92lxsleeper

converting my car to RHD, modifying existing firewall instead of swapping in new one. Will a RHD steering rack bolt in to a LHD subframe, or do i need the whole frame. I can get the whole subframe from england for $84 plus shipping, but if i can use just the rack, i can get a lot cheaper shipping obviously.

92lxsleeper

note- its a 97 ek hatch, and the subframe/rack im getting would be from an ITR. shouldn't matter tho

grumblemarc

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RHD? Good luck through those drive-thrus.

98civdx

I am almost 100% positive you would need a RHD subframe/rack.

How in the world are you modifying your firewall for RHD?

92lxsleeper

well on the ek its a symetrical firewall in terms of shape. im welding up the old holes for the MC and clutch MC, creating them on the opposite side, cutting the hole for the blower motor, welding up the old one. the only harder part, is cutting off the drop out where the steering rack goes through the firewall and adding that to the other side. in terms of strength, i believe the structure of the car will be better doing it this way than to cut the entire firewall out and replace it. plus i get to keep my windshield in so that saves time.


plus i dont have to tamper with the vin on the firewall. big no no in rhode island lol

92lxsleeper

and i have to figure out how im gonna change the wiper over to RHD. i'll figure something out.

92lxsleeper

drive backwards

92lxsleeper

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iOI_pC8NxKU

here is what i've accomplished so far. pedals are mocked up. need to make backing plates from steel to weld in the holes so its a perfect fit. of course its not gonna look like factory, and i need to modify how the pedals are so they go to the left a bit. a torch and a mini sledge will work.

note - this is not gonna be a 100% oem conversion obviously. I'm showing how i would do this on a budget, and maintain the cars structural integrity without risk of my welding skills failing on the firewall swap.