IMS Solution installed

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by BigShow

Anyone want to try to talk me back in to the used Porsche market?

Can't be done, certainly not in any logical, justifiable or quantitative way.
As Jake points out, Porsche swayed from previous, proven engineering. This opened Pandora's Box. With hard work and business risks, corrective solutions were developed and options now exist. They aren't cheap when one looks at it from the perspective of a $10-$15k, decade+ old car.
Keep in mind that there are a lot of these cars out there, running fine into high miles. So there is still a lot of excellent engineer in these cars.

But sit in one, turn the key, row through the gears, kick it up near the red line
I did. I can't wait to go for a drive again

There you go - No need to talk anymore - Talk is cheap anyhow

[BED997]

Glad to hear that everyone is satisified with the Solution. I have a Solution install scheduled next month.

The only two (probably dumb) questions that I have over the new "Double Row Pro" are:

1. "IF," and I know that it is a big IF, the oil line from the filter to the plain bearing should be severed, what would be the result? Would you know soon enough from the oil pressure gauge in the car (would it drop instantly to 0?) to swiftly turn off the engine or would that not work since you are taking a small amount of oil from the filter adapter and the pressure would not be affected?

Is there any application where the Double Row Pro could be a better choice?

2. Once you go IMS Solution, can you ever go back to a bearing? (not sure you would ever want to do that)...

[BruceH]

The Solution makes the most sense for someone that plans on keeping the car long term, like Jake mentioned. If you are going to keep the car for an intermediate time and you need a clutch, get the retrofit. For someone who changes cars on a regular basis, get one, drive it like you stole it, have fun, and move on to the next desire. Regardless, the Boxster is an incredible value with or without the additional cost of the IMS Solution or retrofit.