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I only know HTM101 (601HP, David) and blykins (Brent) from online but I'm not going to hold the events against either one. I know David to be a detail freak and committed hobbyist with a badass Cobra, and Brent to be a very talented builder and straight shooter who spends more time on "KC's" forum than all other builders combined (for a while, anyways).
It's unfortunate that these things happen, because builder and customer need to be a team, not adversaries.
David - Allowing the builder, especially one as reputable as Brent, to take a shot at warranty work might have been the better option, IMHO. Afterwords, if you weren't happy and couldn't come to an agreement, then that's a different story. But I know how you feel, believe me.
Brent (and all builders for that matter) - You guys live in the build and tear down world, with grease in the cracks of your skin. For you, it's business as usual. Forgive us (all of us) who get upset at an engine/builder where the there's leaks, consumption, failure, etc. We know you guys do your best. To deal with 15 different vendors on a build, whose parts don't have a real history of working together, must be a freakin' nightmare, no matter how reputable the companies are. These toys aren't cheap and we expect a lot. Having your heart broken while using "the best" is a tough pill to swallow.
This thread saddens me. This was a breakdown between two good people.