05-11-2015, 06:19 PM
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Question about IMS
 So we all check our oil filters for metal bits every time we change the oil. Why don't they make a magnetic dipstick so we could check it every time we fill up with gas?
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05-11-2015, 07:14 PM
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That's a great question. I think you just made a new product for the market.
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05-11-2015, 09:13 PM
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It already exists... I was using one in 2007 :-)
Great idea, though!
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05-11-2015, 09:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Raby
It already exists... I was using one in 2007 :-)
Great idea, though!
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How do we get one for our Boxsters?
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05-11-2015, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KRAM36
How do we get one for our Boxsters?
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There wasn't enough demand to make a large run of them, so it never happened. remember, all cars past 2004 don't use a dipstick, so the market is limited.
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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05-12-2015, 05:23 AM
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Well, if it won't hurt anything I'm going to magnetize mine and see how it works. I know that the end is plastic but its metal inside so I think I will try it.
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05-12-2015, 06:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottStu
Well, if it won't hurt anything I'm going to magnetize mine and see how it works. I know that the end is plastic but its metal inside so I think I will try it.
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Interested to see what you come up with. 
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05-12-2015, 06:23 AM
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We can always revisit making them :-)
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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05-12-2015, 11:41 AM
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sounds like a good idea, except my 05 doesn't even have a dipstick. looks like a magnetic plug instead
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05-13-2015, 03:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Raby
We can always revisit making them :-)
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I would like to have one. What's it take to get you to have some made?
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05-13-2015, 03:31 PM
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Well, I tried to use my "magnetizer" to get the end of the dipstick magnetized but the plastic is stopping the contact with the metal. I will try some more and see if I can get it to work.
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05-13-2015, 03:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Raby
We can always revisit making them :-)
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Wow, I think both and OP have a great idea for those who cares about their engines. I'm also one of those that slice open his oil filter 
Def need a revisit Jake, not sure what you are talking about RE sml volume mfg. I think you wouldn't have enough of 500 imho. 9X6s and below.
Most protoype gp engines (bikes) have those, I'll try to snap a pic of one next time I'm at the circuit. Not only it's mag'ed, it has a mesh screen tip with a spongy material locked inside. Roughly half size a HB pencil size, not meant to check oil level (loll) but more to to catch AL, Mag and TI particles. Eng inspect that thing after each session the bike goes out
Few more ideas... motorsports secrets for ya loll Don't tell
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