hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent VW parts supplier in the US please? I will be ordering the parts and a family member will bring them back to the UK from holiday (in Florida).
Does anyone know a good online supplier with quick delivery? I'm looking for a new chrome handbrake/e-brake assembly and a few other smaller bits that are often out of stock in the U.K.
Thanks in advance,
John
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I use CIP1 in Calif for accessory parts. I think twice about anything made by EMPI.
Free ground shipping (most parts) over $99 and frequent sales. 40 years in VW business.
For engine parts - Air Cooled, CB Performance
John!
I use www.bugcity.com
Located in Bristol, Connecticut, USA
Many NOS German ($$$) and Brazilian ($$) parts, lots of newer stuff of varying quality levels (all identified as such). I don't believe they sell EMPI parts (I've not seen any) but may have some of the older BugPack stuff of better quality. They are highly recommended by the New England VW clubs, too.
This is a mom and pop kind of store with a decent on-line ordering system and they ship UPS or FedEx (Maybe DHL, too). If you call them, you get a real person who knows VWs and parts, not a counter kid, so they can walk through part differences with you. If you email them it might take a bit longer (they give preference to the walk-in counter and stocking) but they will get back to you.
They ship world wide, but I can't estimate the shipping costs to you. I remember spending a lot of time, once, explaining to the airport inspectors just what they were and why the hell I was bringing two, very used, VW heater boxes with me in my checked baggage. Finally I got WiFi access and showed them photos of the build in progress and they finally believed my story. They weren't happy about it, but they let it go. They thought those things were some sort of weapon. 
Bug City can ship to the closest UPS store in Florida to your friends and they can pick it up there. They might want to have a good photo/explanation for the airport TSA inspectors, especially if the stuff is going through the newer 3-D scanners. 
Wolfsburg West
I use CIP-1 and JBugs/California Pacific for parts. Avoid EMPI unless there is nothing else out there. And I have had a fantastic experience with CB Performance for engine and drive train products. Fisher Buggies is just north of Tampa Florida and has a great over the counter selection of parts and accessories. I have had very good experience with them too including a rebuilt motor that has lasted decades. ;-)
thanks for the help guys.
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