ProAm Auto Accessories

Tips for Springtime Car Care

2010-02-24T17:02:00.000-06:00

I thought I would share a couple thoughts about car care for springtime. I am writing this now because I am ready for the winter cold to leave us, and get into some warmer spring weather. Unlike the ground hog, I don't want 6 more weeks of winter!

Car Care ideas to do yourself
1. Check your tire pressure - Most people truly neglect their tire pressures until its too late. With most cars having low profile tires, its hard to look at a tire and know its low on air. Always carry a simple tire gauge with you and try to check the pressure at least once a month.

2. Check your car's fluids - Oil, water, washer fluid. Top off the washer tank with premix washer fluid. Its only about $2 and will save you when the April showers wash muck onto your windsheild.

3. Wash, clay bar, polish, wax, and condition - What could be better than spending an afternoon getting to know you car? Wash with a good car wash soap from Eagle One or Meguiar's, not dish soap or anything else, as they will strip any wax off the car. Clay Bar the paint to remove any oxidation or swirls or blemishes including overspray. Clay Magic makes the ONLY clay bar to use. Polish with a none abrasive polish like Klasse All in One or P21S Paint Cleanser. Then coat with a long lasting Sealant like Klasse Glaze or wax like P21S Pure Carnauba wax. Your car will thank you. Don't forget to condition the leather seats if you have them, they really need conditioner like LEXOL or Connelly's Hide Care at least twice a year, but better 3 or 4 times. Your resale value will thank you!

I'll be posting more tips to help you take care of your car this spring so stay tuned!

Until next time,
John

ProAm is building a track day Mustang LX 5.0!

2009-11-25T17:47:00.001-06:00

Call me sentimental, but when I happened upon a lonely little 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 wasting away in a storage unit in Baytown, I had to rescue it. Like a little wet puppy stuck out in the rain, the car called to me to make it my own. I have fond memories of my first Mustang - also a 1989 GT - that I had more than my own share of automotive adventures in. I have decided to take this car, an ex-drag racer from the looks of it, and turn it into a HPDE track day car. I am tired of my buddys having all the fun, I am ready to turn a wheel in anger once again! I will use this blog to chronicle the events as they unfold.

About the car - Its basically a shell. It has a simple 6 point cage in it, and subframe connectors. No engine or transmission, and most everything else is gutted. Last weekend (when the pics were taken), we tried to load it into my trailer when we discovered the rear end is seized up. We couldn't get it to roll into the trailer. We tried some cheap dollies from a parts store but they broke after about 6 inches of pushing!!! Grr.. We will try again this weekend.

Thank You to all our 24 Hours of Lemons Racers!!

2009-10-29T12:33:00.000-05:00

The 24 Hours of Lemons was a HUGE success. Over 150 teams entered the event and most all of ProAm's customer teams finished the event successfully. Thank you to everyone who came by ProAm for race gear, performance parts, and bench racing strategy sessions. Here are some pictures of some of our racers in action (or not as the case may be.)

We are looking forward to next years events in Feb. and Sept.

Please contact us for help in putting your team together. ProAm can help outfit drivers, prep race cars, and coach teams on what it takes to make a successful run at winning endurance races like the 24 Hours of Lemons.

Thanks again to our customers and friends!

ProAm Auto is your 24 Hour of Lemons source

2009-10-12T10:53:00.000-05:00

For those of you planning to compete in the newest racing craze - the 24 Hours of Lemons Race - ProAm Auto is your source for driver gear and any last minute or specialized racing gear.

We have a special "LemonAide" drivers gear package - Helmet, suit, long johns, gloves, shoes, and socks for the low price of $450. This is for excellent RaceQuip and SafeQuip safety gear that will meet the minimum requirements for the event. Best of all, you can come by the store and try it on before you buy it. We have been suiting up Houston Area drivers for 15+ years, so we know what we are doing and can help you make the best choices for your safety and comfort. Call ahead for an appointment, or just stop in.

713-781-7755 Monday thru Friday 9:30 to 6pm. We are not open on Saturdays or Sundays, so make sure you come by early.

The Lemons Race is at MSRH the weekend of October 24-25, 2009.

For anyone insterested in signing up for the event or for more info about it visit:

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

They are great people and it is a fantastic event.

Welcome to ProAm Auto's Blogsite

2009-10-12T10:40:00.000-05:00

ProAm Auto would like to welcome all of our web visitors to our blog. The purpose of this blog is to keep you up to date on whats going on here at the shop. For anyone new to our store, ProAm Auto Accessories has been in the business of high performance and appearance accessories for cars, trucks, and SUV's since 1984. Originally we opened with a focus on European cars, however today, we have a much broader level of expertice covering domestics, hot rods, muscle cars, work trucks, 4x4's, and SUVs.

Call us at 1-800-847-5712 or visit our website at http://www.proamauto.com/ or come by our location at:

ProAm Auto Accessories
6125 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77057

My name is John Rawson, and I am the general manager. Please feel free to call us with any auto or truck questions. Our job is to fulfill your needs.