Omaha, NE Recommended shop lists - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

docmal · 07-16-2007, 02:11 AM

I thought I would start a thread where anyone from my neck of the woods can post their experience with the local shops. I am looking for recommendations on Body shops for painting and install of aero kits.

The dealership here in Omaha is very nice and friendly but their work seems expensive. I haven't negotiated or anything but the quoted me roughly $3000 for the M-Kit painted and installed.

If I could find a shop to do the painting I could do installs myself and save some money.

I also wouldn't mind getting together with some other BMW fans around the area.

retlod · 07-27-2007, 12:32 PM

My 335i (also black sapphire) is on the way across the Atlantic. It should be in NE by late August. I won't be doing any body mods, though, so I can't help with any local shop info.

I'm curious though--did you get your windows tinted? At Markel? They told me it'd run a couple hundred bucks, which seems pretty reasonable.

I'll be on the lookout for your 328!

David 12 · 07-28-2007, 05:35 PM

I had some work done a couple of years ago by Imperial Auto Body located at 137th & C. They did an excellent job replacing a front fender and matched the paint pefectly on my last car (Acura CLS.)

I would highly recommend them.

Boy, you don't see many 335i coupes in Omaha!!

Dave

TurboB18C1DC2 · 07-29-2007, 10:19 PM

just moved to omaha from lincoln after taking a new job and am looking at leasing a 328i coupe, but markel didnt have any instock so..... Nice to see some local guys on this board.

i drive what my username is and i have an eg hatch as a daily.

hope to see you guys around. btw are any of you guys on nestreetscene.com?

David 12 · 08-01-2007, 01:41 AM

Hey Turbo - I wish I could convince you to get the 335i! With a Procede it is a real beast.

By the way, where is the best/highest octane gas in Omaha? I have always used 92 octane from BP Amoco. I know there is a station on 42 & Grover that sells race gas, but I have not tried it yet.

TurboB18C1DC2 · 08-02-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by David 12

Hey Turbo - I wish I could convince you to get the 335i! With a Procede it is a real beast.

By the way, where is the best/highest octane gas in Omaha? I have always used 92 octane from BP Amoco. I know there is a station on 42 & Grover that sells race gas, but I have not tried it yet.

yeah ive heard stock they are quite strong. in a car and driver i saw a stock one ran a 13.8 at 102mph. My gsr on 7psi ran a 14.1 @104mph and on 8psi ran a 14.2 @ 106mph. The trap speeds are pretty decent but with a 2.5 sixty foot on street tires my et is kind of horrible. On 7 psi i dynoed 240whp on a dynojet 248j and on 8psi i dynoed 252whp.

in omaha i know there is a place that sells sunoco race fuels. they offer gt100 100 octane unleaded, turbo 110 leaded and turbo 112 leaded. I have used all of them and they seem like quality fuels. On my friends ek we used vp c16. here is a link to his car on dynosports webpage.

http://www.dynosport.com/4cyl/7.htm

TurboB18C1DC2 · 08-02-2007, 12:47 PM

and the reason i got on this forum, is that i am looking at leasing a 328i coupe with the bmw lease special they are running now, but unfortunately they dont have any coupes for me to test drive at markel.

the e92s are gorgeous cars. id love to get a 335i but its just to much money

retlod · 08-02-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboB18C1DC2

unfortunately they dont have any coupes for me to test drive at markel.

How about in Lincoln?

TurboB18C1DC2 · 08-03-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by retlod

How about in Lincoln?

BMW OF Lincoln didnt have any either.

TurboB18C1DC2 · 08-03-2007, 02:46 PM

http://www.sunocoinc.com/Site/Consum...s/Nebraska.htm

Bouge's Auto Service
1001 Galvin Rd. S.
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-7642

Nebraska Iowa Supply
3441 South 66th
Omaha, NE 68106
(800) 356-3053

Here are two locations, that are advertised to sell gt100 aka cam2. if they sell this fuel they most likely sell the turbo 110 and 112 fuels as well. the one i always went to was ernies in lincoln.

David 12 · 08-05-2007, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the high octane gas info - I may have to give it a try, but I think I will wait until the weather cools down a litttle! The heat does a number on the turbo's.

ps I worked with Greg Friesen at Markel and he did a good job for me.

TurboB18C1DC2 · 08-06-2007, 04:55 PM

so are any of you guys on ness aka nestreetscene.com

silvrevo · 08-10-2007, 12:58 PM

Hey Local Nebr.'s.

I just got the last 2007 335i from Husker Auto. Should be here 8-20.

Anyone want to buy an evo?

thanks for the heads up on the race gas. Last I heard from the place off 42 and before center, was that they wont be selling any unleaded 105+ because of some new regalations?

I just loved dumping some race gas in and turning it upto 24psi.......LOLOL.

David 12 · 08-11-2007, 01:28 AM

Congrats silvrevo - Looks like I am about to lose some exclusivity!

Let me know if you want to know more about the Procede!!

pintsize · 08-11-2007, 03:29 AM

Hey good to see there's are some bmw fans out here in omaha. Dont see too many e90,92, or 93s out here. Think i seen only one 92 and one 93. They are beautiful. I moved here last year, so the only choice i had was the sedan. Even so, I'm still loving it.

docmal · 08-11-2007, 03:49 PM

Wow finally some action on this thread. Im glad I checked it.

Sounds like we have a few BMW enthusiasts in omaha.

As of right now I have done all my mods myself but I havent done the body kit yet. I think I will hold off. However, I am thinking of doing a speaker/sub/amp install in september.

Anyway, keep a look out for my black 328xi. Usually out west on maple between 120th and 180th.

I saw a white 3 series e90 on 120th the other day with a spoiler, anybody on here?

pintsize · 08-11-2007, 09:52 PM

nope mine's a sparkling graphite. I dont venture past 100 most of the time, but I'll keep a lookout.

David 12 · 08-12-2007, 12:43 PM

Wasn't me - I have a sparkling graphite 335i coupe. I usually stay away from Maple Street though - too many police!!

West Dodge Street on the other hand has been pretty cool, but I think they are starting to crack down a little.

silvrevo · 08-13-2007, 03:49 PM

hey David,, you have the Proceed installed?

My office is on 72nd st. sw of builders supply.

Swing by and let me check it out!

Latters.

retlod · 08-14-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by David 12

Wasn't me - I have a sparkling graphite 335i coupe. I usually stay away from Maple Street though - too many police!!

West Dodge Street on the other hand has been pretty cool, but I think they are starting to crack down a little.

Yeah, don't speed on the Dodge expressway at night or on the weekend. Feel free to blaze away on your commutes. I've been driving to and from work daily for the last three years and have never seen a stationary cop.

docmal · 08-25-2007, 01:03 AM

Saw a brand new Jet Black 335xi e90 at 7 Monkey's Restaurant tonight (~156th & Maple)

It still had the price tag in the window: 47k! But it didnt even have the sports package!

Anyone know someone that just took delivery?

I just don't know if I could justify 10k more for 70 more HP and fuel pump problems. Nevermind, yes I could...

David 12 · 08-28-2007, 02:13 AM

Hmmm, the 335xi must be popular here. I saw one at the Tiburon golf course parking lot on Sunday (I think it was space gray.)

Dave

07-16-2007, 02:11 AM	#1
docmal Private Drives: 2007 Black Saphire 328xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 34 iTrader: (2)	Omaha, NE Recommended shop lists I thought I would start a thread where anyone from my neck of the woods can post their experience with the local shops. I am looking for recommendations on Body shops for painting and install of aero kits. The dealership here in Omaha is very nice and friendly but their work seems expensive. I haven't negotiated or anything but the quoted me roughly $3000 for the M-Kit painted and installed. If I could find a shop to do the painting I could do installs myself and save some money. I also wouldn't mind getting together with some other BMW fans around the area.

07-27-2007, 12:32 PM	#2
retlod Private First Class Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 181 iTrader: (0) View retlod's Garage	My 335i (also black sapphire) is on the way across the Atlantic. It should be in NE by late August. I won't be doing any body mods, though, so I can't help with any local shop info. I'm curious though--did you get your windows tinted? At Markel? They told me it'd run a couple hundred bucks, which seems pretty reasonable. I'll be on the lookout for your 328!

07-28-2007, 05:35 PM	#3
David 12 Captain Drives: 2009 Cayman S PDK SC+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	I had some work done a couple of years ago by Imperial Auto Body located at 137th & C. They did an excellent job replacing a front fender and matched the paint pefectly on my last car (Acura CLS.) I would highly recommend them. Boy, you don't see many 335i coupes in Omaha!! Dave

07-29-2007, 10:19 PM	#4
TurboB18C1DC2 Member Drives: Turbo GSR Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	just moved to omaha from lincoln after taking a new job and am looking at leasing a 328i coupe, but markel didnt have any instock so..... Nice to see some local guys on this board. i drive what my username is and i have an eg hatch as a daily. hope to see you guys around. btw are any of you guys on nestreetscene.com?

08-01-2007, 01:41 AM	#5
David 12 Captain Drives: 2009 Cayman S PDK SC+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	Hey Turbo - I wish I could convince you to get the 335i! With a Procede it is a real beast. By the way, where is the best/highest octane gas in Omaha? I have always used 92 octane from BP Amoco. I know there is a station on 42 & Grover that sells race gas, but I have not tried it yet.

08-02-2007, 12:47 PM	#7
TurboB18C1DC2 Member Drives: Turbo GSR Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	and the reason i got on this forum, is that i am looking at leasing a 328i coupe with the bmw lease special they are running now, but unfortunately they dont have any coupes for me to test drive at markel. the e92s are gorgeous cars. id love to get a 335i but its just to much money

08-03-2007, 02:46 PM	#10
TurboB18C1DC2 Member Drives: Turbo GSR Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	http://www.sunocoinc.com/Site/Consum...s/Nebraska.htm Bouge's Auto Service 1001 Galvin Rd. S. Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 291-7642 Nebraska Iowa Supply 3441 South 66th Omaha, NE 68106 (800) 356-3053 Here are two locations, that are advertised to sell gt100 aka cam2. if they sell this fuel they most likely sell the turbo 110 and 112 fuels as well. the one i always went to was ernies in lincoln.

08-05-2007, 12:36 PM	#11
David 12 Captain Drives: 2009 Cayman S PDK SC+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the high octane gas info - I may have to give it a try, but I think I will wait until the weather cools down a litttle! The heat does a number on the turbo's. ps I worked with Greg Friesen at Markel and he did a good job for me.

08-06-2007, 04:55 PM	#12
TurboB18C1DC2 Member Drives: Turbo GSR Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	so are any of you guys on ness aka nestreetscene.com

08-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#13
silvrevo Captain Drives: E90335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location Posts: 621 iTrader: (1)	Hey Local Nebr.'s. I just got the last 2007 335i from Husker Auto. Should be here 8-20. Anyone want to buy an evo? thanks for the heads up on the race gas. Last I heard from the place off 42 and before center, was that they wont be selling any unleaded 105+ because of some new regalations? I just loved dumping some race gas in and turning it upto 24psi.......LOLOL.

08-11-2007, 01:28 AM	#14
David 12 Captain Drives: 2009 Cayman S PDK SC+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	Congrats silvrevo - Looks like I am about to lose some exclusivity! Let me know if you want to know more about the Procede!!

08-11-2007, 03:29 AM	#15
pintsize New Member Drives: 2009 e92 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Hey good to see there's are some bmw fans out here in omaha. Dont see too many e90,92, or 93s out here. Think i seen only one 92 and one 93. They are beautiful. I moved here last year, so the only choice i had was the sedan. Even so, I'm still loving it.

08-11-2007, 03:49 PM	#16
docmal Private Drives: 2007 Black Saphire 328xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 34 iTrader: (2)	Wow finally some action on this thread. Im glad I checked it. Sounds like we have a few BMW enthusiasts in omaha. As of right now I have done all my mods myself but I havent done the body kit yet. I think I will hold off. However, I am thinking of doing a speaker/sub/amp install in september. Anyway, keep a look out for my black 328xi. Usually out west on maple between 120th and 180th. I saw a white 3 series e90 on 120th the other day with a spoiler, anybody on here?

08-11-2007, 09:52 PM	#17
pintsize New Member Drives: 2009 e92 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	nope mine's a sparkling graphite. I dont venture past 100 most of the time, but I'll keep a lookout.

08-12-2007, 12:43 PM	#18
David 12 Captain Drives: 2009 Cayman S PDK SC+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	Wasn't me - I have a sparkling graphite 335i coupe. I usually stay away from Maple Street though - too many police!! West Dodge Street on the other hand has been pretty cool, but I think they are starting to crack down a little.

08-13-2007, 03:49 PM	#19
silvrevo Captain Drives: E90335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location Posts: 621 iTrader: (1)	hey David,, you have the Proceed installed? My office is on 72nd st. sw of builders supply. Swing by and let me check it out! Latters.

08-25-2007, 01:03 AM	#21
docmal Private Drives: 2007 Black Saphire 328xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 34 iTrader: (2)	Saw a brand new Jet Black 335xi e90 at 7 Monkey's Restaurant tonight (~156th & Maple) It still had the price tag in the window: 47k! But it didnt even have the sports package! Anyone know someone that just took delivery? I just don't know if I could justify 10k more for 70 more HP and fuel pump problems. Nevermind, yes I could...

08-28-2007, 02:13 AM	#22
David 12 Captain Drives: 2009 Cayman S PDK SC+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm, the 335xi must be popular here. I saw one at the Tiburon golf course parking lot on Sunday (I think it was space gray.) Dave