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10/10ths · 02-26-2016, 07:05 PM

...LN offers a couple of options: a ceramic ball bearing IMS upgrade and a plain bearing fed by an oil line known as the "IMS Solution" that was developed by Jake Raby of Flat 6 Innovations.

EVERY IMS REPLACEMENT THAT USES BALL BEARING OR ROLLER BEARINGS is a short term fix that will need to be replaced after about 50,000 miles give or take.

The "IMS SOLUTION" that Jake Raby developed uses a plain bearing with NO moving parts that is fed by an oil line and floats on the oil. The bearing surfaces are made from a diamond like material and that bearing will basically last forever.

So, I would just send my car to Jake and have him install the "IMS Solution".

Actually I DID just do that. About six months ago.

I'm loving life and my 986.

Just do it.

Get busy living, or get busy dying.

02-26-2016, 07:05 PM	#10
10/10ths "50 Years of 550 Spyder" Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: The Road Posts: 918	So... ...LN offers a couple of options: a ceramic ball bearing IMS upgrade and a plain bearing fed by an oil line known as the "IMS Solution" that was developed by Jake Raby of Flat 6 Innovations. EVERY IMS REPLACEMENT THAT USES BALL BEARING OR ROLLER BEARINGS is a short term fix that will need to be replaced after about 50,000 miles give or take. The "IMS SOLUTION" that Jake Raby developed uses a plain bearing with NO moving parts that is fed by an oil line and floats on the oil. The bearing surfaces are made from a diamond like material and that bearing will basically last forever. So, I would just send my car to Jake and have him install the "IMS Solution". Actually I DID just do that. About six months ago. I'm loving life and my 986. Just do it. Get busy living, or get busy dying. __________________ 550 SE #310---"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow."