myronf

The title says it all. I live in the Milwaukee area (Pewaukee) and recently purchased a 2001 Midnight Blue Cabriolet. It has low miles (26K) and seems to run perfect. It's got the original IMS bearing, so I am thinking about replacing it. I do lots of work on cars myself, but the IMS is above my pay grade.

If you are in the Milwaukee area who would you recommend for this type work?

Thanks
Myron

Sneaky Pete

Give Mraz Automotive (Capitol Drive East of Pewaukee) or Chris Schuh Motorsports (Lannon)....I grew up in Brookfield

DK570

I had mine done at Kelly Moss in Madison.

Agent Jester

Definitely recommend Mraz as well. They took care of the IMS and clutch on my 2000 C2. They should be pretty close to you, right off of Capitol Drive.

jcc0016

I would go with Chris. Have had lots of work done on my SC there and likely will take my C4S there too. I've also had work done ay Fabson in Cedarburg abd was happy with their work as well.

jcc0016

PS let me know who you choose. I will likely have my IMS nd clutch done soon as well.

myronf

Thanks for the info guys. I will check them out in the spring.

40th996

Hi myronf,
I recommend European Auto House in Mequon. Nathaniel is the owner/mechanic and was factory trained on 996s...
He is very thorough and honest... went through my entire car when I first bought it!
My car already had the IMS done but I remember being quoted a fair price when looking at other cars!

jcc0016

FYI I called Fabson yesterday and they said they don't do IMS bearings, so scratch them off the list.

Agent Jester

jcc0016

The funnier part of it was after he said they didn't do IMS bearings there, I asked, "okaaay... is there someone you would recommend (only out of sheer curiosity to see what the response would be)?" His response, "no there isn't."
Unfortunately a couple of guys are like that around here and I will now no longer take my SC over to them. Chris too has made similar comments in the past, but Austin at CS works on them quite frequently.
Talked with Nathaniel today at EAH and he is the only LN certified shop in our area and the cost was ~2500 to do the bearing.

myronf

Mine is being done right now at LN Eng/Bilt Racing in IL. 3 hr drive from here and they give you a loaner car.

Agent Jester