Smart thinking (further updated)

Kinja'd!!! "Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
05/02/2018 at 14:56 • Filed to: Smart Roadster

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A purchase has been agreed. Thus far I only have the book.


DISCUSSION (9)


Kinja'd!!! BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Cé hé sin
05/02/2018 at 15:08

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Congrats on the purchase!


Kinja'd!!! ArvakJ7 > Cé hé sin
05/02/2018 at 15:10

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Hi, I’m an engineering student enrolled at Oconomowoc High School. I’m currently working in the PLTW capstone course, EDD (Engineering Design & Development).

At this point in our project we need to find people who are either experts or experienced in our project’s relative fields. Our project is centered on designing a fully functional universal cup holder that has the highest potential for eliminating spills within automobiles. Even if you aren’t employed or currently working with cars, your input is valuable and will help us with our justification.

If you don’t mind my asking, what are your thoughts and do you agree with some of these statements?

Some cup holders are too shallow for proper functioning.

Some cup holders have poor placement. (Too close to electronics or get in the way.)

Some cup holders are made of poor materials and have fragile designs.

Some cup holders can’t hold enough varying container sizes.

Some cup holders hardly work at all.

Any input regarding automobile cup holders and their flaws or strengths is greatly helpful. My partner and I would also appreciate knowing what your profession is or how you’ve come to be interested in automobiles.

Thanks for your time.


Kinja'd!!! Mercedes Streeter > Cé hé sin
05/02/2018 at 15:12

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Congratulations!!!! :D I hope it’s dreamy and not so leaky!


Kinja'd!!! Klaus Schmoll > Cé hé sin
05/02/2018 at 15:23

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Congrats! I always had a soft spot for them. Sips fuel but fun to drive, best of both worlds. Howbad are they for a tall person? And is it going to replace the FTO or a fun 2nd ride?


Kinja'd!!! Cé hé sin > Klaus Schmoll
05/02/2018 at 15:26

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I’m 1.90m and I fit just fine. The FTO I’m afraid isn’t looking good. Failed its test (excessive CO), now has a serious misfire and probably not worth fixing.


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Cé hé sin
05/02/2018 at 15:39

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Was the one you were looking at a coupe model or roadster? :)


Kinja'd!!! Cé hé sin > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/02/2018 at 15:50

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Roadster. I’d have preferred the coupé but they’re a lot less common.


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Cé hé sin
05/02/2018 at 15:59

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I would’ve preferred the coupe too! How are the Roadsters for leaks? Is this your year-round daily now?


Kinja'd!!! Cé hé sin > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/02/2018 at 16:00

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I think they’re all much of a muchness. Yes, it’ll be my daily driver.