right hand drive conversion worth it.
08-27-2003, 09:12 PM
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right hand drive conversion worth it.
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?
08-28-2003, 01:14 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (WCI)
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.
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.
08-28-2003, 06:49 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (elwood)
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.
08-28-2003, 07:02 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (rextec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rextec »</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.
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.
08-28-2003, 07:03 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (WCI)
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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08-28-2003, 07:29 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (jimc93si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jimc93si »</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.
He can make money using his car as postal truck.
On a serious note, this would be a huge undertaking task for nothing.
08-28-2003, 09:14 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (96IntegraLS4DR)
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!!! 
, 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!!!
08-29-2003, 12:04 PM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (XtremeCarTuner)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XtremeCarTuner »</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.
, 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.
08-29-2003, 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.
http://www.prostreetonline.com...0.asp
We also are selling the front clip/dash if anyone is interested... I think $500 for both.
08-29-2003, 02:36 PM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (WCI)
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....
08-29-2003, 08:04 PM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (pRosmAt3c)
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.
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.
08-30-2003, 10:27 AM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (Hites)
acutually a buddy is giving me everything for free becuase he owes a favor, soooo you **** off
08-30-2003, 06:12 PM
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Re: right hand drive conversion worth it. (WCI)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WCI »</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.
</TD></TR></TABLE>uhoh, someones throwing a hissy fit.
