sick of ims bearing

[BOOTLEG]

Here's what I don't get about those who want to run away from the whole IMSB thing...Given the bias most of us share is the pure pleasure of working on our cars, what is so different about the IMSB? We swap motors, do clutches, talk to our cars with our laptops etc. Why is the IMSB so different? It seems like just a weak point in an otherwise excellent mid-engine sports car. You do not even have to remove the engine and the multitude of available fixes, videos etc. should make it a perfect DIY project.

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by BOOTLEG

Here's what I don't get about those who want to run away from the whole IMSB thing...

I don't think anyone is running away from it as an issue, but if you have been on this forum for a while the majority of new user at some point will post something like, "I just bought a 986, I'm super excited, but I heard about IMS should I be worried?" It's tiring and annoying, and got old several years ago. I agree with the other posts that called the IMS fix a job you might consider if you are "already in there," but not something you need to rush out and do immediately.

[BOOTLEG]

Although I’ve worked on cars for years, I am new to the guitar. Fortunately for me, more experienced guitar players are patient and answer my newbie questions without expressing annoyance. Perhaps musicians are more tolerant than Porsche People.

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by BOOTLEG

Although I’ve worked on cars for years, I am new to the guitar. Fortunately for me, more experienced guitar players are patient and answer my newbie questions without expressing annoyance. Perhaps musicians are more tolerant than Porsche People.

I don't begrudge people for asking questions that have been asked before. But this thread isn't from a new owner, it's a thread about the perception of the IMS issue. I understand why IMS is so scary for new owners. But that's why I was saying I wish IMS wasn't hyped up to be so scary. It is a known issue, but it's not a ticking time bomb, which is what a lot of people act like it is.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by BOOTLEG

Perhaps musicians are more tolerant than Porsche People.

Perhaps sell your Porsche and buy more guitars?

The annoyance (for me) is more with the parade of responses by the same handful of bad actors that purposely play on and reinforce people's fears.