AirAmerica / SmartParts "SmartRemote" System... Anyone remember them? Any details?

A.C. Basbas · 09-01-2007, 08:17 PM

I've got one of these: "Air America "Smart Remote".

What are they worth? I know AirAmerica schwag goes for a lot, but I also know that RonASP overcharges and it's probably not worth the $85 that he wants for it. It's got a scratch on the airhose, but it's in otherwise good condition...

Also, anyone know how AirAmerica and SP happened to come together on something like this? I'd love some history to go with the item (that is if I don't sell it).

BigOldSkool · 09-01-2007, 08:20 PM

Air america private labled the remotes for smart parts...

and remember them? I still time to time use one on my double guns that run CO2.

A.C. Basbas · 09-01-2007, 08:25 PM

Damn... And here I thought I had a find! I vaguely remember using it once, but I had so many VMs that using a remote was damn near sacrilige because they could carry so many bottles onboard

Any idea of a value?

HP_Lovecraft · 09-02-2007, 11:36 AM

They were infamous, and were recalled by Smart Parts at one point.

The design itself was pretty smart. The E/C was a very high quality AA design utilizing a ton of surface area. By moving it to the remote, it could also do a better job of transfering thermal energy to the tank to help minimize shootdown.

The problem was they originally came with a BRASS transfer tube that went from the E/C to the tank ASA. The problem is that if the user slide, and fell on his back, the tube would often SNAP, which would then dump the contents of a 20oz tank DIRECTLY onto his back.

This happened so often in 1994 (?) that we started calling it the "Smart Parts Dance" as the user frantically jumped around while trying to reach his tank. (They didn't come with an on/off valve). So, smart parts recalled them, and swapped the brass-tube, for an ugly steel tube. They did something similar with the magic-box as well.

Value? Ron-ASP basis value on the "HOw bad do you want it" theory. To a collector, its probobly worth that amount, but functionally, you could make one easy enough with generic remote and E/C from ebay for $20 or so.

nick

scooter · 09-02-2007, 12:07 PM

I picked one up on ebay, for I think it was 25 bucks. Has a steel pipe between asa and chamber. Works really good as far as Im concerned.

bacci paintball · 09-02-2007, 12:30 PM

I think I sold one for around 20-30 dollars a few years back.
-Dan

A.C. Basbas · 09-02-2007, 06:20 PM

Hmmm well mine's the steel model. I guess I'll just hand on to it until someone offers me $40+ for it.

I figure selling it at half what RonASP wants is still overpriced, but someone'll take it.

frflow · 09-08-2007, 11:16 PM

I had one of these years ago (10+) used. And for me it was not the smart parts dance, it was the smart parts block the ghost punches from your face in the woods.

I never had my *** kicked from a piece of my own equipment before then.

all in all with the steel tube it was a great remote.

Ian

HP_Lovecraft · 09-08-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frflow

.....it was the smart parts block the ghost punches from your face in the woods.

The remote whipped around and smacked you in the face? I think? I'm not sure you are speaking english....

nick

A.C. Basbas · 09-09-2007, 03:14 AM

I don't get it either, but it sounds dangerous!

09-01-2007, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amherst, Maynard, and Northampton Massachusetts.	AirAmerica / SmartParts "SmartRemote" System... Anyone remember them? Any details? I've got one of these: "Air America "Smart Remote". What are they worth? I know AirAmerica schwag goes for a lot, but I also know that RonASP overcharges and it's probably not worth the $85 that he wants for it. It's got a scratch on the airhose, but it's in otherwise good condition... Also, anyone know how AirAmerica and SP happened to come together on something like this? I'd love some history to go with the item (that is if I don't sell it). __________________ [CENTER][B]-Dragon Brigade-[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER]wWw #32[/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/wtb/47125-wtb-ccm-kit-freak-stuff-reverse-x-valve-revvys-much-more.html#post474291"]My WTB Thread[/URL] ~ [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/mechanical-semi-autos/48727-f-s-t-eclipse-ule-ymag-blue-nickel-reverse-mm-lvl-10-a.html"]Eclipse Mag F/S/T[/URL][/center] [center] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/23185-c-basbas-super-awesome-beautiful-wicked-cool-feedback.html"]MCB Feedback[/URL] [SIZE="4"] ~ [/SIZE][URL="http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?p=33031195#post33031195"]PbN FeedBack[/URL][/CENTER]

09-01-2007, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigOldSkool MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deer Park, NY	Air america private labled the remotes for smart parts... and remember them? I still time to time use one on my double guns that run CO2. __________________ RIP - Ed "BigDaddy" Roth and "Indian" Larry "Reading APG does not make you an airtech" http://www.myspace.com/eastcoastanarchypaintball

09-01-2007, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amherst, Maynard, and Northampton Massachusetts.	Damn... And here I thought I had a find! I vaguely remember using it once, but I had so many VMs that using a remote was damn near sacrilige because they could carry so many bottles onboard Any idea of a value? __________________ [CENTER][B]-Dragon Brigade-[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER]wWw #32[/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/wtb/47125-wtb-ccm-kit-freak-stuff-reverse-x-valve-revvys-much-more.html#post474291"]My WTB Thread[/URL] ~ [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/mechanical-semi-autos/48727-f-s-t-eclipse-ule-ymag-blue-nickel-reverse-mm-lvl-10-a.html"]Eclipse Mag F/S/T[/URL][/center] [center] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/23185-c-basbas-super-awesome-beautiful-wicked-cool-feedback.html"]MCB Feedback[/URL] [SIZE="4"] ~ [/SIZE][URL="http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?p=33031195#post33031195"]PbN FeedBack[/URL][/CENTER]

09-02-2007, 06:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amherst, Maynard, and Northampton Massachusetts.	Hmmm well mine's the steel model. I guess I'll just hand on to it until someone offers me $40+ for it. I figure selling it at half what RonASP wants is still overpriced, but someone'll take it. __________________ [CENTER][B]-Dragon Brigade-[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER]wWw #32[/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/wtb/47125-wtb-ccm-kit-freak-stuff-reverse-x-valve-revvys-much-more.html#post474291"]My WTB Thread[/URL] ~ [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/mechanical-semi-autos/48727-f-s-t-eclipse-ule-ymag-blue-nickel-reverse-mm-lvl-10-a.html"]Eclipse Mag F/S/T[/URL][/center] [center] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/23185-c-basbas-super-awesome-beautiful-wicked-cool-feedback.html"]MCB Feedback[/URL] [SIZE="4"] ~ [/SIZE][URL="http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?p=33031195#post33031195"]PbN FeedBack[/URL][/CENTER]

09-09-2007, 03:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
A.C. Basbas Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amherst, Maynard, and Northampton Massachusetts.	I don't get it either, but it sounds dangerous! __________________ [CENTER][B]-Dragon Brigade-[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER]wWw #32[/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/wtb/47125-wtb-ccm-kit-freak-stuff-reverse-x-valve-revvys-much-more.html#post474291"]My WTB Thread[/URL] ~ [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/mechanical-semi-autos/48727-f-s-t-eclipse-ule-ymag-blue-nickel-reverse-mm-lvl-10-a.html"]Eclipse Mag F/S/T[/URL][/center] [center] [URL="http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/feedback/23185-c-basbas-super-awesome-beautiful-wicked-cool-feedback.html"]MCB Feedback[/URL] [SIZE="4"] ~ [/SIZE][URL="http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?p=33031195#post33031195"]PbN FeedBack[/URL][/CENTER]

09-02-2007, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	They were infamous, and were recalled by Smart Parts at one point. The design itself was pretty smart. The E/C was a very high quality AA design utilizing a ton of surface area. By moving it to the remote, it could also do a better job of transfering thermal energy to the tank to help minimize shootdown. The problem was they originally came with a BRASS transfer tube that went from the E/C to the tank ASA. The problem is that if the user slide, and fell on his back, the tube would often SNAP, which would then dump the contents of a 20oz tank DIRECTLY onto his back. This happened so often in 1994 (?) that we started calling it the "Smart Parts Dance" as the user frantically jumped around while trying to reach his tank. (They didn't come with an on/off valve). So, smart parts recalled them, and swapped the brass-tube, for an ugly steel tube. They did something similar with the magic-box as well. Value? Ron-ASP basis value on the "HOw bad do you want it" theory. To a collector, its probobly worth that amount, but functionally, you could make one easy enough with generic remote and E/C from ebay for $20 or so. nick

09-02-2007, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
scooter Rec Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada	I picked one up on ebay, for I think it was 25 bucks. Has a steel pipe between asa and chamber. Works really good as far as Im concerned.

09-02-2007, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
bacci paintball MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor Cal	I think I sold one for around 20-30 dollars a few years back. -Dan

09-08-2007, 11:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
frflow Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006	I had one of these years ago (10+) used. And for me it was not the smart parts dance, it was the smart parts block the ghost punches from your face in the woods. I never had my *** kicked from a piece of my own equipment before then. all in all with the steel tube it was a great remote. Ian

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