Sunday, September 4, 2016

Looking For A Challenger Rhd Conversion

By Martha Roberts


If you own a left hand drive car and you are moving abroad you may wish to make some changes to the vehicle. In a lot of countries the cars will drive on the right and modifying yours will make things a little easier. If you a looking for a challenger rhd conversion there are a couple of options available to you and some care is needed.

A fair amount of mechanical work is required to make the car operate as a right hand drive model. The basic controls such as the pedals and steering wheel will need relocating along with some interior switches and mirrors. The headlamp aim will need adjusting and there will be some work required on the brakes, exhaust and suspension to allow the car to be driven safely on the roads.

There are two ways to get the modification work done and you should think about which one is better for you. The car can be given to a specialist conversion firm and they will carry out all of the modifications for you. The other option is to purchase a conversion kit and carry out the mechanical work as a home project.

Having a professional engineer do the work is the best option for a couple of reasons. These qualified mechanics will do the work to an extremely high standard and your car will look as though it came from the factory as a right hand drive model when the job is done. The modifications will be covered by a guarantee and the firm will maintain your car in the future.

You can find a conversion company in a few places and it is advisable to get price quotes from as many as possible to compare prices. Firms will advertise in magazines and newspapers as well as on the internet. The web sites that are available will have some useful information which is worth reading before you have any work done.

If you want to do the work as a home project you will need to contact an auto store and buy a kit. Many stores will have a kit in stock or they will order one and you can also buy them online from a large number of retailers. The kit will be sent to your address with full fitting instructions and you may need to purchase some additional tools and equipment.

Using a kit is the least costly method of converting your challenger and the vehicle will be fully functional but there are some things to be aware of. The end results are going to be a little unsightly and many mechanical parts will be on show. Springs, chains, levers and bolts are going to be left exposed and are visible to the driver and passengers inside the vehicle.

When you have had the modifications done there are a couple of important things to be aware of. The value of the vehicle may be affected and any guarantees offered by the manufacturer will be void. The company that insures your challenger will also have to be notified and your insurance costs may increase.




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