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Have Thomson X4 stem faceplates changed over the years?
I've just got hold of a 'new' X4 stem and the faceplate looks forged, with a distinct lack of fine machining marks as per faceplates on older X4s I've had.
I know they had to change the bolts from 4mm to 3mm hex drive to reduce faceplate cracking issues caused by over-torquing, but have they since changed the way they make the faceplates themselves? Or have I got a moody unit?