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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Looking to get my car tuned. Where is everyone is the Houston area going to?
I been reading on here looks like alot of people recommend Patrick G. What about other places like LMR, Gforce etc?
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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I had mine done at LMR. They did a pretty good job I think, but it does seem to be on the expensive side. They charge about $100/hr for dyno tuning and I think the base tune ran me about $350. Said any subsequent tune work will likely be $150-200 based on that rate.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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I think pat g actually tunes for several Houston shops. Js...
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Pat G, and your correct he does tune in Houston, just have to set a appointment with him.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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STILL happy ( first tune in 07 and touch up last month) with Mike @ G-FORCE,
car start perfect hot or cold / idles great, run quite well also
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What's the going rate for a tune nowadays N/A?
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300-400 bucks
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I personally think Pat G is going to be the man for the Job. I've heard nothing but good things about his tunes...

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300-400 bucks
where? Most shops in the houston area are 500-600
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G force has always taken care of me and has produced some badass cars. But as far as who's the best? I say close your eyes and pick one randomly. As long as its not chuck you'll be okay.
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Go to pat g if ur gona take it somewhere.... pretty sure he wont rape your tables to get you a number unlike another sponsor in Houston
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i have personally dealt with mike at g force and my wife and i were talking about him tonight at dinner. really easy to deal with and went the extra mile to get the car right.

i have also talked to pat g about some problems and he also helped me out greatly.

i would give either one my business again.
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if its a daily driver, go to pat g. my car has surging/idle issues with ac on after two tunes from one of the shops you mentioned...(i live in spring also). said shop's tuner never spoke one word to me. pat g will take the time to find out what your goals with the car is.
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Joe Honeycutt @ KP Racing.
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I think most shops take an old tune from the same set up as your car and slap it in your car. I might be wrong but if im not....
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GForce in Pearland or PatG. Either one will get you good results and maintain reliability.

Haven't tried Joe Honeycutt, name sounds familiar though.....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-tr...honeycutt.html
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Thanks for all the replys.
I setup an appointment with Pat G for this Saturday. But man that will be a boring drive.
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Originally Posted by cajunss
Thanks for all the replys.
I setup an appointment with Pat G for this Saturday. But man that will be a boring drive.
Just think about the drive back
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Originally Posted by imma_stocker
Just think about the drive back
+1...tis true
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That's true!
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When Pat G. comes to Houston, who does he tune for?
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