Marshall,

Thanks for clarifying that -- it must be past my bedtime...

I guess one option that might make sense is if the BMWCCA ammended their rules to allow the E36 to run in ITS trim without the restrictor plate. They would still be down on horsepower compared to the JP prepped cars, but it would bring BMWCCA racing back to the present scenario that appears to be working. Not having raced in that venue, I am not aware of how difficult it would be to make such a rule change.

From the BMW tuners I have been talking to, the jury is still out whether the restrictor plate will bring the E36's acceleration down to the same level as the other cars in the class. I have not found anyone that has done any dyno testing yet...

I think that 2005 will be an interesting year for ITS!

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Wayne Burstein
WDC Region, ITS #10, Datsun 240Z
www.mountainmotorsports.net