Hi Al,
Sorry to read about the minor problems you have had to endure. Our VIN's are very close and I have zero problems after about 5k miles. I have installed the Escort 9500 which allows me to monitor the voltage on the display. When I had 4.3 firmware, the voltage would fluctuate pretty wildly. Now, with V4.4, it stays very stable at 13.6-13.8. Sure hope this bodes well for my 12 volt system.
Glad you maintain such a positive attitude! Not hard to do when you get to drive such a great automobile, is it?