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ZeNiTh-PbArM · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject: Minari - RHD to LHD conversion

Hi,

I'm wondering if the RHD to LHD conversion on a Minari can be easily done from a technical point of view, assuming i can get a donor LHD 33 for parts (steering rack...).
Specifics items are the headlight units (Mazda?) and the dashboard (i fear it is not reversible).
Any comments appreciated.

Regards,
zp

Admin · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject:

Hi

Headlights were Mazda MX3 (tail lights were Mazda 121, and you will need those also to put the fog light on the correct side I think). I know the factory built lhd ones using the same shell (and for the wiring I think they just turned the look upside down). Dashboard might be a problem but they kept the moulds and should be able to produce one as a spare part.

Only slightly iffy thing would be filling in the hole that the pedal box pokes through on a rhd car.

All the best

Keith
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ZeNiTh-PbArM · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject:

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the answer, it looks feasible to me, i have yet to sort out all of the legal subtelties involved in importing such a car, as regulations here literally prevent any custom built car from being used on an open road.

Best regards,
zp