Are 3Gs (third generation, 1995+ cars) really DSMs?

[Note: this information applies only to the definition of a 'DSM' as used for the purposes of the Talon Digest, and does not reflect the personal opinion of any individual.]

The relationship between the 1G, 2G and 3G cars can be summarized as follows:

• 3Gs were not built by Diamond Star Motors, which was dissolved in 1993,
• they do not have the same engine lineup as the 1990-1999 cars,
• they do not have the same transmission lineup as the 1990-1999 cars,
• they share few parts with the 1990-1999 cars,
• they share few upgrade parts or upgrade paths with the 1990-1999 cars.

Please note that the diference in external appearance between 1G/2G cars and 3G cars was not a factor in making this determination. The moderator simply feels that to introduce discussion of a largely different car into the Digest will result in a fragmented version of a list which has already expanded well past the most optimistic expectations. There is no denying that most of the past and present discussion on the Talon Digest will have little to do with 3G cars It also seems unreasonable to expect future discussion on 1G/2G cars to be of interest to 3G owners because their cars have different engines, upgrades, and problems than previous models.

Owners of 3G cars need not despair. Check out Club3G, focused on modifying and maintaining the new model cars. Additionally, discussion on similar parts, upgrades or modifications will still be allowed on the Talon Digest, as they are with other cars such as the Colt, Mirage and Lancer, and a great deal of useful general performance information is contained in the many FAQ files. Also, speciality DSM vendors have already begun to support the 3G; this support will increase more and more in the years ahead.