You arent calling shit. You are trying start shit as usual. Trying to be this sly "I know more than i let on" kinda guy but really for that to work you need to have a fucking clue in the first place. Not to mention trying to draw fake ass conclusions from information that isnt fuckin there to again start shit, GTFO.
because research is too much work.
athenas are known to have plating issues but i think the cylinder itself has potential with a little porting and domes.
i ran outta time last year and ended up painting mine. blasted, prepped, primed, 2 coats of color and 3 coats of clear.
after one season of sand it looks like shit.