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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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I am getting a full jdm front clip for really cheep. I would like to convert my car to RHD. how hard is this? Where do I go to get it legal?
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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fairly hard and chp
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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i heard that doing so u pay alot in trying to register the car, as high as 20k. in my view thats dumb as f*
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 01:14 AM
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Not worth it. The only time that I would even consider
doing it, is if your car was totaled and needed a new
front end. Even still, too much work just to be
different, and its not even that different anymore.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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no. im sure it gets pretty anoying getting stuck behind some slow car and not being able to pass it cause you cant look around them.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rextec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no. im sure it gets pretty anoying getting stuck behind some slow car and not being able to pass it cause you cant look around them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good point never would have thought of that. Also you would have to learn to drive again . The only time it would be funny, cool, whatever is when you get pulled over and the cop is like WTF!!! when he wealks up and you are on the other side.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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I guy did that at work here with his 240sx and all it did was cost alot of money and time. Now he'll have a hell of a hard time selling it and never get his money out of it.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 07:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jimc93si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I guy did that at work here with his 240sx and all it did was cost alot of money and time. Now he'll have a hell of a hard time selling it and never get his money out of it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
He can make money using his car as postal truck.
On a serious note, this would be a huge undertaking task for nothing.
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 09:14 AM
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Having a right hand drive conversion would be a nice show stopper , but i am against it for daily driver use... I mean its nice because it's different, but the blind spots and getting used to is a pain in the ***. Forget about pulling up to the drive thru!!!
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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not your average bolt on
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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hmmm... rhd conversion; id say WORTHLESS!
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Hard, worthless, and stupid.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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THAT IS THE FRIGGIN FUNNIEST THING THAT I HAVE HEARD
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XtremeCarTuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Having a right hand drive conversion would be a nice show stopper , but i am against it for daily driver use... I mean its nice because it's different, but the blind spots and getting used to is a pain in the ***. Forget about pulling up to the drive thru!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

well, integras arent exactly huge, its not like you cant reach out the left window for a drive thru. ever go to checkers? they have drive thus on both sides. I think is hes getting a full front clip then he might as well do it, its not an extremely hard task.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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We have converted a customer car to RHD:

http://www.prostreetonline.com...0.asp

We also are selling the front clip/dash if anyone is interested... I think $500 for both.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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why does it matter what side of the car steering wheel is on, as if that somehow determines coolness
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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honestly, who would waste money to do a rhd conversion? if youre a rich kid who mommy buys everything for you... **** OFF! you need to share the wealth, you greedy bastard .
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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the vultures are out tonight.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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i was wondering if on a right hand drive first gear is on the right or the left...it would be nice to have a rhd but i don't know how much it's worth the trouble....
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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Gears are the same as a LHD. The advantage us people have, is that we are shifting away from us. In a RHD you have to shift toward you. I remember driving a friend's RHD ITR once, and going from 1st to 4th and boggin that car.

Also, when having a RHD, unless you have a passenger helpin you out... you aint passin anyone on a 2 lane highway, when a truck is in front of you goin 10 MPH.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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i didn't even read what you said but, NO its not worth it
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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acutually a buddy is giving me everything for free becuase he owes a favor, soooo you **** off
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WCI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">acutually a buddy is giving me everything for free becuase he owes a favor, soooo you **** off </TD></TR></TABLE>

uhoh, someones throwing a hissy fit.
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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relax i was just kidding homie have a
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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As usual, do what makes ya happy.
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