![]() The Talon was Eagle’s early version (1989 to 1998) of what was later rebranded by multiple Mopar companies, including Plymouth (Laser), Mitsubishi (Eclipse). “What’s the make?” “What parts do I need to tune this car?” Unexpected? Why? Well, not everyone is familiar with the slightly older models or car companies that made them, which may confuse when it comes to the aftermarket and car tuning community. The unexpected Eagle Talon is next on our list. The Golf is now in its eighth generation of evolution and is one of the world’s top cars of all time. And as we have witnessed for the last several years, they were right to push the envelope and open up the Golf to the world of tuning possibilities. With the VW Golf now trending to become the best-selling model for VW in the category, it was no surprise that aftermarket companies jumped on the chance to market performance tuning parts for this dynamic little car. This evolution of the Golf as a perfect tuner car lead to its acceptance to various race leagues and would further promote the VW’s popularity with drivers who wanted to give the Golf a more sporty look but as a daily driver. Released in conjunction with Turbocharged versions of the 2.0-liter FSI, this allowed the Golf to achieve 240+ HP from the factory. The GTI would later adopt Volkswagen’s first Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engine or TDI as it is affectionately called by the VW fans. In 1985, the first GTI trim was released to consumers along with its performance-guided design and handling. Over several years the Golf’s sleek and driver-friendly design lead to many awards and honorable mentions in the European market. Surprisingly, the Golf did manage to win a large portion of the Beetle fanbase as a 2-door hatchback with a rather sleek look and feel. This came on the heels of the industry’s decision to start normalizing front-wheel drive vehicles. Its initial purpose was to take over the iconic rear-wheel-drive Volkswagen Beetle. Volkswagen’s Golf was released in 1974 as a compact gas-efficient vehicle designed for long commutes. Did we mention that it’s not unusual for this little car to achieve 600+ horsepower with proper tuning and performance car parts? With an affordable “starting at” price point, ease of use, readily available Civic repair parts, and model popularity have all added to the Civic’s role as a top choice of the aftermarket car tuning community. The reliability and tunability of Honda’s engines have maintained and even cemented their place in automotive history for racing tuner cars and the general trustworthy grocery-getter, alike. This beast can be found in the 2021 Honda Civic Type R trim. From its less than explosive start with a 55-horsepower engine to the 306HP turbocharged four-cylinder of today. Keeping that in mind, the compact Civic two-door has survived and thrived for over 10 generations of changes and upgrades. ![]() Honda, as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cars and other equipment, they have a nearly unlimited supply of experience and technology at their disposal. Whether or not you’re a fan of this import, the facts are that since it was released in 72, the Honda Civic has become one of the best-selling models in the automotive industry, making it an absolute dynamo in its aftermarket presence. Some may say that “it IS the most influential tuner car ever made.” We can neither confirm nor deny this statement, but it holds water. ![]() ![]() The Honda Civic is easily one of the most influential tuner cars that has ever existed.
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