So back to the shop it went, they pulled the power steering fluid sensor off, and bam, it went back down to 1000RPM cold idle. I'll drive it a few more days and see how it goes. Luckily they didnt charge me for this re-visit.
The shop owner stated that if it were him, he would just leave the sensor off unless I was planning on racing it or somthing. I dont know if thats a good idea or not as I tend to have a lead foot.
Still, its not 700-750 which I gather is ideal. What do you all think? Leave the sensor off? (i cant imagine its very expensive, and could prolly replace it myself). And should I still demand 750RPM warm idle?