Parts?

[john3313]

I need a distributor cap and rotor for my 1980 FI Spider. Where is the best place to get those items?

[rlux4]

Here are some links to some of the most popular suppliers for Fiat parts. When I need something I usually check them all to see how the prices run. I've ended up getting most of my hard parts from Bruce's (fiatparts.com), and the bling from Spider Point. I understand most of our US suppliers get theirs from Spider Point, but being in Germany a lot of the time shipping is more. In addition to these below, don't forget our moderator So Cal Mark also sells parts.

http://www.fiatparts.com/fparts.htm
http://www.international-auto.com/index.cfm/sc/28950
http://www.vickauto.com/cgi-bin/store
http://www.fiatplus.com/
http://www.spider-point.com/

Hope this helps.
Ron

[mbouse]

of course, internet and catalogue suppliers are gonna tack on some shipping expenses.... depending on the total cost you may find that your local over-the-counter guys as helpful for these items.

[rlux4]

Amen Mike. And fwiw, I've had good luck with Auto Zone having or getting parts in one day.
Ron

[ga.spyder]

Jon Logan at http://www.midwest124.com is a good source of used and NOS parts also.He might not have what you need ,but if he does his prices are really good ,and he's a great guy to work with.
Craig

[mbouse]

a few weeks back, Mark and the others kidded me about the red wires on the maroon cam covers. Mano matt and Denise suggested yellow wires to bring out the yellow in the fan and t-belt cover.

Accel has a add your own set of yellow wires for a v-8 engine for $35 at Auto Zone. that is one wire short of two full sets of yellow wires for less than double the standard set at a popular internet vendor of Fiat parts. plus there is zero freight involved. Yes, i do have to press on my own ends, and cut the wires to length....but hey! i work cheap when i work for myself.

I don't mind paying the price for stuff that must come from Europe, or stuff that needs to be specialty built; but if you take the time there are many items you can get locally.

[So Cal Mark]

I wasn't kidding

[manoa matt]

Mike,

I guess you found those wires, have you installed them yet? what do you think? pretty good deal right?

Matt

[bradartigue]

a few weeks back, Mark and the others kidded me about the red wires on the maroon cam covers. Mano matt and Denise suggested yellow wires to bring out the yellow in the fan and t-belt cover.

Obert sells the original Cavis brand wires for our cars. They are green, subtle, and look stock. They are extremely well made - and cost only about $25.00 per set. Unlike Accel wires they don't suck.

You may suspect that I don't think much of yellow, bright red, or bright blue wires. You may be correct!

[Micah]

Brad,

Is there a problem with the quality how the Accel wires are made or is it the asthetics that you don't care for?

[So Cal Mark]

I've used them, and they are a good product

[john3313]

A previous owner installed a blue set of wires on my 80 Spider. I like the sound of those green ones that are well made. I'm just trying to narrow down the reason it is running so rough. I'll probably change the wires, plugs, cap and rotor and fuel filter. Oh, what is the battery that is best to use?

[bradartigue]

Brad,

Is there a problem with the quality how the Accel wires are made or is it the asthetics that you don't care for?

Oh they are ugly as hell. But that's not it really. I consider Accel to be near the bottom of the optional parts heap for various reasons, such as the quality. When you can buy a product that is several thousand times better in quality (like Cavis, Magnecore, Bosch) for literally a few dollars more it is hard to buy what they make. I also don't like their rebranding crud, like taking a $7 purolator fuel filter and putting it another box for $25. Just a personal thing.