i would say i am pretty easy on it...
never use full throttle in first or second(not that it would grip anyway)
i have had two diff now both while the engine was running 400+ ATW.
both noisy but working fine.
have done 10k miles...
with a car better set up than mine (traction wise) i have no doubt that a standard set up wouldnt last long.
saves spending 2k on a box and another 1500 quid on a diff tho