So is this poor design, poor materials or poor protection from the elements?.
I think it is a consequence of taking a design intended for track use and not re-engineering it for road use.
I think the S5 suspension re-design was a reflection of the inherent short life, and the CX platform has a much more "road car" suspension.
Those of us that run S1 to S4 based cars will just have to accept the problem as part of the "exclusivity"...as Howard has implied, if you can afford such a vehicle then you should be able to afford to run and repair it.
