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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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trying to figure out were to take my car
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Icon, LMR, Pavlock
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it doesnt matter were its at i just want a good shop
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it doesnt matter were its at i just want a good shop
what are you getting done?

pick one of the above 3. A lot of people in Houston like G-Force also.
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it doesnt matter were its at i just want a good shop
In that case ICON in Stafford, TX, they'll do the job right the first time!
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G-Force for sure
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Depends on what you want done. Are you installing an airbox lid, or getting a custom twin-turbo setup built?
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trying to figure out were to take my car

SNL is a good local shop to check out
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1) Late Model Racecraft
2) G-Force
3) Pavlock Performance
4) Icon

...you can't go wrong with any of those shops.
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Simple Quick Racing in Benbrook

Alittle hard to get your car in there but worth the wait.
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LateModelRacecraft or Icon are the only places I would take mine, though there are others that are good. Fantastic work, craftsmanship, and attention to detail and fair (not cheap) prices. I don't want cheap, I want quality and value.
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There are several good shops up in the DFW area.
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We appreciate the referrals everyone!

fastimes35th, what are you needing help with?
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take it to josh at LMR they do a really good job i send all my friends there and they are always satisfied
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Originally Posted by xtc4us
- Houston, TX

1) Late Model Racecraft
2) G-Force
3) Pavlock Performance
4) Icon

...you can't go wrong with any of those shops.
agreed...also nobody has mentioned Advanced Racing Dynamics in houston, tx. i got all my work done there, great shop and people.
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G-Force! Everyone i send there is very pleased.
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