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RHD conversion into LHD


TwinTurboM3

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There is only one LHD Supra, for 39.000 Euro.

 

RHD is for 26.000 Euro.

 

I dont have many choices here in Istanbul.

 

If i retain RHD, two problems:

1- can we fit a GT47 and a Full Race manifold with the steering rack on the right side?

 

2- it is difficult over-steer with a RHD car as i got used to LHD

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There is only one LHD Supra, for 39.000 Euro.

 

RHD is for 26.000 Euro.

 

I dont have many choices here in Istanbul.

 

If i retain RHD, two problems:

1- can we fit a GT47 and a Full Race manifold with the steering rack on the right side?

 

2- it is difficult over-steer with a RHD car as i got used to LHD

 

Same thing here in Denmark but a lot of Jspec RHD are comming to the country now. I have run mine for a year and a half and must say it only took like 4-5 days to get used to being on the opposite side of the 'tunnel. Biggest issue has been to learn the opposite position of the light and wiper thingeys. Still find my selv wiping when trying to flash someone once in a while.

BUT and there is a but... If you drive a lot on B-roads with a single lane in your direction overtaking is a pain in the a**. I drive primarily in the city and on motorways so I dont have that issue but would be very annoyed of I was living in the countryside.

 

Also, when you finaly find a LHD, its usually high milage and and auto. When I was shopping I was 100% set on a 6 spd hard top and that just wasnt available in any way. Very happy with the Jspec also being quite a bit lighter than the export model. You just need to change to glass EU headlights and thats about it. Also cheaper to BPU

 

Don't know about your first question, but there are no apparent differences in the arrangments under the hood LHD compared to RHD. Probably a few due to the seering rack but none that I'm familiar with.

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1. it will fit, RHD car envy are building has a GT55

 

2. easy

 

Yep as JP said it will fit, the FULL Race Manifolds are a bit tight from what i remember, same as any fabricated item, might need a tiny bit of fettling to position etc (that's from when Kevin was fitting his to the Envy car)

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thank you all for the nice comments.

 

I have modified a E46 M3 RHD, twin turbo, and was not very powerful, 400 whp.

 

the moment i WOT, i had oversteer, and i was not used to oversteer with a RHD Car. Felt weird. Did not feel stable.

 

Anyway, what are the parts needed to convert a RHD into LHD?

 

Thank you all for the comments

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The parts you would need are extensive to say the least, just a few...

 

- interior looms

- engine loom

- steering rack (Think you'd need to change the locks too)

- dashboard and all controls, fixings and panels

- centre console

- firewall is different, so massive modifiction needed (probably best if you can get a cut out from a LHD car)

- pedals

- brake master cylinder and all lines

- door cards, wiring looms and electrics

- and probably a thousand other little bits

 

I cannot see how it'd in any way be cost effective unless you can source a wrecked LHD car to transfer the parts from.

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Thank you very very much for spending time. oww my God, better stay RHD.

 

I drive Turbocharged BMWs, and can control them with love and passion. But when it comes to RHD, i have problems. I better get used to RHD driving.

 

Or find a wrecked LHD and import the parts you`ve mentioned.

 

Regards

MD

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  • 7 years later...
Please send me the details (Price, availability and Pictures) for Toyota Supra RHD to LHD conversion Kit.

 

This thread is 8 years old so I doubt you'll get any info here. Not sure who you're asking for prices as well.

 

There's a build thread on here somewhere documenting a RHD to LHD build. I think the guy was Danish.

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