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The Basic Facts Right Hand Drive Conversions

By Freida Michael


There are many myths out there about right hand drive (RHD) cars. Some talk of the engine swap, suspension redesign, interior modification and many other unnecessary adjustments. If you listen to people who talk with no experience, it is easy to be confused. Understanding the right hand drive conversions and if it is a worthwhile venture is only possible if you talk to those in the business or at least those whose cars have been converted.

Most companies will ask for the vehicle documents and sometimes the documents that allow you to undertake the conversion process. When it comes to conversion itself, you can opt to buy a kit depending on the make and type of the car. The other option is to reassemble and rewire everything to avoid having to dismantle the whole structure.

Normally, the process began by first conducting a thorough inspection. This involves recording the vehicle condition and everything inside. In the process, any interior or exterior damage is noticed. Most companies prefer to conduct inspections in the presence of the owner.

The time taken to complete the process varies from one company to the other. The average time is 4-6 weeks, after which you get the certificate of completion. This is followed by a wheel alignment after which a qualified engineer will conduct the inspection and test driving before the final road worthiness and other relevant certificates are issued. In some companies, the vehicle is taken to an independent inspection to confirm that the vehicle is compliant to all road safety requirements.

That is as far as the experience goes; there might be a few other issues like the local traffic laws and so on. However, should you go with the decision to convert, there are several things that you need to know. First, the engineer or the company that you assign your job matters a lot. While some companies go the extra mile by working hand in hand with the manufacturers to deliver high-quality products, there are some mechanics that do a shoddy job.

As already alluded to above, the conversion itself is not just taking the steering wheel from the left to the right. There are several other things involved. At the conversion facility, the car is dismantled and every part stored in a dedicated bay with the right labeling to prevent the mismatch. This is also done in a way so that the parts are safe and free of dust.

Several parts will have to be converted in addition to the steering wheel. These include the air condition system, the heater box and the cockpit itself among others. In some cases, even the driver's seat may be taken to the right, particularly if it is unique in some ways.

After your car is delivered, you will need some times to get used to the adjustments. The important controls are however the same. The gear shifts are the same only that you have to use the left hand to for the shifting. The arrangement of the gas, the brake and the clutch remains right to left.




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