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S14 Drift!
08-15-2002, 11:36 AM
I'm getting into this problem (not sure we can call this a problem)

I love convertable car, but I'm not sure if it's really a good idea to change my S14 SR powered 350HP for a stock Eclipse Spyder.

My car is a sleeper right now, stock 15" wheels (240SX base) not lowered, nothing that make it look like a low 13 second car... <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

It's look and fun vs Power! What would you choose?

Either I make my car more nice , T-top, 17" Mag...or &nbsp;I change car

AutoDestruct
08-15-2002, 12:35 PM
Sounds like your on the hunt for some T & A. &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
But I don't really think you can have your cake and eat it too. &nbsp;T-Tops = custom=big $$ &nbsp;I think this comes down to if you want the women or you want respect, if you already got it at least.

Do us all a favor and stay away from the convertible turbo pig and stick with the 2,4.

They make a convertible s13 by the way. &nbsp;Transfer all the parts. &nbsp;Its a automatic though.

Conclusion: Stick with what you already got. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;My .02c <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

boosteds14
08-15-2002, 01:46 PM
t-top? &nbsp;why> <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('> &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

S14 Drift&#33;
08-15-2002, 02:27 PM
Because I like to see outside, I know it might not make sense..but it does for me!

I love that freedom feeling of a convertable...but since it would be too hard to do it, I tought that a T top would be ideal.

Worst case a "rag roof top" or folding roof &nbsp;they call it!

Nate
08-15-2002, 10:53 PM
Keep the s14 man. If u want a conv. pick up a cheap miata or something and keep the s14.

SimpleS14
08-15-2002, 11:01 PM
I have to agree with Nate, keep the SR S-14 and get a cheap convertible like a Miata. &nbsp;If you want T & A, trust me you can get it with the S-14. &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'> &nbsp; Don't get a T-top, and just go for the looks to match the power. &nbsp;Plus a nicely done S-14 make heads turn unlike a stock Eclipse Spyder.

S14 Drift&#33;
08-16-2002, 09:35 AM
Thanks guy, I might end up doing this.....keeping my car and having a cheap 1990 1.6 liter miata...anyway, when I want power I'll drive the Silvia!

Yesterday night I spoke to someone who told me that he tried 2 Eclipse Spyder GST before he bought is Eclipse (non Spyder GST)...he said that both car he tried had a lot of rattle...way too much for him , so he bought the coupe.

West
08-16-2002, 10:09 AM
GST are whoreable, FWD sucks BIGTIME with all the power you can put down. My friend had a 350HP GSX and I have a 320HP s14, and I must say I loved both cars, but being im a RWD 240 fan I voted for the 240.

Doin a T-Top conversion isnt very practicle. You will lost lots of support from frame rails that will have the be re worked in order to fit the T-Tops.

Tuck&Poke
08-18-2002, 02:34 PM
keep the sr man, gst is a great car and all but its not a gsx so its crap and its convertable so the chassis is a piece of linguini (sp?) &nbsp;id go with the sr and a miata <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

Kreator
09-10-2002, 11:30 AM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (GT specR @ Aug. 16 2002,12:01)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have to agree with Nate, keep the SR S-14 and get a cheap convertible like a Miata. If you want T & A, trust me you can get it with the S-14. <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'> Don't get a T-top, and just go for the looks to match the power. Plus a nicely done S-14 make heads turn unlike a stock Eclipse Spyder.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Hey, i think there are geo metro convertibles or storms... don't remember, but yeah &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>