Just drove by Protechnik's shop and they are shut down. A great indy shop five minutes from my house and as soon as I need them - they're gone. I started my car the other day and it made a horrible clattering noise. I shut it down, thought for a moment about the IMS, and decided to restart it. Now it just makes a metallic knocking sound like a rod bearing. Anyway, I had it towed to the dealer which incidently is across the street from Protechnik. Luckily I have a 2 yr/24k aftermarket warranty that expires in 3500 miles so if it's something bad I'll just make it. I guess if something major is going to break better now than later...
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YOUR RESEARCHProtechnik Houston Out Of Business
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Sometimes timing is everything. GL with a fix.
Yep. They closed about 2 months ago now, give or take a few weeks. There are other good independents in Houston if you decide not to stay at the dealer. Just ask on here for referals.
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I live in SW Houston. Anyone with referrals - I'm all ears...
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What do you drive ?
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02 911 C2
Is that "Swiss" garage still open? Don't remember the exact name bought know the mechanic was Swiss and I think it had Swiss in the name.
I hear good the about Steve Ott at Drives Source and Akram at Motorwerks. Both are super nice and work on a lot of Texas Mile cars.
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Viking: Does your shop on the watercooled models?
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I am not biased, I do both. Who is this ? I can't place DCP with an 03 996 ?
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We have not really met. I know of you through a friend and was sort of hanging around listening while you and he were discussing his 964 at TWS. I do need to find a shop to work on my car. For some reason, I thought you just did air cooled. I will stop by your shop sometime.
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Did I miss something? Do you have a shop somewhere?
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Google Viking Motorsports Houston and you will find him. I have not used his shop; no affiliation; and so forth.
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Actually you will not find him with Google. That's an old listing of a shop that is no longer open. I'd suggest you PM him for information.
I use Akram at Motorwerks (59 and Fountain View) - could not be happier with the service experience and quality.
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Is there some reason that info can't be divulged here, now? It just seems odd it would be all hush, hush, and private messages. A violation of a forum rule perhaps...
If he has a shop, but isnt a sponser, then he couldnt post advertising it. :-)
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