need help/garage in iowa! cross country e30 headgasket fail!

[TrentW]

As much as I dislike going back to my hometown of Cedar Rapids, you won't find much nicer people than Iowans. Iowa City is the only place in Iowa where I'd even consider living. Glad you got it repaired and back on the road.

[j0nny5]

I made it home!!!,big thanks to everybody who helped out and responded to my thread and especially alan who hooked me up with a garage and let the guy from the internet sleep on his futon,lol...

[j0nny5]

thanks everybody will post more when i get home/have more time.but yeah big props to alanhigh. and yeah sucks i couldnt make it to cali but its been a cool ass trip so far besides the break down n its not over yet...

[mrsleeve]

sorry man I just left that state on labor day and went home other wise I would have come down and got you and you could have done it where all my shit lives in IA

good to see some one came to your rescue,.

[alanhigh]

Iowa City was a pretty good place for him to break down near, and fortunately it worked just right that I was in town and had a place for him to put it/change the headgasket at.

[M-technik-3]

Glad to see it worked out for you, you are headed east bound now? Shame you could not have finished your trip.

[j0nny5]

sorry for the delay,been super busy tryin to figure things out.a fellow forum member alanhigh helped me out big time,he drove 45min.s to meet me in the first place,than welcomed me into his home and is letting me fix my car in his garage. I cant say enough about how nice he is,def a cool guy and made my fail of a trip not that bad.i owe him big time, as well as jizo73,my good friend jose who hit up tons of people including alan...,im in big time debt to both of them.even tho im heading home after fixing my car it was an awesome trip. big thanks to everybody and thanks for the replies.

[325ix]

im kinda confused what are you lookin for? a place to work on the e30 or some1 to come help work on the e30 there with you?

a place to work

[noE30]

I'm in mason city, ia. I could possibly help ya out if you can get up here. Ive got a garage as well. Pm me.

[alanhigh]

PM'd, I might be able to assist today.

[85Dirty30]

im kinda confused what are you lookin for? a place to work on the e30 or some1 to come help work on the e30 there with you?

[j0nny5]

Big THANKS! to everybody above,+1 fellow e30er is like family. I always try to help anybody i can however i can,several members can attest to that. I called simpson motorsports last nite and spoke to jims son.However it was late and jim was sleeping. I have to call back monday. would be awesome if they could help. thinkin bout posting on craigslist with caution and see what happens. cant even cop a rental anywhere close to run around and find a spot to do it,ill keep you guys posted,thanks again, jon

[jizo]

Originally Posted by ahheck09
I'd love to and would help any other time but as a college student right now the only place I have is an apartment complex. Sorry bro, I'd help any other time, a fellow e30er is like family in my book haha. Good luck and best wishes to you guys. I would give this guy a call, he's located in Iowa City, great shop, even greater guy, I'm sure he'd be able to help you figure something out. Jim Simpson of Simpson Motorsport Inc. (319) 351-1269. Heres his shop address
3577 Perch Drive SE
Iowa City, IA 52240-8090
He's a BMW guy too so you're more likely to find some help with that. Sorry but let me know how it all goes.

- Matt

Thanx so much! hell be happy to know you helped!

Haha yeah no problem, let me know what you guys find out.

[88E30M50]

I wish I could help, but am down in Indianapolis, a couple of states away.

Tim

[alanhigh]

Could try Simpson Motorsport in Iowa City.

I'm in IC as well, but I'm about to go out of town, unfortunately.