Originally posted by JeffYoung@Oct 24 2005, 12:33 PM
Chris, I think Darrin's post on declassifying was in jest. I've never head him advocate declassification EVEr for any car, old or new.

Almost all non-BMW ITS drivers who post here have said the same thing: we all want the car in the class. However, it is about 200 lbs too light vis a vis its potential horsepower and its stock curb weight. That's an error. So, yes, a lot of folks did some homework and built very fast BMWs. I don't think the 200 lbs will significantly slow the fastest of the fast, and the best driven of the bunch. But it will make it harder for the "average" BMW to finish near the front -- and that is the way it should be.
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Extremely well said Jeff.

I don't think the comment about declassification was in jest so much as saying something needs to be done and that's certainly an option. But as you said, I don't think anyone seriously advocates for this position. Too many other very viable options.