Hello all!

Names Alex, and I've been out of the game for awhile but very excited to be back. As of yesterday I purchased a 1995 Eagle Talon TSi FWD. Its an auto but very excited nonetheless! The body has 85k and the previous owner did a basic rebuild on the engine.(Scary I know)


She needs some work but for the price and condition of Interior/Exterior I couldn't pass it up.

Plans are really keeping her relatively stock. Intake, exhaust, fmic, better tuning, Wheel/brakes, lower and possibly 2gb body conversion if at all possible to find these days. I know it sounds crazy but I kind of want to daily her

Been awhile since I've been on forums but I'll try my best not to break any rules

Don't feel bad about having a DSM problem. I'm on #7 (95 gsx) and there are many who've had way more than that. Looks like a good start to a project.

Thanks! See you're apart of the automatic crew as well! Mash and go FTW!

I am at the moment. I'm not a fan of automatic so will eventually be converting it. I know they can be faster, but I still prefer the old manual shift spirit of driving.

don't let auto discourage you I have both and each is fun in it's own way. I like launching auto in boost, but 5 speed is much more responsive under 20mph.

spyderdrifter said:

I am at the moment. I'm not a fan of automatic so will eventually be converting it. I know they can be faster, but I still prefer the old manual shift spirit of driving.

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Couldn't agree more.. I'm a diehard manual fan but I'm pretty excited to see what she can do with a few mods

Yep. Auto's are ok, I think, for the majority of drivers. I know they can be built to be fun, and I've even thought about putting in a 3G shifter with a shift box to have the clutchless manual for fun, and auto for casual driving. But in the end, it's not what I prefer. Just can't say no to a real manual. I might have the opportunity in the near future to actually convert mine to manual. So if that goes well, I'll have it back sooner than anticipated.

Clean car! I've always liked those half moon spoilers on the talons

Welcome to the site

Thank you all

I've done a few thing to the Talon since purchasing her. Shes now running on brand new matching tires. I also decided to plasti dip my spoiler because it was faded pretty bad.

Also figured out why my windshield wipers weren't working

Replaced with a brand new motor.

Just a cheap boost gauge nothing fancy.

Soon it'll be time for tint.

Welcome. You wil enjoy a fwd auto more than an awd in terms of responsiveness. And i DD'd my talons up until about a year ago and i wouldnt hesitate to keep dailying them. I'm just worried about other drivers destroying all my hard work and the rarity of these cars, esp talons. 2ga talons (with different wheels) are by far may favorite DSM style. Subtle and timeless. Did the PO put a 14b in or are you still living in 1g land?

Luckily the previous owner slapped a 14b on it before I purchased it. Only bad thing is he has it venting to atmosphere and the Knock off BOV thats currently installed is to tight causing compressor surge. I currently stay out of boost as much as possible so I haven't really been able to feel its true power WOT.

She needs to pass inspection and be registered though before I can drive her more. With me being in Texas I have to pass inspection before I can register it so she's currently a sitting duck while I knitpick at her . She had a EGR Flow malfunction CEL about a week ago till I soaked the EGR in some brake parts cleaner. No check engine light so far! Only 20 more shady miles unregistered before I am eligible to take it to inspection

Car looks great! Love that red. I know about being addicted. I've had a total of 5 dms myself.

So clean. I'm on number 4. I've just Owens talons. I'm a dsm fan for life. I'll be watching this one.