FlyingTigerDevelopment

At the anniversary of nearly 20 years for the first batch of smart cars has landed in Canada. We have a fresh face to the clubsmartcar website. Thanks to some newer and some original members to keep this brand alive in Canada. For us at Flying Tiger Development. It is interesting to see how this world and the market evolve in the last 20 years. As we were mainly a Mercedes brand specialist; since we were the people who introduce AMG Mercedes tuning product into Canada over 40 years ago. Smart car tuning was a toy side project. But Canadians embrace this first generation model with both hands. Waiting list could be one to two years long. Customers were willing to spend $10-20,000 on upgrades without hesitation. The world has change at about the time of the second generation (451) came. Micro compact cars was not so popular. Consumers prefer bigger 4 door cars; or small SUV. Scion IQ has came and gone. Fiat 500 has faded. Smart follows a few years later. So are many smart car tuners and specialist. Today, Flying Tiger Development is maybe the largest smart car parts supplier in Canada for both new and used parts. We will source, savage, and rebuild what you need to keep this rare collectable running. Long live smart car in Canada.

Keith, let me know what to do.

Due to the recent criminal activities. We have delays from several sources. Hopefully it will resolve soon. Thank you for your patient. And sorry for the inconvenience.

With the recent shortage from local suppliers. We had brought in a small amount of Toyo and Continental summer tires. Visit our website or email us for availability.

While some brand name no longer supply tires for this make and model. This year we have brought in a small amount for the 450 in the sizes of 145/65r15 and 175/55r15. Shop soon before they run out.

450 cdi remap $250.00 Well known and reliable. Proven with many cars on this forum and beyond. Increase torque and horsepower. Improve throttle response. reduce shifting lag. And in some cases, improved fuel mileage. Drive-in or ship in your MEG. Ends Cyber Monday.

We have a small selection of (factory sized) all-weather and winter tires for 450, 451, and 453. While supply last! Shop early before they run out for this winter.

We have a small collection on hand. And always buying close out inventories from dealers around the world. There are over 10 cars being parted at this moment. Many discontinued servicing parts are also in the works to be re-manufactured I will try to support for as long as I can until full retirement. When that day comes. There will be a big open house garage sale.

It has been almost 19 years since we first worked on these cars. And many are still trying to keep them running. I can still remember the waiting list for the first couple of years in Canada.

We have upwards of a dozen smart cars selling in whole or in parts. Whole car include: 2010 Brabus cabriolet in Black. 136,000km. 2006 passion loaded options. With leather heated seats and air condition. Over 200,000km 2006 passion with sliding glass roof and air conditioning. 100,000km. Many new parts include front strut and springs, alternator, rack & pinion, etc. This car is cursed Many, many used and new parts for 450, 451, and even some 453 include: door frame, door glass, door panels, fenders, bumpers, re-bars, engines, transmissions, sub-frame, cross member, 451 S-Mann body kit, 450 Brabus side skirts and spoilers, wiper motor, wiper linkages, Several good chassis of coupe and cabriolet with title for you to build on. Just about anything for 450. Send us an email with your needs. Will ship anywhere.

Used. Very rare in North America. Low mileage. Vredestein all-weather tires.

Old inventory. Brand new in the box. 5.5x15 ET22. Retail $332.95. Will sell it at cost.

With the cost of fuel, inflation, and the lack of car supply in general. Used smart cars has gain popularity; and the value is much higher then pre-covid. Over the years. People who were selling their cars often refer the the purchaser that their car was service and maintain by us. This usually gain a lot of trust from the purchaser. Since they may had visited Club Smart car for reference. But seldom the purchaser will contact us with the seller's name and the VIN to confirm the fact. These days. Many sellers (including used car dealers) use this to their advantage. Our experience include. While some cars may had been here only once or twice in their life. Others may had been here before. But we have not worked on it for 2 or more years. While some had only been here for trouble shoot; but the actual repair was done elsewhere. Some has been here for regular maintenance. But always deny major repairs. Some has purchase many parts from us; but we had never seen the car. You get the picture. While some is true to the heart that the car has not been to anywhere else since purchased new for 10-15+ years. Our advise is. If the seller claim the car was maintained by our establishment. Have them show you prove of receipts. Otherwise, contact us to confirm before you close the deal. It will be too late once you made the purchase then encounter problems and come to us and find out that wasn't the case.

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Sorry to hear. I'll miss you Bil.