What do you guys think about a RHD conversion?
11-30-2007, 07:57 PM
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What do you guys think about a RHD conversion?
I just wanted to know what do you guys think about a Right Hand Drive conversion for our TSX? Do you guys think its worth the doing? My front clip is on hold right now to determine if I really want to commit myself on doing this project. I'm in the process of selling my my roll caged DA (integra) to have the money for the conversion.
Updated Procedure, looks like I'm going for it.
List of parts that will be included.
RHD Dash
RHD Firewall
RHD Heater Core
RHD Blower
Front Wiring Harness
RHD Pedal Assembly
RHD Brake Booster
RHD Brake Lines
Knuckles
Rotors
Brakes
Radiator Support
Vin Tag
RHD Carpet
JDM Steering Wheel
JDM Climate Control
JDM Navi
JDM Cluster
JDM Center Console
JDM Door Suade Panels (fronts, backs, and both sides)
JDM Flare
JDM Recaro Seats (optional for more $)
JDM 06 Head lights (optional for more $)
EDM
JDM
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PUT IN YOUR THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS!!
Updated Procedure, looks like I'm going for it.
List of parts that will be included.
RHD Dash
RHD Firewall
RHD Heater Core
RHD Blower
Front Wiring Harness
RHD Pedal Assembly
RHD Brake Booster
RHD Brake Lines
Knuckles
Rotors
Brakes
Radiator Support
Vin Tag
RHD Carpet
JDM Steering Wheel
JDM Climate Control
JDM Navi
JDM Cluster
JDM Center Console
JDM Door Suade Panels (fronts, backs, and both sides)
JDM Flare
JDM Recaro Seats (optional for more $)
JDM 06 Head lights (optional for more $)
EDM
JDM
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PUT IN YOUR THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS!!
11-30-2007, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
Ehh, it's easier to just mirror your photos
FWIW, I wouldn't do it.
FWIW, I wouldn't do it.
how are you suppose to "mirror your photos in person" ? what about at shows?
11-30-2007, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by siei7ieinitih
how much is this all costing? sounds like a nice project
I'm not going to tell you the price but I'll give you a hint. Its alot cheaper than the Comptech supercharger kit.
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11-30-2007, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by VQPower37
if u continue to drive the car on normal roads ... wouldnt it be hard to make left turns?
Correct, but it won't be hard if your used to driving RHD cars.
11-30-2007, 10:06 PM
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daicacharco are you planning on doing the labor yourself? If you haven't had a lot of practice taking off interior panels I would suggest practicing with smaller projects first (maybe do some dynamat in the doors). You really don't want to crack any clips and end up with rattles.
Also, have you looked at a Helms manual to see what is really involved? I don't know of there is a helms manual equivalent for the overseas models. Also, are you going to have to move the circuit box?
Also, have you looked at a Helms manual to see what is really involved? I don't know of there is a helms manual equivalent for the overseas models. Also, are you going to have to move the circuit box?
11-30-2007, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by madmanmax3000
daicacharco are you planning on doing the labor yourself? If you haven't had a lot of practice taking off interior panels I would suggest practicing with smaller projects first (maybe do some dynamat in the doors). You really don't want to crack any clips and end up with rattles.
Also, have you looked at a Helms manual to see what is really involved? I don't know of there is a helms manual equivalent for the overseas models. Also, are you going to have to move the circuit box?
Also, have you looked at a Helms manual to see what is really involved? I don't know of there is a helms manual equivalent for the overseas models. Also, are you going to have to move the circuit box?
I've done many RHD conversions before. I've gotten better and faster. I'm really confident I can get this done correctly. Within 2 weeks max. I'm going to take my time on this one. I'm going to be cruising in my Hatch! for now haha.
12-01-2007, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by daicacharco
I'm not going to tell you the price but I'll give you a hint. Its alot cheaper than the Comptech supercharger kit.
thats not too bad, i woulda thought that id would be more than that
12-01-2007, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by daicacharco
FYI it is not illegal. Been there done that FYI!
12-01-2007, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by visuelz
Why the hell would you want to do something so useless? It doesn't make the car look better nor perform better.
Its not about making the car faster, or perform better. its more about the owners personal preference.
12-01-2007, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FrazTL-S
It IS illegal because the japanese parts do not meet/ have not passed US regulations for safety, unless you plan on using this vehicle as a postal vehicle.....
12-01-2007, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by FrazTL-S
It IS illegal because the japanese parts do not meet/ have not passed US regulations for safety, unless you plan on using this vehicle as a postal vehicle.....
But then again, who said I was going to tell the dmv its rhd? For all they know someone crazy ( like me ) will go for that. If their "illegal" please determine why my friends EF hatch were able to be ref'd and bar'd with a jdm gsr motor w/ a rhd conversion?
We're not talking about cutting off frames or exchanging body external parts. Its just internals.
12-01-2007, 02:29 AM
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not hatting but believe it when I see it. also i take it you are really not 17 since you say you have done many RHD conversions.
12-01-2007, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by daicacharco
Maybe i feel more comfortable driving RHD than LHD?
12-01-2007, 09:50 AM
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I can't imagine trying to sell a RHD car in North America. I wouldn't pay a dime for a RHD car, and I'm a car enthusiast. I think this project sounds like a big money pit, IMO.
Blind left-hand turns at intersections FTL.
Blind left-hand turns at intersections FTL.
12-01-2007, 10:28 AM
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Not worth the effort unless you can ensure yourself a buyer when you are bored with the car. It's a lot of money that you may never even get close to recouping so it's not worth it.
As for being more comfortable driving RHD, I suggest you get used to LHD if you're going to be in the US for any period of time because if a cop happens to take notice, expect to be hassled.
As for being more comfortable driving RHD, I suggest you get used to LHD if you're going to be in the US for any period of time because if a cop happens to take notice, expect to be hassled.
12-01-2007, 10:52 AM
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how come the USPS mailmen get to drive RHD vehicles! so, i guess it may not be illegal after all! Or you can use the TSX on the weekends or weeknights and be a rural route mail carrier as a side job and make extra money in the process too since the car will be RHD then. nothing wrong with extra cash 
12-01-2007, 11:10 AM
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If you've seriously done a few of these before, and it's really what you want to spend your time/money on then sure, do it. Chances are it'll look pretty sweet and you'll be the only TSX/Accord stateside that's RHD. If you're using your car mainly as a show car, it should work out fine for you.
However, if this is gonna be your daily driver there are certainly some things you should take into account. As stated, intersections and turns in general are going to be more difficult. But also things like using drive-throughs, taking toll tickets and parking tickets from the little machine, and other simple things like that are going to be nearly impossible if you don't have a passenger at all times.
However, if this is gonna be your daily driver there are certainly some things you should take into account. As stated, intersections and turns in general are going to be more difficult. But also things like using drive-throughs, taking toll tickets and parking tickets from the little machine, and other simple things like that are going to be nearly impossible if you don't have a passenger at all times.
12-01-2007, 11:23 AM
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It seems like you already made your mind up about what you are going to do. So why did you waste time asking people if you already knew you wanted to do it.
It's your money, spend it how you want, although I see no benefit from it. You may win some car shows, but if your only doing if for that reason why not get a RHD Integra or something?
It's your money, spend it how you want, although I see no benefit from it. You may win some car shows, but if your only doing if for that reason why not get a RHD Integra or something?
12-01-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
how come the USPS mailmen get to drive RHD vehicles! so, i guess it may not be illegal after all! Or you can use the TSX on the weekends or weeknights and be a rural route mail carrier as a side job and make extra money in the process too since the car will be RHD then. nothing wrong with extra cash
USPS use RHD so they can deliver mail without getting out the car
i say do it, love to see a RHD tsx