Weigh what options? I have no option now, I have to accept as is. If DSS cannot build strong enough CVs using the seals, then I have to run without them and change them often. But no one knows how often, of course. Will never see water and dust here isn't bad, we never have South West or CA weather/droughts. But I don't want to change them every 2k miles, it's already extremely difficult to put the axles in place (impossible when spindle is installed), it's not a job I want to do every year. But I will if DSS cannot build proper CVs. That's where I have no choice. For now. I'll see later if STI spindles could solve the issue but at the moment, the faster I get the freakin car on the road and register it, the better. Then after registration, during a winter season, I'll upgrade whatever needs to be upgraded for safety or long term reliability/wear. That's my plan, if I do all the R&D now, in 2-3 years I'll still be at the same point, no body on, no wheels, no registration.
What pisses me is that these black CVs can't make a full turn cuz of the metal clip on the retaining clamp. The other CVs they sent me in November were ok or spindles in need of light grinding, but it was doable. They have regressed with these black CVs and we're 4 months after 1st delivery. That's the frustrating part.
My CV issues would happen to anyone with a Subaru engine in need of stronger CVs. But once I find the workable solution, everyone will know what to order and should not come across these issues.