DSM Cars

hey everyone
sorry to bug you bout this
but i got a PM from TKD143 stating that ALL Mitsubishi cars are DSM's

i thought that only the Eclipse, Talon, and Laser were DSM's

kan some one tell me EXACTLY WHAT CARS ARE DSM"S please

thanx
Dustin

to the best of my knowledge: diamond star motors = dsm, so that includes anything built by them, not neccesarily chrysler eagle [talon], dodge [stealth], or mitsubishi [3000gt/eclipse]. the cars you mentioned are more commonly refered to as dsm's in the racing scene because they are all the same, so instead of refering to an eagle/eclipse, you can just say dsm and cover them both.

yes you are right DSM = Diamond Star Motors... although it is where Mitsubishi and Chrysler merged, Diamond = Mitsubishi and Star = Chrysler and they both combined to make the motor, so thats what Diamond Star Motors means. yes a talon and an eclipse are DSMs!!!

3g eclipse - not dsm

so it is all about the motor only... i get it... diamond star MOTORs... <light comes on above head>

It's not about the engine in the cars, it means whatever cars the company DSM made, which are T/E/L and some say galant as well.

<light above head gets brighter>

to get more technical, 2Gs arent technically DSMs :smile:
Since DSM broke up in 94-95
them MMA(Mitsubishi Motors of America) took over

Edit: I think I missed a "M" :smile:

<light flickers>

Read this:

http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/answers-makeandmodel.htm#whatexactlyisaDSM

as for if 2Gs are or are not, I believe in the following thought:
"2G cars are considered DSMs because they are direct descendants of the original DSM cars. Although they were technically not built by Diamond Star Motors, their connection to the original line is unmistakable, as they share the name, trim levels and original intention of the 1G cars.

Also, some early 95 cars have DSM labeling on them, leading many to believe that all 2Gs were built by Diamond Star Motors. This is not the case, as Diamond Star Motors officially ceased to exist in mid-1993, when Chrysler sold off all of its Mitsubishi holdings, technically making the 1994 cars the last of the DSMs. This type of hair-splitting is not important for Club purposes, however, and the Club has decided that 2Gers have as much right to be included as earlier owners."

i thought that Diamond Star Motors ceased to exist after 96 with the end of the talon. the 97-99 were actually non-DSM DSM's. my 95 GSX has the DSM stickeres from when it came out of the factory. but it was built in january of 95. this was just what i had read i could be wrong.

the talon actually ends in 1998

CODE4s quote above is from a very trustworthy source ;) Eagle just happened to crap out in 98. Nothing to do with dSM by then. My 95 has the DSM plaque also, built in june of 95. Officially they are not DSms, but in effect they are. Same driveline, etc. Just like the quote above from the vfaqs or 10000aaqs says.

then why does my friends 96 have DSM plates what i under stood dsm was over at the end of 96 every 96 i have seen has dsm plates

then why does my friends 96 have DSM plates what i under stood dsm was over at the end of 96 every 96 i have seen has dsm plates

I'll answer this in the hopes that your next post will be proof-read by an individual with a HS education before it is submitted.

That particular 96 might have a 95 build date. Check the door sills.

Hs ????

High School

ok thanx
now i forget what i was gonna post

ok Dr.English it was built in the year 1996. Its not a late 1995. It still has DSM stickers on it

ok Dr.English it was built in the year 1996. Its not a late 1995. It still has DSM stickers on it
Don't back talk me, son. Just because I take the time to type like I have an education, doesn't mean I'm a doctor...it means I take pride in doing things right.

LOL what ever im not writing a book so i dont care. Any way about the 96 what do u think whats the deal?

Maybe one of the last off the line? I haven't come across any 95s like that.