i've autocrossed the dynasty for over a year and the avenger only twice. i know its not EXACTLY the same as an eclipse, but seriously, its the same suspension on a longer, heavier body.

2 problems i had with the Avenger:

1. SHITTY TIRES. even worse, i had the terrible ones on the front and the half decent ones on the back. BIG mistake.

2. high rpm power steering fluctuations. its kinda like it randomly turns on and off. i think this is a well-kjnown problem, but it was still a pita.

it handled fine. way better than the dynasty. as usual trail braking is the key to success.


end of this month the GF is taking it for a semi school event (her first autocross experience) should get around 20 runs on an educational course (hopefully a 600 foot long slalom, as long as we can fit) that should be more catered toward helping people learn their cars than making them go after the quick time.

imo, coming from the dynasty, the avenger handles fine. it doesnt lean that badly, and just really needs a good set of tires for me to be able to match my dynasty times in it on the same course. and thats despite a huge power deficit in the avenger vs the dynasty.

so, uh, put your good tires on the front LOL, and experiment with your tire pressures if you are having serious understeer problems that ARENT your fault (usually its the driver, keep in mind).

let us know when youve driven your first event.



1993 Dodge Dynasty LE 3.3 Auto, 95k, Stock.
16.2@84mph