fitting an off the shelf SKF bearing for IMS

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Hogosha

HOLY COW! Ever since getting my wife her 99' Boxster in October, I have been doing my due diligence, and reading up as much as I can on the things I need/want to do. the IMS issue is of course always on my mind. I just received my first Blackstone Labs oil analysis (can not recommend them enough) to start a baseline, as I had no idea, what type of oil was in her, or even when the last time it was changed. The report showed higher than normal aluminum, iron, and copper in the sample, which could be due to a contaminated sample, or just being in the car for a looong time, with sub-standard oil. regardless this has caused me alarm, and I am trying to decide my next step concerning the IMS.

The information here, as well as other forums concerning IMS replacement/upgrade is MIND NUMBING! LN vs. Pelican vs. Factory vs. everyone else, off the shelf bearings, hybrid ceramic bearings, roller bearings, and the list goes on and on. The waters get muddied further by people jumping on one bandwagon or another and starting flame wars which do nothing to really answer questions. Jeez! What's a guy to do?

Keep reading . . . You ain't seen nothin' yet!!!! Try the 986 Forum over on Rennlist . . .

[mikefocke]

Different strokes for different folks.

We all differently balance risk versus expense versus the desire to do it our way.

When the most knowledgeable/experienced are also those with a financial incentive in a product's acceptance, the trust factor comes into play.

Recall Porsche with all their engineers and test mules got it wrong several times and only realized after many cars, years and miles had accumulated. A few cars and a few miles is IMNSHO an unimpressive and unconvincing sample.

[Hogosha]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Keep reading . . . You ain't seen nothin' yet!!!! Try the 986 Forum over on Rennlist . . .

Oh I have!! It is THUNDERDOME!!