Houston: Recommended mechanics/shops/etc - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

JerryK73 · 04-02-2011, 04:59 PM

Anyone able to recommend a good place to get my Dynavin head unit installed? Or is willing to install it? Possibly put in my MS-8 as well.

NaNo_F1 · 04-13-2011, 01:34 PM

Hi guys,

My warranty is very close to expiring soon. Has anybody here gone to a mechanic to get recommendations of last things to do for the final check-up? Do you think it's a good idea?

I'm planning on keeping the car for at least 20-30k more miles.

Thanks for any advice.

Hooy · 05-02-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NaNo_F1

Hi guys,

My warranty is very close to expiring soon. Has anybody here gone to a mechanic to get recommendations of last things to do for the final check-up? Do you think it's a good idea?

I'm planning on keeping the car for at least 20-30k more miles.

Thanks for any advice.

http://bavarianmachine.com/
http://www.bimmerworkshop.com/services.htm

Those are the only 2 BMW specialty shops I know of. No personal experience since I still have free maintenance, but I'll check them out (mainly Bavarian Machine) by the end of the year.

Straight Dave · 05-04-2011, 10:36 PM

Its not even a question... M performance on the north side.... They are geniuses with cars if you go into the shop, it is the most exotic cars you will ever see at a body shop

Antartic · 05-05-2011, 11:51 AM

Metropolitan collision is an awesome shop- I had my fender and bumper replaced and the paint match was flawless!

youngnastyman · 05-06-2011, 02:02 PM

Collision plus is great too!!! They did the molding on my aero lip and those of u who have seen it can chime in on how badass they did it.

BabyEater · 05-06-2011, 02:40 PM

This question is about extended warranties, so not sure if this is the right place to post, but talking to my BMW service rep at Momentum, he was recommending MasterTech (based in The Woodlands) as a good company they work with that covers close to the advertised "bumper to bumper". I've also been looking at Carchex as another option. Any of ya'll have any experience with either of these companies or another ya'll would recommend?

Hooy · 05-07-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Antartic

Metropolitan collision is an awesome shop- I had my fender and bumper replaced and the paint match was flawless!

I got my lip painted there cheap and quick! GREAT service.

yamazaho · 05-07-2011, 07:39 PM

So I am thinking about upgrading my E90 with the new Performance suspension and I have been contacting bimmerworkshop up in Humble about the labor and stuff. They are charging me a little over a G for replacing my blown front ZSP shocks and I am not too thrilled to hear the news. I don't know what crazy number they will throw at me to install the Performance suspensions.

Are there other shops that you guys think can do my Performance suspensions?? I would prefer infos from personal experiences.

Hooy · 05-08-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yamazaho

So I am thinking about upgrading my E90 with the new Performance suspension and I have been contacting bimmerworkshop up in Humble about the labor and stuff. They are charging me a little over a G for replacing my blown front ZSP shocks and I am not too thrilled to hear the news. I don't know what crazy number they will throw at me to install the Performance suspensions.

Are there other shops that you guys think can do my Performance suspensions?? I would prefer infos from personal experiences.

You might as well get coils for 1k and install somewhere for 200..

yamazaho · 05-08-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

You might as well get coils for 1k and install somewhere for 200..

I did have coils man, FKs for about a year. I put my car back to stock before I move to Houston. This is what my ride used to look like with coils.

Since I am working now all week long with some Saturdays, I need a car that can go anywhere (since I travel a good amount) without worrying pot holes or steep slopes. I don't have a second car (used to have a X5) and I just want to keep my E90 a little bit longer until I can jump into something else. I want to stick with OEM so that I don't have to spend time/money down the near future to put my car back to stock again.

Hooy · 05-08-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yamazaho

I did have coils man, FKs for about a year. I put my car back to stock before I move to Houston. This is what my ride used to look like with coils.

Since I am working now all week long with some Saturdays, I need a car that can go anywhere (since I travel a good amount) without worrying pot holes or steep slopes. I don't have a second car (used to have a X5) and I just want to keep my E90 a little bit longer until I can jump into something else. I want to stick with OEM so that I don't have to spend time/money down the near future to put my car back to stock again.

Oh okay. Quickly run through the private classifieds for people selling their OEM suspension. You can pick those up for under 200 and just get it installed for way under 1000

jcmf75 · 05-10-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksi

Discount tire has been fine with my previous vehicles, but if you've had bad luck about it, try C&C Northside Motors near Cutten Rd and 1960, they work on a lot of high end cars with large wheels/low profile tires

Just wanted to +1 the guys at C&C.

I initially went with all the hype to have my 335i worked on at Motorwerks. That was the worst decision ever. In the end, driving back and forth for them to keep fixing everything they messed up, cost me double by then having to go to C&C to get it done right. I used C&C for my S2K when I had it (before the 335i) but didn't think to go there with the BMW.

Now I only take my cars to C&C. Curt and Tony are great guys. Small/personable shop = excellent work. It's a bit more expensive then some run of the mill shops, but it's worth the piece of mind to get it right the first time.

dcho · 05-13-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jcmf75

Just wanted to +1 the guys at C&C.

I initially went with all the hype to have my 335i worked on at Motorwerks. That was the worst decision ever. In the end, driving back and forth for them to keep fixing everything they messed up, cost me double by then having to go to C&C to get it done right. I used C&C for my S2K when I had it (before the 335i) but didn't think to go there with the BMW.

Now I only take my cars to C&C. Curt and Tony are great guys. Small/personable shop = excellent work. It's a bit more expensive then some run of the mill shops, but it's worth the piece of mind to get it right the first time.

agreed, i've been dissapointed with MW. they were about to charge me extra to install the correct wheelcaps for my DPE wheels (they installed these wheelcaps with nothing on it when DPE clearly supplied ones with their signature series design)

yamazaho · 05-13-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jcmf75

Just wanted to +1 the guys at C&C.

I initially went with all the hype to have my 335i worked on at Motorwerks. That was the worst decision ever. In the end, driving back and forth for them to keep fixing everything they messed up, cost me double by then having to go to C&C to get it done right. I used C&C for my S2K when I had it (before the 335i) but didn't think to go there with the BMW.

Now I only take my cars to C&C. Curt and Tony are great guys. Small/personable shop = excellent work. It's a bit more expensive then some run of the mill shops, but it's worth the piece of mind to get it right the first time.

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Originally Posted by dcho

agreed, i've been dissapointed with MW. they were about to charge me extra to install the correct wheelcaps for my DPE wheels (they installed these wheelcaps with nothing on it when DPE clearly supplied ones with their signature series design)

Great infos guys, guess that's somewhere I won't be going anytime soon.

dcho · 05-13-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yamazaho

Great infos guys, guess that's somewhere I won't be going anytime soon.

on the other hand, i went to EVS motors in bellaire last week to get some coilover adjustments made and they were real accomodating and have a nice, new shop. So far they get a thumbs-up from me!

their equipment looks new, modern, and theyre also an authorized retailer for many wheels.

kymedic25 · 06-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Stereo places in Houston??? Wanna upgrade my Logic 7 to something that sounds better..

Thanks.

bimmerfan2008 · 07-14-2011, 01:56 AM

If you guys need any mechanical work or upgrades hit up bmrtek (his name is rob) he is a tech down at bmw west. He is badass and gives awesome pricing on anything you need done. Ive had do work on my car several times and its always top notch service and hes a cool ass dude. He has been working on bmw's for over 15 years so he knows what hes doing and he also can refer you to one of their bodyshops who also do good work. I had my fenders rolled through them and they gave me a badass price too. His number is 832 three39 six100 tell him i sent you. Texting is the best way to get a hold of him and he also does other cars besides bmw fyi. I promise you wont be disapointed.

nebbie · 07-19-2011, 01:44 PM

I had a mtech kit painted at metropolitan collision. They were fast with excellent service. They did an excellent job doing a color match and install.

kymedic25 · 07-23-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nebbie

I had a mtech kit painted at metropolitan collision. They were fast with excellent service. They did an excellent job doing a color match and install.

How much did they charge? I have mtech front and rear bumps on their way?

Midnightfang · 08-05-2011, 05:15 PM

any recommendation of shops on where to get brake calipers painted?
I called motorwerks and they wanted $1200.

Seriously, wtf!

yamazaho · 08-05-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnightfang

any recommendation of shops on where to get brake calipers painted?
I called motorwerks and they wanted $1200.

Seriously, wtf!

$1200 paint job!?!? They better be mixing 24K gold in the paint....

I would try DIY man, think someone posted DIY how to in the DIY section.

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04-02-2011, 04:59 PM	#45
JerryK73 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey/New Orleans/Houston Posts: 216 iTrader: (3)	Anyone able to recommend a good place to get my Dynavin head unit installed? Or is willing to install it? Possibly put in my MS-8 as well.

04-13-2011, 01:34 PM	#46
NaNo_F1 Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 328i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 434 iTrader: (9)	Hi guys, My warranty is very close to expiring soon. Has anybody here gone to a mechanic to get recommendations of last things to do for the final check-up? Do you think it's a good idea? I'm planning on keeping the car for at least 20-30k more miles. Thanks for any advice.

05-04-2011, 10:36 PM	#48
Straight Dave Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 437 iTrader: (0)	Its not even a question... M performance on the north side.... They are geniuses with cars if you go into the shop, it is the most exotic cars you will ever see at a body shop

05-05-2011, 11:51 AM	#49
Antartic Private First Class Drives: 335i 2009 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Metropolitan collision is an awesome shop- I had my fender and bumper replaced and the paint match was flawless!

05-06-2011, 02:02 PM	#50
youngnastyman Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,268 iTrader: (13)	Collision plus is great too!!! They did the molding on my aero lip and those of u who have seen it can chime in on how badass they did it.

05-06-2011, 02:40 PM	#51
BabyEater ( o )( o ) Drives: 2007 E93 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston/Katy Posts: 131 iTrader: (1)	This question is about extended warranties, so not sure if this is the right place to post, but talking to my BMW service rep at Momentum, he was recommending MasterTech (based in The Woodlands) as a good company they work with that covers close to the advertised "bumper to bumper". I've also been looking at Carchex as another option. Any of ya'll have any experience with either of these companies or another ya'll would recommend?

07-14-2011, 01:56 AM	#62
bimmerfan2008 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 328i sport and premium pa Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	If you guys need any mechanical work or upgrades hit up bmrtek (his name is rob) he is a tech down at bmw west. He is badass and gives awesome pricing on anything you need done. Ive had do work on my car several times and its always top notch service and hes a cool ass dude. He has been working on bmw's for over 15 years so he knows what hes doing and he also can refer you to one of their bodyshops who also do good work. I had my fenders rolled through them and they gave me a badass price too. His number is 832 three39 six100 tell him i sent you. Texting is the best way to get a hold of him and he also does other cars besides bmw fyi. I promise you wont be disapointed.

07-19-2011, 01:44 PM	#63
nebbie Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 188 iTrader: (4)	I had a mtech kit painted at metropolitan collision. They were fast with excellent service. They did an excellent job doing a color match and install.

08-05-2011, 05:15 PM	#65
Midnightfang Private First Class Drives: C63 AMG, ML350, E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 101 iTrader: (2)	any recommendation of shops on where to get brake calipers painted? I called motorwerks and they wanted $1200. Seriously, wtf!