indie repair shop - houston

[bb1]

Hi folks - anyone know of a good spot to get repairs on a Boxster in the Houston area?

[stuttgart46]

What do you need done?
I'm in League City.

[HelmetHead]

What part of town are you located in...I might be able to help.

[bb1]

Howdy folks - I am in the NW part of Houston. Have a 1st gen Boxster and while the mileage is low (70k) the car is old enough I guess that rubber bushing/etc are showing their age. I was hearing/feeling some vibration/noise from what I thought was the suspension or steering system (in front and back) and after taking it to the dealer, the dealer diagnosed it as needed
-rear track rods
-front lower control arms

Total $5k to do that. They even told me if you can live w/ the noise you might just leave it as-is.

The car probably would not sell for much more than that (reality)...so I was just looking around and found a kit that seemed to include those parts, and more, available at link below which was $2k for the parts. It's way beyond my ability to work on it, and right now the only alternative I have is the dealer which is cost-prohibitive to deal w/ @ this point.

So in my ideal case I'd find a reputable spot that could work on something this complex and were capable yet not too $$$. I'm usually afraid to take the car to anyplace but the dealer just because I think Porsches are so much different to work on than 99% of the cars on the road/etc, that if you goto the wrong spot it could turn out really bad!

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 101P-986-P059A

[stuttgart46]

LOL, I was going to send him your Einar.

[HelmetHead]

Did your temp sensor come in?

[stuttgart46]

Not yet. It shows delivery on Monday. Which is okay because I'll be at the track all day Sunday. It's going to be a hot one. Wanna come out and go for a ride?

[HelmetHead]

I would love to come out but I'll be in Austin mowing around a boat dock

Stay hydrated and have Fun!

[HelmetHead]

bb1, Those parts are not too difficult to replace but the car should be re-aligning after they are installed which I would have to sub 3rd party. PM me your contact information and I will work up a quote.
Thanks
Einar

[Snafu]

Where can I get a key programmed? I'm in Beaumont

[HelmetHead]

Keys I believe are dealer only

[Snafu]

Is there one that you would recommend to do it?

I'd Where is your shop? (I may need some work) Beaumont isn't that far

[HelmetHead]

My buddy just had keys done on his 99 boxster at Porsche North Houston. My shop is in Seabrook just north of Kemah waterfront.

[Snafu]

Thanks!