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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Tommy Banh...Porsche

I just wanted everyone to know that there is a new independent shop option for Porsche owners in Houston.

Tommy Banh, of Autobanh Motorsports, who is legendary in the Supra community is now working on Porsche's (yes, he has a manual). Tommy installed my ATS triple carbon clutch and repaired my broken crank bolt. Everything is holding strong.

There are several things I like about Tommy. He is very careful and conscientious about his work. He is meticulous about making sure everything is just right. And if you bring your car to him he will work on it, not some shop monkey who is there because of the shortage of qualified Porsche mechanics (a very real concern, and I was informed of this fact BY an independent Porsche shop owner).

Also, Tommy charges a very fair price. I have found that even independent Porsche shops are charging around 10-15% more than they should (I believe this phenomena is called the "Porsche tax"). And of course they always defend their charges w/ "the stealer would have charged 40% more".

So all in all, I have had a positive experience with Tommy, check him out.
 

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Thanks Sean, I am glad everything work out great for you.
 
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Welcome Tommy.
 
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Tommy what is Sean up to? He must be getting ready to ask you for something free.
 
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Tommy,

Welcome and we look forward to seeing you either at the TX Mile, and or
the TX2K9.

MK
 
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Originally Posted by PAULIEWALNUTS
Tommy what is Sean up to? He must be getting ready to ask you for something free.

I might need some GT 30's installed
 
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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Tommy,I have a set of K16's lets install them on Sean's car and tell him that they are GT 30's, he will not know the difference.
 
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Tweety bird is going down!

Get used to it.
 
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Originally Posted by PAULIEWALNUTS
Tommy,I have a set of K16's lets install them on Sean's car and tell him that they are GT 30's, he will not know the difference.


Haha.

Tommy Banh's help in the past has been great. He's an honest, meticulous and generous person. Highly recommended!!!
 
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I have known Tommy as my mechanic of choice and shop of choice in Houston for over 10 years now. I trust him FULLY with my cars/builds and he will do a great job for the p-car community! Just another "thumbs up" from a satisfied customer...
Peter
 
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Peter,

sorry for Hi-jack, but when is TX2K9?
 
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Originally Posted by WOODTSTER
Peter,

sorry for Hi-jack, but when is TX2K9?
+1 - reserve a room for me
 
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Eric, Marty,

Looking forward to seeing you again.
 
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Hey guys! I do NOT have a solid date for TX2K9 quite yet, I will announce official dates sometime mid October. It will either be March 19-22 OR March 26-29.

Thanks!
Peter
 
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Tommy is definitely a solid guy had the pleasure of knowing him for a few years as a result of TX2K, you're in good hands with him in the Houston area for sure.

Peter , can't wait for the dates for TX, I start my new "old" job again, and won't have work preventing me from attending this year. If you could make it within a week or two from the mile that would be great as well for a new project
 


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