Question for Jake at Flat 6 Innovations
04-13-2013, 01:22 PM
#32
Early is good.
My # is 0446 and build completion was 05/15/1998 per the COA.
67K miles and going strong with only "normal" mntce. needs so far; i.e., coolant tank, water pump (a piece of mind expense), and some small stuff.
relinuca
67K miles and going strong with only "normal" mntce. needs so far; i.e., coolant tank, water pump (a piece of mind expense), and some small stuff.
relinuca
04-13-2013, 02:50 PM
#33
I am not willing to state more details. If so I'll be quoted by Parrots all over the internet and these questions will pop up all the time.
As I stated, its a personal preference of mine, nothing more and nothing less. I do pay great attention to the traits between these cars, because its part of what I do.
As I stated, its a personal preference of mine, nothing more and nothing less. I do pay great attention to the traits between these cars, because its part of what I do.
Im really surpised the Porsche guys have not tried to silence you (or buy you off), or have they? 
04-13-2013, 03:45 PM
#35
Ok, I was just hoping for a section on you opinions and theories, with the required disclaimer of course. That would be a really cool chapter to include just from your experience and what you think. Regardless, cant wait for it to come out.
My Uncle has authored many historical books (and was even Knighted by a Queen for some) so I am a little familiar with the logistics and nightmare of publishing. Thank you again, I know its a big time consumer and headache for you.
My Uncle has authored many historical books (and was even Knighted by a Queen for some) so I am a little familiar with the logistics and nightmare of publishing. Thank you again, I know its a big time consumer and headache for you.
04-13-2013, 03:52 PM
#36
Former Vendor
It's all about engines.. And their assembly. I am not big on theory or opinion type stuff, just making things run is all that matters to me.
Lots of people out there to snowball you on theory and opinion, no shortage of that type thing.
If I was writing this book 20 years ago what I would cover and share would be different. People were different then, less critical and not so freakin opinionated.
Lots of people out there to snowball you on theory and opinion, no shortage of that type thing.
If I was writing this book 20 years ago what I would cover and share would be different. People were different then, less critical and not so freakin opinionated.
04-15-2013, 11:58 PM
#39
Guys, it's really easy, ,look at the posts about the class action against Porsche for the IMSB issue. The early years, up to about 2000, had the double row IMSB, which according to Porsche, ,has a failure rate of less than 1 percent. The later motors, with a single row imsb, had failure rates of 6-10 percent. So look at the post, it has the vin numbers of the single and double rows, if you have a double, it's unlikely you will have a problem.
Was it that hard?
Was it that hard?
04-16-2013, 01:37 AM
#41
Three Wheelin'
Glad I have a big-nut M97 in my 996. (warranty replacement in 2005)
From what I understand failures are quite rare - although I get that they still happen.
But here we are again -talking about the damned IMSB. Shame on us.
Jake has already said his preference has nothing to do with the confounded thing.
It's the seat of the pants he's talking about.
I had an early 78 SC for a long time - the 72nd one built according to the VIN. It was different than other SC I drove as well - hard to say why.
From what I understand failures are quite rare - although I get that they still happen.
But here we are again -talking about the damned IMSB. Shame on us.
Jake has already said his preference has nothing to do with the confounded thing.
It's the seat of the pants he's talking about.
I had an early 78 SC for a long time - the 72nd one built according to the VIN. It was different than other SC I drove as well - hard to say why.
