Group Buy: Gear Reduction Starter Round 2

[ideola]

I've received a number of inquiries from folks that missed the first round group buy on the IMI Gear Reduction Starter. This is a feeler post to gauge interest in a second round. Here is a quote from the original threads regarding the product itself:

Originally Posted by ideola

I am working with IMI to adapt one of their existing lightweight, high-torque, gear reduction starters for the 931, 924S and 944*. These will specifically be a replacement for the factory item 951.604.101.00, which is listed for any 931, 924S, and 944 through 1991 with a manual transmission (*note: there is another unit listed for late 944s with the M198 option, part number 951.604.102.00, I cannot verify compatibility with this item because I don't know how it differs).

Here is a partial feature list:

• 4.440 to1 gear reduction
• Light weight (under 9 pounds)
• Provides 525 plus ft. lbs. of torque
• Long lasting and durable
• Compact design
• Heat resistant solenoid
• 5 full roller bearing construction
• Draws less current than other units
• Easy re-positioning for better clearance
• Vented solenoid for better heat resistance

These units are fully indexable (remove two screws, rotate the housing, reattach screws), allowing for proper positioning on the various applications (i.e. the 2.0L-based 931 requires the solenoid in a slightly different indexed location than the 2.5L-based 924S/944).

Here's a photo of the actual IMI-151 item:

I have contacted IMI to reconfirm pricing for single units (in case we are unable to get enough for quantity discount) as well as the group buy pricing levels. I will post back later today to confirm pricing. In the meantime, there is a lot of discussion in the original threads regarding the benefits of these units. If you have questions, kindly read up on the cross-referenced threads and then follow up here with any unanswered questions.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...n-starter.html
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...n-starter.html

[billthe3]

Put me down in the "if I can get the money, I want one" category.

[GuyKeefer]

Put me down as a tentative. If we get up to 10+ people, I will definately throw the money down.

[msailer]

Put me down as a tentative. I need two.

[sj340]

I am in for another one.
Very nice quality looking starter,however a friend talked me into selling mine before I had the chance to install it.

[billthe3]

^ lol, nice work. I hope you at least made a profit off it.

[75ohm]

If you missed the first buy, you should jump on this one!

[ideola]

Originally Posted by GuyKeefer

Put me down as a tentative. If we get up to 10+ people, I will definately throw the money down.

Well, halfway there. Sort of.

• billthe3: tentative for one piece
• GuyKeefer: tentative for one piece
• msailer: tentative for two pieces
• sj340: confirmed for one piece

Total so far: 5

Since I don't have a horse in this race, we can perhaps be a little more relaxed with the "deadline" for participation if it will help bring the cost down for everyone.

[krazykarl]

Someone in the first group successfully install this on an S2? My starter has been making some odd noises lately.

[Portly]

Interested. Strongly interested if we get below $200.

_Jeff

[ideola]

Updated

• billthe3: tentative for one piece
• GuyKeefer: tentative for one piece
• msailer: tentative for two pieces
• sj340: confirmed for one piece
• MikeV: confirmed for one piece
• Portly: tentative for one piece

Tentative: 5 || Confirmed: 2 || Total: 7

Regarding the question on the S2, I would recommend looking at the part numbers I posted above. If your car takes one of those part numbers, this starter will work for you.

[krazykarl]

Looks like it will work for certain unless i have the M198 option, I'll have to check that first.

[M758]

how much lighter than stock?

[ritzblitz]

+1, how much weight savings over the stock NA starter???

[krazykarl]

The original starter is apparently 11lbs. Not much of a weight savings, but it works better and needs less power then the original unit.