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Post by Ruben247 on Oct 22, 2012 16:02:47 GMT -5
Just curious of any good shops around Iowa. Need to change my clutch soon and would like to do it asap. (Iowa city, Ames, Des moines area)
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Post by Jason on Oct 23, 2012 7:41:31 GMT -5
I know a couple of places here in Des Moines.
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Post by drcarter on Nov 29, 2012 22:18:50 GMT -5
Care to share, Jason?
Looking for any in the 515
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Post by Jason on Nov 30, 2012 11:02:39 GMT -5
Ameriservice on the south side. Ask for Brian 288-9600. I also have a personal contact who used to be a BMW tech and opened his own shop. 720-7970, his name is Ryan.
What are you looking to have done?
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Post by drcarter on Nov 30, 2012 12:15:32 GMT -5
Y pipe and sway bar install on 2008 maxima.
I'll look into Ameriservice. Thanks
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Post by Jason on Nov 30, 2012 16:33:29 GMT -5
I have a friend that also works at Iowa Muffler and Brake that may be able to help you out also. I will check with him.
Welcome to the forum! Post up some pics when you get a chance
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Post by drcarter on Nov 30, 2012 21:14:55 GMT -5
Thanks.
Really I just need a lift and some air tools and i could do it myself. But I'll look into the guys you listed.
Thanks again
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Post by Jason on Dec 11, 2012 13:07:38 GMT -5
Thanks. Really I just need a lift and some air tools and i could do it myself. But I'll look into the guys you listed. Thanks again Were you able to get your work done? |
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Post by drcarter on Dec 23, 2012 16:12:36 GMT -5
Not yet. Body shop had it for 3 weeks to repair some rust under warranty through Hummels. I just got it back Friday. Most likely after the new year I'll get the work done
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Post by Ruben247 on Jan 1, 2013 2:40:56 GMT -5
I need the sway bar end links replaced on my 99, took a look at them the other day and they are completely gone.
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Post by drcarter on Jan 17, 2013 14:51:03 GMT -5
Had usually gone to Scott's Automotive for big repairs, but didn't think they'd want to mess with my stuff. Made a call, and a y-pipe, new tires, Progress sway and Moog end links later I'm pumped.
VG work with good prices. Great people too. Actually care about their work, not just there to get a check.
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Post by Jason on Jan 18, 2013 0:14:10 GMT -5
Glad to hear, we can never have enough good shops around
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Post by drcarter on Jan 18, 2013 19:47:53 GMT -5
Got a few thing in the works with them in the coming months. They've always been great IMO, but I always thought of them as less performance more general repair and maintenance. Just don't go in there expecting to have them slap on a T28 for ya.
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Post by luke on Jan 21, 2013 11:02:22 GMT -5
Any place with a dyno around? I'm thinking about directing my build towards forced induction, but want to be sure there's a place I can dyno around... and tune most specifically with UpRev software?
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Post by Jason on Jan 21, 2013 12:04:23 GMT -5
I know a couple of people who tune different cars and have a dyno in Des Moines.
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Post by drcarter on Jan 23, 2013 0:18:38 GMT -5
Do tell, Jason. Do tell.
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Post by Jason on Jan 23, 2013 8:57:21 GMT -5
Brian at Ameriservice does quite a bit of tuning and has access to a dyno. I would start there and if he can't help with your specific software then I am sure he can put you in touch with someone who can.
I have also heard great things about Osiris tunes which can be a little more plug and play. It is recommended that you get all the mods done that you want then request a tune based upon those mods and they will send it to you so there isn't much need for time on a dyno for tuning purposes.
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