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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="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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

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

AutoDestruct · 08-15-2002, 12:35 PM

Sounds like your on the hunt for some T & A.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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But I don't really think you can have your cake and eat it too.  T-Tops = custom=big $$  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.  Transfer all the parts.  Its a automatic though.

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

boosteds14 · 08-15-2002, 01:46 PM

t-top?  why> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

S14 Drift! · 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  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.  If you want T & A, trust me you can get it with the S-14.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/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.

S14 Drift! · 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?)  id go with the sr and a miata <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/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="http://www.zilvia.net/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  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

08-15-2002, 11:36 AM	#1
S14 Drift! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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="http://www.zilvia.net/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  I change car

08-15-2002, 12:35 PM	#2
AutoDestruct Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Burg, Harrisburg Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like your on the hunt for some T & A.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> But I don't really think you can have your cake and eat it too.  T-Tops = custom=big $$  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.  Transfer all the parts.  Its a automatic though. Conclusion: Stick with what you already got.        My .02c <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

08-15-2002, 01:46 PM	#3
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 39 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	t-top?  why> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

08-15-2002, 11:01 PM	#6
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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="http://www.zilvia.net/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. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-16-2002, 10:09 AM	#8
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

08-15-2002, 02:27 PM	#4
S14 Drift! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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  they call it!

08-15-2002, 10:53 PM	#5
Nate Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Keep the s14 man. If u want a conv. pick up a cheap miata or something and keep the s14.

08-16-2002, 09:35 AM	#7
S14 Drift! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

08-18-2002, 02:34 PM	#9
Tuck&Poke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: MIA Age: 35 Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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?)  id go with the sr and a miata <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

09-10-2002, 11:30 AM	#10
Kreator Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MD Age: 37 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</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="http://www.zilvia.net/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  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ кто болеет за Зенит, у того всегда стоит!

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