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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Can anyone reccomend an installer in the Austin/Round Rock Texas area?
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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I had my crank shaft balancer and and seal done (under warranty) at Austin Corvette a while back. They did good work and their labor rate was on par with just about everyone else in town. I had just bought the car and wanted them to give it a once-over to see if I missed anything (besides the balancer). They could've told me anything was wrong, but the only thing they told me was to keep an eye on the accessory belt - it was a bit worn.

They do everything from changing oil to performance mods. Just be sure that you take a drool rag with you! They sometimes have some pretty awesome vettes there gettin' work done.

Here's their site: http://austincorvette.com/
The owner's name is Gary Kropat.

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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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If I lived there I would do it myself. They are pretty easy if you have about a day and some patience
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Iv'e seen their place. I'll run by and visit with them. I've got an arm that doesn't work to good since an accident (not vehicle related) and no lift. I'll have a shop do it. I checked with the shop that as done all our families vehicle maintainces for years and they advise againist it...said it just starts emission problems. I plan to have a tune after installed. Vette is stock with about 24,000+ miles. Inspection due in August.

Thanks for the reolies.

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I had my crank shaft balancer and and seal done (under warranty) at Austin Corvette a while back. They did good work and their labor rate was on par with just about everyone else in town. I had just bought the car and wanted them to give it a once-over to see if I missed anything (besides the balancer). They could've told me anything was wrong, but the only thing they told me was to keep an eye on the accessory belt - it was a bit worn.

They do everything from changing oil to performance mods. Just be sure that you take a drool rag with you! They sometimes have some pretty awesome vettes there gettin' work done.

Here's their site: http://austincorvette.com/
The owner's name is Gary Kropat.

Shawn
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