Hey oldhvymec,
I do the same thing to my subwoofers. Once a year when I change the filters in the furnace I rotate the drivers 180 degrees. When I built the enclosures I set in stainless T nuts for the driver bolts which are also stainless. I sprayed the heads satin black so they would match. They are also Torx bolts which I love. They do not cam out or strip. I doubt any of this would affect these small, light drivers. It is TOAST. Can it. Hopefully the company will send you a new one fast. This is always where the rubber hits the road, service. Let us know how they do.
I do the same thing to my subwoofers. Once a year when I change the filters in the furnace I rotate the drivers 180 degrees. When I built the enclosures I set in stainless T nuts for the driver bolts which are also stainless. I sprayed the heads satin black so they would match. They are also Torx bolts which I love. They do not cam out or strip. I doubt any of this would affect these small, light drivers. It is TOAST. Can it. Hopefully the company will send you a new one fast. This is always where the rubber hits the road, service. Let us know how they do.