Upstate Auto Imports: CNY's Premier European Vehicle Repair Specialist
Specializing in car makes such as Porsche, BMW, Mini, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo, Bentley, & Ferrari
Porsche ims bearing
IMS Solution and Retrofit
Upstate Imports is the ONLY authorized LN Engineering IMS installer in CNY!
Porsche owners know the IMS bearing is a ticking time bomb that can grenade your engine. LN Engineering’s Retrofit/Solution kits are the proven fix with millions of reliable miles.
But the install is everything. Only authorized shops receive factory training, tools & torque specifications to do it right and keep your warranty intact.
Don’t risk it with a non-authorized shop. Come to the experts in Central New York for a flawless IMS upgrade and true peace of mind.
Schedule today!
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IMS Solution
The Porsche M96/M97 IMS bearing is a ticking time bomb—sealed ball bearings starved of lubrication fail catastrophically, destroying engines. Stock replacements, "factory" upgrades, and most aftermarket kits (EPS, Pelican, RND, etc.) are still ball or roller bearings. They improve things short-term but wear out and demand replacement every 4–6 years or 50–75k miles.
LN Engineering's IMS Solution is the only permanent fix. It replaces the failure-prone ball bearing with a patented oil-pressure-fed plain journal bearing (US Pat. 8,992,089)—the same proven design used in Mezger, GT2/GT3, and Turbo engines. No balls, no rollers, no wear items. Filtered oil flows directly through a patented spin-on filter adapter (US Pat. 9,909,469), delivering clean lubrication under pressure.
Key advantages:
- Lifetime reliability—no service intervals ever.
- Eliminates 11 wear components that doom every ball-bearing solution.
- Over 30,000 installed with virtually zero failures (installation errors aside).
- Endorsed by Flat 6 Innovations' Jake Raby—they use it exclusively in every rebuild.
- 5-year/unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Boosts resale: knowledgeable buyers specifically ask for "IMS Solution installed."
Other kits are temporary bandaids. The IMS Solution is the last IMS bearing you'll ever need—engineered to outlast the car. For anyone keeping their Porsche long-term, it's the clear winner.
Why Flat 6 Innovations & LN Engineering Created the IMS Solution
Porsche M96/M97 engines (996/997, Boxster, Cayman) had a fatal flaw: the factory IMS bearing. A sealed ball-bearing starved of oil failed catastrophically, shredding engines and costing owners $20k+.
Jake Raby (Flat 6 Innovations) and Charles Navarro (LN Engineering) saw it firsthand—hundreds of grenaded motors. They first invented the IMS Retrofit: a tougher dual-row ceramic bearing. It helped, but it wasn't permanent.
So they went further. In 2011, they launched the IMS Solution—a complete redesign. No more ball bearings. Instead, a pressure-fed plain bearing (like air-cooled 911s)is lubricated by clean engine oil through a patented system.
Permanent. Zero failure risk. Engine-life fix.
Because these legends refused to accept "good enough" for the Porsche community, they love.
That's why it exists. That's why it's the only real solution.
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Premium Auto Detailing, Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating
Paint Correction
Eliminate swirls, scratches, and oxidation with multi-stage machine polishing. Using Menzerna, Rupes, and Koch Chemie systems, we safely remove 70–95% of defects while preserving clear coat integrity, making it ideal for your foreign car, including Porsche models. Every correction includes a full decontamination (iron fallout removal, clay bar, tar stripping) and concludes with a precision-measured paint-depth report.
Ceramic Coating
Shield your paint with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra (9H) or XPEL Fusion Plus—both backed by registered 5–7 year warranties. Benefits include:
Extreme hydrophobicity (water beads & rolls off at 110°+)
UV & chemical resistance (road salt, bird droppings, tree sap)
Reduced wash frequency & easier maintenance
Enhanced gloss & color depth
Interior Protection Packages add ceramic protection to leather, Alcantara, and carbon fiber trim, helping ensure your vehicle from Upstate Imports stays protected.
Full Detailing Menu
Signature Detail
Exterior hand wash, wheels deep-cleaned, two-stage correction, 1-year ceramic
Elite Preservation
3-stage correction, full Gtechniq 5-year coating, engine bay detail, glass & wheel-face coating
Maintenance Wash
(coating clients only) pH-neutral snow foam, no-touch drying, coating top-up spray
All work is performed in our climate-controlled, LED-lit bay. Before/after photos provided, showcasing the meticulous care we put into every vehicle.
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If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our friendly staff is always available to assist you.