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.

Cars such as the Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro are highly popular for their styling and power, but the demand is not high enough for manufacturers to take the step of producing a right hand drive model. Those customers who insist on having one of these models are willing to pay the price for a conversion to a RHD.

In nations such as the United Kingdom and Japan, as well as in Australia, the demand for American LHD brands is not high enough to justify offering factory models to RHD buyers. If you, as an Aussie want a standard LHD vehicle, you have to be prepared to pay the cost of a conversion. You can do it yourself if you have the ability, or be arranging for the work to be done by a company that is able to complete the project for you.

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.

There is another option. You can hire a specialist to do the job for you. These are firms (or individuals) that will complete the conversion for you for a price. The advantage of hiring the work done is that the specialists have the tools and knowledge to do the work quickly and well. It is important the firm you select to do the work is experienced and knowledgeable in order to be sure that you will be happy with the final results.

Contacting other vehicle owners who have had the work done is a good way to obtain a reference that means something. Because the price of a conversion can be substantial, it's important to find a qualified mechanic to do the conversion. You will also need to check about the regulations to see what the specifics are to be in 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.

Another alternative is to work with a firm that imports the type of vehicle you want from United States manufacturers and completes the change-over before placing the vehicle up for sale. There are high costs associated with this approach, but you have the advantage of knowing what you are getting before you buy. You will also be assured that the governmental requirements are met.




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