996/986 Intermediate Shaft Retrofit Tech Night!

[JDaniels]

Hi Guys,

MARCH 16 6:40 PM Start

Contemplating a tech night in the near future, featuring a couple of our latest projects, and a demonstration on the most 'informative' part of the intermediate shaft bearing retrofit / upgrade on the M96 engine. We have been dealing with Flat 6 Innovations (http://www.flat6innovations.com) and LN Engineering (http://www.lnengineering.com) on their products for some time (I have an engine being built by them right now), and we have installed some of their intermediate shaft retrofits with great success, saving customers HUGE amounts of money in engine replacements.

We are sold on the process, and are interested in showcasing their products for those of you that are curious (I know there are a few for sure that have showed interest, but were awaiting some others to go through with the procedure before they went that way).

What I was thinking: If you are someone whom has a 996 (must be M96 engined, so, not a GT2, GT3, or Turbo), or Boxster that really needs a clutch replacement, or maybe a flywheel upgrade is really desired and were interested in this failure preventation upgrade. Also, if it sounds appealing to witness the process first hand, and be able to have a beverage with some friends whilst your car is being 'saved', maybe you want to be the 'subject'? The only 'bonus' I can really offer is an Aasco light-weight flywheel (if the car is a 996) at a great wholesale discount, as I have one here and ready to go. Otherwise, I cannot offer much more than the 'novelty' of being able to watch with friends, and of course, some free beverages / accoutrements in accordance with a 'tech night'. But, our pricing is pretty darned good to begin with! ****Found Someone**** Thanks for all the inquiries. If it's something you are interested in, and didn't get in on this one, we can do this job on a regular service basis.

Also, I need to judge interest in the event in general. So, if you're interested, let me know **Sufficient Interest** Thank YOU!. I was thinking some time in March (as we are closed for most of February). The event will be held Tuesday March 16th at 6:40

If you have any other questions, feel free to email me: scanautomotive@hotmail.com.

Thanks again,

James

Tentative Attendee List:

1,2) Kate / Paul Strachan
3) Charlie Vanditmars
4) Andrew Lee
5) Martti Huttunen
6) Bob Enns / Son
7) Jasper Van de Wetering
8) Jack Habart
9) Aaron Alsop
10) Barg
11) Lorne
12) Fedrick Wong
13) Gent
14) Lloyd Costley
15) Owain Davies
16) Jonn Wu
17) Jeff Alton
18) Kevin Lennox
19) Al Shkuratoff
20) Paul Young
21) Alan Brown
22) Lawrence Ho
23) Allan Johanson
24) Rich Sandor
25) Arnold Yee
26) Chris Claridge
27) Nigel Cairns
28) Don Sigston

[andrewporsche]

Hey James..a tech night would be awsome...I'm sure you will have a full house..I'll be there...

[jasper]

Hey James - it's jasper

I'll be there for sure, but I'm not ready for a clutch so prolly not going to be the subject. I would if I was though...I think.

I do know that Catherine and Paul - the people that bought my old 996 - are ready for a clutch. I've even talked to them about the IMS upgrade, but that was a while ago. I'll give Catherine another call if she doesn't chime in.

Let me know when the tech night is. I'm sure there will be a lot of very interested people, if only for the bevvies.

[Habart]

Sounds like it will be a great tech!!! I will want to come.

Thanks James

[Purplxd]

Damn! Too bad you guys weren't doing this when you did my clutch/flywheel.

If you want to put it in there because "you forgot it last time" you could use my car.

Cheers
Aaron

[Kate]

Hey James - it's jasper

I'll be there for sure, but I'm not ready for a clutch so prolly not going to be the subject. I would if I was though...I think.

I do know that Catherine and Paul - the people that bought my old 996 - are ready for a clutch. I've even talked to them about the IMS upgrade, but that was a while ago. I'll give Catherine another call if she doesn't chime in.

Let me know when the tech night is. I'm sure there will be a lot of very interested people, if only for the bevvies.

IMS upgrade what was that about again? JK
James I sent you an email!

Katherine (with a K! )

[marttih]

James,

I will attend

Best regards,

Martti

[barg]

I would also love to attend, if only to learn more about the internals.

V.

[jasper]

Oops - that is Katherine with a K. Consider me duly chastised. Feel free to call me Casper as retaliation.

[boxboy]

James,

I would like to attend and see this IMS upgrade and learn how it is different from the one that the dealer did on my car.

[JDaniels]

This is not the same thing as replacing the intermediate shaft flange / seal (which commonly leak, and are replaced as a matter of routine on many leaking M96 engined cars). We have changed many of those flanges, but weren't able to offer a bearing replacement until recently.

This is a replacement bearing and flange assembly that addresses a number of weaknesses of the factory intermediate shaft bearing, which was not intended for replacement by the factory. We have seen a number of engines replaced due to failed intermediate shaft bearings, and now, with a solution, we are able to offer a remedy / form of prevention for those engines before they fail.

I recall on several occasions, replacing the intermediate shaft flange to remedy a leak, only to find an intermediate shaft bearing in the latter stages of failure. Until recently, there was no means of repair aside from waiting for the failure, and subsequently replacing the engine in its entirety. Now, either as a means of preventative maintenance, or if a bearing is near failure, this procedure can be done quite reasonably, and with excellent results. Results include peace of mind and a significant amount of financial savings.

It's quite a bit different from what the dealer offer's....

[Porky]

Hello James:
Love to attend. Thanks for holding a tech nite.
Fedrick

[Gent]

I'd like to attend as well! This is very interesting to me. I've corresponded with Jake a few times about this in regards to my 2k 986.

[JDaniels]

I am also hoping to have a 'Jake-built' Boxster S engine here for the tech night (it's being built right now for late Feb / early March delivery), along with the Boxster-based race car that it's going in to. So, there should be some good eye-candy as well. I am expecting to have at least 3 or 4 VERY interesting cars here for the event worth looking at (aside from Kate & Paul's lovely 996), so it should be fun!

Definitely a Motorsport's theme around here with the projects that we have these days...

[GeoffR]

So when's the date James ? (Jasper on Geoffs account).

[Edgemontvillage]

James, just catching up on this thread. Please add me to the list for the tech night.

[Owain]

Yeah, I'm interested in seeing that, too.

[Ipecac]

Me too!

[JDaniels]

Dates are TBA, planning for a time in early March at present. Hoping to nail it down here before the end of January, so there will be lots of time for peoples schedules.

[jeff alton]

See you there! Great Idea James. Charles and Jake make many great inovative products and it will be great to see this one being installed.

Cheers

[JDaniels]

There's quite a bit of early interest in this event! Great!

This being said, I think we will impose a cap of 25 attendees, as otherwise, there won't be sufficient space for everyone to see what's going on.

Not to be too draconian about things...

Date / time are to be set early in the week.

Thanks again to all those interested!

[klennox]

James if there is still room I would like to attend.

[pyoung]

James, if there's room please add my name to the attendee list.

Thanks
Paul Young

[ABrown]

If there is still room, I would like to attend this too.

Thanks.

Alan
White 968

[Lawrence]

James,

Please add me to list

Thanks

Lawrence

[AllanJ]

If there is room at the end I'll come by and drink your beer.

[Rich_Sandor]

If there is room, add me too.

If not, I'll just crash the party anyways.

[JDaniels]

That's great guys. The date should be nailed down this week, once all necessary parties needs are met.

Thanks again!

[jasper]

awesome

[Arnold]

I would also be interested in attending.

Arnold Yee

[JDaniels]

Tech Night is Confirmed

March 16th, starting at 6:40 PM pretty promptly, ending around 8:30.

Coffee and pastries to be served, so maybe eat dinner a little early, or plan for a late dinner afterward.

Please be sure to come between 6:15 and 6:30 to be here for the start of things. Looking forward to it!

[Gent]

Hmmm a Tuesday. I've got some juggling to do, but I'll be there, thanks!

[jasper]

awesome awesome. Nothing better'n a good tech night.

[Ipecac]

Thanks for confirming my spot. I'll be there!

[Kate]

Okay... so I'm geeking out a little * 32 sleeps* to go!

[JDaniels]

Hey guys and gals,

It's almost time! (Kate, you aren't too nerdy, I'm looking forward to it as well!)

One week away. We will have some beverages and a couple of snacks on hand. Also, some pretty cool cars (doesn't look like my Boxster will be here, but the rest of the stuff is pretty cool!).

See you then!

[Kate]

Alright! See everyone there! *6 more sleeps*

[Gent]

Looking forward to checking this out!

D'oh, sorry - I just realized you only have my login - my name Is Ian Burns.

[Gent]

Well, that was interesting stuff, thanks guys! I'll be booking a season start service for my car before the end of April.

[JDaniels]

THANK YOU all for coming. It was great to see some old and new faces in the shop. Hopefully all of you had all of your questions asked (both James and I tried to spend time with everyone whom had questions, so if we missed you, don't hesitate to call or email).

We'll try not to wait so long until we do another night.

Once again, thanks to all for coming. See you around soon (probably at the track!).

James