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SmackedSilly · 01-05-2003, 08:27 PM

K say u were loaded, i mean like u had maaaad $$$$$$$$$, then wouldn't it be pretty easy to convert a Skyline to LHD???

all u have to do is move the pedals, dash and stearing colum, and new headers to make way for the stearing column (stearing column would be the hardest) then get some one to do a custom carbon fiber dash, and your set??

just a thought

ps. im an idiot

96SEChick · 01-05-2003, 08:33 PM

From what I've heard, the turbos & manifolds cause a problem on trying to move the steering to the LH side.

-E- · 01-05-2003, 08:57 PM

its been done before scroll down to the GTR Link

96SEChick · 01-05-2003, 09:02 PM

DUh--my brain isn't thinking tonight. I know it has been done, but what I read was that some things CAN get in the way of moving the steering and dash and stuff to the LH. Sorry I forgot to put that in my first post.

BTW--nice link EONE!! I love those pics. Someone took a LOT of time and $$$$ to do that car.

mbmbmb23 · 01-05-2003, 09:53 PM

I think people have discussed this before...and I somehow recall them mentioning using a 300zx steering assembly...and a dashboard from some other LHD Nissan car (Cefiro or Gazelle something). Please dont quote me on that tho.

-m

boro240 · 01-05-2003, 10:31 PM

weird looking

AKADriver · 01-05-2003, 10:55 PM

Here's an R32 conversion, including fully custom dash...

Downpipe clearance with the steering shaft is the big issue. Z32 steering rack bolts in, though. With a single turbo conversion I think that would eliminate all the problems (and make buttloads of power).

The weird looking dash in the UAE cars is from a Bluebird (Altima). I prefer the custom fiberglass and leather one from my link. More work but much nicer.

mrdirty · 01-06-2003, 07:07 AM

when u get to the dash:
check w/ the car audio boards to get some expert advice, guys in that area have been doing fiber glass and carbon fiber dashes for ages.

01-05-2003, 08:27 PM	#1
SmackedSilly Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Ont. Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Converting A Skyline To LHD K say u were loaded, i mean like u had maaaad $$$$$$$$$, then wouldn't it be pretty easy to convert a Skyline to LHD??? all u have to do is move the pedals, dash and stearing colum, and new headers to make way for the stearing column (stearing column would be the hardest) then get some one to do a custom carbon fiber dash, and your set?? just a thought ps. im an idiot

01-05-2003, 08:33 PM	#2
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From what I've heard, the turbos & manifolds cause a problem on trying to move the steering to the LH side. __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

01-05-2003, 08:57 PM	#3
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 43 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its been done before scroll down to the GTR Link Last edited by -E-; 01-05-2003 at 08:59 PM..

01-05-2003, 09:02 PM	#4
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DUh--my brain isn't thinking tonight. I know it has been done, but what I read was that some things CAN get in the way of moving the steering and dash and stuff to the LH. Sorry I forgot to put that in my first post. BTW--nice link EONE!! I love those pics. Someone took a LOT of time and $$$$ to do that car. __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

01-05-2003, 09:53 PM	#5
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I think people have discussed this before...and I somehow recall them mentioning using a 300zx steering assembly...and a dashboard from some other LHD Nissan car (Cefiro or Gazelle something). Please dont quote me on that tho. -m

01-05-2003, 10:31 PM	#6
boro240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	weird looking

01-05-2003, 10:55 PM	#7
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,518 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Here's an R32 conversion, including fully custom dash... Downpipe clearance with the steering shaft is the big issue. Z32 steering rack bolts in, though. With a single turbo conversion I think that would eliminate all the problems (and make buttloads of power). The weird looking dash in the UAE cars is from a Bluebird (Altima). I prefer the custom fiberglass and leather one from my link. More work but much nicer.

01-06-2003, 07:07 AM	#8
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 47 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	when u get to the dash: check w/ the car audio boards to get some expert advice, guys in that area have been doing fiber glass and carbon fiber dashes for ages.