Reputable shops in NY area?

febul · 10-04-2014, 12:31 PM

I recently purchased a 2009 135i that was modded by the previous owner. He told me about current mods (catless DPs & meisterchaft midpipe), and through conversation immediately prior to purchasing I found out about previous mods that had been installed and removed (JB4, intake).

I've had a CEL ever since I purchased the car, but attributed it to the catless DPs. There was a HPFP fault that the previous owner's dealer said they couldn't diagnose fully unless the catless DPs were removed to rule that out as the cause.

I've had issues with rough idle, stumbling in low gears (1st and 2nd), and poor gas mileage that are getting worse, and suspect the injectors to be the culprit.

The car has an aftermarket warranty on it, but I don't want to take it to BMW until all mods that they or the warranty provider can use against me to deny claims are removed. I plan on purchasing stock DPs and swapping them out.

When I had the PPI done by a tuner shop local to the previous owner, the mechanic said something about extra O2 sensors. I didn't really understand what he was saying due to his very heavy accent and my limited mechanical knowledge. I would like to have a mechanic who is experienced with the 135 to take a look at it and tell me exactly what's under the car and what I need to have swapped back to stock.

Do any of you know of any reputable shops in the NY area where I can have this done?

Thanks!

lazyd0c · 10-04-2014, 05:57 PM

Motorcepts

Chunner · 10-04-2014, 09:51 PM

Motor Works West
471 W Main St
Wyckoff, NJ 07481

http://www.motorworkswest.com/

febul · 10-05-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

Motor Works West
471 W Main St
Wyckoff, NJ 07481

http://www.motorworkswest.com/

That's a bit far from me. About an hour's drive. Do you know of any closer to long island?

febul · 10-05-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lazyd0c

Motorcepts

This isn't too far from me. Are any of the mechanics there experienced with our cars?

lazyd0c · 10-05-2014, 11:50 PM

^^ They're bimmer fanatics, great knowledgeable people. I had body work done with them.

631twentyeighteye · 10-06-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by febul

That's a bit far from me. About an hour's drive. Do you know of any closer to long island?

OMGmotosports and Vinny Ten Racing are both on LI(westbabylon/lindenhurst area) and are both fantastic shops. I go to VTR for any major work i can't do and i have a few buddies who go to OMGmotosports and they speak very highly of them.

febul · 10-06-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

OMGmotosports and Vinny Ten Racing are both on LI(westbabylon/lindenhurst area) and are both fantastic shops. I go to VTR for any major work i can't do and i have a few buddies who go to OMGmotosports and they speak very highly of them.

I'm gonna give OMGmotorsports a call tomorrow. Thanks

edisapimp · 10-08-2014, 08:09 AM

OMG is in Farmingdale and they are very very good. They won't let you out the door until you have exactly what you were looking for.

akoos91 · 10-14-2014, 04:50 PM

Pm me i think i can save you alot of time and money.

10-04-2014, 12:31 PM	#1
febul Private First Class 28 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2009 BSM 135i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Reputable shops in NY area? I recently purchased a 2009 135i that was modded by the previous owner. He told me about current mods (catless DPs & meisterchaft midpipe), and through conversation immediately prior to purchasing I found out about previous mods that had been installed and removed (JB4, intake). I've had a CEL ever since I purchased the car, but attributed it to the catless DPs. There was a HPFP fault that the previous owner's dealer said they couldn't diagnose fully unless the catless DPs were removed to rule that out as the cause. I've had issues with rough idle, stumbling in low gears (1st and 2nd), and poor gas mileage that are getting worse, and suspect the injectors to be the culprit. The car has an aftermarket warranty on it, but I don't want to take it to BMW until all mods that they or the warranty provider can use against me to deny claims are removed. I plan on purchasing stock DPs and swapping them out. When I had the PPI done by a tuner shop local to the previous owner, the mechanic said something about extra O2 sensors. I didn't really understand what he was saying due to his very heavy accent and my limited mechanical knowledge. I would like to have a mechanic who is experienced with the 135 to take a look at it and tell me exactly what's under the car and what I need to have swapped back to stock. Do any of you know of any reputable shops in the NY area where I can have this done? Thanks! Last edited by febul; 10-04-2014 at 12:37 PM..
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lazyd0c Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 264 Posts Drives: '22 G06/ '17 f87 6MT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Palm Desert, CA iTrader: (1)	^^ They're bimmer fanatics, great knowledgeable people. I had body work done with them. __________________ IG - hype_md '17 f87 '13 e82 (retired)
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edisapimp Civil Rights Activist 115 Rep 949 Posts Drives: E46 Sedan, E88 Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	OMG is in Farmingdale and they are very very good. They won't let you out the door until you have exactly what you were looking for. __________________ E88 Crimson Red Vert MSport 6MT - Listing your mods in your signature is lame. BMS DCI/MHD E30 Flash!!/AA Sport FMIC/VRSF CP w Tial BOV/VRSF 3" DPs/550i clutch w SPEC SMFW/Apex EC-7s/Whiteline RSFB/E92 M3 FCAs/Bilstein B12 Pro Kit/VRSF inlets
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10-14-2014, 04:50 PM	#10
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