Tizzy
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So I had my IMS replaced last week with a new ceramic version. Apparently the original (pictured) was actually in good shape after 95k, and it certainly rotated smoothly, though was full of oil, so I guess only a matter of time... What I did find interesting was that the IMS bearing is actually Made in England by NSK, quite surprising in a German engine - at least I thought so.
My back boxes had been welded (Badly) in a previous ownership and were split and beginning to blow. So my specialist, Cavendish Porscha in Long Eaton, recommenced a new stainless system from Spyder Performance which has remote switchable valves. I am really impressed with the quality and fit of this system and thus far would certainly recommend it - not unduly expensive either. The sound with the valves Off is basically stock exhaust, shade throatier. With the valves On, OMG, you might as well be in a GT3 - no Carrera I’ve ever seen has sounded like this! To be fair it is quite loud, but simply turned on or off via a fob mounted remote. Anyway I’m not affiliated to either Cavendish or Spyder, but would recommend both to other forum members.
Cheers Chris
My back boxes had been welded (Badly) in a previous ownership and were split and beginning to blow. So my specialist, Cavendish Porscha in Long Eaton, recommenced a new stainless system from Spyder Performance which has remote switchable valves. I am really impressed with the quality and fit of this system and thus far would certainly recommend it - not unduly expensive either. The sound with the valves Off is basically stock exhaust, shade throatier. With the valves On, OMG, you might as well be in a GT3 - no Carrera I’ve ever seen has sounded like this! To be fair it is quite loud, but simply turned on or off via a fob mounted remote. Anyway I’m not affiliated to either Cavendish or Spyder, but would recommend both to other forum members.
Cheers Chris