S13 Silvia/240sx Convertible w/SR20DET 5-SPD Question/Info

[single_cam]

Sup. I've been planning on getting a 240sx convertible (s13) for a long time. My intentions are to do the whole jdm x-over (Silvia front end / redtop SR w/5-spd Swap / Lower / LSD / FMI / Bolt ons, etc.). I finally found one, now I need to ask yall for some help B4 I buy. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

1) Will 240sx lowering springs/coilovers mount to the conv. I always see "Conv. Excluded", but is that because of weight, or different mounts?

2) Is there a way to take the Convertible Motor out and operate the top manually? I say this because I know the convertible is about 180 lbs heavier than the coupe - A manual tranny cuts out 50lbs / no spare tire = 20-30 lbs / silvia front end i heard is lighter - so that will be about 100lbs shaved right away, but convertible motor assymbly I'm sure weighs a ton.

3) What's up with that bar on the door (I think it holds the seatbelt?) Is there any way to get rid of that/relocate it because it's not on the Japan Conv. and it looks like it gets in the way of vision.

Anyone that has experience with the conv. please help out....

-Single Cam

PS. PLEAE POST ANY S13 SILVIA CONVERTIBLE PICS YOU HAVE