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dsmsleeper · 06-08-2003, 11:32 AM

I found convertible s13 for a good price ($300) needs a fender, hood, and headlight. My question is: Would the convertible be a worthwhile conversion candidate? I've heard that they are heavier and more flexible. Would a roll cage and mods make up for it?

Any input would be appreciated.

mvaters · 06-08-2003, 02:31 PM

well considering the car cost 300 bucks, you would be a fool to not buy it to begin with. but ya, if i got my *** spanked by a S13 convertable at a stop light, it would get my respect

dsmsleeper · 06-08-2003, 02:54 PM

Thanks for the replies.
I would put the red top sr20 in there and convert it to manual (hopefully). I was thinking that he roll cage would stiffen the chasis and make it a little safer.

As far as what I would use it for...mostly just fun. Maybe an occasional autoX.

Ian · 06-08-2003, 03:31 PM

dude that's the sweetest car possible....

do a silvia front end conversion. SR swap...get a nice chassis brace and roll bar, and then do the regular mods...

check out Jerome on NICO's S13 coupe and imagine it as a convertible...that's my dream car

dsmsleeper · 06-08-2003, 03:52 PM

If I can keep the cost down, that's what I would like to do. The car for $300 needs a hood, fender, front bumber and headlight. I might as well do the conversion (if I can $).

ruf · 06-08-2003, 04:37 PM

Yank out the soft top and put in a roll cage for the ultimate sunny-weather weekend cruiser!

Ian · 06-08-2003, 08:19 PM

no keep the ragtop for just in case

btu do a nice custom fiberglass enclosure for teh rollbar behind the front seats, and make it like a rear seat cover...

think S2000, the 2f2f pink one has wut i'm taklin about

but they have no back seat to cover either

dsmsleeper · 06-08-2003, 08:50 PM

I just read that the convertible add 300#!

ruf · 06-08-2003, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mainevent212
no keep the ragtop for just in case

BOOOOOO. Don't be a wuss.

*weirdstyles.net* · 06-09-2003, 05:31 AM

My dream has ALWAYS been to own a s13 SR softtop. I have considered this in my Feb. decision. Im buying a new 240 in Feb/Jan and cant decide, but the soft top is a really big player in my decision.

Go for the 300$$, get the conversion. Beat her while you wait for your SR to roll around and bling, your in the mix

dsmsleeper · 06-11-2003, 12:11 PM

Here's a 'before' picture. I may just do the silvia front end conversion (dual projectors) first, so that I can drive it. Then get the red top front clip. It sounds like the clips don't come with useable body pieces anyway.

**West** · 06-11-2003, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dsmsleeper
Here's a 'before' picture. I may just do the silvia front end conversion (dual projectors) first, so that I can drive it. Then get the red top front clip. It sounds like the clips don't come with useable body pieces anyway.

Here is that cars future

dsmsleeper · 06-11-2003, 12:32 PM

x100
Where did you find those?

*sykikchimp* · 06-11-2003, 12:38 PM

that vert is "totally T1TS!"

dsmsleeper · 06-11-2003, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WeST
Here is that cars future

PARAD0X · 06-11-2003, 12:53 PM

thast a perfect conversion candidate. and you can get front end conversions for about 1000. not hard at all to install either. but for those who were wondering abotu Jerome's car on nico. here's the pic of it

that punk just bought my exhaust. just waiting for the little surprise he's got

gah, forgot to attach the pic

*HaLo* · 06-11-2003, 01:06 PM

What a great project... If I hadn't SR'ed my 240sx this winter, I would've done that SR'ed S13 Convertable project..

fogleroller · 06-11-2003, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WeST
Here is that cars future

B-E-A-UUUUUUUtiful!!!!!!

dsmsleeper · 06-11-2003, 07:11 PM

Do all convertibles have HICAS?

PARAD0X · 06-11-2003, 07:25 PM

nope. only fastbacks 91-93 had hicas

dsmsleeper · 06-11-2003, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PARAD0X
nope. only fastbacks 91-93 had hicas

-That would have been too convenient.

KiDyNomiTe · 06-11-2003, 09:01 PM

try ur hardest to find non projectors they looks so sexy. But you will be one of a kind over here. I know someone here has a manual vert, I forgot his name, but its white with pdm front lip (I think), and that headlight ram intake thing. It's really nice looking.

So go for it, and get the silvia front, I say get the SR before the roll bar just to embarass some people. More people will be suspisicous if they roll up on a vert with roll bars.

PARAD0X · 06-11-2003, 09:08 PM

toddnappi is the guy with the manual vert

Muzzy · 06-11-2003, 11:58 PM

that pearl yellow or white (wuterver) vert looks like an old skool M3 tite as hell though

i had my oppurtunity to get a vert but these ideas never crossed my mind!!!

damn that look good!!

*weirdstyles.net* · 06-12-2003, 09:22 AM

s13 vert with s15 heads, i checked the gallery and cant find anything...

anyone...dousan?

dsmsleeper · 06-14-2003, 03:41 PM

Wow. I friend had suggested that I take one for a drive since it was not designed as a convertible so...I took a '93 convertible for a test drive today. I don't know about the convertibles. Twisty is true. When I hit a bump, the windshield and pillar would wobble!

I don't know if that f&r stut bars or a 4 point roll cage would fix that.

X-Iceman · 06-14-2003, 04:54 PM

Here is just another picture of a S13 convertible. Off of the galley (thank west for this)

SE-Rfornow · 11-11-2003, 06:40 PM

I know this is very old, but I had a question...

In dsmsleeper's post... the two verts are right next to each other. I noticed the silvia front end one had a hard cover partially on the top while it looks like the u.s. one doesn't. Can anyone confirm if this is a difference between the U.S. and foreign model??

Thanks for any help.

06-08-2003, 11:32 AM	#1
dsmsleeper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere out there... Age: 47 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 SR20 Convertible? I found convertible s13 for a good price ($300) needs a fender, hood, and headlight. My question is: Would the convertible be a worthwhile conversion candidate? I've heard that they are heavier and more flexible. Would a roll cage and mods make up for it? Any input would be appreciated.

06-09-2003, 05:31 AM	#10
weirdstyles.net This guy... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 889 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: weirdstyles.net Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My dream has ALWAYS been to own a s13 SR softtop. I have considered this in my Feb. decision. Im buying a new 240 in Feb/Jan and cant decide, but the soft top is a really big player in my decision. Go for the 300$$, get the conversion. Beat her while you wait for your SR to roll around and bling, your in the mix __________________ My project car... From dust you were born, And to the ashes you return ~ Kill Switch Engage Family Guy Quagmire: Hey, how old are you sweet thang? Connie: 16. Quagmire: 18? Alllll-right! Connie: Mommmm! Quagmire: I like where this is going, Giggidy giggidy gig-gi-dy!

06-11-2003, 12:38 PM	#14
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that vert is "totally T1TS!" __________________

06-11-2003, 12:53 PM	#16
PARAD0X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 498 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thast a perfect conversion candidate. and you can get front end conversions for about 1000. not hard at all to install either. but for those who were wondering abotu Jerome's car on nico. here's the pic of it that punk just bought my exhaust. just waiting for the little surprise he's got gah, forgot to attach the pic Last edited by PARAD0X; 06-11-2003 at 01:00 PM..

06-11-2003, 01:06 PM	#17
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What a great project... If I hadn't SR'ed my 240sx this winter, I would've done that SR'ed S13 Convertable project.. __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

06-08-2003, 02:31 PM	#2
mvaters Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: asdadsd Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well considering the car cost 300 bucks, you would be a fool to not buy it to begin with. but ya, if i got my *** spanked by a S13 convertable at a stop light, it would get my respect

06-08-2003, 02:54 PM	#3
dsmsleeper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere out there... Age: 47 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies. I would put the red top sr20 in there and convert it to manual (hopefully). I was thinking that he roll cage would stiffen the chasis and make it a little safer. As far as what I would use it for...mostly just fun. Maybe an occasional autoX.

06-08-2003, 03:31 PM	#4
Ian Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: i'm gonna get INSIDE your face Age: 38 Posts: 3,658 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dude that's the sweetest car possible.... do a silvia front end conversion. SR swap...get a nice chassis brace and roll bar, and then do the regular mods... check out Jerome on NICO's S13 coupe and imagine it as a convertible...that's my dream car

06-08-2003, 03:52 PM	#5
dsmsleeper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere out there... Age: 47 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I can keep the cost down, that's what I would like to do. The car for $300 needs a hood, fender, front bumber and headlight. I might as well do the conversion (if I can $).

06-08-2003, 04:37 PM	#6
ruf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Reflex Racing, Los Angeles,TX Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yank out the soft top and put in a roll cage for the ultimate sunny-weather weekend cruiser!

06-08-2003, 08:19 PM	#7
Ian Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: i'm gonna get INSIDE your face Age: 38 Posts: 3,658 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no keep the ragtop for just in case btu do a nice custom fiberglass enclosure for teh rollbar behind the front seats, and make it like a rear seat cover... think S2000, the 2f2f pink one has wut i'm taklin about but they have no back seat to cover either

06-11-2003, 12:32 PM	#13
dsmsleeper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere out there... Age: 47 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	x100 Where did you find those?

06-11-2003, 07:11 PM	#19
dsmsleeper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere out there... Age: 47 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do all convertibles have HICAS?

06-11-2003, 07:25 PM	#20
PARAD0X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 498 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nope. only fastbacks 91-93 had hicas

06-11-2003, 09:01 PM	#22
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	try ur hardest to find non projectors they looks so sexy. But you will be one of a kind over here. I know someone here has a manual vert, I forgot his name, but its white with pdm front lip (I think), and that headlight ram intake thing. It's really nice looking. So go for it, and get the silvia front, I say get the SR before the roll bar just to embarass some people. More people will be suspisicous if they roll up on a vert with roll bars. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

06-11-2003, 09:08 PM	#23
PARAD0X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 498 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	toddnappi is the guy with the manual vert

06-11-2003, 11:58 PM	#24
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that pearl yellow or white (wuterver) vert looks like an old skool M3 tite as hell though i had my oppurtunity to get a vert but these ideas never crossed my mind!!! damn that look good!! __________________ lemme have a dollar

06-12-2003, 09:22 AM	#25
weirdstyles.net This guy... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 889 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: weirdstyles.net Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 vert with s15 heads, i checked the gallery and cant find anything... anyone...dousan? __________________ My project car... From dust you were born, And to the ashes you return ~ Kill Switch Engage Family Guy Quagmire: Hey, how old are you sweet thang? Connie: 16. Quagmire: 18? Alllll-right! Connie: Mommmm! Quagmire: I like where this is going, Giggidy giggidy gig-gi-dy!

06-14-2003, 03:41 PM	#26
dsmsleeper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere out there... Age: 47 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow. I friend had suggested that I take one for a drive since it was not designed as a convertible so...I took a '93 convertible for a test drive today. I don't know about the convertibles. Twisty is true. When I hit a bump, the windshield and pillar would wobble! I don't know if that f&r stut bars or a 4 point roll cage would fix that. Last edited by dsmsleeper; 06-14-2003 at 04:12 PM..

06-14-2003, 04:54 PM	#27
X-Iceman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Mexico Age: 39 Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here is just another picture of a S13 convertible. Off of the galley (thank west for this) __________________

11-11-2003, 06:40 PM	#28
SE-Rfornow Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know this is very old, but I had a question... In dsmsleeper's post... the two verts are right next to each other. I noticed the silvia front end one had a hard cover partially on the top while it looks like the u.s. one doesn't. Can anyone confirm if this is a difference between the U.S. and foreign model?? Thanks for any help.