Kernel 2.6.8-2.6.11-rc1... What The HECK??????????

I have tried compiling kernels on my 9.1 system since 2.6.8 and NONE since then have had CD Burning as a normal user work. 2.6.9-1.6.11-rc1 have started but not fixated and 2.6.8/2.6.8.1 haven't let a normal user even see the CD-RW. I tried 2.6.7 and it actually worked, but is kind of old considering how fast the kernel develops. Am I doing something wrong? I use k3b 0.11.18 and have also tried from a terminal. Should I re-compile cdrecord? Oh, yea, it DOES work as root, but not as a normal user. Thanks! -Steven