RHD Conversion
06-29-2003, 05:36 AM
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RHD Conversion
How much time, money and custom fabrication would be needed to do a RHD EG hatchback? I am super interested in doing this so any info would help! Thanks!
06-29-2003, 09:20 AM
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Re: RHD Conversion (SlowMotiion)
First of all, you're going to get flamed for this question, because an RHD conversion is sooooo pointless. All that money and work for what???
It's going to cost a LOT, between parts and labor. How 'bout upgrading your suspension and actually RACING the thing??? Too crazy an idea?
It's going to cost a LOT, between parts and labor. How 'bout upgrading your suspension and actually RACING the thing??? Too crazy an idea?
06-29-2003, 09:25 AM
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Re: RHD Conversion (gamby)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gamby »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First of all, you're going to get flamed for this question, because an RHD conversion is sooooo pointless. All that money and work for what???
It's going to cost a LOT, between parts and labor. How 'bout upgrading your suspension and actually RACING the thing??? Too crazy an idea? </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah cuz god knows racing a civic is the BEST thing to do....
That's just what we need another kid running around in a civic thinking he's in some kind of sports car...
there is A LOT of work enolved with a rhd conversion... I'd suggest trying to get a whole front clip and just swap it all over... but theres going to be a LOT of work to get it to "swap".
It's going to cost a LOT, between parts and labor. How 'bout upgrading your suspension and actually RACING the thing??? Too crazy an idea?
</TD></TR></TABLE>yeah cuz god knows racing a civic is the BEST thing to do....
That's just what we need another kid running around in a civic thinking he's in some kind of sports car...
there is A LOT of work enolved with a rhd conversion... I'd suggest trying to get a whole front clip and just swap it all over... but theres going to be a LOT of work to get it to "swap".
06-29-2003, 07:51 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (NonovUrbizniz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NonovUrbizniz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yeah cuz god knows racing a civic is the BEST thing to do....
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Umm... I was referring to legal racing (as in auto-x or even HPDE) as opposed to jdm bling BS. And yes, racing a Civic is a pretty damn good pastime
yeah cuz god knows racing a civic is the BEST thing to do....
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Umm... I was referring to legal racing (as in auto-x or even HPDE) as opposed to jdm bling BS.
And yes, racing a Civic is a pretty damn good pastime
06-29-2003, 08:03 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (EG6-SiR)
why dont you do a search for limo makers, there are tons on the net, and all it is is putting your front clip (once you get it) on your test vehicle, your done now just wire it up USDM...... anyone who makes limo cars for businesses can put one together for you..... for a price.....
and i agree if this is your first post wrong choice of topics. unless you like to get flamed.....
and i agree if this is your first post wrong choice of topics. unless you like to get flamed.....
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Re: RHD Conversion (88hf)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88hf »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why dont you do a search for limo makers, there are tons on the net, and all it is is putting your front clip (once you get it) on your test vehicle, your done now just wire it up USDM...... anyone who makes limo cars for businesses can put one together for you..... for a price.....
and i agree if this is your first post wrong choice of topics. unless you like to get flamed.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does anyone know any other way. I am thinking about purchasing a front clip and converting mine. Dont flame me for wanting to do this its something I think would be cool. Just like me having lamborgini doors, I dont care if you like it cuz i do.
and i agree if this is your first post wrong choice of topics. unless you like to get flamed.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does anyone know any other way. I am thinking about purchasing a front clip and converting mine. Dont flame me for wanting to do this its something I think would be cool. Just like me having lamborgini doors, I dont care if you like it cuz i do.
06-29-2003, 08:57 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (Elite Hatch)
here's a link to a RWD b-series tranny maker. http://g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gf5r-rev.asp
06-29-2003, 09:13 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (92 civic VX B18c)
oh and you'll also have to worry about a cop double checking your firewall vin with your registration slip to see if its the correct vin # takes what 2 mins to check..
06-29-2003, 09:21 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (88hf)
my engines not stolen, I'm not worried about that, nor would I be worried about a cop opening my hood I live in AZ, you know the state next CA, but we are still enjoy our freedoms here...
06-30-2003, 04:44 AM
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First of all, this isnt my first post... its just my first post on another name. 2nd of all, why do you need to flame? I just want a car that will stand out more so then anyone else. I also plan on doing a b16b swap with LSD tranny and going all motor and trying to hit 13's. i dont understand why some people can't understand that some people like to be different. To each his own... and BTW eg6-SiR, I'd like to see a few pics of your car and why you think its so much more special then anyone elses. Thanks
06-30-2003, 07:39 AM
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Re: RHD Conversion (NonovUrbizniz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NonovUrbizniz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yeah cuz god knows racing a civic is the BEST thing to do....
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The SCCA and NASA guys seem to think so - very competitive cars.
As far as the RHD conversion: just weld up a RHD clip like some of the others have said.
yeah cuz god knows racing a civic is the BEST thing to do....
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The SCCA and NASA guys seem to think so - very competitive cars.
As far as the RHD conversion: just weld up a RHD clip like some of the others have said.
06-30-2003, 10:34 AM
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Re: RHD Conversion (SlowMotiion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SlowMotiion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How much time, money and custom fabrication would be needed to do a RHD EG hatchback? I am super interested in doing this so any info would help! Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
well, for the sake of answering your question, and keeping it at just that, here's an overview:
1. find a complete JDM EG front clip (w/motor is highly suggested)
2. find some bodyshop who's willing to do this work for you
3. the gist of the rhd conversion for EG chassis is mainly the firewall section. You'll need to get your US EG firewall removed, and apply the JDM EG firewall and everything else RHD related (dash, pedals, MC+booster, steering column, heater/AC unit, etc). Recall how I mention getting a JDM EG front clip w/engine is highly suggested? I say that cuz you need the JDM throttle cable, as it curls around the engine bay. Usually, engine-less JDM EG clips don't have a throttlecable.
4. Wiring is next. You might have to mate a the JDM EG engine harness to your US harness somehow....or you just might have to use a complete JDM engine & cabin harness.....good luck finding a complete cabin harness tho!
Since this is an EG conversion its actually a lot less work to do in comparison to an EF chassis....since most of the work is aimed at the EG firewall and not the frame rails, like on US EF chassis.
well, for the sake of answering your question, and keeping it at just that, here's an overview:
1. find a complete JDM EG front clip (w/motor is highly suggested)
2. find some bodyshop who's willing to do this work for you
3. the gist of the rhd conversion for EG chassis is mainly the firewall section. You'll need to get your US EG firewall removed, and apply the JDM EG firewall and everything else RHD related (dash, pedals, MC+booster, steering column, heater/AC unit, etc). Recall how I mention getting a JDM EG front clip w/engine is highly suggested? I say that cuz you need the JDM throttle cable, as it curls around the engine bay. Usually, engine-less JDM EG clips don't have a throttlecable.
4. Wiring is next. You might have to mate a the JDM EG engine harness to your US harness somehow....or you just might have to use a complete JDM engine & cabin harness.....good luck finding a complete cabin harness tho!
Since this is an EG conversion its actually a lot less work to do in comparison to an EF chassis....since most of the work is aimed at the EG firewall and not the frame rails, like on US EF chassis.
06-30-2003, 11:12 AM
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Re: RHD Conversion (Katman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Katman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
well, for the sake of answering your question, and keeping it at just that, here's an overview:
1. find a complete JDM EG front clip (w/motor is highly suggested)
2. find some bodyshop who's willing to do this work for you
3. the gist of the rhd conversion for EG chassis is mainly the firewall section. You'll need to get your US EG firewall removed, and apply the JDM EG firewall and everything else RHD related (dash, pedals, MC+booster, steering column, heater/AC unit, etc). Recall how I mention getting a JDM EG front clip w/engine is highly suggested? I say that cuz you need the JDM throttle cable, as it curls around the engine bay. Usually, engine-less JDM EG clips don't have a throttlecable.
4. Wiring is next. You might have to mate a the JDM EG engine harness to your US harness somehow....or you just might have to use a complete JDM engine & cabin harness.....good luck finding a complete cabin harness tho!
Since this is an EG conversion its actually a lot less work to do in comparison to an EF chassis....since most of the work is aimed at the EG firewall and not the frame rails, like on US EF chassis.
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Question, so there was a RWD JDM EG civic, is that what your saying?
well, for the sake of answering your question, and keeping it at just that, here's an overview:
1. find a complete JDM EG front clip (w/motor is highly suggested)
2. find some bodyshop who's willing to do this work for you
3. the gist of the rhd conversion for EG chassis is mainly the firewall section. You'll need to get your US EG firewall removed, and apply the JDM EG firewall and everything else RHD related (dash, pedals, MC+booster, steering column, heater/AC unit, etc). Recall how I mention getting a JDM EG front clip w/engine is highly suggested? I say that cuz you need the JDM throttle cable, as it curls around the engine bay. Usually, engine-less JDM EG clips don't have a throttlecable.
4. Wiring is next. You might have to mate a the JDM EG engine harness to your US harness somehow....or you just might have to use a complete JDM engine & cabin harness.....good luck finding a complete cabin harness tho!
Since this is an EG conversion its actually a lot less work to do in comparison to an EF chassis....since most of the work is aimed at the EG firewall and not the frame rails, like on US EF chassis.
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Question, so there was a RWD JDM EG civic, is that what your saying?
06-30-2003, 12:46 PM
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Question, so there was a RWD JDM EG civic, is that what your saying?</TD></TR></TABLE>
RWD EG? uhh nope, thats not what I was saying. There is no such thing as a rear wheel drive EG.
Question, so there was a RWD JDM EG civic, is that what your saying?</TD></TR></TABLE>
RWD EG? uhh nope, thats not what I was saying. There is no such thing as a rear wheel drive EG.
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Re: RHD Conversion (Katman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Katman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
well, for the sake of answering your question, and keeping it at just that, here's an overview:
1. find a complete JDM EG front clip (w/motor is highly suggested)
2. find some bodyshop who's willing to do this work for you
3. the gist of the rhd conversion for EG chassis is mainly the firewall section. You'll need to get your US EG firewall removed, and apply the JDM EG firewall and everything else RHD related (dash, pedals, MC+booster, steering column, heater/AC unit, etc). Recall how I mention getting a JDM EG front clip w/engine is highly suggested? I say that cuz you need the JDM throttle cable, as it curls around the engine bay. Usually, engine-less JDM EG clips don't have a throttlecable.
4. Wiring is next. You might have to mate a the JDM EG engine harness to your US harness somehow....or you just might have to use a complete JDM engine & cabin harness.....good luck finding a complete cabin harness tho!
Since this is an EG conversion its actually a lot less work to do in comparison to an EF chassis....since most of the work is aimed at the EG firewall and not the frame rails, like on US EF chassis.
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So what do you need the JDM clip for? How does a fwd JDM clip help this guy build a RWD car from a USDM front wheel drive car?
A FWD JDM clip"with engine like you sugest, still has a Transverse mounted engine correct?
here's a good place to get started building a RWD civic, it make RWD tranny's for B-series honda engines. http://g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gf5r-rev.asp
Unless. you want to use a S2000, front end and engine, (witch will run you around 9k ) your going to need a tranny that can get you started in the right direction, (no punn intended)
Modified by 92 civic VX B18c at 4:29 PM 6/30/2003
Modified by 92 civic VX B18c at 4:31 PM 6/30/2003
well, for the sake of answering your question, and keeping it at just that, here's an overview:
1. find a complete JDM EG front clip (w/motor is highly suggested)
2. find some bodyshop who's willing to do this work for you
3. the gist of the rhd conversion for EG chassis is mainly the firewall section. You'll need to get your US EG firewall removed, and apply the JDM EG firewall and everything else RHD related (dash, pedals, MC+booster, steering column, heater/AC unit, etc). Recall how I mention getting a JDM EG front clip w/engine is highly suggested? I say that cuz you need the JDM throttle cable, as it curls around the engine bay. Usually, engine-less JDM EG clips don't have a throttlecable.
4. Wiring is next. You might have to mate a the JDM EG engine harness to your US harness somehow....or you just might have to use a complete JDM engine & cabin harness.....good luck finding a complete cabin harness tho!
Since this is an EG conversion its actually a lot less work to do in comparison to an EF chassis....since most of the work is aimed at the EG firewall and not the frame rails, like on US EF chassis.
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So what do you need the JDM clip for? How does a fwd JDM clip help this guy build a RWD car from a USDM front wheel drive car?
A FWD JDM clip"with engine like you sugest, still has a Transverse mounted engine correct?
here's a good place to get started building a RWD civic, it make RWD tranny's for B-series honda engines. http://g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gf5r-rev.asp
Unless. you want to use a S2000, front end and engine, (witch will run you around 9k ) your going to need a tranny that can get you started in the right direction, (no punn intended)
Modified by 92 civic VX B18c at 4:29 PM 6/30/2003
Modified by 92 civic VX B18c at 4:31 PM 6/30/2003
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Re: RHD Conversion (YodaIsGod)
wtf?! he never said anything about RWD? he said RHD the whole time. and dont flame him for doing what he likes to do. or im gonna start flaming you for putting amber corners on your car. go find another bandwagon to bastardize.
06-30-2003, 04:55 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (92 civic VX B18c)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92 civic VX B18c »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
So what do you need the JDM clip for? How does a fwd JDM clip help this guy build a RWD car from a USDM front wheel drive car?
A FWD JDM clip"with engine like you sugest, still has a Transverse mounted engine correct?
here's a good place to get started building a RWD civic, it make RWD tranny's for B-series honda engines. http://g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gf5r-rev.asp
Unless. you want to use a S2000, front end and engine, (witch will run you around 9k ) your going to need a tranny that can get you started in the right direction, (no punn intended)
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DUDE, WHAT THE FAWK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT RWD!!!
So what do you need the JDM clip for? How does a fwd JDM clip help this guy build a RWD car from a USDM front wheel drive car?
A FWD JDM clip"with engine like you sugest, still has a Transverse mounted engine correct?
here's a good place to get started building a RWD civic, it make RWD tranny's for B-series honda engines. http://g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gf5r-rev.asp
Unless. you want to use a S2000, front end and engine, (witch will run you around 9k ) your going to need a tranny that can get you started in the right direction, (no punn intended)
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DUDE, WHAT THE FAWK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT RWD!!!
06-30-2003, 05:08 PM
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Re: RHD Conversion (Katman)
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DUDE, WHAT THE FAWK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT RWD!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
the original questoin was answered in detail and somehow the rhd went to rwd!
DUDE, WHAT THE FAWK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT RWD!!!
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the original questoin was answered in detail and somehow the rhd went to rwd!
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Re: RHD Conversion (eg6si)
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lol
the original questoin was answered in detail and somehow the rhd went to rwd!
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yeah that was my bad, sorry folks
lol
the original questoin was answered in detail and somehow the rhd went to rwd!
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yeah that was my bad, sorry folks