TC,
You asked, "David, what happened to the original vision of being a true to original replica maker?" That is a great question. We still make the original type suspensions for those who want them--although that is quite rare today.
You also asked, "What is KMS's mission statement nowadays?" I have thought a lot about that. For now, I am reminded of a saying I first heard as a kid. I don't know who first said it, but it sums up how I feel pretty accurately.
"Fear is the thief of dreams."
David
