yea see i will.. its in my nature to be very heavy footed standard box wont last 10 minutes with me i dont reckon... gonna put a standard RS box in and see if it lasts and WHEN it dies im gonna go stage 1. mate just got a stage 1 in his RS converted mk6 5 door escort (such a gorgeous car) cost him just under £800 however he got £200 back for giving them a knackered standard RS gearbox. so thats one decision made... just a few more 2 go.....