Finally got my car back on Friday. New clutch/flywheel, IMS Single Row Pro, AOS, RMS, timing chain tensioners, etc, etc....
I am really shocked at how light the clutch is. I had driven seven or eight 986's during the buying process, but I guess most were toward the end of their usable life (which would make sense for a used car). But wow...it's as light as the 2015 VW Golf I drove last fall. I will no longer fear traffic.
All of the IMS checklist items were fine...the intact original IMS is on its way to Mr. Raby.
The winter boots are now on, I just need to find the painted center-caps...
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program "Drive it like you stole it"
-T
