Finally got a chance to post a pic of our solution to the Version 2 carrier plates we received at the competitions, but which still gave problems:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/27573?
We welded in the pins on the version 2 replacements in NJ, and it worked like a charm. (for now) - See picture - This picture I uploaded will be only the first of an ongoing series of reports dealing with these I'm sure...
Oh, and Ben, if you need some welding done, let me know and I'll see what my team can do.
I know we have welding capabilities at our HS.