Official Houston Thread (#2)

WilliamLAdams · 07-30-2016, 08:27 PM

New to Houston in the medical center area. Any meet ups going on?

theserbatron · 08-22-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamLAdams

New to Houston in the medical center area. Any meet ups going on?

Houston BMW CCA has a monthly Saturday morning coffee and a monthly autocross.

http://www.houston-bmwcca.com/

Q23 · 12-22-2016, 01:46 PM

Havent been on here in a while... whats up guys?

Dekansnowman · 12-26-2016, 08:59 AM

Sup. Still trying to iron out some issues with my PS2 and tune, I think my pump is unable to keep up, but I'm almost done with the engine work.

Who has used shops in or around Houston for work? Any good or bad experiences to mention? I used EuroPower off Fondren and had a great experience with them installing my Pure upgrade. Forgot to install my diverter valve, but I can't complain when they got everything done in less than 24hr turnaround.

PhotoGuy87 · 01-10-2017, 08:01 AM

Is the e90 Houston Facebook page still active? I sent a request to join about 2 weeks ago and still haven't been added to the group.

E90Graphite07 · 01-20-2017, 10:50 PM

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Is the e90 Houston Facebook page still active? I sent a request to join about 2 weeks ago and still haven't been added to the group.

Yes, PM your name.

Dennis_ · 03-29-2017, 11:06 AM

Hi!

Just moved to Houston and bought myself a 335i:

Does anybody knows this car? It's a 2010 M sport manual, been in Houston for all it's life, hope somebody recognizes it.

Dennis

ttd_zac · 04-18-2017, 09:07 PM

Anyone in Houston area willing to work on or know a shop that might help with abc deletes?? Trying to mail in my computer for a BPC 2+ and install a complete exhaust from iaknown. Don't have time or space to do it myself. Tried ABR in north Houston and got a thanks but no thanks. Just bought my 2011 M Sport space grey on black and loving it! Anyways glad to be here on the forums. Cheers guys

JoeyH335i · 04-19-2017, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ttd_zac

Anyone in Houston area willing to work on or know a shop that might help with abc deletes?? Trying to mail in my computer for a BPC 2+ and install a complete exhaust from iaknown. Don't have time or space to do it myself. Tried ABR in north Houston and got a thanks but no thanks. Just bought my 2011 M Sport space grey on black and loving it! Anyways glad to be here on the forums. Cheers guys

Really? What was the reason that ABR didn't want to do it? Surprised that Alex Noll wouldn't want to do the job. If I had some aftermarket stuff that I couldn't do myself, I would have gone to ABR.... He has a great shop!

Bigugly · 04-20-2017, 08:41 AM

legality of it, Joey. that's all. The EPA is tough, and we don't like to play games with 'em.

and, we super appreciate the kudos!

JoeyH335i · 04-20-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigugly

legality of it, Joey. that's all. The EPA is tough, and we don't like to play games with 'em.

and, we super appreciate the kudos!

Speaking of legalities, isn't downpipes just illegal? I never really thought to asked the question, but since the cats have been removed, there has to be some kind of work around for the ecu to get the correct fuel mix ratio?

Bigugly · 04-21-2017, 09:42 AM

We'll put catted downpipes in, but catless we don't touch.

The engine only relies on the front o2 sensors for air/fuel. The rears are just for confirmation the cats are functioning correctly.

ttd_zac · 04-23-2017, 12:15 AM

Yeah I spoke with Alex for about 20min over the phone. Seemed like a great guy and he said he'd be more than happy to help with any thing else on the car.

Torqu3 · 05-01-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ttd_zac

Yeah I spoke with Alex for about 20min over the phone. Seemed like a great guy and he said he'd be more than happy to help with any thing else on the car.

Did you end up finding anyone? I have a 335D in College Station. Down pipe will arrive tomorrow. Just gonna gut the SCR and keep the stock exhaust from the down pipe back. Was planning on doing it all myself, but if there's someone in Houston for the right price, I can make a trip out of it. Also needing a walnut blast. Seems like a lot of shops don't really want to talk numbers. Make sure to join the North American 335d Owners Group Facebook page. Lots of people in Texas with these cars. Good luck with your deletes!

Bigugly · 05-08-2017, 04:48 PM

Big problem with walnut blasts on the oil burners is that its an ugly situation. You don't know what you're really getting into, till you get into it (make sense?) Is it going to be a 4 hour job or a 12 hour job? Will the intake have to be sent out to get boiled out and swirl ports pulled apart or no? Is the associated things around the valve cover going to fall apart or no? Will the runners be filled with diamond tough carbon and take forever or will it be nice and sooty?

Work like that is really hard to get even close to the correct numbers. We always go 0-6K depending on how crazy it goes (up to pulling cylinder head).
Yes that's nuts. Yes I've done it at the dealer per the FSC. Yes, I've hated my life doing a few diesels.

hope that helps

MikeGonzales · 08-12-2017, 09:57 PM

Longshot, but anyone interested in swapping/selling e92 heated, sport seats? I have in grey in decent condition, can post/send pics by request. Looking for just about any other color besides beige/creme, although black preferred. Let me know, I'd also be willing to do an complete interior swap!

M5_1of400 · 10-01-2018, 10:01 AM

Posting in here just in case I missed anyone.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1538729

louie2287 · 01-30-2019, 08:18 AM

Whats going on guys im a new member. Not sure where i needed to post, so ill just leave this here. sorry in advance. I just recently became a owner of a used out of warranty 2007 328i. Showing this car the TLC the previous owner couldn't do, made this car grow on me. I've done some preventative maintenance and already looking forward to doing some more.

breauxhtx · 05-04-2020, 03:29 PM

Seems this page is not active but looking for good shops to tune/service/delete on 335d.

HCMW Adam · 08-26-2020, 09:36 PM

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Seems this page is not active but looking for good shops to tune/service/delete on 335d.

I don't know if they do any tuning, but I use Bimmer Performance on Upland Dr in WEst Houston. Marvin over there knows his stuff. They are quick and reasonably priced. I have always had a good experience there.

SouthernE90 · 09-15-2022, 01:15 PM

I'm assuming most have moved over to the FB group, however Ill say "what's up!!!". About to join the family. It'll be my first BMW, '08 E90 335i.

07-30-2016, 08:27 PM	#2289
WilliamLAdams Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	New to Houston in the medical center area. Any meet ups going on?
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12-22-2016, 01:46 PM	#2291
Q23 Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i BSM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Havent been on here in a while... whats up guys? __________________ 2009 E92 N54 BSM\| JB4 G5 ISO\| N54 Tuning DP's \|Black ER CP\| Tial bov\|BMS DCI \| BMS OCC \| DTM retrofit led halos \|
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12-26-2016, 08:59 AM	#2292
Dekansnowman Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Sup. Still trying to iron out some issues with my PS2 and tune, I think my pump is unable to keep up, but I'm almost done with the engine work. Who has used shops in or around Houston for work? Any good or bad experiences to mention? I used EuroPower off Fondren and had a great experience with them installing my Pure upgrade. Forgot to install my diverter valve, but I can't complain when they got everything done in less than 24hr turnaround.
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01-10-2017, 08:01 AM	#2293
PhotoGuy87 Private First Class 98 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 11 M-Sport 335d, 11 E91 328i Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Is the e90 Houston Facebook page still active? I sent a request to join about 2 weeks ago and still haven't been added to the group.
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03-29-2017, 11:06 AM	#2295
Dennis_ Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Hi! Just moved to Houston and bought myself a 335i: Does anybody knows this car? It's a 2010 M sport manual, been in Houston for all it's life, hope somebody recognizes it. Dennis
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04-18-2017, 09:07 PM	#2296
ttd_zac New Member 4 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Playa Del Rey iTrader: (0)	Anyone in Houston area willing to work on or know a shop that might help with abc deletes?? Trying to mail in my computer for a BPC 2+ and install a complete exhaust from iaknown. Don't have time or space to do it myself. Tried ABR in north Houston and got a thanks but no thanks. Just bought my 2011 M Sport space grey on black and loving it! Anyways glad to be here on the forums. Cheers guys
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04-20-2017, 08:41 AM	#2298
Bigugly sheesh! 14 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	legality of it, Joey. that's all. The EPA is tough, and we don't like to play games with 'em. and, we super appreciate the kudos!
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04-21-2017, 09:42 AM	#2300
Bigugly sheesh! 14 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	We'll put catted downpipes in, but catless we don't touch. The engine only relies on the front o2 sensors for air/fuel. The rears are just for confirmation the cats are functioning correctly.
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04-23-2017, 12:15 AM	#2301
ttd_zac New Member 4 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Playa Del Rey iTrader: (0)	Yeah I spoke with Alex for about 20min over the phone. Seemed like a great guy and he said he'd be more than happy to help with any thing else on the car.
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05-08-2017, 04:48 PM	#2303
Bigugly sheesh! 14 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Big problem with walnut blasts on the oil burners is that its an ugly situation. You don't know what you're really getting into, till you get into it (make sense?) Is it going to be a 4 hour job or a 12 hour job? Will the intake have to be sent out to get boiled out and swirl ports pulled apart or no? Is the associated things around the valve cover going to fall apart or no? Will the runners be filled with diamond tough carbon and take forever or will it be nice and sooty? Work like that is really hard to get even close to the correct numbers. We always go 0-6K depending on how crazy it goes (up to pulling cylinder head). Yes that's nuts. Yes I've done it at the dealer per the FSC. Yes, I've hated my life doing a few diesels. hope that helps
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08-12-2017, 09:57 PM	#2304
MikeGonzales Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: '09 328i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	Longshot, but anyone interested in swapping/selling e92 heated, sport seats? I have in grey in decent condition, can post/send pics by request. Looking for just about any other color besides beige/creme, although black preferred. Let me know, I'd also be willing to do an complete interior swap!
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10-01-2018, 10:01 AM	#2305
M5_1of400 Lieutenant 362 Rep 595 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 / 2011 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M5 First Edition [9.00] 2016 BMW X6 35i [8.00] 2011 X5 35d [9.00]	Posting in here just in case I missed anyone. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1538729
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01-30-2019, 08:18 AM	#2306
louie2287 Registered 3 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 328i e90 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	new Houston area member Whats going on guys im a new member. Not sure where i needed to post, so ill just leave this here. sorry in advance. I just recently became a owner of a used out of warranty 2007 328i. Showing this car the TLC the previous owner couldn't do, made this car grow on me. I've done some preventative maintenance and already looking forward to doing some more.
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05-04-2020, 03:29 PM	#2307
breauxhtx Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: May 2020 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Seems this page is not active but looking for good shops to tune/service/delete on 335d.
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09-15-2022, 01:15 PM	#2309
SouthernE90 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Tomball, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm assuming most have moved over to the FB group, however Ill say "what's up!!!". About to join the family. It'll be my first BMW, '08 E90 335i.
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