[Asus Transformer TF701] lucius.zen:
Thanks brother in arms, answered my own question shortly after asking it lol. Went with the experimental kernel. However I ran into error issues similar to those experienced by other users on 7.0.2. I kept getting the continuous "process com.android.phone has unfortunately stopped" as soon as the setup wizard initialized that rendered the device unuseable. Wanted to grab a last_kmsg but I couldnt get into the OS and I don't have any other computers to use right now because I have moved back to the country and no longer have decent access to real computers, stuck with my phone and tablet for the time being. Here are the exact steps I took before loading 7.0.3 - was on latest CROMbi-KK build before switching.

1) Load up CWM

2) Wipe /boot

3) Install the US 4.4.2 bootloader .zip

4) Reboot to CWM

5) Wipe /dalvik, /cache, /system, /metadata, /staging, /data and /sdcard0

5) Reboot to CWM

6) Install 7.0.3 with experimental (non-default) stock kernel - Disable journaling - US version - stock res - 240 DPI - apex launcher - Asus splendid - no google apps - Ad Away, Dolphin, LMT - last page left with default settings

7) Reboot system - Get error once startup wizard initializes

8) Reboot to CWM

9) Wipe everything again (other than /boot)

10) Reinstall with MD5 check and exact same settings - everything installed properly

11) Reboot system - Get same error

12) Try entire process one more time just for kicks - get same error

13) Reboot CWM

14) Complete wipe - reinstall with default stock kernel and exact same settings as before

15) Reboot system - no error during setup wizard - everything works perfectly

Considering I am pretty sure I know how to flash and wipe properly at this point, and seeing as I kept Aroma settings exactly the same except for kernel choice it is likely safe to say there are issues with the experimental stock kernel as everything worked fine with the default modded stock kernel. That being said I really don't care if you fix this issue as I am never using an Asus built ROM ever again. I haven't liked their ROMs since I bought the TF701 and even with the design improvements in their 4.4 ROM it is garbage compared to CM11 (no offense, your work is great - such a shame considering how much I loved their tf700 ROMs). After one night I immediately switched back to CROMbi-KK, never thought I would be a CM advocate lol. Just thought I would let you know about the issues I had for other users sake. Thank you for the awesome work, CROMbi-KK has been freaking awesome the past few months, tried out the modded experimental kernel you made on your own when I reinstalled and it is wicked smooth. I am completely happy with where it is at. Will try some I/O and CFS tuning to improve r/w speeds and multitasking but other than that it is wicked. Hell, I am going to do some underclocking to squeeze out some more battery considering GPU performance is drastically more important than CPU speed for reducing lag/dropped frames. Hope all is well with your other projects.

Take care dude,

Lucius

PS - Was just reading some older posts and heard about your wife. Very sorry to hear she is sick. My mother and best friend have both fought it off, it is certainly a battle. Not trying to tell you what to do but from the moment I found out my mum had cancer I never doubted for a second she would overcome it and she has more than completely recovered. You can never overestimate the power of positive thinking. I just spoke to my dad about your situation while reflecting, he said the most important thing you can do is be her shield and reflect all the bull****/medical/family/other life stuff so that she can be completely selfish and focus on herself and her recovery. I do not doubt the two of you will make it through this. Much love.