In response to all the above, yes I've visited Phoenix and the car is getting built. I don't agree that Ben should be off the face of the planet or that he's a dishonest guy. And I don't think anyone who doesn't have a dog in this fight needs to comment with hot air. I realize my own mistakes and a local shop here in SoCal could do exactly the same thing.
I'll repeat: Ben is not a bad guy. But he's left me little choice but to take my issue to the court of public opinion by refusing to get straight with me. I want things done by the book and with brutal honesty, not to mention how much less stressful it would be if Ben would just decide one day to honor all commitments and be responsive in his work. I've been straight up with him from day one and I'm like that with everyone I work with. I don't have these issues with people and he does rub a lot of people the wrong way.
From my experience it is lack of integrity and follow through, period.
