Sorry Ron....
Defame your character? Huh? I said it was a good topic but hiding behind it is your own agenda....Look, if Kirkham was on here posting garbage about you or the case you're working on, I would protect you too....That said, if it's not already apparent, you're the one who has been hurting your cause on here, not me or anyone else (look at the reaction you get from owners of various different branded cars; it's very clear that you are not doing yourself any favors man). As I said at the beginning of this thread, if you posted as a real concerned member about everyone's safety and not tied in your dealings with Kirkham, you'd probably be considered in higher regard....Although it sounds like maybe your facts weren't too straight but I can't debate that at all as I am not an engineer.
As for caring about members getting "boned", well, I take offense to the notion that I don't....Quite to the contrary, but I refuse to be manipulated by you or anyone using your tactics here. John in one of his posts stated it well regarding his feeling bad for your situation, but that you have done nothing but undermine that good will since you've gotten here (different words but same point). That should tell you something...
Ron is right though, this should be ended. Figure out a way to be a "member" of the group, and you'll get more out of your experience here, but use the group to serve your needs only, and you'll probably get zippo....This is easy life stuff man, so just think before you post I guess.