I'd have to agree generally, i have a DEX410R and a 2010Spec, and even the 410R has a better fit and finish than the DEX210 (which looking at it, should *really* be an R as well, it has more in common than the 410R than the non-R version, lots more plastic than i'd expect.)
Specifically.
1) They don't leak, the seals, seal once you get to finger tight, difference between plastic and aluminium is negligible. In fact, as far as i can tell, the cap bottoms out. Tightening it further won't help, something else is wrong if it still leaks noticeably. (I have broken one crashing tho, will replace eventually.)
2) Upper shock mounts - yeah, i'll give you that, i swapped to steel mounts before i'd even finished building it, the plastic ones are a pain to adjust too.
3) Rear wishbone slop - i have slop on all three cars, so i used an extra shim where needed, 0,25mm IIRC. Going to a 0,5mm made them bind. So not a huge issue, there was FAR more slop on my B4.1.
4) Plastic hexes - Should last several weeks, if not months, but yes, they will eventually
5) Instruction Manual - Nah, there are errors in both the 410R and the 2010 manuals i have.
Still very happy with it, makes my B4.1 look like Fred Flintstones RC car.
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