Anyone local to me capable of correcting errors on a 904 race build

It could've been. Like I said, there's 3 sides to every story. Either way, Cope's customer service skills still suck. If he's spread so thin that it makes him an asshole on the phone, then he shouldn't answer the phone. I've had the 'pleasure' of calling him during a bad time. Reading of similar experiences from others are just the nail in the coffin for me, as is this thread. I just wish the OP can get his little wagon on the track soon. I can't wait for that video!
The problem with these kind of threads is they don’t mention how many satisfied customers there are. We only hear about the few who had a problem and decide to go on the internet and trash the business and not always tell all the facts. Cope has publicly told his side of the story and even admitted
To maybe not handling the situation very well. But he claims to have offered to pickup the trans and fully fix for no charge. But because he was grouchy, he was not given the chance, and according to the op, because Cope was not cordial on the phone, entitles him to a several thousand dollar refund. I doubt that will fly in court, and people are not always very cordial to each other in court either.