sick of ims bearing

[Tailwind]

Before buying this car, I read a very comprehensive article on IMSB, learning the '99's have less than 1% failure. When this car came available, I asked the seller if he had the IMS replaced. He said no, that his indy echoed what I knew. I wanted peace of mind, so as soon as i got it home, I made an appointment with a trusted indy. The car needed mounts, and when I went to see him, I said I wanted the IMS replaced. He told me what I already heard and read. "I'll take your money if you want me to, but I'd shine it on".
A week later, the drive side CV Joint blew up. The indy told me the drive train was in good shape.
So I've spent the legendary ~$2.5K on repairs.
The car runs great and has buttery smooth shifts. I'm sinking coin into suspension, as it's all original, and am addressing minor cosmetic details and have done some hacks.
Waiting for them to reopen the roads...

[rexcramer]

And those are some mighty fine roads indeed. I usually just run up to Ice House Canyon and turn around, when GMR is closed.

Originally Posted by Tailwind

Waiting for them to reopen the roads...

[BYprodriver]

Anyone here fall for that old Collision insurance scheme ?

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Anyone here fall for that old Collision insurance scheme ?

Do what? Not sure what you're talking about here.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Anyone here fall for that old Collision insurance scheme ?

Insurance is just for people who get into accidents. Screw that.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Insurance is just for people who get into accidents. Screw that.

Ha ha, I don't trust the other fools out there and I love my car so much I carry full coverage insurance on it.

[tzincp]

My car just passed 100K miles on the original IMSB, clean oil filter every time I check. I'll likely end up changing it for an equivalent bearing when I do the clutch, but until then I will enjoy it without worry.

Originally Posted by rexcramer

And those are some mighty fine roads indeed. I usually just run up to Ice House Canyon and turn around, when GMR is closed.

Do you mean via Mt.Baldy Rd?

Anyone have an ideas when GMR will be open? The official source is saying by tuesday and I found this indicating a bicycle event yesterday- the road must have been cleaned...
I took a look at the gate after attending the CA festival of speed- cant wait to get out on GMR

[ndfrigi]

I purchased my 99 ocean blue metallic with 103k on ODO. Previous owner was still a co-owner of a porsche shop when he still owned it. Since he replaced the transmisison with a rebuilt one ($2,200 worth), he did the IMSB with LNE
since the tranny is already out. At 101k on ODO, the original dual row bearing was still in very good shape. Good I got a 99 instead of the 2001 that I was checking during the time when I’m buying.

[rexcramer]

Yes, I just charge up Euclid and enjoy the views.

Originally Posted by tzincp

Do you mean via Mt.Baldy Rd?

[356Guy]

If you are a seller just wait for an uneducated buyer to come along and blow off those that are fretting over the IMS If you are a buyer just look for one that has already been upgraded (that is what I did) or factor it into the price. You might get a $2000 discount on a $10k or $15k car but most people aren't willing to come down more than 10% so its usually a waste of time.