Shop in Plano/ Frisco

UltraRacer13 · 01-05-2016, 11:22 AM

Old schooler here. It has been years since I have posted here. My warranty recently expired and I need a shop recommendation. I have used Spec (Brad), but he is out of business and Autoscope, but they are expensive and I have had a few issues. The car is my daily and getting old so she doesn't need the white glove treatment anymore. I am seeking a trustworthy, inexpensive get-er-done type shop. No fancy waiting room.

I need a clutch replacement and some AC work. Any suggestions?

THX-

dsb335 · 01-05-2016, 04:21 PM

Inexpensive and BMW don't go hand in hand. That said, I've had good experiences with Ultimate Bimmer Service in Addison.

There are shops in Plano:
http://www.bimmershops.com/search?q=Plano%2C+TX

I don't have any experience with them though.

stilov · 01-05-2016, 06:40 PM

I really like and trust the guy sat Dallas precision imports in frisco. On my previous 335i they found a problem and fixed what no one else could.

UltraRacer13 · 01-07-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dsb335

Inexpensive and BMW don't go hand in hand.

Haha- thanks for the insight.

Compared to servicing my 997 it isn't that bad.

Its all relative. Just seeking a "lower cost option".

TexTide · 01-07-2016, 12:19 PM

Max @ Bimmer Motor Werks - 469-401-7611.

Great guys, love the shop. Its @ 35 and 635 however. Labor rate $100/hr

Bent_remy · 01-07-2016, 08:07 PM

I too live in Frisco and also frequent Ultimate Bimmer Service in Addison. It ain't "cheap" but its BMW dedicated, not too far away, they do good work and they're less expensive than Autoscope.

P.S is that the Montserratian flag?

UltraRacer13 · 01-08-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bent_remy

I too live in Frisco and also frequent Ultimate Bimmer Service in Addison. It ain't "cheap" but its BMW dedicated, not too far away, they do good work and they're less expensive than Autoscope.

P.S is that the Montserratian flag?

Virgin Islands I think.

bravehart38 · 01-09-2016, 06:27 PM

I've had numerous issues at Autoscope as well. They quoted me $900 to R&R an MFactory diff. They said you have to drop the subframe to do it. Ultimate Bimmer did it for $450. Guess who gets my business now.

UltraRacer13 · 02-25-2016, 02:42 PM

I went ahead and took it to Dallas Precision. Close to my house in Frisco. They let me source my own part (clutch- I upgraded to IS clutch on sale from ECS) so that was cool. I'll report back how it all goes.

chepy24 · 02-25-2016, 08:13 PM

ill be moving to plano in may good info to have

MadeInPhilly · 02-27-2016, 06:15 PM

It's a bit far but Sammy in Euless is where I go. Does thorough work and is reasonable in price.

Seattlesquash · 02-28-2016, 08:28 PM

Love this shop, and used him for both my 328i and RS4. Fantastic service, and he will do my clutches pretty soon. Very reasonable prices as well. He specializes in BMW but pretty much can do it all, hence be became my Audi go-to shop as well and does everything from maintenance, to performance upgrades/tuning.

http://ntxautorepair.com/

snaimpally · 03-17-2016, 08:16 PM

Check with Ozzie335i on this forum - he uses an indy shop in DFW - they have done his installs and upgrades - pretty reasonable prices.

Am015674 · 04-25-2016, 02:19 AM

anybody know someone out in the DFW area who has experience retrofitting? I would like to get a CIC unit retrofitted in my f30.

svt1998gt · 05-28-2016, 12:10 AM

I recently took my 335i and x5 to bimmers only off of josey and 635. He also took care of my brother so you may want to go there ask for Freddy.

gregsatt · 04-22-2017, 09:27 PM

I'm getting some misfires on 2 and 3 along with a Low Pressure Sensor error and a few other code. At startup, it whistles pretty loudly (like a vacuum or pressure leak), then goes into limp mode.

I've fairly recently replaced all the coils and plugs. Then had a few more coils go bad. When I got the misfire on 2 and 3, I replaced the coils with old ones I had and it didn't do any good, so I am thinking it is something deeper.

I have a JB4 and that's about it other than a Cobb charge pipe. I'm in McKinney and would like to find someone who knows what they are doing with the N54.

Any recommendations for McKinney area?

bravehart38 · 04-24-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gregsatt

I'm getting some misfires on 2 and 3 along with a Low Pressure Sensor error and a few other code. At startup, it whistles pretty loudly (like a vacuum or pressure leak), then goes into limp mode.

I've fairly recently replaced all the coils and plugs. Then had a few more coils go bad. When I got the misfire on 2 and 3, I replaced the coils with old ones I had and it didn't do any good, so I am thinking it is something deeper.

I have a JB4 and that's about it other than a Cobb charge pipe. I'm in McKinney and would like to find someone who knows what they are doing with the N54.

Any recommendations for McKinney area?

http://eurautoshop.com

01-05-2016, 11:22 AM	#1
UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 68 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Shop in Plano/ Frisco Old schooler here. It has been years since I have posted here. My warranty recently expired and I need a shop recommendation. I have used Spec (Brad), but he is out of business and Autoscope, but they are expensive and I have had a few issues. The car is my daily and getting old so she doesn't need the white glove treatment anymore. I am seeking a trustworthy, inexpensive get-er-done type shop. No fancy waiting room. I need a clutch replacement and some AC work. Any suggestions? THX- __________________ 2017 OG M2
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01-05-2016, 04:21 PM	#2
dsb335 Private First Class 8 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Inexpensive and BMW don't go hand in hand. That said, I've had good experiences with Ultimate Bimmer Service in Addison. There are shops in Plano: http://www.bimmershops.com/search?q=Plano%2C+TX I don't have any experience with them though.
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01-05-2016, 06:40 PM	#3
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	I really like and trust the guy sat Dallas precision imports in frisco. On my previous 335i they found a problem and fixed what no one else could.
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01-07-2016, 12:19 PM	#5
TexTide New Member 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 328i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Max @ Bimmer Motor Werks - 469-401-7611. Great guys, love the shop. Its @ 35 and 635 however. Labor rate $100/hr
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01-07-2016, 08:07 PM	#6
Bent_remy Enemy of viscosity and thermal breakdown 138 Rep 278 Posts Drives: N54 E93 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	I too live in Frisco and also frequent Ultimate Bimmer Service in Addison. It ain't "cheap" but its BMW dedicated, not too far away, they do good work and they're less expensive than Autoscope. P.S is that the Montserratian flag? __________________ 02' E46 S54 M3 6MT OEM+, Apex FL-5, RIP 09' E93 N54 6MT, Smarttop, Lux V5, JB4 G5 ISO, BMS DCI, Black ER CP, Tial BOV
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01-09-2016, 06:27 PM	#8
bravehart38 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 11' M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Celina, TX iTrader: (10)	I've had numerous issues at Autoscope as well. They quoted me $900 to R&R an MFactory diff. They said you have to drop the subframe to do it. Ultimate Bimmer did it for $450. Guess who gets my business now.
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02-25-2016, 02:42 PM	#9
UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 68 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I went ahead and took it to Dallas Precision. Close to my house in Frisco. They let me source my own part (clutch- I upgraded to IS clutch on sale from ECS) so that was cool. I'll report back how it all goes. __________________ 2017 OG M2
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02-25-2016, 08:13 PM	#10
chepy24 Captain 30 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2009 alpine white 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	ill be moving to plano in may good info to have
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02-27-2016, 06:15 PM	#11
MadeInPhilly First Lieutenant 43 Rep 301 Posts Drives: E30 318is, E90 335i, 03 GTI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	It's a bit far but Sammy in Euless is where I go. Does thorough work and is reasonable in price.
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02-28-2016, 08:28 PM	#12
Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 895 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [0.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [0.00]	Love this shop, and used him for both my 328i and RS4. Fantastic service, and he will do my clutches pretty soon. Very reasonable prices as well. He specializes in BMW but pretty much can do it all, hence be became my Audi go-to shop as well and does everything from maintenance, to performance upgrades/tuning. http://ntxautorepair.com/ __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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03-17-2016, 08:16 PM	#13
snaimpally Major 136 Rep 1,192 Posts Drives: 2011 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (9) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Check with Ozzie335i on this forum - he uses an indy shop in DFW - they have done his installs and upgrades - pretty reasonable prices. __________________ PTF Map, Pure Turbo Stage 1, GFB DV+, Mfactory LSD, AA FMIC, B12 Pro Kit, M3 FCA, AR DP and Dynavin N6, Mosconi AS100.4, AS100.4, AS200.2, Micro Precision tweeters & woofers, Esotar2 1200
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04-25-2016, 02:19 AM	#14
Am015674 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 320I Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Retrofit anybody know someone out in the DFW area who has experience retrofitting? I would like to get a CIC unit retrofitted in my f30.
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05-28-2016, 12:10 AM	#15
svt1998gt Second Lieutenant 75 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i, 2012 X5 M spor Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 M Sport [0.00]	I recently took my 335i and x5 to bimmers only off of josey and 635. He also took care of my brother so you may want to go there ask for Freddy.
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04-22-2017, 09:27 PM	#16
gregsatt Private 6 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Honda CRF230 [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	I'm getting some misfires on 2 and 3 along with a Low Pressure Sensor error and a few other code. At startup, it whistles pretty loudly (like a vacuum or pressure leak), then goes into limp mode. I've fairly recently replaced all the coils and plugs. Then had a few more coils go bad. When I got the misfire on 2 and 3, I replaced the coils with old ones I had and it didn't do any good, so I am thinking it is something deeper. I have a JB4 and that's about it other than a Cobb charge pipe. I'm in McKinney and would like to find someone who knows what they are doing with the N54. Any recommendations for McKinney area?
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