Miata Mailing List: April 1992, Message #14
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Subject: Performance Buyers Club
   Date: (none)

On page 55 of the Spring 1992 _Miata Magazine_ there is an advertisement
for something called the "Performance Buyers Club".  This club claims
to offer Miata accessories at a 25+% discount.  Example prices include
sill plates for 32.50 and hardtops for $999 (I assume neither are the
factory items since both prices are below dealer cost).  The cost is
$5/year.  Has anyone delt with or talked to these people?  Sounds like
it could be a big $$$ saver.

If you autocross a good source of parts is Mazda Motorsports.  Generally
you can get parts at or near dealer cost.  Example: $216 factory alloy
wheels are $139.  You can get hardtops at low prices and even new
cars at only $300 over invoice!  You do have to: 1) actually compete
in autocross and a local and divisional (or higher) level, 2) send
Motorsports an application/biography form, 3) display "Mazda" decals
on your car at events, 4) send a picture of your car _and_ 5) results for 
_all_ events you compete in (SCCA or not).  There is no yearly membership
fee.  They pay $400/$200 1st/2nd for ProSolos, $2000 for ProSolo championships
and $1000/$750 for Solo II championships.

Their (to join + stickers) address is:

		Mazda Motor of America
		Motorsports Department
		2919 Interstate Street
		Charlotte, NC 28208

Competition parts is located at:

		Mazda Competition Parts
		#2 Cromwell
		Irvine, CA 92718
		(714) 454-7160 (orders)
		(714) 454-7157 (fax)
- Alan