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06-05-2013, 02:50 PM
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They have my triple black 92 996 now. I opted for the plugs as well. For some reason I'm nervous about them finding something else wrong with the car. Got my fingers crossed. I've only had her for 3 weeks.
What part of Atlanta are you in? I'm in Alpharetta/Johns Creek.
'njoy,
awk
What part of Atlanta are you in? I'm in Alpharetta/Johns Creek.
'njoy,
awk
06-05-2013, 08:46 PM
#19
So I have a Jan 2000 build C4 with the LM Dual row bearing install @70,000 miles, just before I purchased it two years back. The Carrera has 85,000 on it now. Should I consider the "New" IMS Solution at some point in the future? Or can I assume this bearing will last another 70,000 miles, or about 10 years at this annual driving pace?
06-06-2013, 08:25 AM
#20
Burning Brakes
I wouldn't say that. Anyone will tell you it is easy to feel the difference after an oil change, so it's not too hard to imagine a new oil change with an oil fed journal bearing would feel different. Smoother is subjective of course. I always though my engine felt fine with M1- 0-40, but it feels & sounds different in a better way with Castrol Syntec 5w-40, so I may even try the Joe Gibbs DT40 for the same reason. I assume he got DT-40 with the new Solution and that accounts for much of the difference. Like you said though, it wouldn't take any play at all on the old bearing to make the new one feel smoother.
06-06-2013, 09:33 AM
#21
I wouldn't say that. Anyone will tell you it is easy to feel the difference after an oil change, so it's not too hard to imagine a new oil change with an oil fed journal bearing would feel different. Smoother is subjective of course. I always though my engine felt fine with M1- 0-40, but it feels & sounds different in a better way with Castrol Syntec 5w-40, so I may even try the Joe Gibbs DT40 for the same reason. I assume he got DT-40 with the new Solution and that accounts for much of the difference. Like you said though, it wouldn't take any play at all on the old bearing to make the new one feel smoother.
06-06-2013, 03:31 PM
#23
Former Vendor
We have never stated that the engine runs smoother with the IMS Solution installed Vs anything else.
Our IMS Solution customers have noted this and brought it to our attention, just as this poster has stated.
Our IMS Solution customers have noted this and brought it to our attention, just as this poster has stated.
06-06-2013, 04:58 PM
#25
Cmon guys, give JR a break. I cant prove my new CH bearing and JG DT40 make my car run smoother but it sure seems like it. I KNOW I feel better having done it.
While I personally believe the "solution" is overkill to not such a complex problem, I will be happy just treating my new bearing as a maintenance item to be checked/replaced each time with clutch.
As usual, thanks JR for all you do for the 996 community and chumps like me who were actually dumb enough to believe in and buy one. We are lucky to have any support at all for the platform so, DONT COMPLAIN ABOUT JR.
I am happy with my $100 "temporary" solution vs. the $3500 "solution". Which really means that "your IMSB will not explode but your cylinders may D-chunk, cams may break in half, blah, blah, etc.
While I personally believe the "solution" is overkill to not such a complex problem, I will be happy just treating my new bearing as a maintenance item to be checked/replaced each time with clutch.
As usual, thanks JR for all you do for the 996 community and chumps like me who were actually dumb enough to believe in and buy one. We are lucky to have any support at all for the platform so, DONT COMPLAIN ABOUT JR.
I am happy with my $100 "temporary" solution vs. the $3500 "solution". Which really means that "your IMSB will not explode but your cylinders may D-chunk, cams may break in half, blah, blah, etc.
Last edited by KrazyK; 06-06-2013 at 05:15 PM.
06-06-2013, 05:10 PM
#27
But yet you do nothing to dispel the bull****, knowing some buyers will believe it.
Please dont **** off the man whose research and determination may have single handely saved the 996 from junk bond status. Do you really want him to stop helping us on the forum?
06-06-2013, 05:21 PM
#30
I cant believe some of the long time members are going to pile on. Are you guys really forgetting how the answer(s) to the IMSB came about. Makes for some great reading. Looks like some need to re-read the story.
Even if the "solution" does or does not add .5 HP or some imagined smoothness, isnt the engine less likely to have an IMSB failure? Hasnt the issue been addressed by the owner?
JR knows he can not make any false claims about his products or he would quickly be out of business. Im sure there was more testing on the M96 than we can imagine.
Even if the "solution" does or does not add .5 HP or some imagined smoothness, isnt the engine less likely to have an IMSB failure? Hasnt the issue been addressed by the owner?
JR knows he can not make any false claims about his products or he would quickly be out of business. Im sure there was more testing on the M96 than we can imagine.