I appreciate the response, and i think the guy who told me the 320 is a top five contender is from the North East... but i'll be south east. Im located in Birmingham AL. Unfortunatly i can't read the rule book on this laptop so im not sure what the weight would be but i think its about 2300lb? suppoesedly it has a 100lb wheight disadvantage on a 2002, mostly in the front...but i cant afford the 2002, or fixing a rusty body. my 320i is spotless and is striped and ready to be rebuilt. I also have 2 xtra m10's.) If i can build this car for under $3000 im going to send pics of it with a writeup to Grassroots motorsports. Any help would be greatly appreciated, good advice or parts you may have... let me know