We tried messing with it tonight but didn't get anywhere.
The shop foreman that agreed to work on it ended up having to deliver a vehicle to a client. Another foreman told me that he'd get to it Friday or Saturday if Ruben wasn't able to do so. The third was MIA tonight and probably in the front building filling in for the service manager tonight.

One of the regular techs got into the car but didn't find what we're looking for.

This was the first time I've had my car in the shop with more than one or two techs around. They have been teasing me about driving my SLGay (SLK) but stopped teasing me after taking a good look at it. One of the senior guys tried talking a junior guy into getting one for his girlfriend. The guys ended up liking the car and I didn't hear any more SLGay comments afterwards.

I've told the shop foremen about HDDP's car and why there's an interest in a dyno mode. They feel sure that if there's anything interesting in there, they'll find it. We'll also try to corner the SPOM and see what he knows and if there's anybody at MB technical that can help.
Interestingly enough, I did get to speak with one of the MB trainers yesterday. He was one of the guys directly involved with the 170 chassis SLK launch. He really supported Chrysler's efforts and feels that the Crossfire has brought to market so much more than the original SLK did when it comes to style and price. Joining the others, he places the comparative failure of the vehicle squarely on marketing.

Anyway, we'll try again tomorrow or Saturday. It depends upon when the guys can get an opening in their schedules.