My Talon

[AWDTerror]

Here it is:
http://www.fleaspage.8m.com/images/misc._pics_008.jpg

...and the business end:
http://www.fleaspage.8m.com/images/misc._pics_011.jpg

Let me know what you think :tup:

[Shad's95GT]

Nice car! I really like those rims!:thup:

[naustin]

Very clean and Very Nice!

[rebby]

i've always liked those cars... ever talk to the guys @ archer racing in duluth? they did some amazing things w/those cars.

[heatherautumn]

nice car;)

[probespeed]

Very nice:thup:

[AWDTerror]

Thanks for the comments guys. The rims are 18x7.5" Konig Reigns wrapped with Yokohama Parada 225/40ZR18 rubber. I bought the combo back in October and had them mounted on my PGT before I sold it for the Talon. The rims are limited edition and only available through TireRack.com for $225 each, cheaper than the 17" OZs they replaced. If your car is a dedicated summer driver or you have winter tires/rims, then I highly recommend the Paradas. Treadwear is very good for a high performance Z-rated tire and they absolutely do not give up until the very limit.

If you look closely at the pic of my engine bay you'll see a capped tube just in front of the blow off valve. Future plans are to recirculate that back into the intake tube and add a manual boost controller. Either that or the N1 for a little more money.

[Russki]

ummm... your motor is in SIDEWAYS!!!!:eek:

sorry, a little 240sx humor:rolleyes:

great car, i was looking at those for myself too.

[flea]

Originally posted by Russki
ummm... your motor is in SIDEWAYS!!!!:eek:


got that same feeling the first time i opened the hood on a front wheel drive.....:lol: i was like:wtf:

[AWDTerror]

My engine's sideways, but HIS (http://www.buschurracing.com) isn't :D

[Oertdogg]

I like those 18's on there too. :thup:

[Dave R.]

AWG Terror, I will have to 100% agree with you on the Paradas. I just got mine on and DAMN I LOVE THOSE TIRES!!! Took sphagetti junction at about 80-85 today and did not slide, pull or nothing at all!I could have gone faster if it wasn't for the car in front of me. Nice looking car too! :thup:

[sgpgt]

nice car:tup: add body kit

[AWDTerror]

Thanks again for the comments. The only plans I have right now that would affect the car asthetically are coil overs and possibly a different rear faschia. Ground Controls give you up to a 2" drop and that's enough to bring the stock trim within a few inches of the ground. If I had my way I'd swap out the Talon rear fashia for a 97-99 Eclipse version. That would look something like this:
http://pics.dsm.org/files/eclipsetalon-small_01.jpg

[MN Probe GT]

Originally posted by AWDTerror
Thanks again for the comments. The only plans I have right now that would affect the car asthetically are coil overs and possibly a different rear faschia. Ground Controls give you up to a 2" drop and that's enough to bring the stock trim within a few inches of the ground. If I had my way I'd swap out the Talon rear fashia for a 97-99 Eclipse version. That would look something like this:
http://pics.dsm.org/files/eclipsetalon-small_01.jpg


when I first glanced at that pic, I knew something was odd. It wasn't until you said it from an eclipse that I got it....lol.

[rebby]

Originally posted by AWDTerror
Thanks again for the comments. The only plans I have right now that would affect the car asthetically are coil overs and possibly a different rear faschia. Ground Controls give you up to a 2" drop and that's enough to bring the stock trim within a few inches of the ground. If I had my way I'd swap out the Talon rear fashia for a 97-99 Eclipse version. That would look something like this:
http://pics.dsm.org/files/eclipsetalon-small_01.jpg yeah, i think that i like the one for the eclipse better too....

[Dave R.]

The Eclipse rear end looks good. Never have seen that before...:)

[AWDTerror]

I totally agree. My favorite DSM by far is the 97-99 Eclipse but some were going for almost twice as much when I was checking out this Talon. One thing I thought was interesting. You can take two identical DSMs, one from each division (ex: Talon TSi AWD - Eclipse GSX), and expect to pay about $1000 more for the Eclipse. Is this true with the MX6/Probe relationship?

[MN Probe GT]

Originally posted by AWDTerror
I totally agree. My favorite DSM by far is the 97-99 Eclipse but some were going for almost twice as much when I was checking out this Talon. One thing I thought was interesting. You can take two identical DSMs, one from each division (ex: Talon TSi AWD - Eclipse GSX), and expect to pay about $1000 more for the Eclipse. Is this true with the MX6/Probe relationship?

I think so. I think people pay more for the mx-6.

[naustin]

The six had a higher sticker price. Little known fact; it also had a softer suspension....

[AWDTerror]

From what I understand, the MX6 had smaller wheels, different gear ratios, and was actually aimed at a different segment of the market all together.

[MN Probe GT]

Originally posted by AWDTerror
From what I understand, the MX6 had smaller wheels, different gear ratios, and was actually aimed at a different segment of the market all together.

my moms mx-6 has 15" rims all 2nd gen probe GT's have 16" rims.