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shoes59 · 03-03-2003, 05:02 PM

Are S13 convertibles considered solid cars or are they flexy fliers like most rag tops. If so can anything be done to make them a good handling car? Comments about 240 convertibles are welcome.

RTDrifter · 03-03-2003, 05:05 PM

You might want to swap in the manual trans, because i think all the conv. came auto-

shoes59 · 03-03-2003, 05:11 PM

That would be the plan. The rag tops are abundant and I was considering swapping my S14 motor into one and adding a roll bar and other assorted braces to stiffen it up. Can anyone think of any downsides to this plan?

andrave · 03-03-2003, 07:51 PM

I heard they are heavy but I don't know just how much. Every spring manufacturer's offerings say "all s13 except convertibles" or "except convertibles and hicas" so maybe they weighed enough that they gave them stiffer springs. and as you know, the more weight that more power you'll need. I have always liked the ragtops, especially with a silvia conversion.

mixedwell · 03-04-2003, 02:48 AM

thats my thing wiht 240sx convertiables. i really really like them except for a couple of things, which could be answered by u lovely people at Zilvia.net

im not too crazy fo the automatic transmisson. but its ok i t can be swapped.

how do you lower a convertible? with what?

convertible 240sxs are really cool and look fun to drive. thats it. i know japanese people like the convertible s13. hahah ok have fun holla

mixedwell

03-03-2003, 05:02 PM	#1
shoes59 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 300 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 Convertable Are S13 convertibles considered solid cars or are they flexy fliers like most rag tops. If so can anything be done to make them a good handling car? Comments about 240 convertibles are welcome. __________________ Jim Schumacher My 240

03-03-2003, 05:11 PM	#3
shoes59 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 300 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That would be the plan. The rag tops are abundant and I was considering swapping my S14 motor into one and adding a roll bar and other assorted braces to stiffen it up. Can anyone think of any downsides to this plan? __________________ Jim Schumacher My 240

03-04-2003, 02:48 AM	#5
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats my thing wiht 240sx convertiables. i really really like them except for a couple of things, which could be answered by u lovely people at Zilvia.net im not too crazy fo the automatic transmisson. but its ok i t can be swapped. how do you lower a convertible? with what? convertible 240sxs are really cool and look fun to drive. thats it. i know japanese people like the convertible s13. hahah ok have fun holla mixedwell __________________ silvia... my love ::

03-03-2003, 05:05 PM	#2
RTDrifter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: florida Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You might want to swap in the manual trans, because i think all the conv. came auto-

03-03-2003, 07:51 PM	#4
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I heard they are heavy but I don't know just how much. Every spring manufacturer's offerings say "all s13 except convertibles" or "except convertibles and hicas" so maybe they weighed enough that they gave them stiffer springs. and as you know, the more weight that more power you'll need. I have always liked the ragtops, especially with a silvia conversion.