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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 ;)