Houston: Recommended mechanics/shops/etc

na foo · 07-02-2013, 04:25 PM

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thyshallsmite · 07-03-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by na foo

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heard they are over priced with bad service, have any experience with them?

bbrf033 · 07-07-2013, 09:35 PM

IMC automotive on Shumaker Dr. Hugo has been doing most of the Houston Dealer German car alloys for the last 10 years. Place isn't much to look at, but he's consistent

na foo · 07-08-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thyshallsmite

heard they are over priced with bad service, have any experience with them?

They refinished 4 of my old rims before for around $100-120 each. I also had two bends fixed on my other rims. The service has been top notch every time I've been.

Lira205 · 07-09-2013, 02:33 PM

Anyone know of a place to get coding done, at a good price, preferably clear lake-Webster area?

Benstuck · 08-19-2013, 07:14 PM

Hello, I have a space gray e92 and I would like to get the roof wrapped in gloss black vinyl, does anyone know of a place around the Houston area?

Travisty · 10-12-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lira205

Anyone know of a place to get coding done, at a good price, preferably clear lake-Webster area?

There is a guy on facebook that I found through the Houston BMW Club Facebook page. Search for Houston BMW Coding or https://www.facebook.com/*******************. He's down in your area. I'm in Spring and haven't had a chance to go down there yet. He's pretty quick to answer facebook messages.

yamazaho · 10-13-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lira205

Anyone know of a place to get coding done, at a good price, preferably clear lake-Webster area?

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Originally Posted by Travisty

There is a guy on facebook that I found through the Houston BMW Club Facebook page. Search for Houston BMW Coding or https://www.facebook.com/*******************. He's down in your area. I'm in Spring and haven't had a chance to go down there yet. He's pretty quick to answer facebook messages.

+1 that's Chris, he coded my 2012 E92 with with all kinda stuff. He can also code out any errors and even increase your angel eyes output...!!! He does things quick and charges very reasonably.

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Originally Posted by Skhmund

Hello, I have a space gray e92 and I would like to get the roof wrapped in gloss black vinyl, does anyone know of a place around the Houston area?

PM BillLee, his work place has a guy who can wrap stuff.

thebigbadyeti · 11-13-2013, 12:58 PM

I just want to take a moment to give big thumbs up to SA John Swann at momentum BMW West. Brought my car in because the CPO warranty expires in a month, and thought i would see what I could get taken care of. Without even mentioning that he started looking over the car and anything the warranty covered, he put on the work order! Great guy and great experience. Saved me a ton of money/my own time working on the car. Much better than any other BMW dealer in the Houston area that I have dealt with in the past.

cmrusnak · 12-30-2013, 10:58 AM

I've seen a lot of recommendations for Rapid Body Works in Spring - North Houston. When I called they answered the phone Caliber Collision and I was put on hold and never helped. I called back twice and same thing. I googled Rapid Body Works and it looks like they merged with Caliber Collision. Has anyone used Rapid Body Works since it became Caliber? So far, I'm not impressed and I'm in need of a body shop in Houston or Spring area. Thanks.

E90Graphite07 · 01-05-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cmrusnak

I've seen a lot of recommendations for Rapid Body Works in Spring - North Houston. When I called they answered the phone Caliber Collision and I was put on hold and never helped. I called back twice and same thing. I googled Rapid Body Works and it looks like they merged with Caliber Collision. Has anyone used Rapid Body Works since it became Caliber? So far, I'm not impressed and I'm in need of a body shop in Houston or Spring area. Thanks.

Caliber Collision bought out (or merge per se) with Hanley Bros and Rapids here in the Houston area. There's rumors speculating also about Metro being next. The clientele used to be all 'luxury' line cars, but w/ this business change, you can see even on the 'showcase' floor, it's applicable to all makes/models now.

Much of this change also led to major layoffs via folks being screened/background check/etc. So they lost key players that did an awesome job before.

I'm a bit skeptical as well about going back to Hanley Bros now. I may end up just going to Metro then.

Ispool · 08-11-2014, 11:28 PM

Anyone know a good mechanic around Houston that can swap DPs in and out for pretty cheap? Thanks!

Neohex · 03-24-2015, 08:37 PM

Anyone know any good and not overly priced paint shows in Houston?

E90Graphite07 · 03-25-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Neohex

Anyone know any good and not overly priced paint shows in Houston?

What kind/amount of work do you need done? Pics? What side of town?

timothy2001 · 03-27-2015, 07:50 PM

Anyone know of a shop that will install a catless DP preferably west by Katy?

Having a hell of a time finding anyone.

Thanks

yamazaho · 04-08-2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Anyone know of a shop that will install a catless DP preferably west by Katy?

Having a hell of a time finding anyone.

Thanks

Any luck yet??? I know a guy in Sugarland who can do the work. PM me if you are still interested.

-Ken-

GeoFX · 05-06-2015, 09:35 PM

Looking for a reasonable place to install Bilstein B6 struts and shocks on my 2011 E92 335i. Anybody know of one by the Galleria or West Houston that won't charge an arm and a leg?

Thanks!

ecamp55 · 06-08-2015, 07:44 PM

Any info about Bay Area Bimmers-The Kaferhaus in Seabrook/Kemah?

JSONKSON · 07-03-2015, 08:20 PM

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Any info about Bay Area Bimmers-The Kaferhaus in Seabrook/Kemah?

I would also like to know this...

wuzupfoo · 08-20-2015, 08:25 PM

Any shops for an oil pan gasket replacement near Katy?

I have a friend who is a bit clueless about cars and would like to send him to someone close by that is solid. He was quoted $3000 by BMW West Houston which is pretty ridiculous so Im sure anyone can beat that.

Im from SoCal so I don't have any clue where any of these shops are located so Im hoping you guys can direct me here.

JoeShan3 · 08-25-2015, 02:18 PM

Anybody ever tried Heights Auto Haus? Good/bad experience?

I am also in need of an oil pan gasket replacement and oil filter gasket replacement. Dealer quoted me $1415 and $851 respectively. Forget that!

Anybody with indy experience specific to these two gaskets? Thanks.

mr.335i · 08-29-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeShan3

Anybody ever tried Heights Auto Haus? Good/bad experience?

I am also in need of an oil pan gasket replacement and oil filter gasket replacement. Dealer quoted me $1415 and $851 respectively. Forget that!

Anybody with indy experience specific to these two gaskets? Thanks.

Never heard of Heights Auto. Check out Alex Knoll at ABR in Spring. He can definitely do much better than that. BMW's are his thing and especially the N54.

07-02-2013, 04:25 PM	#133
na foo Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (6)	SABS __________________ 2010 e92 M3 Jet Black \| DCT \| AA Gen 2 Stage 3 Supercharger \| Akrapovic Slip-on \| Challenge X-pipe \| 18" Volk TE37SL 10.5 ET22
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07-07-2013, 09:35 PM	#135
bbrf033 bbrf033 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Graphite 6 MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	IMC automotive on Shumaker Dr. Hugo has been doing most of the Houston Dealer German car alloys for the last 10 years. Place isn't much to look at, but he's consistent
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07-09-2013, 02:33 PM	#137
Lira205 Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 335i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 bmw 335i [5.00]	Anyone know of a place to get coding done, at a good price, preferably clear lake-Webster area?
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08-19-2013, 07:14 PM	#138
Benstuck Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 335i N55 E92 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Hello, I have a space gray e92 and I would like to get the roof wrapped in gloss black vinyl, does anyone know of a place around the Houston area?
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11-13-2013, 12:58 PM	#141
thebigbadyeti New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I just want to take a moment to give big thumbs up to SA John Swann at momentum BMW West. Brought my car in because the CPO warranty expires in a month, and thought i would see what I could get taken care of. Without even mentioning that he started looking over the car and anything the warranty covered, he put on the work order! Great guy and great experience. Saved me a ton of money/my own time working on the car. Much better than any other BMW dealer in the Houston area that I have dealt with in the past.
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12-30-2013, 10:58 AM	#142
cmrusnak Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW X5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring-Houston - TX iTrader: (0)	Rapid Body Works is now Caliber Collision I've seen a lot of recommendations for Rapid Body Works in Spring - North Houston. When I called they answered the phone Caliber Collision and I was put on hold and never helped. I called back twice and same thing. I googled Rapid Body Works and it looks like they merged with Caliber Collision. Has anyone used Rapid Body Works since it became Caliber? So far, I'm not impressed and I'm in need of a body shop in Houston or Spring area. Thanks.
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08-11-2014, 11:28 PM	#144
Ispool Thanks God for ball bearing turbos... 4 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 09 E92 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: TX iTrader: (3)	Anyone know a good mechanic around Houston that can swap DPs in and out for pretty cheap? Thanks! __________________ JB4 G5 ISO, BMS DCI, BMS cowl filters, PSS, AP DP, TCU Flash future mods (PM me if you're selling): focal components, quaife/wavetrac LSD, M3 control arms/guide rods/rear upper link arms, M3 front sway bars, Ohlins R&T.
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03-24-2015, 08:37 PM	#145
Neohex Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Anyone know any good and not overly priced paint shows in Houston?
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03-27-2015, 07:50 PM	#147
timothy2001 Major 859 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	Anyone know of a shop that will install a catless DP preferably west by Katy? Having a hell of a time finding anyone. Thanks
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05-06-2015, 09:35 PM	#149
GeoFX Private 15 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Looking for a reasonable place to install Bilstein B6 struts and shocks on my 2011 E92 335i. Anybody know of one by the Galleria or West Houston that won't charge an arm and a leg? Thanks!
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06-08-2015, 07:44 PM	#150
ecamp55 Road Whore 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Webster, TX / Cottonwood, AZ iTrader: (0)	Any info about Bay Area Bimmers-The Kaferhaus in Seabrook/Kemah? __________________ 2009 E93 Montego Blue on Cream Beige / 6AT / ZPP / ZSP / ZCW / 197's / Xenons / BMW PE / BMW Euro Intake / BMS Powerbox / BSW Stage 1 / LUX H8 160
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08-20-2015, 08:25 PM	#152
wuzupfoo Lieutenant 58 Rep 424 Posts Drives: E92 M3; G30 540i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mean streets of Irvine iTrader: (3)	Any shops for an oil pan gasket replacement near Katy? I have a friend who is a bit clueless about cars and would like to send him to someone close by that is solid. He was quoted $3000 by BMW West Houston which is pretty ridiculous so Im sure anyone can beat that. Im from SoCal so I don't have any clue where any of these shops are located so Im hoping you guys can direct me here.
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08-25-2015, 02:18 PM	#153
JoeShan3 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Heights Auto Haus Anybody ever tried Heights Auto Haus? Good/bad experience? I am also in need of an oil pan gasket replacement and oil filter gasket replacement. Dealer quoted me $1415 and $851 respectively. Forget that! Anybody with indy experience specific to these two gaskets? Thanks.
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