Talon convert to eclipse gsx

[Ericstalon21]

Hey guys, im new to this form and im trading my jeep cherokee for a 98 talon tsi awd. Im going to be putting a gsx body kit on her. I was wondering if anyones got some pictures of a talon tsi with a gsx convertion on it, just for a refrence. It would help me out a lot. And also can i put a Gsx high rise spoiler on her? if that is the name of the spoiler im talking about..

 

[WRXkiller92]

I know it's your own preference, but 2GB talons like that are really sought after, if you weren't so far away I'd buy that talon body off you.

 

[Arnie]

^ Damn you beat me to asking him.

How much do you want for the High Rise Talon Spoiler or Front OEM Talon bumper if it isn't broken or any damages....

 

[Ericstalon21]

Really? it doesnt seem to be anything special to me..
it looks more like a normal car body kit on it then anything sporty or of that kind.

No i do not have the gsx body or the spoiler i want to obtain this.. haha

 

[hotrodssnova]

You might get a few pm's over this. That's a hot car in this community. Almost a sin to deface it. But, It's your ride. Welcome to tunners!

 

[Ericstalon21]

Wow im just so confused right now. The stock body kit on my 98 Talon tsi AWD is something people around here look for? Explain if you wouldnt mind?

 

[Spoolin92GSX]

Wow im just so confused right now. The stock body kit on my 98 Talon tsi AWD is something people around here look for? Explain if you wouldnt mind?

2GB Talons weren't produced in the same numbers that 2GB Eclipses were, and tons of people convert Talons to Eclipse, further dwindling their numbers. A lot of us are realizing their rarity lately, and Eclipse to Talon swaps are actually becoming a lot more common. All I ask, if you do the Eclipse conversion please don't scrap the Talon pieces if they're in good shape!

BTW "body kit" usually refers to aftermarket FnF style stuff, factory parts are just "body pieces." Just for less confusion .

 

[Doubleot]

Guh, you should be slapped I'm so against converting a talon to an eclipse. But it is your car.

welcome to the forum.

 

[007jimmy]

Keep the talon! I just converted my 97 eclipse to one. I NEVER seen a talon around here!

 

[untouchablecc]

Its not uncommon to see a 2gb talon bumper go for 150 to 200 dollars. Id say there pretty sought after. I believe I read somewhere that a member on here bought one from FL and he lives in CA. The shipping alone is probably 200 dollars. I found mine in a junkyard around here for 40 bucks. Keep the parts in the community.

 

[2gAWDGUY]

A total of 4307 Eagle Talons were made in 98. It was also the last year of production. During production they made four different trims available (base, esi, tsi, and tsi awd). We'd be lucky if diamond star made a 1000 TSI AWD models in 98. Being that your car is a TSI AWD and a 98 makes it super rare.

DO NOT turn that car into an Eclipse! Put 2ga Talon twisty side skirts on it and call it a day.

 

[WES_393]

If your looking to convert to a 2GB Eclipse (which I'm assuming you are), the main parts you will need are headlights, taillights, front and rear bumpers, and side skirts from ANY 97-99 Eclipse. All models (Base, RS, GS, GST, GSX) share body parts. You will need to drill holes in the body to mount the skirts since the 2GB Talon didn't come with skirts. For a high rise spoiler (from GST or GSX) you will need at least a low-rise hatch to drill for the spoiler. Your Talon hatch can be drilled for the high-rise spoiler, but it will leave holes exposed. You will also have to do some rewiring for the tail lights as well as some modification to the rear bumper support bracket. But you can find all of this info by searching so I'll spare anymore details.

I also agree that you should leave the Talon a Talon. There are only a fraction of them left due to low production numbers and Eclipse conversions. But it's your car so do what you want, just know that converting to an Eclipse (not a GSX, they all basically look the same) your losing rarity points. Not gaining them.

 

[ExpresS]

Jerkoff. Converting a sought after car. Jerkoff.

 

[Ericstalon21]

All great info thank you so much. I will consider all your opinions i just want my car to look the way i imagine it not the way you so called Sought after car looks like. and if i do take the old parts off i will definitly keep them in the comunity for yous guys Thanks

 

[crash89]

I was wondering if anyones got some pictures of a talon tsi with a gsx convertion on it, just for a refrence..

I am willing to BET that a converted talon to eclipse looks EXACTLY like an eclipse!!! *gasp!! Funny how that works huh!? So, if you want to convert a car to an Eclipse, but a friggin eclipse!!!

I honestly think the only people who should be converting Eclipses to talons are the spyder guys because they never came in the talon trim.

 

[Alan11]

Op do you want to trade cars??? i Say stay with the talon body style.
Talons look sexier

 

[Arnie]

All great info thank you so much. I will consider all your opinions i just want my car to look the way i imagine it not the way you so called Sought after car looks like. and if i do take the old parts off i will definitly keep them in the comunity for yous guys Thanks

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/dsm...-black-widow97s-talon-brought-back-grave.html

Look at all the effort my bro put into his Talon. If you do decide to kill the Talon. Let me know I am interested in buying the Front Bumper and Spoiler. I plan to copy his Talon and make it mine! Except I Will have a ESi Talon and not a TSi AWD Talon.

Look around the forums to see an idea of making a dream car.

I though Talons were ugly, until recently I got extremely into them.

Keep the Talon alive or part out the parts to the community since I know we would all be interested in the parts.

Op do you want to trade cars??? i Say stay with the talon body style.

Talon's look good with the High Rise from eclipses, but look amazing with their unique High Rise!

 

[2gAWDGUY]

All great info thank you so much. I will consider all your opinions i just want my car to look the way i imagine it not the way you so called Sought after car looks like. and if i do take the old parts off i will definitly keep them in the comunity for yous guys Thanks

Not "so called sought after", they are extremely sought after. Sell it to someone who will appreciate it.
Why wouldn't you want a car that looks like this?

 

[Arnie]

I am willing to BET that a converted talon to eclipse looks EXACTLY like an eclipse!!! *gasp!! Funny how that works huh!? So, if you want to convert a car to an Eclipse, but a friggin eclipse!!!

I honestly think the only people who should be converting Eclipses to talons are the spyder guys because they never came in the talon trim.

TSi AWD Spyder Talon are rare and amazing. Since people put $$$ to make AWD SPYDERS Talons.

Not "so called sought after", they are extremely sought after. Sell it to someone who will appreciate it.
Why wouldn't you want a car that looks like this?

That's my bro's TSi AWD Talon. Josh and Corey have the same car hahha, just a few different things...

 

[Alan11]

Talon's look good with the High Rise from eclipses, but look amazing with their unique High Rise!

I meant Trade the entire car!! Not just body parts!! and no.. Talon rear ends look ugly with an eclipse high rise spoiler, you might as well just go wingless!!

 

[Arnie]

I meant Trade the entire car!! Not just body parts!! and no.. Talon rear ends look ugly with an eclipse high rise spoiler, you might as well just go wingless!!

I know what you were saying. I was just staing my opinion.

I spent a while finding a High Rise so I will keep my High Rise on when I do a ESi conversion.

 

[2gAWDGUY]

That's my bro's TSi AWD Talon. Josh and Corey have the same car hahha, just a few different things...

I stole that picture from here> http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/426931-eclipse-talon-conversion-questions.html
I guess gofer photoshopped the picture for the op in that thread.

 

[Arnie]

I stole that picture from here> http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/426931-eclipse-talon-conversion-questions.html
I guess gofer photoshopped the picture for the op in that thread.

Yeah that is my Broski Josh's thread! ;D

I want to be their 3rd twin!

 

[Rikolas]

Brings me sadness to hear you talk about turning it into an eclipse. I almost just want to take it from you and buy you an eclipse . But people like what they like. And the spoiler will fit. Good luck with the conversion!

 

[tkrPerformance]

Don't do it. Leave it the way it is. I swapped my Spyder to a 2gb talon it looks so much better than it did as an eclipse. The talon front bumper is so much more aggressive than the eclipse.

I did have a extra green 2gb talon bumper I found local for 60.00 and sold it on link for 300.00 that can tell you how rare it is to find them.