Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and also new to the DSM world.

I just recently got a very good deal on a 1997 Eagle Talon ESi. It is FWD and has the 420a but it was a great deal and I've wanted a Talon since before I could drive .

I'm new to fixing cars so im also using this as an opportunity to learn a skill. so far ive fixed both doors, the driver wouldn't lock and the passenger wouldn't open from the outside.

In the next 2 weeks I will be replacing the leaking Cam seals and putting on a new alternator belt along with plasti dipping the rims and putting new tires on.

Here is the before and after from a quick engine bay clean, i didnt have any brushes so ill be doing a full clean soon.

Any tips or things to look for or any mod ideas will be greatly appreciated

Just plasti-dipped the OEM wheels and got them mounted

First thing to do should always be maintenance. Whether turbo or non-turbo, maintenance is the most important thing to do before any mods, that way you're starting off with a mechanically sound car. This also helps while doing mods, such as if something failed after modding, you can almost eliminate the maintenance being the cause.

spyderdrifter said:

First thing to do should always be maintenance. Whether turbo or non-turbo, maintenance is the most important thing to do before any mods, that way you're starting off with a mechanically sound car. This also helps while doing mods, such as if something failed after modding, you can almost eliminate the maintenance being the cause.

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Definitely! Replacing the came seals and alternator belt tomorrow and doing the timing. After that an oil change and a tune up