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Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by shotster50(m): 11:27pm On Aug 20, 2008
Can anyone here advise on how to get the following LHD dashboards for the following cars:
1999 - 2002 S Type Jaguar
1999 - 2003 Volkswagen Passat
2003 Grand Cherokee Jeep
199 - 2003 Rover 75

I already have these cars but want to get the boards for conversion before shipping to Nigeria.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 6:56am On Aug 21, 2008
I get LHD bits for Audi / VW from www.ebay.de (German ebay).

You'll need:

1) Dash (fascia) upper and lower
2) Glovebox lid
3) Pedal box
4) Steering rack
5) Aircon / heater box assemble (behind dash)
6) Aircon high / low pressure pipes
7) Dash wiring harness (or modified RHD one)
cool Steering column
9) Miscillaneous odds and sods

I've done quite a few of these conversions, it's important to know that cars from 2003> are CAN-BUS equipped i.e the electronic systems are Controller Area Network, rather than the older K-communication version.

This means the ECU's and various electronic systems are less forgiving when it comes to rewiring, if a mistake is made. The ECU's will just get fried.

I've had folk from the UK ship cars out to Nigeria, to get them converted out there. And had weeks of emails, and telephone calls, where the "specialists" have torn the cars apart, and been unable to get them running once completed! It's pretty hard to give online support, as often the "specialists" can't tell me how far they've gotten, or what the last thing they did was, before they connected up diagnostic equipment to the CAN OBD II ports to monitor systems as they go along.

I doubt they monitor systems anyway, as CAN-capable diagnostic equipment isn't cheap, and the majority of folk won't have access to the stuff.

Good luck!
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by seunbballo(m): 4:16pm On Aug 31, 2008
@siena, abeg you fit give me call or email me because i have been searching a long time for the left hand drive conversion unit for my Toyota Avensis 2001 Gls vvti car. Thanks
seunbballoo7@yahoo.co.uk
07949481015
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 5:47pm On Aug 31, 2008
seunbballo:

@siena, abeg you fit give me call or email me because i have been searching a long time for the left hand drive conversion unit for my Toyota Avensis 2001 Gls vvti car. Thanks
seunbballoo7@yahoo.co.uk
07949481015

Email sent.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by lucabrasi(m): 5:50pm On Aug 31, 2008
@siena
pls could you tell me,is the capable diagnostic system the same machine used to diagnose faults in car engines?if it is could you tell me wat its called and where one can buy it as  have someone in nigeria that wants to buy a brand new one,also yu know where one can get the machine to reprogramme car keys?hope its not illegal btwxxthanks my email is tundeln@hotmail.co.uk
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 5:58pm On Aug 31, 2008
lucabrasi:

@siena
please could you tell me,is the capable diagnostic system the same machine used to diagnose faults in car engines?if it is could you tell me what its called and where one can buy it as have someone in nigeria that wants to buy a brand new one,also yu know where one can get the machine to reprogramme car keys?hope its not illegal btwxxthanks my email is tundeln@hotmail.co.uk

Email sent.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by lucabrasi(m): 6:07pm On Aug 31, 2008
Siena:

Email sent.
thanks a lot,GOD bless
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by obalions(m): 6:09pm On Aug 31, 2008
Hi Siena,

Do you really do these convertions? I've got a 97 Honda Accord I intented to ship to Nig. and do the convertion over there but I will be glad if I could aswell do it here. Could u tell me the cost of converting this model? Pls let me have ur contact aswell my email is obalions@yahoo.com


Cheers.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 6:46pm On Aug 31, 2008
Obalions, you have email.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by seunbballo(m): 10:59pm On Aug 31, 2008
Thanks siena! I have seen the email. Will call you soon!!
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by obalions(m): 12:12am On Sep 01, 2008
Hi siena,
It was nice speaking to u (From Nottingham)I will working on d figures and see what works best but to be honest 'am not sure I will want to go through sourcing the parts myself, Will surely get back to u prety soon.

Cheers.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 3:03am On Sep 01, 2008
@ Obalion, that's ok.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by chino4(m): 1:56am On Sep 09, 2008
@sienna can you also convert a peugeot 407 right hand drive to left hand drive and what is the financial implication.My email address is cino4442002@yahoo.com
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 9:39am On Sep 09, 2008
chino4:

@sienna can you also convert a peugeot 407 right hand drive to left hand drive and what is the financial implication.My email address is cino4442002@yahoo.com

You have email.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by luwyranky: 4:24am On Jan 12, 2009
siena really good to have you i think you level of versatility is high on cars and would not mind if you can send me your email and your number on luwyranky@yahoo.co.uk. thanks
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by chipongi: 8:42am On Jan 12, 2009
siena,

Just wondering if you could help. I have a rhd peugeot 406 i would like to change to lhd 2003, would it be better down here in the uk or in niga and what do you reckon the cost will be in niga?
cheers.


chipongi@yahoo.co.uk
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by PaBLoA2: 5:59pm On Jan 14, 2009
@Siena
I have a 1995 Toyota Carina (My Road) coming from Japan, can you email me (s_da08@yahoo.com) where and how this can be converted.

Thanks.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 7:41pm On Jan 14, 2009
Emails sent to luwyranky, chipongi and PaBLo(A).
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by oludunamis(m): 10:34am On Jan 16, 2009
@Siena,

Could you send me your email and phone? I would like to enquire about your services in converting RHDs to LHDs
email addy:oludunamis@gmail.com

looking forward to a response from you shortly

cheers
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 10:45am On Jan 16, 2009
^^^ Olu, you have email.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by sonety2k(m): 4:28pm On Jan 16, 2009
@Siena,

I have a RHD GOLF 4 1999 , that i would like to change to LHD , Sir what will the cost be like ? kindly send me the full details to my email address is - ; sonety2k@yahoo.com

Thanks and awaiting our prompt attention

Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 4:40pm On Jan 16, 2009
^^^ Soney, you have email.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by kabedudu(m): 1:33am On Jan 18, 2009
hello siena ,
i need
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 1:45am On Jan 18, 2009
kabedudu:

hello siena ,
i need your help ,i just brought in some cars and they are righthanded ,i want to convert them in naija ,any ideas where i could do that at a relatively cheap price not compromising the quality though, here is my email address hayfordkay@yahoo.com.

You have email.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by folarina(m): 5:58am On Jan 24, 2009
@ siena

Whats up ? Just wondering if you can shed some light on this for me pls  . wink wink

I intend to buy a RHD VW BORA (2000- 2002) from UK and convert it for it to be used in Nija (i think VW BORA  are all pretty the same design anyway from 1999 downwards ).

Do you think it a venture worth doing ? I am flexible on either auto or manual.

Do you do the conversion here in UK ? And how much does it cost ?Also how long does the conversion take ?

I have quite a few guys that have done this RHD to LHD conversion but i dont want to get my fingers burnt hence i need an expert advise.

It seems to have been a case of hit and miss for them .

Could you pls drop me a mail to folarina@gmail.com and we can take it up from there

Cheers matey  ; undecided undecided
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 11:28am On Jan 24, 2009
^^^ Folarina, you have email.

DeltaVAG TM
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by folarina(m): 4:15pm On Jan 24, 2009
Thanks for the mail grin

I saw a pic on your website during the conversion , it is unbeliveable how complicated it can get undecided


I have fired you some questions.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 4:25pm On Jan 24, 2009
^^^ Yes Folarin, it's pretty much open "dash" surgery.

You have email.

DeltaVAG TM
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by pokipoki: 12:36pm On Jan 26, 2009
Have a 2002 Renault Laguna (Dynamic) in London which i intend to bring to Nigeria and use. Can u tell me the cost implication of conversion and the Advantages and Disadvantages of the conversion.
Thanks
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by Nobody: 1:32pm On Jan 26, 2009
@ Pokipoki:

You have email.
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by pokipoki: 7:27am On Jan 27, 2009
Siena,
Re: Rhd To Lhd Enquiry. by folarina(m): 9:22am On Jan 27, 2009
Cheers grin

Kindly have a look at your mail .

Thanks for been very professional. smiley smiley

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