappropriate times.

That was by far the best aftermarket equipment I bought for my smart. Really quality engineering. I recall watching with my fellow smart owners the progress the guys behind Area 451 were making as they thoroughly tested and refined the design until it was market ready. They were very transparent in showing their progress. Reminds me a little of the Elio.

You are correct with one exception......the MDC was first !
I too watched and participated in the area 451 cc. As a matter of fact.... I got the very first one off the production line
I was scheduled to get one of the prototypes for beta testing but had to pass it to the next guy in line due to a change in my circumstances.
Anyway.....7 years later, it's still functioning like new

 

[floydv]

You are correct with one exception......the MDC was first !
I too watched and participated in the area 451 cc. As a matter of fact.... I got the very first one off the production line
I was scheduled to get one of the prototypes for beta testing but had to pass it to the next guy in line due to a change in my circumstances.
Anyway.....7 years later, it's still functioning like new

I should've been clearer. What I meant was Area 451 was the first with customizable pedal mapping. At least, that's what I recall.

 

[imageon]

"Where's the seat?"
MK

 

[Coss]

"Where's the seat?"
MK

What seat where?

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Why is the secret military base called "Area 51?" Why not Area 451 ?

Because a picture shows a researcher with an aviation map in the background.
On the map shows A-51, which designates Alert Area number 51 where flight training and maneuvering might occur.

There are alert areas all over the country and it has nothing to do with aliens.

*the more you know*

 

[imageon]

What seat where?

Those leather power seats Paul has been referring to as optional accessories. I need a ball park price.
MK