Originally Posted by AndyRST
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Originally Posted by AndyRST
Nath you still after those FRS rims? Thought a guy of the RSOC has some forsale?
Theres 2 sets on ebay at the moment
After having a ST170 and the FRS i know which box i perfer and it isnt the ST
the RS feels the stronger box, and TBH my ST box with just 32k miles on it felt like it was getting tight and ready to break
Well theres no need to wink lol it doesnt alter the facts, ask gearboxman if you like. The St170 getrag unit is rated as handling more torque (330lbft) than the RS MTX75. I dont care, i dont use either
, i also dont like the shift on the st170 box but it is stronger. its also used in the mini cooper s/works cooper s
i'll wink when i like thanks
I know what the facts are, and i know the ST box has a higher rating but having owned both cars with each box in i am saying as the driver the RS box feels like its the stronger box to me.
Oh and the ST ratios are all wrong for a Turbo car. The getrag box is designed for the power band of a NA car otherwise ford would have used it in the FRS wouldnt they
What car do you drive matt ??
What does my car have to do with it unless you somehow think knowledge is directly proportional to the rrp of the car you drive?
I extensively researched the gearboxes when i was looking at a zetec turbo project for my fiesta. This is still something i'm thinking about but to be honest i'm happier spending on my house at the moment.
If u see i have totally agreed about which box feels better. Your wink implied that as you have had both you knew best, i have driven both also and despite what feels nicer you cant argue with mechanical fact
