Sorry, by 7-10k I meant for the basics...

7-10k in car and perhaps some brakes, shocks, springs, tires.

This is a gradual build up over 2 years, not an immediate race car.

So if the E36 328 isn't classified, where would it run in SCCA Club racing?
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With any degree of luck, it will run in ITR in '07. Otherwise, it's ITE.

Be careful, that 'brakes, shocks, springs, and tires' budget could hit $3k - $4k w/o too much trouble.