Official North Texas Area Chat Thread (#2)

gregsatt · 05-20-2015, 10:28 AM

I've used Heritage Collision Center in Sherman a few times. The owner's name is Shiloh 903-891-3040 He did nice work on my old Subaru and my wife's minivan. Haven't had any work done on the 335is yet.

Greg

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Originally Posted by Bent_remy

What body shop have you guys used in the DFW area? Looking to pick up an m-tech rear. Need paint and install.

shatter2 · 06-19-2015, 04:32 PM

Anyoing going to Friday Night Drags at Texas Motor Speedway tonight? Not sure if I want to go or not but if there will be other 335i's that would sway me

shatter2 · 06-19-2015, 06:50 PM

Well if anyone ends up going, come find me in the pits. I will be in the black 335i with black wheels. May not stay for the late racing but I will be there for the practice.

Some Asian Guy · 06-22-2015, 04:40 AM

I need to have my windshield replaced on my 09 E90. Can someone recommend someplace reputable in the Fort Worth area?

Some Asian Guy · 06-24-2015, 04:15 AM

I ended up going to safelite, and they replaced it with a pilkington piece. I'm happy with the work, and everything looks great.

Gumertang · 06-30-2015, 05:32 PM

Anyone in the DFW area with a scanner? I'm getting some random ECU errors stating "malfunction in transmission" followed by the car locking itself into 3rd. I have to pull over, turn off car for a few minutes and start again. From there, error lights go away and car drives normal.

There are some hard shifts occuring as well, almost like it slips out of gear while driving. Its completely random, I am not able to reproduce on demand, and some times I'll drive for 30 mins - 1 hour and not have any issue with the tranny, other times it'll pop and error light within 2 minutes of driving.

My CPO just expired so I don't want to pay the dealer a shit ton just to read the stored ECU codes.

boost junkie · 06-30-2015, 06:30 PM

FYI autozone can read codes for free. If you have a smart phone I suggest buying a bluetooth obd2 scanner. It's a real good tool to have.

Bent_remy · 07-02-2015, 10:13 PM

Cars ans Coffee July 4th anyone?

amtex · 07-13-2015, 07:07 PM

Any advise on choosing between Classic BMW's body shop or Frisco Body and Paint (Main St in Frisco)? Thx.

Update. Taking my almost new car to Classic BMW for a door and bumber repair. I hope I am not making a mistake.

Bent_remy · 08-12-2015, 12:16 PM

How many of you guys change your own spark plugs? Anyone have a good torque wrench laying around?

HeavyMetalRocker · 08-17-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent_remy

How many of you guys change your own spark plugs? Anyone have a good torque wrench laying around?

I do my own but my torque wrench isn't calibrated so it's a feel kind of thing... I've done mine enough to know about where is good. I know I know.... it works though!

Bent_remy · 08-17-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalRocker

I do my own but my torque wrench isn't calibrated so it's a feel kind of thing... I've done mine enough to know about where is good. I know I know.... it works though!

I feel that. I just did mine this weekend. Every thing went well but the plug in cylinder 4 was seized and I found some oil chilling in cylinders 2 and 5 so I guess I have a valve cover gasket is my future.

HeavyMetalRocker · 08-17-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent_remy

I feel that. I just did mine this weekend. Every thing went well but the plug in cylinder 4 was seized and I found some oil chilling in cylinders 2 and 5 so I guess I have a valve cover gasket is my future.

Now that can be a little bit more of a headache... Hopefully you got the plug out without too much hassle!

Bent_remy · 08-19-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalRocker

Now that can be a little bit more of a headache... Hopefully you got the plug out without too much hassle!

Not really.

It was seized up pretty good and didn't want to fight with it. It's still in there. Changed them all except 4. No misfires yet so it's all good. Picking up some PB-blast, I'll get it out this weekend.

HeavyMetalRocker · 08-20-2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bent_remy

Not really.

It was seized up pretty good and didn't want to fight with it. It's still in there. Changed them all except 4. No misfires yet so it's all good. Picking up some PB-blast, I'll get it out this weekend.

Dang man, yeah just go easy on it! I'd hate to see another thread on a plug breaking in the hole!

BMW LADY · 08-23-2015, 07:24 PM

Nice!

I'll take 2 please.....

BMW LADY · 08-23-2015, 07:32 PM

Hi! I'm new on here. Can anyone give me advice on where I can get a nice paint job done on my Monacco Blue 328i please in the DFW area? Also just a general question for a friend with oxidation on the roof? What would be the best approach for treating or removing oxidation on the roof? DETAIL? or PAINT JOB? Thanks in advance for all replies and suggestions..

Qfactor · 08-24-2015, 05:11 PM

WTB: 17"x 8" wheels, OEM or not, silver or dark grey.

send me a pm if you have anything.

thanks

Q

Bent_remy · 09-01-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalRocker

Dang man, yeah just go easy on it! I'd hate to see another thread on a plug breaking in the hole!

PB Blast is the s**t! Plug came out with no problem. She's purrrring like a kitten again.

Spy vs Spy · 09-03-2015, 07:21 PM

What's up guys. My 335 needs some walnut blasting. Can someone PM me Sammy's contact information?
Thanks

barrettgpeck · 09-04-2015, 05:51 PM

somebody buy my shizz:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1#post18531761

Chantz335i · 10-08-2015, 01:24 AM

Anyone other than Sammy doing walnut blasting in the DFW area??

06-19-2015, 04:32 PM	#3236
shatter2 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i AT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Justin, TX iTrader: (0)	Anyoing going to Friday Night Drags tonight? Anyoing going to Friday Night Drags at Texas Motor Speedway tonight? Not sure if I want to go or not but if there will be other 335i's that would sway me
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06-19-2015, 06:50 PM	#3237
shatter2 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i AT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Justin, TX iTrader: (0)	Well if anyone ends up going, come find me in the pits. I will be in the black 335i with black wheels. May not stay for the late racing but I will be there for the practice.
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06-22-2015, 04:40 AM	#3238
Some Asian Guy Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	I need to have my windshield replaced on my 09 E90. Can someone recommend someplace reputable in the Fort Worth area?
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06-24-2015, 04:15 AM	#3239
Some Asian Guy Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	I ended up going to safelite, and they replaced it with a pilkington piece. I'm happy with the work, and everything looks great.
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06-30-2015, 05:32 PM	#3240
Gumertang New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone in the DFW area with a scanner? I'm getting some random ECU errors stating "malfunction in transmission" followed by the car locking itself into 3rd. I have to pull over, turn off car for a few minutes and start again. From there, error lights go away and car drives normal. There are some hard shifts occuring as well, almost like it slips out of gear while driving. Its completely random, I am not able to reproduce on demand, and some times I'll drive for 30 mins - 1 hour and not have any issue with the tranny, other times it'll pop and error light within 2 minutes of driving. My CPO just expired so I don't want to pay the dealer a shit ton just to read the stored ECU codes.
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06-30-2015, 06:30 PM	#3241
boost junkie Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 219 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	FYI autozone can read codes for free. If you have a smart phone I suggest buying a bluetooth obd2 scanner. It's a real good tool to have.
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07-02-2015, 10:13 PM	#3242
Bent_remy Enemy of viscosity and thermal breakdown 142 Rep 285 Posts Drives: N54 E93 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	Cars ans Coffee July 4th anyone? __________________ 02' E46 S54 M3 6MT , Bilstein PSS10 B16, Ground Control Camber Plates, Dinan SSK, Apex FL-5, Eventuri Intake RIP 09' E93 N54 6MT, Smarttop, Lux V5, JB4 G5 ISO, BMS DCI, Black ER CP, Tial BOV
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07-13-2015, 07:07 PM	#3243
amtex Private 20 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: States iTrader: (0)	Any advise on choosing between Classic BMW's body shop or Frisco Body and Paint (Main St in Frisco)? Thx. Update. Taking my almost new car to Classic BMW for a door and bumber repair. I hope I am not making a mistake. Last edited by amtex; 07-14-2015 at 10:16 AM..
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08-12-2015, 12:16 PM	#3244
Bent_remy Enemy of viscosity and thermal breakdown 142 Rep 285 Posts Drives: N54 E93 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	How many of you guys change your own spark plugs? Anyone have a good torque wrench laying around? __________________ 02' E46 S54 M3 6MT , Bilstein PSS10 B16, Ground Control Camber Plates, Dinan SSK, Apex FL-5, Eventuri Intake RIP 09' E93 N54 6MT, Smarttop, Lux V5, JB4 G5 ISO, BMS DCI, Black ER CP, Tial BOV
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08-23-2015, 07:24 PM	#3250
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08-23-2015, 07:32 PM	#3251
BMW LADY Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 BMW 328I [0.00]	Nice Paint Job on 328i in DFW area! Hi! I'm new on here. Can anyone give me advice on where I can get a nice paint job done on my Monacco Blue 328i please in the DFW area? Also just a general question for a friend with oxidation on the roof? What would be the best approach for treating or removing oxidation on the roof? DETAIL? or PAINT JOB? Thanks in advance for all replies and suggestions..
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08-24-2015, 05:11 PM	#3252
Qfactor New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e91 328xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	WTB: 17"x 8" wheels, OEM or not, silver or dark grey. send me a pm if you have anything. thanks Q
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09-03-2015, 07:21 PM	#3254
Spy vs Spy New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e90 335d x 2 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335d [0.00]	What's up guys. My 335 needs some walnut blasting. Can someone PM me Sammy's contact information? Thanks
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09-04-2015, 05:51 PM	#3255
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10-08-2015, 01:24 AM	#3256
Chantz335i Private First Class 34 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: May 2015 Location: Plano, Tx iTrader: (0)	Anyone other than Sammy doing walnut blasting in the DFW area??
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