Hey guys, it's been a while since I've visited the site, but I plan to be more involved with this community in the coming year.
Like Mike mentioned, there is a proposal to move the AWD cars currently classed in BS to DS...16-17 Focus RS, all Evos and STI's, Audi TTs, etc. The Mazda RX8 and Nissan 350Z are also proposed to move from CS>DS, although the RX8 is unlikely to happen.
I believe the SAC has decided on the proposal, but it won't be published until the Nov Fastrack which will come out in Oct.
The 1LE 2.0T should also be classed at the same time, when SAC members asked me I suggested DS because I don't really think it will be significantly better than the base car. It will likely be ~75-100 lbs heavier, and the staggered wheel sizes do more to hurt balance than help IMO.
To the OP, while the saying "there's no substitute for cubic inches" is certainly true, I have truly enjoyed owning my 2.0T. I don't daily drive it, but easily could as it's super livable, gets good MPG, and is quicker than almost every Camaro built before 2002
The best part is how it handles though, it truly is better than the sum of it's parts!
I will update the DS thread soon, plans are to test shocks and a front bar this winter
