I'm finding it pretty darn useless going to the local parts stores for anything that involves my Rx7. They never have anyhting and if they can get it, it would take 6 weeks to get it in because their factory doesn't even have it.

Thank goodness for the internet....

 

yup, and its usually cheaper to buy online

 

ive never had a problem getting parts from NAPA, unless its something odd.

 

Yeah, advance auto parts can at least order parts and have them in a day or so.

NAPA tends to be overpriced though... I usually just go there for specialized tools or fasteners, hoses, etc.

 

^^ i have disconnect connections there.

 

Ever heard of a Mazda dealer?

Some dealers are better then others but if you walk in with the part number in hand (see the FAQ for parts catalogs) then it's a painless process. Generally on OEM parts it's hard to beat Mazdas prices.

 

idk ... the freaking surrounds for the front windshield were 180 a piece ... freakin mazda

 

most things you can only get OEM, some things like engine rebuild parts there is aftermarket sources that specialize in and for generic parts like belts, starters and alternators then most auto parts stores should have them or should be able to get them relatively quickly.

 

That has not been my experience..........

 

autozone,advanve auto always has my fc ****..sometimes pep-boys but it takes them a day if they dont..

 

rising sun imports......i'm not sure if they are nationwide, but there are alot here in so cal.

 

yeah, i agree, rising sun is great! the guys actually know about the cars they sell parts for. thats rarely the case at auto zone/pep boys/kragen

 

I go mazda dealer for what I cannot get

let me know if u need anything I have for sale

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=612008


Dave

 

CarQuest is also a good source. They arent always the cheapest, but they tend to have a very wide selection.