And my point was that they can run the only advantage we might have on the 2002, and they still have the weight advantage. doesn't the book say that performance (and competativeness) will be analyzed, and the weights might be changed for the bettering of competiotion? Who do I need to talk too!!!
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The 320i is not as much of an aero brick as the '02, and should get slightly more power. Assuming equal (and legal) prep, the '02 should have an advantage at the really short tracks (Barber, and Kershaw), but the 320i should have a leg up at most others. That said, the 320i was a decent car a few years ago, but is a pretty weak choice for ITB nowdays. Top 50% isn't unreasonable for any well prepped car (read time and $$$), so 4th or 5th in an 8 or 10 car field is achievable, but a 320i won't run anywhere near the front of a competitive field. A maxed out, well driven 320i almost certainly won't be in the top 5 at the ARRC with the current class structure.

An E30 318i will be more competitive for about the same investment, but the best way to go would be either Honda or VW.

If you really want to go forward with the 320i, give me a call, or send an email; I ran a '77 320i in ITB in the SE from 94-98. graftonkr17 _at_ yahoo or 5O5 2I7 9286.

Grafton