I phoned from Canada to speak to Ray,who was unfortunately on Vacation.(but most likely well deserved!).
Anyhow,I left a Voice-mail about a Rubber Vacuum hose that I could not get up here in Canada.
RAY CALLED ME!..Holy Crap!
..If that is Not Dedication about Customer Service I do not know what is!
Phoning Internationally to talk with a customer!
KUDOS,Ray!!..Thanks Man.Keep up the good work!.We need more of ya!
STYX.

 

well ive asked before with no reply in a diff. section,so i ask again CAN HE GET US 2ND GEN PARTS? reason i ask is cause i always see the 3rd gen guys touting him

 

^Of course, he is the parts manager at a Mazda dealership.

He's owned many FC's over the years, and knows as much about them as about FDs

call ? or crowe.ray@aol.com

 

if he cant get the part good luck trying

 

I bought some stuff from him a week ago and he gave me the best deal which my local mazda dealer couldnt even match. And shipped it in 2 days.

 

good to know,ill find the part# myself,hopefully saving him some trouble,then ill contact him,found the parts on ebay but their typical mazda pricing

 

I've purchased multiple parts from Ray for over 13 years. Not often enough for him to remember me but he always has a great attitude and impeccable customer service. There is no place I would rather go for stock parts (unfortunately almost nothing is stock on my car anymore).

 

THANK YOU!
This guy is somewhat local, I can't wait to meet him and have him look at my cars.

 

Rays my go-to guy for parts. He even found some SA parts recently.

 

After reading some of the Atkins threads on the "bad" section, I ran out to check my wheel bearings that I recently ordered from Ray. As expected - OEM!
He's been amazing, and especially helpful as I worked through this most recent winter's projects: rear bushings & joint refresh, Rear main & flywheel/clutch change, and some smaller items....he even came in clutch when I snapped off a brittle washer nozzle trying to get it clean for state inspection!

 

Ray's a great guy and so was styx. I kinda miss seeing him around on the forum.

 

Just an update. Ray's email is:
crowe.ray@aol.com
I forget his phone...