View Poll Results: Has YOUR car suffered an IMS failure
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IMS bearing failure for your 996, Y or N? tell us (yr, 996 Mk1 or MK2 failure mode)
12-26-2016, 02:22 AM
#751
Rennlist Member
Nothing wrong with a tip...As far as the IMSBG, it says no longer available on LN.
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12-26-2016, 04:08 PM
#752
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http://www.specr53.com/blog/2015/01/
12-26-2016, 04:36 PM
#753
Former Vendor
Ryan, the following link has info on the "Guardian", hope this helps:
http://www.specr53.com/blog/2015/01/
http://www.specr53.com/blog/2015/01/
No one that I know of has any in stock. We will keep supporting the thousands of units that are out there, and we do have spare parts available to do this, but don't expect to ever see another kit produced.
12-26-2016, 10:22 PM
#754
Rennlist Member
After having zero orders for the Guardian units in 2015 or 2016 from distributors, I have pulled the plug on the Guardian. Cheap, copycat IMS Retrofit kits have killed it, since you can buy the bearing kit for 1/2 the Guardian cost. It didn't help when the switches used for the Guardian went up in price by triple, and they only had 20 in stock worldwide.
No one that I know of has any in stock. We will keep supporting the thousands of units that are out there, and we do have spare parts available to do this, but don't expect to ever see another kit produced.
No one that I know of has any in stock. We will keep supporting the thousands of units that are out there, and we do have spare parts available to do this, but don't expect to ever see another kit produced.
Jake, so this^^ post you made a few hours earlier is not true?
12-26-2016, 10:35 PM
#755
Former Vendor
These sensors are used for much more than the M96 engine/ IMS Guardian. We make a run of sensors annually for replacements, and for other applications outside the Porsche world.
The IMS Guardian systems won't be made again until I receive orders for a 500 piece run; which probably will never happen again. I refuse to sell things directly, as well. How I hate that!
12-27-2016, 12:17 AM
#756
Rennlist Member
Absolutely not.. Note that I said "run of sensors", not systems.
These sensors are used for much more than the M96 engine/ IMS Guardian. We make a run of sensors annually for replacements, and for other applications outside the Porsche world.
The IMS Guardian systems won't be made again until I receive orders for a 500 piece run; which probably will never happen again. I refuse to sell things directly, as well. How I hate that!
These sensors are used for much more than the M96 engine/ IMS Guardian. We make a run of sensors annually for replacements, and for other applications outside the Porsche world.
The IMS Guardian systems won't be made again until I receive orders for a 500 piece run; which probably will never happen again. I refuse to sell things directly, as well. How I hate that!
12-30-2016, 11:19 AM
#757
Thanks for all the info on this thread. I am likely going to finalize a purchase in the next week of a 2000 911 coupe with tiptronic. 33k miles. Original IMSB. It seems ideal to do an IMS retrofit as this is a lifetime solution. I hope to keep the car a long time... if it's super expensive I'll go another route, which from what I gather, is a ceramic bearing? I live in central Connecticut... can anyone recommend a shop in CT they have used that can competently do either option? If I do purchase my plan is to drive the car for a bit (say 3k miles or less) and then get the IMSB addressed. Is that ok or should I immediately have the IMSB addressed? Will a Porsche dealer be able to provide a IMSB retrofit or will they only offer other solutions?
12-30-2016, 11:47 AM
#758
Rennlist Member
Thanks for all the info on this thread. I am likely going to finalize a purchase in the next week of a 2000 911 coupe with tiptronic. 33k miles. Original IMSB. It seems ideal to do an IMS retrofit as this is a lifetime solution. I hope to keep the car a long time... if it's super expensive I'll go another route, which from what I gather, is a ceramic bearing? I live in central Connecticut... can anyone recommend a shop in CT they have used that can competently do either option? If I do purchase my plan is to drive the car for a bit (say 3k miles or less) and then get the IMSB addressed. Is that ok or should I immediately have the IMSB addressed? Will a Porsche dealer be able to provide a IMSB retrofit or will they only offer other solutions?
http://theimssolution.com
12-30-2016, 11:55 AM
#759
Racer
Also there are very few shops that are approved by Jake. So if you decide on the IMS Solution, make sure you deal with an approved shop or Jake directly. Other shops do retrofits. I, myself, decided on the LN Ceramic bearing but there are now many choices.
12-30-2016, 12:48 PM
#760
What is the lifetime of a retrofit LN... 75k miles?
because the car is an auto does that close certain IMSB solution options?
Is there any member living in Connecticut who can recommend a shop???
When I do get the car i understand that there are people who have had no issues with their IMS at high mileage... if you're me in this situation how long do you wait to address the issue... is this a do immediately item or can I enjoy the car a little while before addressing.
How long does this work take... I've seen 18 hours of labor... is that how long it actually takes or what is charged?
12-30-2016, 12:52 PM
#761
Rennlist Member
what is jake's username/contact info? Is there a list of approved shops anywhere?
What is the lifetime of a retrofit LN... 75k miles?
because the car is an auto does that close certain IMSB solution options?
Is there any member living in Connecticut who can recommend a shop???
When I do get the car i understand that there are people who have had no issues with their IMS at high mileage... if you're me in this situation how long do you wait to address the issue... is this a do immediately item or can I enjoy the car a little while before addressing.
How long does this work take... I've seen 18 hours of labor... is that how long it actually takes or what is charged?
What is the lifetime of a retrofit LN... 75k miles?
because the car is an auto does that close certain IMSB solution options?
Is there any member living in Connecticut who can recommend a shop???
When I do get the car i understand that there are people who have had no issues with their IMS at high mileage... if you're me in this situation how long do you wait to address the issue... is this a do immediately item or can I enjoy the car a little while before addressing.
How long does this work take... I've seen 18 hours of labor... is that how long it actually takes or what is charged?
12-30-2016, 01:00 PM
#762
Anestheticg,
There is so much information on the questions you are asking. I would do a few searches on IMS Bearing. You will have about 10 hours of reading, some of it will be interesting and in the end you will know much more. However, it might seem like a typical oil thread. No wrong or right answers but you will be able to develop your own strategy that fits your budget and risk level. You will also learn how to drive you car and maintain your oil (check oil filter and magnetic drain plug) so that you are at least doing things that can help your IMSB survive longer.
Btw, I live in Hamden, CT. I know "My Garage" in Naugatuck, Ct have been working on 911s for a long time. I have had work done to my M3 there and they are pretty good. Once my clutch needs work, I'll have this shop do the whole deal, AOS, IMSB, RMS, clutch....
There is so much information on the questions you are asking. I would do a few searches on IMS Bearing. You will have about 10 hours of reading, some of it will be interesting and in the end you will know much more. However, it might seem like a typical oil thread. No wrong or right answers but you will be able to develop your own strategy that fits your budget and risk level. You will also learn how to drive you car and maintain your oil (check oil filter and magnetic drain plug) so that you are at least doing things that can help your IMSB survive longer.
Btw, I live in Hamden, CT. I know "My Garage" in Naugatuck, Ct have been working on 911s for a long time. I have had work done to my M3 there and they are pretty good. Once my clutch needs work, I'll have this shop do the whole deal, AOS, IMSB, RMS, clutch....
12-30-2016, 01:05 PM
#763
Anestheticg,
There is so much information on the questions you are asking. I would do a few searches on IMS Bearing. You will have about 10 hours of reading, some of it will be interesting and in the end you will know much more. However, it might seem like a typical oil thread. No wrong or right answers but you will be able to develop your own strategy that fits your budget and risk level. You will also learn how to drive you car and maintain your oil (check oil filter and magnetic drain plug) so that you are at least doing things that can help your IMSB survive longer.
Btw, I live in Hamden, CT. I know "My Garage" in Naugatuck, Ct have been working on 911s for a long time. I have had work done to my M3 there and they are pretty good. Once my clutch needs work, I'll have this shop do the whole deal, AOS, IMSB, RMS, clutch....
There is so much information on the questions you are asking. I would do a few searches on IMS Bearing. You will have about 10 hours of reading, some of it will be interesting and in the end you will know much more. However, it might seem like a typical oil thread. No wrong or right answers but you will be able to develop your own strategy that fits your budget and risk level. You will also learn how to drive you car and maintain your oil (check oil filter and magnetic drain plug) so that you are at least doing things that can help your IMSB survive longer.
Btw, I live in Hamden, CT. I know "My Garage" in Naugatuck, Ct have been working on 911s for a long time. I have had work done to my M3 there and they are pretty good. Once my clutch needs work, I'll have this shop do the whole deal, AOS, IMSB, RMS, clutch....
12-30-2016, 02:29 PM
#765
Rennlist Member
Thanks for all the info on this thread. I am likely going to finalize a purchase in the next week of a 2000 911 coupe with tiptronic. 33k miles. Original IMSB. It seems ideal to do an IMS retrofit as this is a lifetime solution. I hope to keep the car a long time... if it's super expensive I'll go another route, which from what I gather, is a ceramic bearing? I live in central Connecticut... can anyone recommend a shop in CT they have used that can competently do either option? If I do purchase my plan is to drive the car for a bit (say 3k miles or less) and then get the IMSB addressed. Is that ok or should I immediately have the IMSB addressed? Will a Porsche dealer be able to provide a IMSB retrofit or will they only offer other solutions?
PS
I'm in the same boat as you, good luck with your purchase.