Project Vader

[miliman13]

This is the Build Thread for Project Vader. Reply below.

Why Vader ? If you caught the Easter egg, my main build journal is Red5
that was the name or call sign the skywalkers X-wing.

So in full corn ball fashion I chose to name this new car VADER

I decided I will repaint this car black with a red glow theme and an AI control system to automate the car, say silly things ect.
Ambitious I know.


This is an example of what the car will look like

 

[miliman13]

I recently acquired this 95 talon AWD with a 98 body, for a ridiculously low price.

I searched everyday for about 8-9 months I even flew to Texas to trailer an Eagle back, but that did not work out.

Then one day an opportunity popped up locally and I went and got her, originally the listing was for a shell with nothing else
But I got a head, all block accessories minus the block, a trans Tcase and 2x rear diffs.

The car came with several extra parts, the previous owner spent 10 yrs collecting parts from junkyards, and the car was intended to be a show car, it came with a very nice paint job and has been garage and fully stripped for 10yrs, it never got put back together after it was painted.

The car came with 8 boxes

And all these body parts

 

[miliman13]

Some of the things in those boxes

There’s 2 entire body/engine harness and several other interior harness

 

[miliman13]

The interior is stripped almost entirely.
This will be a challenge since I have never removed the dashboard or things behind it before.

 

[CrackedDSM]

I do not envy the task you have before you, however having a garage should help immensely and will be worth it in the end I think. I'd keep it stock 2GB Talon hawtness on the outside but that's just me. Never been a fan of the rocket bunny look, but it's your time, blood, and money. Whats your engine/turbo goals?

 

[miliman13]

I’m very content with the 2GB Talon body
As far as engine that’s up for consideration as I have to make a decision based on what I do have in parts
Car also came with weisco piston but I’m yet to ID them.

But I will def run a 16g on this one

Oh I don’t necessarily want that specific fender flare, I just happen to like that back shot and it’s painted black, and has a .

Admittedly I do like the wide body look, but I’m not crazy about the options for our cars. This includes the carbonetics version too.

I may consider something hand made, depending on what wheels I run across.
Might just stick to the current appearance on my other one.

 

[miliman13]

Small update
Picked up all the large parts I noticed shell was missing like the driveshaft.

Had a chance to inspect the underbelly.
Compared to the GSX this TSI has some undercoating, belly looks good.

Came with some unknown springs and KYB Gr2

Rear diff bushings look OK for a 30 yr DSM

Open diff

 

[jesse12345]

Man I'd kill to find a car that clean around here. Such a solid shell to start with. I'll definitely be following along.