Question about parts for a 1990 Mazda Miata

[madmax_2069]

my friend has a 1990 Miata. She is having problems with the LCA and ball joint and i cant remember what other parts she said i know its for the front end, and people told her that she wont be able to get parts for it cause they are not made any more. i told her not to lose hope cause i can ask around for her on the mazda forum's and mabe a few other mazda oriented forum's to try to help her out. i will be giving her a link to here and a few other places so she can ask question's and get answers from people that know about mazda's

thanks for the help in advanced

ps i hope i posted in the proper place. if i did let me know so i can put it in the correct place

 

[kcbhiw]

With as popular as the Miata is in motorsports, I can bet you that the parts are still available from Mazda.

For a used LCA, have a look at eBay, www.mazdarecycling.com, and www.mazmart.com .

 

[madmax_2069]

humm i will let her know.

yea that's what i was figuring that the Miata was popular and why Mazda would stop making somthing for a popular model of car. and why the person told her that stuff for that car is no longer made by the dealer or aftermarket

she wants new parts im thinking but i can let her know about those sites

 

[TougeSpeed]

Check out the flyin miata site they have a FM salvage link, Helped me out when i completely damaged the arm, ball joint, shocks, and suspensions...the prices are pretty affordable as well

www.flyinmiata.com

 

[madmax_2069]

the www.flyinmiata.com link isnt working for me. i keep timing out

 

[Shinsen774]

There are several Miata specialists salvage yards. Check the Marketplace section on www.miata.net.

Also, try Trussville Mazda in Alabama; they seem to specialize in Miatas and have a good reputation in the Miata community.

 

[lagunamiata]

Direct link to FM Salvage - http://www.flyinmiata.com/salvage/index.php

 

[kcbhiw]

Direct link to FM Salvage - http://www.flyinmiata.com/salvage/index.php

Coolness. I was unaware that FM junked cars as well.

 

[z00mer]

Don't forget www.partsgroup.com

They've got a pretty good selection, and have helped me in the past.

 

[Shinsen774]

Try www.planetmiata.com for parts.

 

[miataguy2cyprus]

ok, i didnt want to make a new topic so here it is: a friend of mine has this miata

recently he had a little accident with a wall and he smashed his left tail light. does anyone know any place worldwide where we can find a new one or a used one? he couldnt find it in shops in cyprus.

thanx in advance

 

[kcbhiw]

I'd recommend getting a pair of OE units from any of the previously mentioned links.

 

[The Mad Swede]

Getting the lights from any of the recommended links in this thread, as already mentioned, should not be a problem if it is the stock lights you need. I strongly recommend FM and there salvage service. Those guys really know what they are talking about.

 

[miataguy2cyprus]

Getting the lights from any of the recommended links in this thread, as already mentioned, should not be a problem if it is the stock lights you need. I strongly recommend FM and there salvage service. Those guys really know what they are talking about.

no, my friend has those white lights that you see at the picture. has anyone seen anywhere anything like this before?

 

[kcbhiw]

no, my friend has those white lights that you see at the picture. has anyone seen anywhere anything like this before?

For the sake of the drivers behind the car, I sure hope not.

"Clear corner" lenses were the worst aftermarket accessory ever manufactured for a car (followed by universal HID 'kitz' and "Altezza" styled lenses). The amount of light diffused by these units during the day equals only a small fraction of that diffuised by the OE tails.

By using these, your friend is asking to be nailed in the rear (pun intended?) Aside from that, I haven't a clue where they can be found.

 

[miataguy2cyprus]

i told him to put the OEM, they are brighter and give a better look at the car but he loves thoses that he has. altezas are the worse. they look very....cheap and bad quality.

 

[Pitlab77]

http://www.mazdastuff.com/ is pretty good.

Maz-max

there is also a place called planet miata i think.

flyingmiata now has used parts

etc.