Im sure there were people with there first gen 7's complaining about guys buying these new updated cars and having an 'edge' and saying it didnt meet the idea of the IT rules...


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I agree with your points, but...

1st gen drivers complained NOT about the "udated" aspect.....but about a car, the CRX, having the same or more power and more torque, and weighing nearly 300 pounds LESS when classed.

THEN they complained when the ECU rule was enacted POST classification, giving all ECU cars an unobtainable leg up.

The 5 year rule exists to help defray the expense of one aspect of an IT build, and probably (back in the original days) to provide a "retirement home" for aged out SS cars.