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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

364.0. "Left hand drive - Right hand drive conversions" by UNTADH::ROBERTS (Matthew Hopkins was misunderstood!) Mon Oct 24 1988 09:15

    I decided to start this topic to discuss LHD to RHD conversions
    (or even vice-versa).
    
    It's coming up to time for me to sell my current set of wheels,
    and I'm interested in several models.
    
    	BMW 325iX
    	VW Golf syncro
    	ditto GTI 16v
    
    Unfortunately the first two models (the 4wd ones), though order-able,
    are not made in RHD versions. 
    
    So what do people know about conversions?? I seem to remember a
    firm advertising in Auto Trader with RHD 325iX-s for sale (or we
    convert yours) but like an idiot I lost the ad.
    
    I don't know if it's possible to convert a Golf syncro.
    
    Advice, and hopefully addresses of specialist conversion firms
    gratefully received.

    I'd love a 4WD next time! (And one that doesn't fall over when you
    take a corner a bit too fast!)
    
    NR
    
    P.S. Anyone wanna buy a 1988 325i 4 door?? Yeah, I know, not from
    me ;^)

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
364.13	ESPACE LHD to RHD conversion information needed	FNYMV7::MERLEHAN		`Thu Apr 05 1990 17:01`	29
	I would like to convert my Renault Espace DX from LHD to RHD. I asked at local garages (in France) and they quoted approx. 3,000 pounds and were basically not interested. They implied it could not be done and why not sell the LHD car and buy a RHD model from them. I need the conversion done that does not void the extended 3 year warranty. Any experiences on the subject greatly appreciated... Phone numbers of main Renault Garages that may do the conversion in England or Ireland would help, or any specialist conversion shops. Regards Colm
364.14	if u decide to sell,give me 1st refusal!	WOTVAX::ANDERSONE	its going to happen in kololi	`Fri Apr 06 1990 09:59`	1

364.15	long shot but better than nothing	RUTILE::SMITH_A	2 down and 1 to go	`Fri Apr 06 1990 11:14`	11
	Colm, try Radbourne Racing in Wimbledon, Sth London. (sniggers from the R5GTT mob) They probably won't do the job themselves but they may well know how and where it can be done, due to their work in converting Turbo 2's to RHD (now thats what I call a Renault 5 turbo) Good luck, Tony
364.16	looking for Radbourne	RUTILE::SMITH_A	ED-209 was just impatient	`Tue Apr 10 1990 09:54`	5
	Ok, anyone actually got the number for Radbourne Racing ? (or any other conversion specialists) Had a look through the R5GTT note and there are loads of plugs for RR but no phone numbers
364.17		VOGON::ATWAL	Dreams, they complicate my life	`Wed Apr 18 1990 09:05`	10
	radbourne racing wimbledon ltd 213-217 the broadway wimbledon london sw19 1nl 01-540 9991 fax: 01-543 2994 ...art