210 vs 410 Build Quality

[dpackster1980]

I've just finished building a 210 this week and recently sold a X6 to subsidize the purchase and to be honest.I wish I kept the X6!

I've built a 410 previously. During the 210 build I noticed the following issues that leave me disappointed.

1) Shock seal caps - On the 210 they are plastic, they leak and they strip. On the 410 they are alloy even on the R version and dont leak!
2) Upper shock mounts - On the 210 they are plastic which allows flex. On the 410 they are steel which doesn't.
3) Rear wishbone slop - On the 210 there is loads, I had to use an Associated hub spacer to get rid of it. On the 410 everything is as tight as a button.
4) Plastic hexes - The squash and pinch the bearings, so I bought alloy ones straight away.
5) Instruction Manual - On the 210 they insist in putting in the one with errors in it and haven't bothered to revise it. On the 410 its fine.

It seems since the takeover they are cutting costs at the expense of performance. I my eyes that is worrying especially for future releases. The 210 isn't a patch on the 410R which I have in terms of quality and build satisfaction!

Performance is good but due to the build its left a sour taste in my mouth. I wish I got a Cougar SV because to get it to a reasonable level I'd end up spending the same money and its all in one box.