[tin-man]

Hi guys, I am happy to report that all the players involved in my original ordeal have stepped up and are making a lot of fine progress in the resolutions and corrective actions that were required to sort out what happened to my car after 78 miles.

Erick Voss of Voss performance correctly diagnosed the no start issue being derivative of a loose screw on the rotor, made the corrections and drove the car, this I have reported previously.

Mark Bowler Of Bowler Transmissions has done one outstanding job of forensic diagnostics along with his team at Compushift. The cause for the surging was attributed to a pinched wire that occurred during the installation process, the transmission surging effect has been eliminated completely.

Mark Yagelo of Roush Industries has identified a Cobra in Michigan that has the same set up as mine and will be using that car to determine what electronic and hardware changes will be required to resolve the high idle issues that are associated with my car. As was stated by Mark:

What we learn on that vehicle may or may not transfer 100% to your car which is why we'll need access to it at some point, either on site or back here in Michigan so we can sort out all the details once and for all. The plan is to have a robust solution implemented before you're ready to start using and enjoying your car again. We're working towards that end.

So all things considered, while what happened should not have happened, the very people who stand behind the products they offer stepped up to the plate in an admirable fashion, resolved what issues that could be resolved at the time and are working towards finding and making whatever corrective actions that are necessary and will apply these changes directly to my car as indicated.

Final comment, Lance Stander of Hillbank Motors in Costa Mesa California has graciously agreed to store my car in his showroom until Roush has come up with the fix.

Given these events I can say my previous angst has dissipated and I look forward with anticipation to Christmas when I can drive my life long dream once more.

Cheers, John AKA tin-man