Hey all, Long time reader first time poster.. I own a 2003 corolla sportivo Lightly modded, full cold Air, full exhaust 4-2-1 extractors (the blue ones?) with a varex twin pipe end. ever since I've owned the car I've never been able to 'slam' or quick shift as they say into gears, it just wouldn't let me go from first to 2nd in lift real quick, other days it would crunch.. So I've been granny shifting and babying it for a long time and now I'm over it! Sooooooo, I went to my mechanic to see what he can fix up.. Thought what better thing to do then to make a blog about it incase someone had the same problem! 1 - I'm running stock clutch, never been touched or played with (167xxx on the engine) 2 - my 3rd gear synchro is gone on its way, 3rd gear is crunching bad 3 - my 2nd gear synchro is on its way, not crunching.. but stiff 4 - I'm running stock Toyota box oil. So as I said I took it to my mechanic (BillTech Automotive) My gearbox came out, sent it away yesterday (31st October) to get 2nd and 3rd synchros done, While that's being done, I'm getting a exedy heavy duty pinky put in, Going to purchase nulon 75W-90 smooth shift gear oil with a G70 additive. Can't wait to get it back, Never driven my own car at its best! Would love to know what it's like. Will be sure to keep you guys posted for end result.