Houston thread
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Richmond TX
I had them on my 99 Z28 for over 10 years and never had a problem. Got hassled more on the window tint and tinted tail lights. As long as it is tuned and not throwing any codes it usually passes in most places. But it all comes back to that they are illegal so you are taking a chance. I don't have them on this car and it's nice to not have to worry whether it will pass. On a side note: I was watching Street Outlaws the other day and all the Texas cars have current inspections. I'm trying to sneak through my headers and their "race car" has a sticker. I know there are ways to get the sticker, just funny seeing it on fully built cars.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Houston TX
I had them on my 99 Z28 for over 10 years and never had a problem. Got hassled more on the window tint and tinted tail lights. As long as it is tuned and not throwing any codes it usually passes in most places. But it all comes back to that they are illegal so you are taking a chance. I don't have them on this car and it's nice to not have to worry whether it will pass. On a side note: I was watching Street Outlaws the other day and all the Texas cars have current inspections. I'm trying to sneak through my headers and their "race car" has a sticker. I know there are ways to get the sticker, just funny seeing it on fully built cars.
Racer
Joined: May 2013
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From: Chicago, IL
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2015
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I cannot tell you how much you guys were so on the money (as you know)....
Mingo is THE MAN. I've been modding cars for a long time, been to many shops of all kinds from performance to detailing to body work and everything in between. I have met very few guys that take their time and do such detailed work as Mingo did on my C7.
Full front clip paint protection and full tint. His work was absolutely flawless, and I am pretty ****/OCD when it comes to my cars.
Glad I found a guy I will be using from here on out for all my tint/vinyl/paint protection needs.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2015
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Is this the same Brent that is well known from the BMW crowd? (Mid-aged white guy started doing detail work as a side job)
If this is the same Brent that I am thinking of, he got his start in the BMW crowd in Houston (of which I was a member) he was a good friend of the 3 series crowd and did all of our detail work and such. The guy does AMAZING detail work. He has done 3 of my cars in past and I plan on using him for my new C7 here shortly.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Cypress TX
I cannot tell you how much you guys were so on the money (as you know)....
Mingo is THE MAN. I've been modding cars for a long time, been to many shops of all kinds from performance to detailing to body work and everything in between. I have met very few guys that take their time and do such detailed work as Mingo did on my C7.
Full front clip paint protection and full tint. His work was absolutely flawless, and I am pretty ****/OCD when it comes to my cars.
Glad I found a guy I will be using from here on out for all my tint/vinyl/paint protection needs.
Mingo is THE MAN. I've been modding cars for a long time, been to many shops of all kinds from performance to detailing to body work and everything in between. I have met very few guys that take their time and do such detailed work as Mingo did on my C7.
Full front clip paint protection and full tint. His work was absolutely flawless, and I am pretty ****/OCD when it comes to my cars.
Glad I found a guy I will be using from here on out for all my tint/vinyl/paint protection needs.
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Houston Texas
have any of you guys been to clarity auto detailing? they do some amazing work, guys also do powder coating. once I get back to the states, from the middle east the vette is going over there to get fully detailed and cquartz protected. they have fb and ig.
I been off the forums for a while now, Ive been over here in Dubai working, and just been busy to get on the forums. hopefully ill be back by mid august. I've been gone since may 1st.
I been off the forums for a while now, Ive been over here in Dubai working, and just been busy to get on the forums. hopefully ill be back by mid august. I've been gone since may 1st.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
I live on the northwest side of Houston. Just purchased a 2011 C6Z that i'm picking up on Friday.
I heard they still do cars and coffee in a few locations. I'll ask my buddy who goes to a lot of them.
Also, what performance shop do you guys trust? I had some fast Mustangs years ago, but i've been out of the scene here in Houston for a long time.
I heard they still do cars and coffee in a few locations. I'll ask my buddy who goes to a lot of them.
Also, what performance shop do you guys trust? I had some fast Mustangs years ago, but i've been out of the scene here in Houston for a long time.
Melting Slicks
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I live on the northwest side of Houston. Just purchased a 2011 C6Z that i'm picking up on Friday.
I heard they still do cars and coffee in a few locations. I'll ask my buddy who goes to a lot of them.
Also, what performance shop do you guys trust? I had some fast Mustangs years ago, but i've been out of the scene here in Houston for a long time.
I heard they still do cars and coffee in a few locations. I'll ask my buddy who goes to a lot of them.
Also, what performance shop do you guys trust? I had some fast Mustangs years ago, but i've been out of the scene here in Houston for a long time.
Another C7 ( I know your a C6) has had good results in the last months with PowerFab, and I have heard nothing but good things about them for years and years (last 5-8 years).
Powerfab is where I plan to take my C7 when it comes bolt-on and tune time.
I'm new to vettes, so I am still do some research on stuff as well.
BTW, let me know what your buddy says about C&C. I heard a rumor its been canceled lately due to all the wrecks and stuff, but not sure if that is true. If you find any kind of good meets, let me know.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2015
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Mak Haik for basic maintaince under plan on Z06?
Anyone here use Mak Haik Chevy on Katy Frwy for basic maintenance on a C7?
Mine is going to need its 500 mile service next week and a few minor warranty items addressed. They are right across the freeway from my office so would be convenient. But not if they are no reliable for Corvette work. I am new to the chevy side of things here in Houston.
Mine is going to need its 500 mile service next week and a few minor warranty items addressed. They are right across the freeway from my office so would be convenient. But not if they are no reliable for Corvette work. I am new to the chevy side of things here in Houston.
Melting Slicks
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Anyone here use Mak Haik Chevy on Katy Frwy for basic maintenance on a C7?
Mine is going to need its 500 mile service next week and a few minor warranty items addressed. They are right across the freeway from my office so would be convenient. But not if they are no reliable for Corvette work. I am new to the chevy side of things here in Houston.
Mine is going to need its 500 mile service next week and a few minor warranty items addressed. They are right across the freeway from my office so would be convenient. But not if they are no reliable for Corvette work. I am new to the chevy side of things here in Houston.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 376
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From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Thanks for the responses.
This is what my friend emailed me about C&C.
"The one at Vintage park on 249and Louetta has been on hold since earlier in the year because some idiotsdecided to use the parking lot as their own personal burnout zone. I haven’tseen or heard if they’ve decided to move somewhere else or not. Their Facebookpage hadn’t been updated since March. There’s the Nifty Fifties that meetsevery Saturday right by my house at Kuykendahl sand Louetta but it’s mostlyolder cars nothing like Cars and Coffee was."
This is what my friend emailed me about C&C.
"The one at Vintage park on 249and Louetta has been on hold since earlier in the year because some idiotsdecided to use the parking lot as their own personal burnout zone. I haven’tseen or heard if they’ve decided to move somewhere else or not. Their Facebookpage hadn’t been updated since March. There’s the Nifty Fifties that meetsevery Saturday right by my house at Kuykendahl sand Louetta but it’s mostlyolder cars nothing like Cars and Coffee was."
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: The Woodlands TX
Houston Supercar Saturday - Who's going
Anyone going this saturday? Going to try and make it in my C6 along with my buddy in his Gen5 Viper.
http://www.supercarshouston.com/event
http://www.supercarshouston.com/event
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 35
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From: La Grange Texas
Is this the same Brent that is well known from the BMW crowd? (Mid-aged white guy started doing detail work as a side job)
If this is the same Brent that I am thinking of, he got his start in the BMW crowd in Houston (of which I was a member) he was a good friend of the 3 series crowd and did all of our detail work and such. The guy does AMAZING detail work. He has done 3 of my cars in past and I plan on using him for my new C7 here shortly.
If this is the same Brent that I am thinking of, he got his start in the BMW crowd in Houston (of which I was a member) he was a good friend of the 3 series crowd and did all of our detail work and such. The guy does AMAZING detail work. He has done 3 of my cars in past and I plan on using him for my new C7 here shortly.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: La Grange Texas
Brent just finished adding a polish and CQUARTZ on my C7. Amazing shine, almost a glow. I am looking forward to not having to work so hard on removing the bugs. He can be found on Facebook at Active Auto Detailing. His number is (832) 567-7615 Houston.
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Klein TX
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Anyone going this saturday? Going to try and make it in my C6 along with my buddy in his Gen5 Viper.
http://www.supercarshouston.com/event
http://www.supercarshouston.com/event