crashed my 240 now i got a DSM

[newbs13]

Yup its true I had a thread on here about how i crashed my car well I took pictures And i Will post them in a minute. The crash was 2 months ago. Long story short control arm snapped. Well I had a 94 dodge dakota 2wd that the rear end blew up in. So i fixed the rearend I've been driving that around for a while until a few weeks ago when i lost my license. I started looking on craigslist for a car to trade it for. I found one. Yes I know not a 240 but it was a killer deal. 1995 eagle talon tsi awd 5spd. 180k on the body and 4k on the rebuilt motor. It was a south carolina car so theres not alot of rust. I got it by trading my 94 dodge dakota ext cab 2wd 5spd with a punched out window no 5th gear (but gearing was changed in the rear) and no drivers side mirror. Heres the kicker. The talon came with a rockford fosgate punch 200 amp. A Alpine type e 12" sub in a ported box. And a alpine headunit. Lowered 2" all around with coilovers Turbo xs blow off valve, k&n filter a t28 or t25 turbo (or somthing of that sort sorry if im wrong im new to turboing) exedy stage 3 clutch lightened fly wheel the interior is amazing. Wish i had picks. But enough of that im gonna post some pics of the 240 wafter i crashed its not real bad but bad enough i dont know how long until i fix it and i might just sell it. :/

[s13_chris]

Hmm I bet the motor will blow in the next month. :] not trying to be a d!ck but besides 1 friend that I have known my whole life all DSM cars people buy seem to blow in the 1st month. Good luck hope this isn't one. Pics of 240 and dsm.

[240sxJoe91]

Yea dude a mechanic i know said that the talons, lasers and eclipses run great until something breaks..normal cars only some stuff breaks..on dsm's its a compilation of things so he told me not to buy one lol...But o well..Lol post pics of your 240 and the talon good luck

[dray3OOO]

sucks for the 240 but dsm's are kool great boost motors itll last as long as u keep up with maintanance, my cuz has one its currently making 790 to the 4 wheels i think 890 on a e85 tune

[gnvarnadore]

yeah cars from SC rock, theres hardly ever rust and if there is there isnt much. Dsm's are good cars if maintained properly, the best advise i ever got when it comes to DSM's is that a $3000 car will need $3000 in maintance and repairs. Second gen DSM crankshafts like to fall out so if it happens dont freak out and think you got screwed cause its a pretty well known problem with them. post some pics up soon man, would love to see the new ride. my friends dad has a 99 Eclipe GS-T Syper that ive been trying to get him to sell me for years.

[spooled240]

pics!

[sr20power]

well good luck the DSM. But really...

[zerepdivad]

Definitely an upgrade. Enjoy the car.

[240slidekat]

Hello ticking lifters!!!

[newbs13]

[240sxFTW]

Yea dude a mechanic i know said that the talons, lasers and eclipses run great until something break

lol dont all things run great until something breaks?

[Wc240]

lol dont all things run great until something breaks?

thats kinda how cars work.OP, we need pics. and dont listen to the nay sayers. dsm's are great. theres very few cars that you can put in less than a grand and do mid to low 12s

[newbs13]

[maj Andres]

what's that weird hump on the hood?And how come the rpm gauge goes to 9k, but it red lines at 7k?

[93sivliaUsdm]

i had a eclipse that i sold to get my 240 all i have to say is DO NOT shift hard or youll break a shift cable (i did it twice >.<) annnddddd watch the mother effin oil like a hawk

[newbs13]

what's that weird hump on the hood?And how come the rpm gauge goes to 9k, but it red lines at 7k?

Rev limiter is at 8500 and the hump in the hood is for the cam pulley's

[JDMSKYSZ]

What A Down GradeAnd The 240sx Wasnt Even Hit That Hard LoL

[billabong093]

What A Down GradeAnd The 240sx Wasnt Even Hit That Hard LoL

Not really a downgrade. He traded a banged up truck for it. At worst its a DD and his 240 if he keeps it can become a weekend/track car.

OP: I was never really a fan of that body style (never a fan of any DSM body style) but its definitely a quick car. Have fun with it

[HardDrifts4Lace]

i had a eclipse that i sold to get my 240 all i have to say is DO NOT shift hard or youll break a shift cable (i did it twice >.<) annnddddd watch the mother effin oil like a hawk

I lol'd at the hawk part.

and to op, Crankwalk

sorry for you lost, but atleast you're optimistic about your current situation.

[CA18Magic]

Man, I went through 2 DSM's... a 95 GS-T and 97 TSI. They werent completely horrible cars... just unreliable for the most part. DSM issues were no joke, wiring.. mechanical failure, you name the problem... i had it lol. Being 17 with my first dsm though... taught me a lot.

Only way to go was to drop in a 1G 6 bolt 4g63t. Upgrade to a big 16G, fmic and piping... call it a day. As for handling and drive ability? Forget it, unless you spent as much as the car was worth on suspension... might as well track a mini van lol. Ok, a bit exaggerated but hated the driver feel. Has nothing to do with the fact that i drive an STi now too lol.

But on a serious note, the s chassis poops on 2G eclipse/talon... just my 2 cents from owning them.

TSI talon before i sold itmy stiMy toys... s13 coupe (in the middle of an rb20/silvia conversion) and subylast one.. promise

[newbs13]

[QUOTE=CA18Magic]Man, I went through 2 DSM's... a 95 GS-T and 97 TSI. They werent completely horrible cars... just unreliable for the most part. DSM issues were no joke, wiring.. mechanical failure, you name the problem... i had it lol. Being 17 with my first dsm though... taught me a lot.

Only way to go was to drop in a 1G 6 bolt 4g63t. Upgrade to a big 16G, fmic and piping... call it a day. As for handling and drive ability? Forget it, unless you spent as much as the car was worth on suspension... might as well track a mini van lol. Ok, a bit exaggerated but hated the driver feel. Has nothing to do with the fact that i drive an STi now too lol.

But on a serious note, the s chassis poops on 2G eclipse/talon... just my 2 cents from owning them. [QUOTE]

It has coilovers all the way around 2" drop

[JSDEVILDOG29]

I loved dam until I owned one. Every problem in the world happened to my 97 eclipse gst. Replaced all seals still found a way to leak. My electrical took a dump and my lights wouldnot work. It culimnated in my crank snapping and blowing a chunck out the front of my block on the i5. I hope your experience is better. Looks clean though.

[spooled240]

i wanted an eclipse when i was like 14-15, I wanted to rice it out too haha i guess my 240 was a better choice, I've never had any problems with it...ever

OP good luck with your DSM, hopefully this car will do you good...those old eagle talon awd turbo's are like the evo's ancestry lol

[Bumnah]

[zerepdivad]

What A Down GradeAnd The 240sx Wasnt Even Hit That Hard LoL

Yeah a newer car, that's all wheel drive, and is faster is such a downgrade.....

[slidestyle69]

Yeah a newer car, that's all wheel drive, and is faster is such a downgrade.....

dsm's are problamatic in every way from the factory and unless you tweak them in your own way to function properly, it will be a downgrade versus the problems a 240 will give you...but since you didnt get rid of the 240 then it's not soo bad after all.

[MyNISMO314]

DSM= D!*k Sucking Machine

[breadbox]

At least you got one with the right motor,420a's are dumb.

I just got a coupe and out of a GS-t and I am so glad I can do u turns again. turning left in a 2g dsm FTL.

If it is the t25, ditch that b**** for a 16g like yesterday.

[OneSicSilvia]

Goddamn it matt. I'd rather have baught a go-cart then that pile of seman, I told you to call if you need 240 s*** lol.

Just my thaughts on That string of cars...



LOL. let me know what you need for stuff and keep that Lazalonclipse hidden in your garrage lol.

[240dx]

Cant spell DiSappointMent without DSM