What do you guys think about a RHD conversion?
12-01-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by daicacharco
12-01-2007, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 99whitetl
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.
12-01-2007, 02:27 PM
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ok i'll believe this conversion when i see it...... btw... since you said you've done a lot of conversions.... can you tell me how you're gonna put in the rhd firewall?
12-01-2007, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CL9er
ok i'll believe this conversion when i see it...... btw... since you said you've done a lot of conversions.... can you tell me how you're gonna put in the rhd firewall?
12-01-2007, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I haven't done a RHD conversion but the process to do it is you cut out the LHD fire wall right along the weld and do the same to the RHD front clip you buy and then weld the RHD firewall into the LHD frame. Thus you dont hurt the structural integrity of the frame.
12-01-2007, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CL9er
you don't have to replace the whole firewall though... cutting out the original firewall is a bad idea.... all you have to do is cut out the holes you need and patch up the other holes....
12-01-2007, 03:39 PM
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Personally, not something i would do, but i think it would be cool if you go through with it.
Better to cut out the old firewall and put the rhd one in. Much easier and faster than trying to line up and make new holes in the regular firewall. And if you have a skilled welder, there shouldn't really be a reason why the full rhd firewall is worse (although you won't have the nice machine welds).
Better to cut out the old firewall and put the rhd one in. Much easier and faster than trying to line up and make new holes in the regular firewall. And if you have a skilled welder, there shouldn't really be a reason why the full rhd firewall is worse (although you won't have the nice machine welds).
12-01-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXinHI
Personally, not something i would do, but i think it would be cool if you go through with it.
Better to cut out the old firewall and put the rhd one in. Much easier and faster than trying to line up and make new holes in the regular firewall. And if you have a skilled welder, there shouldn't really be a reason why the full rhd firewall is worse (although you won't have the nice machine welds).
Better to cut out the old firewall and put the rhd one in. Much easier and faster than trying to line up and make new holes in the regular firewall. And if you have a skilled welder, there shouldn't really be a reason why the full rhd firewall is worse (although you won't have the nice machine welds).
12-01-2007, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXinHI
Personally, not something i would do, but i think it would be cool if you go through with it.
Better to cut out the old firewall and put the rhd one in. Much easier and faster than trying to line up and make new holes in the regular firewall. And if you have a skilled welder, there shouldn't really be a reason why the full rhd firewall is worse (although you won't have the nice machine welds).
Better to cut out the old firewall and put the rhd one in. Much easier and faster than trying to line up and make new holes in the regular firewall. And if you have a skilled welder, there shouldn't really be a reason why the full rhd firewall is worse (although you won't have the nice machine welds).
12-01-2007, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CL9er
i know a few tig welders with nice beads.... almost machine like... i'm still iffy about cutting out the original firewall.. its a big no no in my case...
12-01-2007, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
ok then dont do it. but I am pretty sure if you would poll the people who have actually done through with doing a RHD conversion and see who just cut new holes in and who put in the RHD firewall I would almost guarentee it would be 90% or more that put in the new firewall. I mean think about it. have you ever looked at the panels of metal in a car. they are steamped to let specific parts line up to them and bolt on. how would you bolt anything on properly with out all the right contours to the panel and pre-made holes.
Your correct. MOST people usually replace their firewall with the jdm one. I'm sorry that I'm missing a few parts on the list. Welding and wiring work will be done PROFESSIONALLY. Not only by me but with the help of my friends from Sinful Performance down here in San Diego. Will be making a new thread with all the photos when its completed and or if i don't bail out on the project due to the fact that I'm waiting for the parts to come in.
12-01-2007, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CL9er
i know a few tig welders with nice beads.... almost machine like... i'm still iffy about cutting out the original firewall.. its a big no no in my case...
12-01-2007, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXinHI
I haven't bothered to ever look, but if the TSX is like pretty much every other car out there, you don't actually cut the firewall. You do know that firewalls are held on by a sh*tload of spot welds right? I'd say there are about 30ish spot welds, which you just drill out with a small drill bit. After drilling out the spot welds, the firewall should be free to move or very very loose. So maybe you should be more worried about your stock/oem firewall being held on by spot welds every 5-6 inches apart, because that's what you have. If anything, converting to rhd, you have the option of reinforcing your firewall more than stock specs if you choose to.
12-02-2007, 07:10 AM
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You seem so intent on doing it anyway and you know more about RHD conversions than any of us (afaik) so why would you even bother starting a thread about it? 
Not hating, just saying that if you wanted to do a teaser thread then this is not the best way to do it, unless you like people asking you silly questions about it and flat-out turning down their advice.
This isn't team-integra.net (by that I mean demographically, its a GREAT forum) so most here will disagree with a RHD conversion, including me. When I had an Integra I wanted to get a JDM front so badly, even if most people thought my car would look like an Accord. But a RHD conversion... I know people go great lengths for personal preference, but seriously, I think its a huge waste of time and resources, not to mention the hassling from cops as previously mentioned. I wouldn't even do it if a professional shop that does RHD conversions for TSXs daily offered to do it for me for no cost.
Also I'd like to add that I wanted a JDM front becauase I thought it looked much better than the USDM front. I think people who buy JDM parts just because its JDM are ridiculous... stupid things like a "JDM clock delete" which you pay $20 for that takes away the functionality of a car. Why?
And thats what I think about a RHD conversion. That said.... post pics if you do it.
Not hating, just saying that if you wanted to do a teaser thread then this is not the best way to do it, unless you like people asking you silly questions about it and flat-out turning down their advice.This isn't team-integra.net (by that I mean demographically, its a GREAT forum) so most here will disagree with a RHD conversion, including me. When I had an Integra I wanted to get a JDM front so badly, even if most people thought my car would look like an Accord. But a RHD conversion... I know people go great lengths for personal preference, but seriously, I think its a huge waste of time and resources, not to mention the hassling from cops as previously mentioned. I wouldn't even do it if a professional shop that does RHD conversions for TSXs daily offered to do it for me for no cost.
Also I'd like to add that I wanted a JDM front becauase I thought it looked much better than the USDM front. I think people who buy JDM parts just because its JDM are ridiculous... stupid things like a "JDM clock delete" which you pay $20 for that takes away the functionality of a car. Why?
And thats what I think about a RHD conversion. That said.... post pics if you do it.
12-02-2007, 05:59 PM
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To me this would have to be one of the most pointless mods I have heard of. Besides the time and money, it actually makes the car less practical than it was before the mod. Why would one think it looks any better just because its the opposite of what its supposed to be? It's your money, but I just don't get it.
Perhaps instead of a RHD conversion you should attempt a RWD conversion. That might be pretty sweet.
Perhaps instead of a RHD conversion you should attempt a RWD conversion. That might be pretty sweet.
12-02-2007, 08:41 PM
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other than the fact that rwd would be nearly impossible, if not impossible completely...i think that'd be really cool. But about the rhd, you feel more comfortable driving rhd? how so? Unless you've lived in a country where it's rhd, but even then, you're 17 (i think...?) so you probably didnt have that much experience with driving there anyways. I'm with everyone else, waste of money, but interesting nevertheless. Goodluck and take pics.
12-03-2007, 12:09 AM
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Also I'd like to add that I wanted a JDM front becauase I thought it looked much better than the USDM front. I think people who buy JDM parts just because its JDM are ridiculous... stupid things like a "JDM clock delete" which you pay $20 for that takes away the functionality of a car. Why?
12-03-2007, 10:55 AM
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RWD >>>>> RHD
Since the CL8 is AWD, that might be another option...
Since the CL8 is AWD, that might be another option...
12-04-2007, 07:20 PM
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daicacharco, creating a thread about this didnt help you figure out what I am doing at all. brilliant, not treally.
12-04-2007, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hyunk24a2
is it just me or the does op come off as an asshole..
Originally Posted by daicacharco
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PUT IN YOUR THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS!!
12-04-2007, 09:08 PM
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The absolute dumbest idea I've heard in a while.
Might as well figure out how to rip out the seat heaters and put them in the ceiling, or reverse the speedometer so that 0 is on the right side. If you're just desperate to have a "different" car, no matter the practicality, might as well pick something that would cost less!!
Move to England if you really like RHD.
Might as well figure out how to rip out the seat heaters and put them in the ceiling, or reverse the speedometer so that 0 is on the right side. If you're just desperate to have a "different" car, no matter the practicality, might as well pick something that would cost less!!
Move to England if you really like RHD.
12-05-2007, 12:24 AM
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Is it just me, or does the verbal raping of the OP get harsher as the thread gets larger? hah
12-16-2007, 01:21 AM
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The observation about making tolls hard to pay, parking garage tickets hard to deal with, fast food drive-thru transactions awkward and cumbersome is the deal breaker. That's represents a lower quality of life. Why not hit your toes with a hammer? The fact that it makes the car worth $0 instantly is a close second, and needless harrasment by law enforcement a close third.
The OP must be 17 because of the pure instanity of it all, and the idea that RHD is a valid personal preference and not a psychotic one.
If I was realy cookoo and wanted a RHD despite it all I think it would be awesome to import an overseas Accord Type S because then not only do you have RHD but every atom in the car would be JDM with the Honda logos throughout. That would be something fun to see on the road.
The OP must be 17 because of the pure instanity of it all, and the idea that RHD is a valid personal preference and not a psychotic one.
If I was realy cookoo and wanted a RHD despite it all I think it would be awesome to import an overseas Accord Type S because then not only do you have RHD but every atom in the car would be JDM with the Honda logos throughout. That would be something fun to see on the road.
