Wow Silversurfer, thanks a lot! I read a lot on here before picking the Irvine .53 The old dude at the hobby shop was extolling the virtues of the OS F?.46 to me just before I ordered the Irvine. I trust the opinions on here more when there's a concensus than I do my LHS. You only raised about one other question:
An 18-20% oil content would be good. Synthetic or castor oil, or a combination of both is fine.
So I have to add that to my Omega 10%? Should I be doing it to my Trainer also?
A lot of that message would be good in the FAQ. And maybe add what the needles are, and what they do...

- Joe