got rear ended - trying not to total - exhaust alternative to OEM?

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by VGM911

: we don't really know what the actual failure rate is. Some say 5% of the engines will have this problem, and some say the number is closer to 10%. No one knows for sure.....not even Porsche itself.

We are little over 300 members in the Pcar club here (just in Shanghai city) and the majority falls in this group of pre-2009. Seriously, we've never seen, never heard of an IMSB failure. In fact when you raise this ISMB thing here these guys are all looking at you like you are from planet lost. Same on the China-wide pcar forum (your PCA equivalent), never seen it being discussed. Interesting to see how figures differs from other regions.

Must the heavy smog found in air here that helps lubing of our bearings

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Must the heavy smog found in air here that helps lubing of our bearings

Your smog problems in that part of the world are indeed legendary! Come back to North America for a breath of fresh air.

[Muzzle of Bees]

Dont worry to much about the parts that need replacing under the car. You should get a near new suspension when completed.
My 02 s slid off the road a couple of years ago and needed suspension work only, no body damage.
The insurance company waffled over totaling the car. I had my indy do the work, much less than the dealership and it tracks great. Its about who does the work.
I did not need any exhaust work either.