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YOUR RESEARCHI think I witnessed an M96 engine blowing up yesterday
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At my home region events we have lots of tuner cars, so it is usual to have a massively-part-swapped Honda or something die, but nothing like that at this event.
I think I witnessed an M96 engine blowing up yesterday
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I ran a DE this weekend with the PCA at Roebling Road.
I think I witnessed an M96 engine blowing up yesterday
Run like a beast though
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I think I witnessed an M96 engine blowing up yesterday
Replace exhaust just
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But then most change the exhaust just for the sound of the howl to be persistent even in lower rpms so the guy must of loved it
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Replace often) car
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You could chose not to, in a well maintained (oil changed often) car.
I think I witnessed an M96 engine blowing up yesterday
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At my home region events we have lots of tuner cars, so it is usual to have a massively-part-swapped Honda or something die, but nothing like that at this event.
I think I witnessed an M96 engine blowing up yesterday
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Went to an autocross yesterday, unfortunately didn't place this time as I was 1/4 second off the pace!
But the guy who took the #2 spot in our class had a 996 Targa. After his last run he pulled off the track and his engine sounded like a can full of nuts and bolts being shaken. I was working one of the corners so I was unable to run over and assist but as we ended the event he was on the phone trying to get the car towed. I didn't want to bother and ask questions but if he's on here I hope everything went well for you!
Of course I have no idea about the previous history or condition of the car but from the outside it seemed very well taken care of. Scary stuff and again I hope everything works out for the guy!
this might help
I had a track day Saturday and NO PORSCHE's were injured. We had a Subi blow coolant line and catch on fire? and a saw a Boxster inside turn 2 in the grass, but later saw him/her driving so I guessed all was well...
^^^^Same here, +100 degrees at TWS for our JUNE PCA DE, only the hard core drivers show up. All Porsches running strong, except for one Lemon's 944 that drops oil.
Sorry to start the week off that way. But my car got home AND took me to work this morning! Plus there were probably 25 other cars with M96 engines in them (996, 997, Cayman, Boxster) that also went home just fine.
I guess it just shocked me since I read about it but never saw or heard it happen in person. Plus this car was the same color as mine so it almost felt personal!
Sounds like he should have done some homework and completed an elective IMSR procedure. If he wasn't a believer in the issue before, I am sure he is now.
Or he needed the IMS Guardian :-)
I had a early 90's M3 appear to have loose lug nuts and almost a tire at my DE yesterday. Perfect weekend. A 944 died on the yellow lap but 996's drove their pants off.
46 autocross runs this weekend (!) on my 996, and it drove me to work this morning just like it does every day. I am thinking about the IMS Guardian thing however, as it'll go off of CPO in a few months, and am not sure I want to do an extended warranty.
At my home region events we have lots of tuner cars, so it is usual to have a massively-part-swapped Honda or something die, but nothing like that at this event. We did have a nice Corvette drive into a concrete barrier
, but that was a completely different issue.
Fernando, I'm sorta glad I had left when the failure occured. Sorry to hear there was a cloud on a otherwise great track day. Got a few pictures of your runs I send to you.
It was fun attending my first event. Thanks again for the invite.
Cheers
Charles
Isn't this a bit much? You've done your job well enough that many people are scared of their cars to the point that any noise from the engine or any rough running is "diagnosed" as an IMS bearing issue and many even here tell others to "immediately" replace the IMS bearing next chance they get, what more do you want?
If I had the car since new,and could swear to the maintenance schedule,maybe I wouldn't change it. Unfortunately for most of us we bought used and have to play " catch up " as far as upgrades whether it's the brakes,wheels,seats,a/c,or the dreaded IMS. Luckily a lot of people didn't buy a p-car thinking it was an inexpensive alternative to daily transportation.
I cant agree more.. I think this is a great idea for you. When the truth is the fear.. whats a boy to do?
But yes could not agree more.. Please, just say no to any of his IMS products. I am sure you will save $1000.00 in the end.
It's at the body shop right now being pulled, and then will get a rear clip welded on. Viking and Gladwill collaborated to come up with a fix for the damaged valve cover, and the engine runs fine. While we're at it, we're doing a sunroof delete, lowering the driver's seat, and a few tricks Viking has up his sleeves. The Green Hornet will be back faster than it was before by fall. In the mean time, I'm having a blast driving Miatas. Might even race one later this summer if I can get comfortable enough in the platform.
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Looking forward to the pics - if you can post them here otherwise I can send you my email address instead. We need to change the subject of the thread anyway!
It's very interesting when you cut these things open to see the engineering that goes into the structural integrity of the unibody. These cars are truly built to withstand significant forces. Something I've unfortunately tested.
somebody did that engine damage in the youtube video at an autocross? Man I hear people just pegging the limiter all the time, usually in miatas, but have never heard of an engine dying that way. Now downshifting into the wrong gear and over-revving that way is a sure way to grenade an engine...
Yah some place in the video I recall the guy saying it was a screw up shifting. But then most change the exhaust just for the sound of the howl to be persistent even in lower rpms so the guy must of loved it
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