I agree totally. The new CRC front end had it's growing pains but in a short time has improved immensly. The performance and adjustability was always steller, now with some of the changes, the durability is very good as well. And the CRC guys are continually improving the design and materials.
The AE front end has been out something like 10 - 15 years. In just months, the CRC front end surpassed the AE unit. Week after week at our track, we have no or very few broken parts with the Gen X car.
The real problem is the front end is just different enough to cause racers to fear something new, if you take the time and use the front end, you then appreciate all it offers.