Billabong,
I am fully aware you are clued up and have never considered you ignorant.
May be miss informed

(that was a joke)
Less parts are always better for reliability and cost.
I am sure if you have them on your car and are happy with there
performance then I am pleased for you. I never said they didnt do the job.
Just think how much of the cost of them went towards Mr Gibbs Porsche (or his tax bill)
(another lame joke I know)