dotna:


I agree because even if you get all the conversion 100 percent correct, I can't recommend that anyone will be safe in that vehicle. The manufacturer safety will be heavily compromised and the electrical will be a ticking danger for the occupant

Siena:
Parts required to convert a RHD Range Rover Sport, to LHD:

LHD dash / fascia, upper.
LHD dash / fascia, lower.
LHD instrument cluster.
LHD dash wiring harness (main).
LHD centre console.
LHD HVAC unit (behind dash / fascia).
LHD HVAC refrigerant pipes.
LHD dash / fascia support frame.
LHD HVAC heater core, and pipes.
LHD steering rack.
LHD steering rack high pressure line*.
LHD steering rack return line*.
LHD adjustable steering column.
LHD passenger airbag assembly.
LHD pedal box assembly.
LHD brake booster.
LHD brake hard lines (from master cylinder, to ABS hydraulic modulator).
LHD wiper motor and mechanism.
LHD wiper arms.
LHD bonnet release cable and handle.
LHD gearshift assembly.
LHD carpet.
LHD front door cards, with master switch panel**.
LHD power front seats.
LHD external rear view mirrors.
LHD headlamps.
LHD front door handles.

*Hydraulic power assisted steering models only.
**Depending on model.

It is worth noting, the Range Rover Sport, uses CAN communication for the instrument cluster. Incorrect coding, can result in limited, or no functionality.

The LCD screen that indicates which front door is open, is also fed via the CAN gate. You can't just swap wires round. If you open the left front door, it will indicate the right front door is open, and vice versa. The same applies to the rear doors. You might need a LHD can module. I had a similar issue, converting a 2007 Range Rover Vogue to LHD, I can't remember how I got round CAN issues, I'll have to dig deep to see what I ended up doing.

It's not an easy job, lots of scope to get things horribly wrong. Honestly, it's cheaper to sell your Autobiography, and purchase a LHD Range Rover Sport. Then fit the trim and other accessories, that make an Autobiography what it is. I know you said you'd lose money, if you sold it. But that's life. You purchased this SUV new, so you will always lose money, come resale time. It's not an appreciating classic, it's a current, depreciating mainstream model.

I recall you saying you'd supervise the job in Nigeria. But, really? Come on, man! If you truly knew enough about the swap, you'd be doing it yourself, before exporting the car! I have no idea how Nigerian garages operate, but I know one thin g's for sure - I would not have the owner of a vehicle, watching over my shoulder, while I carry out a procedure, that's as complex as this. If the customer did insist, then I would politely advice him or her to take their car elsewhere.

I would strongly advice you to reconsider this undertaking.

nurey:
Since I am a novice mechanic, what I will advice is, there is nothing you are looking for that is not available here in Nigeria. Siena has advised it's better to sell than convert so the question is this

1. Are you after the diesel engine or
2. It's the trim that's your concern

If i were in your shoes, I will look for someone to source for that same car in Nigeria with the right hand drive as in the side with the recommended driving position "hey I just rhymed there" sell off yours and then the expert will advice what you will need to put that into top notch shape besides naira has depreciated so you are covered. In lay man's terms
By a Nigerian used "cuts cost"
Ship the required parts to make it look good
Sell off the Europe one
Fix the parts into the Nigerian used
Good job well done
Call Nurey to celebrate and test drive
Smile at your win win situation

erico2k2:

Yep Im after the Diesel Engine and also,this is the factory ATB not kitted, so it wont be same, and have you seen the Autobiography on the Nigerian road close to you?

nurey:


Autobiography is pure water in my area Lagos (Ikoyi, VI, lekki) and Co. But the diesel nah the issue I think they are petrol.

But bros if you want diesel, you will get but it will cost you not only money but stress too.

But bros let's do Audi Q7 V12 quattro diesel TDI when you get to naija, we will smoke the competition in style and class

erico2k2:

lol well what you see mostly is the kitted versions,we 4 9ja get mouth sha, plenty like pure water,even in teh Uk E nor plenty like pure water and its made here.As they are limited , check nairaland post me to one for sale

Siena:
Parts required to convert a RHD Range Rover Sport, to LHD:

LHD dash / fascia, upper.
LHD dash / fascia, lower.
LHD instrument cluster.
LHD dash wiring harness (main).
LHD centre console.
LHD HVAC unit (behind dash / fascia).
LHD HVAC refrigerant pipes.
LHD dash / fascia support frame.
LHD HVAC heater core, and pipes.
LHD steering rack.
LHD steering rack high pressure line*.
LHD steering rack return line*.
LHD adjustable steering column.
LHD passenger airbag assembly.
LHD pedal box assembly.
LHD brake booster.
LHD brake hard lines (from master cylinder, to ABS hydraulic modulator).
LHD wiper motor and mechanism.
LHD wiper arms.
LHD bonnet release cable and handle.
LHD gearshift assembly.
LHD carpet.
LHD front door cards, with master switch panel**.
LHD power front seats.
LHD external rear view mirrors.
LHD headlamps.
LHD front door handles.

*Hydraulic power assisted steering models only.
**Depending on model.

It is worth noting, the Range Rover Sport, uses CAN communication for the instrument cluster. Incorrect coding, can result in limited, or no functionality.

The LCD screen that indicates which front door is open, is also fed via the CAN gate. You can't just swap wires round. If you open the left front door, it will indicate the right front door is open, and vice versa. The same applies to the rear doors. You might need a LHD can module. I had a similar issue, converting a 2007 Range Rover Vogue to LHD, I can't remember how I got round CAN issues, I'll have to dig deep to see what I ended up doing.

It's not an easy job, lots of scope to get things horribly wrong. Honestly, it's cheaper to sell your Autobiography, and purchase a LHD Range Rover Sport. Then fit the trim and other accessories, that make an Autobiography what it is. I know you said you'd lose money, if you sold it. But that's life. You purchased this SUV new, so you will always lose money, come resale time. It's not an appreciating classic, it's a current, depreciating mainstream model.

I recall you saying you'd supervise the job in Nigeria. But, really? Come on, man! If you truly knew enough about the swap, you'd be doing it yourself, before exporting the car! I have no idea how Nigerian garages operate, but I know one thin g's for sure - I would not have the owner of a vehicle, watching over my shoulder, while I carry out a procedure, that's as complex as this. If the customer did insist, then I would politely advice him or her to take their car elsewhere.

I would strongly advice you to reconsider this undertaking.

cne010:


Believe it or not even the 2015 Autobiography plenty like pure water without nafdac number using a diesel range will cost you more cos you would always need some additives our diesel here is shit.

Siena:
Parts required to convert a RHD Range Rover Sport, to LHD:

LHD dash / fascia, upper.
LHD dash / fascia, lower.
LHD instrument cluster.
LHD dash wiring harness (main).
LHD centre console.
LHD HVAC unit (behind dash / fascia).
LHD HVAC refrigerant pipes.
LHD dash / fascia support frame.
LHD HVAC heater core, and pipes.
LHD steering rack.
LHD steering rack high pressure line*.
LHD steering rack return line*.
LHD adjustable steering column.
LHD passenger airbag assembly.
LHD pedal box assembly.
LHD brake booster.
LHD brake hard lines (from master cylinder, to ABS hydraulic modulator).
LHD wiper motor and mechanism.
LHD wiper arms.
LHD bonnet release cable and handle.
LHD gearshift assembly.
LHD carpet.
LHD front door cards, with master switch panel**.
LHD power front seats.
LHD external rear view mirrors.
LHD headlamps.
LHD front door handles.

*Hydraulic power assisted steering models only.
**Depending on model.

It is worth noting, the Range Rover Sport, uses CAN communication for the instrument cluster. Incorrect coding, can result in limited, or no functionality.

The LCD screen that indicates which front door is open, is also fed via the CAN gate. You can't just swap wires round. If you open the left front door, it will indicate the right front door is open, and vice versa. The same applies to the rear doors. You might need a LHD can module. I had a similar issue, converting a 2007 Range Rover Vogue to LHD, I can't remember how I got round CAN issues, I'll have to dig deep to see what I ended up doing.

It's not an easy job, lots of scope to get things horribly wrong. Honestly, it's cheaper to sell your Autobiography, and purchase a LHD Range Rover Sport. Then fit the trim and other accessories, that make an Autobiography what it is. I know you said you'd lose money, if you sold it. But that's life. You purchased this SUV new, so you will always lose money, come resale time. It's not an appreciating classic, it's a current, depreciating mainstream model.

I recall you saying you'd supervise the job in Nigeria. But, really? Come on, man! If you truly knew enough about the swap, you'd be doing it yourself, before exporting the car! I have no idea how Nigerian garages operate, but I know one thin g's for sure - I would not have the owner of a vehicle, watching over my shoulder, while I carry out a procedure, that's as complex as this. If the customer did insist, then I would politely advice him or her to take their car elsewhere.

I would strongly advice you to reconsider this undertaking.

LeJeun3:




@ OP, you now understand why I have been pretty insistent on speaking directly with you on this issue. Some of the decisions to be made in a conversion are a matter of conscience.

kingreign:


This is what I will start implementing starting from today.
I don't supervise people doing their own business or work, when they bring cars to me, they shouldn't assume that supervisory role.

Siena:

Oddly enough, I've never had a Caucasean stand over me, while I'm working, even if I'm carrying out a major procedure, like an engine conversion, engine strip-down, rebuilding to run forced induction, etc.
On the other hand, a Nigeria would bring his car over to me, for a minor procedure, like a timing belt replacement, and try to insist on hanging around. I simply drop the hood, they ask me am I postponing the job? I say no, I'm cancelling it. I don't do supervised jobs, they say they're not supervising, merely learning. I say, I don't run classes.
In the end, they leave. I never get the same issues with Nigerian girls / women, when they bring me their cars to work on. They trust me, to get on with it.

Bad badoo baddest..................

Siena:


Oddly enough, I've never had a Caucasean stand over me, while I'm working, even if I'm carrying out a major procedure, like an engine conversion, engine strip-down, rebuilding to run forced induction, etc.

On the other hand, a Nigeria would bring his car over to me, for a minor procedure, like a timing belt replacement, and try to insist on hanging around. I simply drop the hood, they ask me am I postponing the job? I say no, I'm cancelling it. I don't do supervised jobs, they say they're not supervising, merely learning. I say, I don't run classes.

In the end, they leave. I never get the same issues with Nigerian girls / women, when they bring me their cars to work on. They trust me, to get on with it.

Siena:


Oddly enough, I've never had a Caucasean stand over me, while I'm working, even if I'm carrying out a major procedure, like an engine conversion, engine strip-down, rebuilding to run forced induction, etc.

On the other hand, a Nigeria would bring his car over to me, for a minor procedure, like a timing belt replacement, and try to insist on hanging around. I simply drop the hood, they ask me am I postponing the job? I say no, I'm cancelling it. I don't do supervised jobs, they say they're not supervising, merely learning. I say, I don't run classes.

In the end, they leave. I never get the same issues with Nigerian girls / women, when they bring me their cars to work on. They trust me, to get on with it.

Specialist900:
Op,

Is it that there is a special build for the UK market that can't be found in builds for other markets?

erico2k2:

I'm trying to understand your question ?

Siena:


I think he means, wouldn't it be best to sell your UK-spec Autobiography, and source a similar trim level that's LHD?

erico2k2:

I'm trying to understand your question ?

erico2k2:

If for one reason U are in Nigeria and you felt you need your car sorted and you can't be bothered to get dirty never leave your car alone with the mechanics try that you will 4 ever tell the story . Something will go miss or a case of cooling bleed will turn to changing your ECU 9ja guys sha not all but few bad eggs have cast a dark name on the good ones

Siena:


I think he means, wouldn't it be best to sell your UK-spec Autobiography, and source a similar trim level that's LHD?

diportivo:
My elder bro had his 07 rrs diesel engine converted in ladipo by one mike guy in 2014

Car still dey kampe till now

I drive it very often

It wasn't smooth all the way even tho the mike guy seems to know his onions

Most,if not all of the parts,were sourced locally...u can't see it and think it were converted if not for the plain rear windows dat can get u thinking.since we av most rrs here from Yankee with tinted windows

I think it is doable....and yes,u have to be breathing down the conversion guy's neck all the way

Especially those dat are used to cutting corners

erico2k2:

But I heard the petrol ones needs additives as well

cne010:


not as bad as bad the diesel ones

kennose:
www.mblog.ng for free airtime

erico2k2:

If for one reason U are in Nigeria and you felt you need your car sorted and you can't be bothered to get dirty never leave your car alone with the mechanics try that you will 4 ever tell the story . Something will go miss or a case of cooling bleed will turn to changing your ECU 9ja guys sha not all but few bad eggs have cast a dark name on the good ones

Siena:


Eric, since you are aware that there are good technicians in Nigeria, the only reason you would patronise the bad ones, are cost. You want a top notch job, but you're not willing to pay for the privilege.

Take your car to a franchised shop, or at least a shop with good credentials, then you can at least relax. If they wreck your car, they have a lot more than just their reputation to lose - it'll cost them financially too. They will also have Public Liability Insurance.

Anyone who hangs around my shop, in the name of "assisting" or "supervising", won't get their cars fixed by me. Besides, what you want doing to your Autobiography, won't be completed in 5 days, if it's done properly. I would say, at least 2 weeks. What do you plan to do then?

Sleep at the shop for the duration of the job?
Stay for each day, and tell the technician to stop work, when you're leaving?
Stay for each day, and take your car home with you, bringing it back the following day, to repeat the same thing? *Flatbed truck*.

I think you're underestimating how much work is involved, in converting a 2011 Range Rover Sport Autobiography, from RHD to LHD. Find a franchised shop, and pay the rate set by them. Such shops would not agree to you watching them work, besides being extremely distracting, if your got hurt whilst you were "supervising", they would ultimately be responsible. I'm not referring to shade tree mechanics here, but real, trained technicians, who will be working to set standards.