Needless IMS replacement?

[rosso]

Just curious if anyone has an opinion or experience with needless IMS replacements.

I'm likely going to need my third RMS replaced (2001 S with 30K miles) and debating the IMS at the same time but I just had my oil changed and asked the tech to check for any metal shavings in the oil and filter. No indications at all of shavings. I've been on 3 full track days driving hard for 7-8hrs each time so think a failure would have happened by now.

Anyone have the IMS replaced only to find out it was still in good shape after all? Have had the car now for 6yrs and thinking about keeping long term. Trying to budget for repairs in the future.

Thanks for any thoughts.

- Rosso