Crash,
Sorry for taking so long to respond. It seems that coals burn a little quicker at start up. I am going to try with and without the mod and see if I can figure out a weigh to bench mark the results. I was having trouble reaching 300* or higher before doing this. The modification actually allows for 2 separate locations for the basket .... one as it rests on the grill tabs and the second a little lower. Next I am going to work on building a new charcoal basket. Mine is rusting quickly which I assume is due to the humidity here in Houston.
I understand ProQ is negotiating with someone to be a US distributor. Any idea who that might be?