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YOUR RESEARCHIMS Retrofit, Clutch, and Short Shifter
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Beers and first test drive after change are in order :-)
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Skim this thread about some ways to change clutch feel.
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Beers and first test drive after change are in order :-)
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Hi all, would love experiential input on an estimate I have. Using a independent (albeit a prominent one) here in North Texas. I am having the IMS retrofitted. While they are in, they are going to do the clutch AND I have been wanting a short shifter, so they will do that as well. The IS and clutch combo quoted at $2400 and we estimated around $500 for short shifter install (parts and labor for all). Does $2900 sound reasonable for this amount of work. Are there any other opportunities/risks should anticipate while they are doing this work?
I got a good feeling for this place (RAC Performance) and obviously I want to understand as much going in so to minimize surprises (or hater up-sell). Any insight is appreciated!
that is in the ballpark for what I've heard elsewhere ($2500-3k). I'm assuming you're doing RMS and AOS at the same time as the IMS? might as well...
btw RAC does a great job.
Hi Jamie,
Just did mine . Inspected AOS, replaced RMS, water pump, and serpentine belt too.
Only 45,000 and clutch felt fine, but replaced it as well and glad I did.
good luck.
Bill
When I used to live in that area, I always take my car to RAC and they always do a great job. For the SSK install, I got quote from RAC and Boardwalk Porsche dealer and RAC was cheaper for labor. I ended up doing the install myself with help from this Forum especially Tim (Gota911). Cheers,
I'd try to find a diy'er on here to help you with the short shifter (atleast). Could save you a couple bucks for another project/upgrade. Thats what we do here... learn new things about our car to save $$ and allocate that money to another mod/maintenance task.. its a sickness.
I dont think that sounds out of line. He has to make a few $$ too. Is that with a new flywheel?
Other things while you are there?
Rear main seal to the newer style
Pending the year. Updated clutch fork
Air/Oil seperator.. is right there and would be a 10 min job vs 4-6 hours
While the trans is out the 2nd gear kickout prevention mod
Tranny oil change
and if you are doing the clutch.... A flywheel would be the proper way to go
Great input here. Thanks all. I will definitely use RAC for the IMS and clutch work. I have some notes captured on flywheel and will inquire as o RMS and AOS remediation. The SSK work sounds temping as DIY. I don't know the first thing about this stuff but am interested with the right coaching. Anyone in DFW interested in coaching? Beers and first test drive after change are in order :-)
Thanks again, all. This is exactly why I joined this forum. Great support!
Randy, your IMS may have been one of the four that they said they had on the shelf that had been retrofitted. I will have them set mine aside to see what condition it is. If you're in the area, let's meet for coffee (or a beer) sometime.
I agree...while I want peace of mind, I do not want to be throwing out suggestions for these guys. The AOS and RMS makes total since. I will get clarification on to what extent the clutch work is being done. I called the clutch out initially because the clutch does not engage until the pedal is almost completely let out. Definitely too loose in my opinion. Not sure what that translates into necessarily from a clutch remediation perspective, just that the pedal was the driver for the work.
Team, I am definitely going to go the DIY on the SSK. Two questions:
1. B&M or EVO? Or other? Leaning toward B&M based on others posts across the forum.
2. Do I want/need to do the linkage? With linkage, is it still a DIY?
I have mixed emotions about it at this point. I put my old FW back in and I wish I had not. I feel I will bo doing a clutch again in the near future.
and whenever you do a clutch you should have the FW turned. but a duel mass can not be turned.
A proper job would be with a new FW
My car is in for the IMS/Clutch Kit and they opened her up to reveal a leaking RMS. Let the fun begin.
BTW, I created an album under my username if you choose to go look. I'll put the other stuff out there from the rest of the retrofit/remediation work. Later y'all.
I agree the costs are consistant with what I have paid in the past. As far as the short shifter is concerned, I bought mine (B&M) for somewhere north of $200 and it took two of us about an hour to do the install. It is an excellent upgrade
Got the ride back from RAC today. Let me just say, they rock! They are very easy to work with, they are thorough, and spent the time with me talking through different projects.
So, the IMS is done! Got the old one back and while (in hindsight) it was good I opened the car up to discover and replace a leaking RMS gasket, the IMS - in my completely layperson point of view, looks perfectly fine. I'll be posting pictures for y'all to weigh in, once I get to a more suitable computing platform than my iPad. (pictures now posted)
After all said and done, replaced IMS, new RMS gasket, clutch kit was done, and AOS checked out to be clean. Happy camper here. Now onto the short shifter project. Anyone in Dallas area game to help me with it? :-)
I have not installed a B&M SSK. However, i have read in multiple posts that the kit comes with very good instructions. It really should not be that hard if you are some what mechanically inclined. IMS looks to be in good shape.
Okay. The B&M SSK and the EVO Shift Link are on their way. Won't be able to do the installs until I get back from Spain.
As far as the work I just had done. The clutch pedal is much easier to push after the clutch kit but I am not convinced the clutch is engaging any sooner (point in pedal release) than it was before. It still feels it is engaging high in the pedal, but maybe I just don't know what to expect. I also have a squeaky pedal...mostly when fully pressed. Maybe the spring? Easy to replace?
