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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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so... i just ordered a front clip and i planned on using the engine and front end... but then i thought to myself i could be right hand drive... could i just cut out my usdm firewall and replace with jdm??? its no big deal but i wouldn't mind righthand drive for when i sell it. it gives the car a little more character.. thanks.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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it can be done, lots have done it. not everyone will like it tho.


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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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why would you want it rhd??

curious, because good luck selling it, and if you actually drive it, good luck insuring it, sure you may get a policy, but if you ever file a claim, the adjuster will NOT think its cool.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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basically its character... it stands out... so your saying that right hand drive isnt worth the work... i live in vegas and our regulations are not serious at all... and basically i think rhd is all about the bling factor... after having the b18c5 engine, some dope authentic racing rims from japan VOLK>ADVAN<RACING HARRT, some carbon products, and a clean body, you just top it off with a little cherry(RHD)! thanks for the suggestions!!!! keep em comming... i have a daily driver that i can reley on, so who knows... i would really like to perform this task but i need as much info as possible. I AM A DO'ER! I DO EVERYTHING myself and has been like that for many years. when i was in japan a few years back my uncle let me drive his car and i enjoyed it alot it was a change that was hard to overcome... and it was fun... im already a really good driver so this minor switch isnt gonna affect anything. and the car is already insured, making it right hand drive is just a customization... its still usdm. any other things i should worrie about? or take in consideration? thanks again guys!
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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hers some pics of my car jus to show you what i see... its already very clean and stright body so... let me know
THIS CAR deserves RHD


OH AND THIS IS A 94... with 116000 original paint second owner!
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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dude don't rhd it.

it's alot more hassle than it is worth. 7 years ago it would have been hot, but now it's been done so often. I think it's just a little played out and a little too much work.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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overtaking with an RHD car in a country with traffic driving on the right side sucks, because you cant see properly ahead.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Hey think of it this way at least if you got a job with the post office you'd be all set and your car looks better than any postal truck I have seen.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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well really im jus kinda bored, you know... ive had a few hondas in my day... yeah id have to say this is my best handling chassis for a honda but there all about the same. so ive pretty much drove the same ****** car for like years. whatever though! they are great machines. see my point is, im jus looking for a little change before i sell this car. its a project car! period! PROJECTS ARE WELCOME!
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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driving rhd jdm cool yo sucks,
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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I didn't know tegs came in that color...
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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I guess if Honda-tech says it sucks then I wouldn't do it.... If Honda-tech doesn't like it then you wont like it.....

In other words....don't conform to other peoples ideas and standards just because they think it sucks or they think its cool...do what you want to do....
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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I don't have any problems driving my RHD cars
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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im just being practical about it.
who cares about the looks.

fact is maybe you have an insurance policy, but if you were to ever hurt anyone or yourself in a wreck, and need the coverage, they could totally deny you coverage EVEN THOUGH you have been paying premiums for YEARS.

converting to RHD totally changes the car man, its not like adding a kamakazi yoshimitsu muffler.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hootiehoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im just being practical about it.
who cares about the looks.

fact is maybe you have an insurance policy, but if you were to ever hurt anyone or yourself in a wreck, and need the coverage, they could totally deny you coverage EVEN THOUGH you have been paying premiums for YEARS.

converting to RHD totally changes the car man, its not like adding a kamakazi yoshimitsu muffler.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you must work for an insurance company....
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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To do the rhd you need to change the firewall, clutch pedals, power booster, clutch cylinder, subframe, and the steel lines on the frame. but if you want to do it go right ahead. Im playingon doing my ek9 rhd but im still looking for a clip.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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Thanks guys.... its dope that you guys give me your imput... its not like im gonna be driving this car every day... its slowley turning into a weekend car... Ill see you on the streets!
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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a friend did some research, its thunder grey only made on 94 and 95 integras! i think i might keep it
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