03' mustang svt vs. eagle talon
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From: Plattsburgh, NY
Originally posted by S_rangeBrew
Agreed, I have heard DSM's called "the Mustang of the import world" because they are so cheap to modify for power.
They are VERY different animals, though. A Mustang has that low-end torque only a V8 can give you. You can also get more parts for one, such as bullet-proof drivetrains, which you cannot get for a DSM.
With a DSM, you get AWD, which means no slicks needed. It also is a bit of a sleeper car.
I had to make the decision, and I chose a AWD Talon. I really don't regret it. With the AWD, I can drive in any weather condtion. I pull 1.7 60ft times on all-season tires, run high 12s at the dragstrip, and beat 90% of the Mustangs I run against. And nobody expects my stock-looking "4-banger, Jap-crap" car to beat much, so the pissed-off look on the v8 guys face can usually be counted on.
But, I still have respect for the Mustang. It's cheap speed, just like my car. Just because you prefer one over the other doesn't mean you can't respect both.
Agreed, I have heard DSM's called "the Mustang of the import world" because they are so cheap to modify for power.
They are VERY different animals, though. A Mustang has that low-end torque only a V8 can give you. You can also get more parts for one, such as bullet-proof drivetrains, which you cannot get for a DSM.
With a DSM, you get AWD, which means no slicks needed. It also is a bit of a sleeper car.
I had to make the decision, and I chose a AWD Talon. I really don't regret it. With the AWD, I can drive in any weather condtion. I pull 1.7 60ft times on all-season tires, run high 12s at the dragstrip, and beat 90% of the Mustangs I run against. And nobody expects my stock-looking "4-banger, Jap-crap" car to beat much, so the pissed-off look on the v8 guys face can usually be counted on.
But, I still have respect for the Mustang. It's cheap speed, just like my car. Just because you prefer one over the other doesn't mean you can't respect both.
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From: Roseville, CA
fwd talons
Originally posted by HobieKopek
The thing that struck me as odd was that the Talon was 2 lengths. That lead me to believe its launch wasn't as quick, but it caught up...characteristic of what I've seen, read and heard with the GS-T's...but did Eagle even make FWD TC'd Talons? I guess it also depends whether they LAUNCHED 2 car lengths apart or whether the Mustang took a 2 car lead...the latter is how I read it originally.
Yeah...forgot about the streetracing thing.
I can't imagine ever wanting to street race with Raceway Park so close by. Fun place.
The thing that struck me as odd was that the Talon was 2 lengths. That lead me to believe its launch wasn't as quick, but it caught up...characteristic of what I've seen, read and heard with the GS-T's...but did Eagle even make FWD TC'd Talons? I guess it also depends whether they LAUNCHED 2 car lengths apart or whether the Mustang took a 2 car lead...the latter is how I read it originally.
Yeah...forgot about the streetracing thing.
I can't imagine ever wanting to street race with Raceway Park so close by. Fun place.
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From: Broomfield Co.
Originally posted by Drive02Lancer
Cross with Mitsu/Chrysler
Cross with Mitsu/Chrysler
Keep in mind that the Mitsu Galant VR4 is considered a DSM as it sits on essetionally the same playform as the 1st Gen Eclipses/ Talons/ Lasers
Technically the Mitsu 3000GT & Dodge Stealth are also part of the DSM family despite being a much different car mechanically.
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