character modification

[EvilTrevor]

Hello, everyone.  I've just begun to learn mugen's coding language and I've hit some problems that I can't seem to work out.  Firstly, I'm using this vega (jp balrog) http://www.mediamax.com/trevorquinby/Hosted/vega.zip and I'm trying to change the way the cage is handled.  For the second player, the cage always comes down automatically, but the first player has to hold down the start button.  I've identified the state that calls for start to be held automatically if the second player's name is vega, but I can't get it to output for the first or both players.  I'm probably missing something.  Also, I'm using this e.honda http://www.mediamax.com/trevorquinby/Hosted/cvs2_honda.zip and I'm trying to remove the groove select and custom cvs2 theme sounds/sprites, but I can't seem to identify correct sections to disable.  Again, I'm obviously missing something.  I appreciate any help you can give.

[EvilTrevor]

Anybody?