Where to buy parts in NYC?

matt13421342 · 08-22-2006, 01:04 PM

Anybody know where I can get stupid parts like points, cap, etc in NYC? My garage is in Brooklyn, but anyplace that might actually have a Porsche part would be great.
Thanks!

Moses · 08-22-2006, 01:17 PM

You're kidding, right?

That's like walking into Starbucks asking "Anybody know where I can get a cup of coffee?"

astark · 08-22-2006, 01:19 PM

Our host has all the parts you need! Plus you will help to support this terrific forum. In all honesty, I can find parts for a few cents less, but I get soooo much from this site that I gladly support it.
Just my $.02

AStark

Scott at Pelican Parts · Scott at Pelican Parts's Garage

Here you go:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/SubCat/911E-Basic-Maintenance.htm

Thomas Owen · 08-22-2006, 01:35 PM

Maybe it is an emergency?

coloradoporsche · 08-22-2006, 01:51 PM

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In all honesty, I can find parts for a few cents less, but I get soooo much from this site that I gladly support it.

I don't support Pelican out of some kind of guilt for using thier forum. I support Pelican because they will match competitors' pricing.

dan79brooklyn · 08-22-2006, 02:56 PM

If it's an emergency you could ask your local Porsche Shop
-There is one in my hood in the Navy Yards-
to order parts from Worldpac. I did this the other day when I needed an oil filter (though I wasn't crazy about the Bosch Brand which I received).

matt13421342 · 08-22-2006, 03:17 PM

WAIT!

For the record, I will always support Pelican and buy from them! It's not about money but more about time. When you're trying to get a barn find running and you need parts as you discover they're bad, it would be really nice to get the part same day. If I have to wait even 3 days for each part I need to keep it going, it will be FOREVER before any progress is made on the project!!

Thanks Dan for the only answer that properly addressed my question. Are you talking about the shop with the 356 on the roof? Could you give me a name?

rs6er · rs6er's Garage

If you are a PCA member a lot of the dealers wil give you a discount. When I'm in a hurry, I go to Pepe Porsche in White Plains. They give me 20% off. They also greatly discount their labor for PCA members. ($91.50 vs $130)

304065 · 08-22-2006, 04:07 PM

Pelican. With the free shipping there's no reason not to.

A visit to the local dealer is a reminder of why there is a thriving mail order Porsche parts industry in the first place.

rs6er · rs6er's Garage

Sorry. Clicked twice.

NY65912 · 08-22-2006, 05:47 PM

Matt, you can try Auto Barn..........on Coney Island Ave & Ave C

642-646 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(718) 871-7100

They usually have a good stock of older foriegn car stuff. If they do not have it they can get it the next day.

Good Luck

dan79brooklyn · 08-22-2006, 08:23 PM

Hey Matt,

It's the European Car Garage 215 Park Ave in Brooklyn.
Formerly Eurosport on Gold Street.
Sakis and Andrew are the owners (I live two blocks away)
Their number is 718 852 2926
I think the place you mentioned with the 356 on the roof was in Park Slope and is now a bank

BTW we still need to have that Brooklyn Porsche Gathering!

gaijindabe · 08-23-2006, 05:28 AM

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Originally posted by dan79brooklyn

BTW we still need to have that Brooklyn Porsche Gathering!

I am in! I propose dinner at LaLocanda on Graham Avenue (get off the BQE at Metropolitan). Now how are we going to get Ron away from the beach for an evening?

dan79brooklyn · 08-23-2006, 07:45 AM

Sounds tasty:

La Locanda
432 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718.349.7800

[L Train to Graham Avenue]

A tasty, cheap, hipster free Italian joint.

From Village Voice
"That a non-hipster restaurant can still open in Williamsburg is a shock. This nonconformist, decorated in Jersey Suburban, was founded by descendants of immigrants from the Italian town of Teggiano. Though the house tomato sauce is somewhat bland, there are many admirable nonna ("grandma-style") dishes, including an eggplant rollatini oozing good ricotta, deliciously plain escarole and beans, and spectacular linguine with broccoli rabe and garlic, a special some days. After dinner, hop across the street to enjoy the coffee and killer cannoli at Caff? Capri. "

wcc · 08-23-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by coloradoporsche
Clipped......I support Pelican because they will match competitors' pricing.

Not anymore! I recently ordered up some stuff from Pelican and they wouldn't price match. The guy on the phone said he hadn't priced matched in about 9months, but someone he talked to at Pelican said they stopped just last week. Don't get me wrong I love this site and I support Pelican, I'm just saying the guy I was dealing with "didn't get the memo" apparently.

Any insite on this Wayne?

rs6er · rs6er's Garage

I was told the same thing a few weeks ago.

matt13421342 · 08-23-2006, 09:37 AM

Be careful, though. Ordering your parts for a couple of dollars less for some "parts house" that's really a dropshipper can get really frustrating when you don't get the right part, or get it in 3 weeks.

wcc · 08-23-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by matt13421342
Be careful, though. Ordering your parts for a couple of dollars less for some "parts house" that's really a dropshipper can get really frustrating when you don't get the right part, or get it in 3 weeks.

Ummmmm, I believe PP is dropshipping now. At least when I placed my order the word 'dropshipped' was used numerous times.

Again Wayne, could you shed some light on this for us?

rs6er · rs6er's Garage

I was told that PP does not dropship. My last order was delayed a week so they could get an OEM part from Atlanta. It was 5 days from the time I placed my order that I was told this. My whole order had been held up because of it.