Unfortunately you are finding out the truth in the phrase "there are no friends in business". Sometimes you just gotta let the cards lay where they are and watch from the sidelines. Even if I had the funds to help a good friend out in a situation like that, I would never do it. I have been called an @$$ many many times, but I have never been cheated either. Good luck with the endeavor miata, hope you can get something figured out before the second car prototype date arrives.