Firmware downgrade on iPod Touch 3G 32GB

I just upgraded from an iPod Touch 3G 8GB that had 3.1.2 running on it to a new iPod Touch 3G 32GB that came with 3.1.3 out of the box. I've noticed that there are some things that the 3.1.3 OS just won't do and was wondering if there was any way to downgrade to 3.1.2 on my new iPod. I've got a copy of the 3G's 3.1.2 firmware and attempted to install it in iTunes using the <Shift> + Recovery method, but iTunes refuses to install the older software, giving the error that "this device is not eligible for the requested build".

I just recently downgraded from 3.1.3 to 2.2.1 on my 2nd generation itouch.
I went into DFU mode and did the itunes "Option" restore and picked the new/old software to restore to that I downloaded to my desktop. Now my Wifi works great! 3.1.3 which is being used on the ipad in my opinion is the reason why wifi is sketchy on it. I wish someone would downgrade the ipad to 2.2.1 and then check their wifi signal strength. I would be willing to bet it is in the 3.1.3 that is causing all of the ipad's problems with wifi. Apple told me the same thing " You can't downgrade your itouch". I just proved that is a bunch of Malarkey "Exaggerated or foolish talk, usually intended to deceive: " My two cents.
They just don't want to look bad by everyone going back to 2.2.1
Imagine all of the PC people downgrading from Windows 7 back to XP what an impact that would make to Microsoft.

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