Aint much of an argument as regards that m8 as far as I'm concerned, and GMP readilly admits the problem lies mainly with the track, as down south, tracks like Taunton for example lend themselves to proper 'loon racin with the layout allowing decent contact into the bends, and cars not coming into heavy contact with the wall.
Some well put views from yourself and Mr Bauld btw,and its good to get a "decent" kinda discussion goin, as a pose to some of the usual nonsense spowted from the usual suspects!!
One final point as a matter of interest is, The 4k you mention as an amount to spend to "keep up".What does that consist of? Engine,Suspension,Complete car???