ITunes(7.3.1) Issues. File size adjustments. Burning to CD

I notice that there seems to be issues with 7.3.1 perhaps this is one.
Main Issue. I have 'imported' some mp3 files of non copyright speeches from an mp3 CD into my library .I would like to re-burn these (Using Toast 8.0.1) to a single CD but the total files size is 811.9MB, too big for an mp3 CD.
I copied these files into a folder and tried re-importing them individually using the import function experimenting with different settings in Preference>advanced>importing>custom but to no purpose. The file sizes remain stubbornly as they were.
Secondary Issue. I notice that inserting an mp3 CD into the mac does not result in it being recognised nor playing automatically even though the preferences have been set to "Begin Playing on CD insert".
I have visited the usual suspects, Discussions , iTunes support but to no avail...why don't the files reduce in size when I set the system to do so...each file imported individually...the help material is quite specific but dinada!
Life is too short; any passing Samaritan?
Iain

Main Issue. I have 'imported' some mp3 files of non copyright speeches from an mp3 CD into my library .I would like to re-burn these (Using Toast 8.0.1) to a single CD but the total files size is 811.9MB, too big for an mp3 CD.
*I copied these files into a folder and tried re-importing them individually using the import function experimenting with different settings in Preference>advanced>importing>custom but to no purpose. The file sizes remain stubbornly as they were.*
Because you are not changing anything with files.
When you use Import for MP3, AIFF, WAV, AAC or Apple Lossless, it simply adds the file to iTunes.
If you want to convert them, set your *iTunes prefs* -> Advanced - Importing to what you want to convert to.
Select the file in iTunes, then menu Advanced -> *Convert selection to* {what is in yoru prefs}.
Importing only converts audio CD to what is set in *iTunes prefs* -> Advanced - Importing.
*Secondary Issue. I notice that inserting an mp3 CD into the mac does not result in it being recognised nor playing automatically even though the preferences have been set to "Begin Playing on CD insert".*
Begin playing on CD insert applies only to audio CDs.
If you want to add these files to iTunes, use File -> Add to library.

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