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Driver-side and passenger-side leather seats start to crack if not properly maintained.
Keep an eye on maintenance of minor parts when approaching 100,000 miles.
Brakes are strong, rotors can warp if the brakes are pushed down strongly (i.e. skidding.)
Have gears/gear linkage tightened if the shifter starts to show any stubbornness in regards to going into the next gear.
The acceleration in this car is great. There is great power efficiency. With such a small engine, this car has a punch.
Horsepower reaches it's peak at a little over 6,000 RPM (about 6,250) so it is a good idea to shift at that point. Many think that running the car into the high RPM range gets more acceleration. Knowing your car's point of maximum horsepower is important. After about 6,250 RPM, a 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD's horsepower will drop off. Running this car's RPM into the high numbers only adds a chunk of time to your 0-60 time because you aren't gaining any horsepower out of the deal and as a result, you aren't gaining any increase in acceleration.
When looking for acceleration, do not rev up the engine with the clutch in because it does damage to the clutch. Leave the car in neutral. Rev up the engine to the desired RPM (I usually rev to about 4,500-5,500), put the clutch in, slam the shifter into first and quickly let out the clutch. The car will jolt forward and you are off very quickly.
No wonder you need to replace small parts for your car when you rev up your engine like that! dropping the clutch like that will wear it out much faster than reving your engine high with the clutch in; all the clutch does is hold the car out of gear, but dropping the clutch and slamming gears will wear off corners, and that's what really reduces clutch/transmission life.
I agree, there really is no reason to rev your engine to that point and drop the clutch. If you know how to drive your car you should not have to rev it up and drop the clutch to get a good start off the line.
I'm a 92 Talon owner and you know what man? It really sounds like you don't know what you're talking about. It really is a shame that you treat your TSI like that.
Dropping the cluth will only put a lot of wear and tear on your clutch plates and could result in damage of your throwout barrings. also slamming it into gear could result in bending a shifting fork in your transmission or even bend your stock shifter.
The proper way to launch an AWD Tsi is to hold the RPM at ~4500 with the clutch in. Then let off the clutch just as fast as you floor the gas pedal.
I have a couple questions for a smart car person. I have about $3000 dollars for a car and I want something that is cheap and fast. These talons sound good. Except I want a 1992 talon tsi with a turbo in it. That's my first question and I want to know if that is possible. I really like the idea of all wheel drive because I really like to whip my car. The only thing is these is the only amount of money I have to spend on my car and I don't want it to break down the next day this is why I'm posting this I want a couple opinion's on this. Comment back. Also I was also wondering just a couple days ago I was riding in a car with a friend and he had a turbo in his and you know that sound it makes when it hits its peak. The little psssss sound. I was wondering if I had a turbo in this 1992 talon tsi would you be able to hear that sound. Because it sounds really cool. Comment back.
Yes you can probably find a Talon Turbo AWD for about $3000. Could it break down the next day? It is possible. It depends on how well the car was maintained before you bought it, and some luck too ;)
Yes the turbo does make that cool sound.
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Good luck.
All turbo cars make the pshht sound because of a valve (called the blow off valve or BOV) that lets air rushing into the throttle body escape therefore saving your throttle valve and not stalling your engine when you take your foot off the pedal.
With DSM cars the BOV reroutes the air back into the intake. that makes the pssht a lot quieter. if you take the tube off it will be a lot louder, but you will then run rich lowering performance.
;)
I have a 1991, Eagle Talon Tsi, live in Minnesota, and am looking for people to share the fun, whether it be discussing the car, or working on it, for I am still new to it, I have a few things done to it such as a 255hp fuel pump, upper and lower ic piping, greddy type s, and front and rear strut bar. But to comment on someone who wants to purchase one, it's risky, but a very fun car. Also, if anyone knows about a strange rattle comming from the lower part of my car, towards the front, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions. My thoughts are a possible loose, nut or bolt, or maybe the driveshaft is crap, idk, but I have a broken shifter fork, resulting in a parking ticket, and only third gear, so ya, suggestions are appreciated -Taylor-
I agree. I knew someone who drove like you once. He was driving an Acura Integra and he went to slam the clutch in and put it in gear, and his complete shifter snapped in half. You also say that you can wear out your clutch launching like that and I have had my 1990 Talon AWD Turbo TSI for about six months and I have only replaced the clutch one time.
Your drive shaft bearings are worn out, that's why it makes a rattling sound, mine does the same thing, for now.
I have a question about the year, also in regard 1g-2g. Which car do you think is better, Eagle Talon TSI AWD 90-95 or the 95-98. I enjoy the look of the 95-98 a lot better, but I was under the impression, the earlier models have more potential and set more drag strip records.. any feedback would be great.
Cheers people.
I own a 1991 TSI AWD turbo and I must say this is the best car I've ever owned. Still have it to this day; mint condition, only 130,000km. I never had any problems. It is a fast & nice looking car.
Treat them well people, no abuse.
I am looking for a eagle talon tsi. I don't really care if it is awd or not. I only have about $3000 or less to spend on a car right now, and was looking for a fast small car like the talon. If someone could post an answer to this I would be happy.
I could sell my 1992 Eagle Talon TSi, but it isn't gonna be 3000 dollars. I will settle for 4500. It's AWD and built!!