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Mr. Spool · 05-21-2005, 10:28 PM

I recently purchased a convertible 240 and need some sudjestions on the suspension, the convertibles if you did not know cant take corners for nothin, anyways I have a set of shocks and springs for a fast back as well as a set of coilovers and shocks for a s14 will any of these work. thanks.

projectRDM · 05-21-2005, 11:47 PM

You know this. Try harder.

Mr. Spool · 05-22-2005, 12:48 PM

You know I wish I did, All I have been coming up with is that the rear shocks and springs are different on the convertible. I would have thought that they would have been at least similar to the coupes, but I guesse not, I am hoping that I am wronge about his. are there any other tricks that I might use. as in new sway bar and or stut bars. I am scared to take corners in this thing.

raen419 · 05-22-2005, 12:52 PM

put them on. if they fit, ok. if not, go search freshalloy for better results.

Mr. Spool · 05-22-2005, 07:13 PM

Thats an outstanding answer, however I was hoping that someone might have an answer or have tried something before. thanks.

projectRDM · 05-22-2005, 09:35 PM

Alright, I'll be nice for once. The S13 stuff will swap right over (it's all the same parts, 89-94), but the spring rates are considerably different since the convertible weighs 7 tons. Technically aftermarket parts aren't designed for it but they'll work fine, they'll just be under a little more load. Lots of people lower their verts without issue.

Mr. Spool · 05-22-2005, 10:14 PM

Thanks for that awsome response, so basically the shocks will bolt right in along and the springs will go on as well, now what kind of affect will the extra weight have on this set up?

05-21-2005, 10:28 PM	#1
Mr. Spool Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Side, Michigan Age: 40 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	convertible shocks I recently purchased a convertible 240 and need some sudjestions on the suspension, the convertibles if you did not know cant take corners for nothin, anyways I have a set of shocks and springs for a fast back as well as a set of coilovers and shocks for a s14 will any of these work. thanks. __________________ 96' SE Turbo'd Super 60, S-AFC, SMIC, 370cc Injectors, Open Air BOV, Warblo 255 pump, Stage 3 Clutch Kyb agx, Sportline Springs Full body kit, Bomex rear, Drift sides, r34 front gunmetal rims, yok tires

05-21-2005, 11:47 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	You know this. Try harder. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

05-22-2005, 12:48 PM	#3
Mr. Spool Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Side, Michigan Age: 40 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You know I wish I did, All I have been coming up with is that the rear shocks and springs are different on the convertible. I would have thought that they would have been at least similar to the coupes, but I guesse not, I am hoping that I am wronge about his. are there any other tricks that I might use. as in new sway bar and or stut bars. I am scared to take corners in this thing. __________________ 96' SE Turbo'd Super 60, S-AFC, SMIC, 370cc Injectors, Open Air BOV, Warblo 255 pump, Stage 3 Clutch Kyb agx, Sportline Springs Full body kit, Bomex rear, Drift sides, r34 front gunmetal rims, yok tires

05-22-2005, 07:13 PM	#5
Mr. Spool Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Side, Michigan Age: 40 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats an outstanding answer, however I was hoping that someone might have an answer or have tried something before. thanks. __________________ 96' SE Turbo'd Super 60, S-AFC, SMIC, 370cc Injectors, Open Air BOV, Warblo 255 pump, Stage 3 Clutch Kyb agx, Sportline Springs Full body kit, Bomex rear, Drift sides, r34 front gunmetal rims, yok tires

05-22-2005, 09:35 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Alright, I'll be nice for once. The S13 stuff will swap right over (it's all the same parts, 89-94), but the spring rates are considerably different since the convertible weighs 7 tons. Technically aftermarket parts aren't designed for it but they'll work fine, they'll just be under a little more load. Lots of people lower their verts without issue. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

05-22-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
raen419 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jasper, AL Age: 38 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	put them on. if they fit, ok. if not, go search freshalloy for better results.

05-22-2005, 10:14 PM	#7
Mr. Spool Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Side, Michigan Age: 40 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for that awsome response, so basically the shocks will bolt right in along and the springs will go on as well, now what kind of affect will the extra weight have on this set up? __________________ 96' SE Turbo'd Super 60, S-AFC, SMIC, 370cc Injectors, Open Air BOV, Warblo 255 pump, Stage 3 Clutch Kyb agx, Sportline Springs Full body kit, Bomex rear, Drift sides, r34 front gunmetal rims, yok tires

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