Didn't loose the ear, it cracked 1/2 way across, called Todd at Hydromotive, sent it to him and had it fixed as well as had them perform a special thermal process that changes the grain structure of the casting making it stronger. This makes for a very expensive prop but it's what Kurt ran 102 at the rally last year and I have run it 94.7 in New Mexico. Looking forward to running it at low elevation again.