Saturday, 3 January 2015

Right Hand Drive Camaro Conversion Tips

By Josephine Pennington


For buyers who live in a right-hand-drive nation, but like the features of a model such as a Camaro or other muscle car which does not offer a RHD model from the manufacturer, a conversion is a promising solution. If you want to drive such a vehicle, you can arrange for a conversion by a company or individual which specializes in such work. Here are some of the facts about obtaining a right hand drive Camaro conversion package.

The muscle cars such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Viper and Ford Mustang are examples of vehicle which are considered desirable by fans of the brand, but they are not routinely manufactured in a right-hand drive configuration. One option, if you insist upon this particular brand is convert the equipment to a left-hand-drive model. The desire for the brand has to be very powerful in order to make this option acceptable. The market is so limited that the price tag is high.

There simply isn't enough demand for American brands in countries such as Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom to offer a RHD from the manufacturer. When Australian buyers, for example want an RHD vehicle, there are few options. Using a kit either as a do-it-yourself project, or by hiring a firm that specializes in the transformation process.

Do-it-yourself conversion requires a fairly extensive knowledge of auto parts and the willingness to expend the effort necessary to do the work. You will also have to be willing to cut into your vehicle in order to move the operational parts to the right hand side of the vehicle. There is also a significant amount of time involved in completing such a project.

Hiring the work done is another option. There are individuals and firms that have the experience and tools to do the job right. Picking the right firm requires reviewing the qualifications carefully so that the final result will be to your liking. The tools can represent an outlay of funds that would only be used once if you decide to do the work yourself.

Finding a company or individual that you can depend on to do the work is best approached by asking for references from those who have had similar projects done in the past. Converting a car to RHD is not a cheap process, so you will want to be sure you hire a qualified mechanic to do the job. There are applicable regulations which are required for compliance.

Looking online for customer reviews is another helpful way to check on abilities of the mechanics. You will want the best quality parts and the knowledge that only comes from training and experience. Due diligence before selecting a contractor will prevent unsatisfactory results.

You can also go to a firm that specializes in importing LHD vehicles from the United States and doing the conversions before placing the vehicles on the market. This process is still costly, but you will be assured of the quality of the work in each vehicle. The vehicle will always meet governmental regulations, regardless of the origin of the model and brand.




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