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When I bought the car, the bolt needed to be replaced in the manifold.
The car also didn't pass emissions.
The clutch went at about 90,000 miles.
This car is extremely fast now, and I can only imagine what it was like 90,000 miles ago.
However this car is extremely hard to get parts for, and it takes a mechanical wizard to work on this car.
The car out performs many cars on the road. Camaro, Mustang, Porsche 924, just to name a few.
However in the winter it has trouble beating a Neon off the line.
Great car, but this ain't one you learn on.
Almost any car on the road can kill a Porsche 924. I have a '74 Porsche 914 and I can kill a 924.
Neons are pretty quick too. Why the winter? Are there any problems that all of the conquests have seen? Like a bad tranny or something?
I also have a 1989 Chrysler Conquest. I agree it is hard to find parts for them, they are really fast, and it does take a great mechanic to work on it. I had to redo my whole engine from block to head. You have to be careful in the summer with the cooling system sometimes so you don't crack the head or throw the bearings in the counterweights.
I own an 88 quest, and I agree they are very fast cars unmodified.I've raced corvettes and mustangs only to be beaten by a friend with a 74 nova. I love my car, but the parts are more than difficult to find (and when you do find them then they gouge you for them).I've replaced my motor with a rebuild and repainted my car (original color).Very expensive but still the feeling of driving a gocart on the street just can't be replaced.
I also have a conquest tsi, but if you love them parts can be found, and none of them get traction in the winter just store them.
An easy solution for the winter driving problems... just move to FL, or AZ. no snow... drive all year round. :-)
I have grown up on Starion's and conquest. Boy let me tell you sure are fast, and you don't have to do much to make them even faster. These cars will out run most cars out there, including the Corvette. If you have problems with your counter balance bearings please read up www.racetep.com and you will find kits to get rid of them counter balances for good. I mean please that is not even a problem. However heads do seem to crack every now and then, if you are running a little hot or too much boost. It is still the best sport compact I have seen in years, and I have seen these cars smoke those 300zx's all day long.
Hello Conquest/Starion lovers. I own a 1987 Pewter Metallic Conquest Tsi. The color was actually called "Driftwood".I have owned this car since it was brand new. It was purchased December 1986.Let me tell you, this is by far the best handling sport cars that I have driven. My past cars were a 1994 Black Impala SS, 1998 Mustang Cobra SVT,2000 Trans Am WS6 Ram Air, and my current car a 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Titanium Package with a 6 speed manual transmission. This Maxima is one bad 4 door car, stock from the factory. I will be restoring my old friend the Quest, because I love her so much.
Hey if you need parts for the 1989 conquest tsi or any car go to rockauto. com I think you will like what you see.
I just purchased a 87 Conquest TSI Turbo for $50. Body, engine, interior and wheels are in great shape. Haven't test drove it yet, but will be testing it soon. The only problem it has is that rear brakes keep locking up. Any suggestions?
My comment to your $50 purchase is, great steal, but you're going to need to add some zero's to your initial investment. Awesome cars. I owned an '88 Conquest. I eventually had to shut the garage door on her as she emptied my account. (Now I know why cars are named after women!! J/K) But it was a wonderful car, and a blast to drive, not to mention the unique looks that almost daily got the "what's that?" question. I'm interested in looking for another one to tinker on, but I'm still scared of the expense and frequency of repairs, even for a Sunday driver. If you've got the money, it's well worth it though. I still have the title in my night stand to remind me of how much fun I had. I gave mine up in '94.
I Have an 89 Conquest tsi and the hatch brake light, doesn't work, I've changed the bulb and looked for wire damage, but found none. I don't know if this is a common problem with these wonderful car or not, but if you can help me solve this, it would make my day. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
For all of you Conquest owners. There is a great club on the Internet: www.starquestclub.com.
It if full of info on where you can locate parts, fix problems and there are a TON of people who can diagnose and cure any problem you may encounter with your car.
It's an indispensable resource if you are a Conquest owner.
Later Quest people :)
Www.tristarion.com
www.kdmperformance.com.
Please anyone who owns this car starion/conquest take note... racetep Top End Performance is CRAP do not purchase anything from this company most parts are well below standard, Do the homework and find the reputable people that offer parts and or services you will be much happier.
I had an 1987 TSI with a bad drag link, and was getting beat on the curves, but when I got on a staight stretch and said good bye to the Camaro. I was younger then and didn't really know how to drive then. That was 10 years ago. Gosh that she took a lot of money.