Looking For A Challenger Rhd Conversion

By David Allen


If you are moving to a country where they drive on the other side of the road with a US made vehicle, a lot drivers will have the vehicles controls moved to the opposite side of the car. If you are looking for a challenger rhd conversion there are a few options available after some homework has been done. It is not a legal requirement in most countries but making the changes should make driving a lot more comfortable.

The work involved when modifying the controls is not a case of just moving the steering wheel and foot pedals. Air vents, rear view mirrors and various interior pieces may need to be moved to the right hand side. Some larger components such as brakes and some suspension parts may also need a slight modification or be adjusted before the car can be driven safely.

The most cost effective way to change a vehicle is to get the parts in a kit and do the conversion at home. This can be a fairly inexpensive process and a good way of getting the job done. One major drawback of a kit is that some of the end results are quite unsightly and a number of the newly fitted parts are left exposed.

There are many online companies who can supply the kits and after a little research a suitable one can be sourced. They will usually be dispatched and should arrive at your address with the fitting instructions and support numbers for technical advice. Some work may need some specialist tools and you should make checks with the supplier before buying kits.

The more desirable way to have conversions done is to get a car mechanic to do the work. Many reputable firms specialize in conversion work and their finished results are extremely good. The costs of hiring a professional will be higher than if you do it at home but all work will be covered by a guarantee in case any components fail.

If you employ a company do the modifications you will get a better finish. All parts can be hidden away and the vehicle will appear as though it came from the factory as a right hand drive model. Other advantages of using professionals for the work are that they offer aftercare for the car and will be on hand if any issues arise.

Whichever conversion method you choose it is important to have the car inspected by the relevant safety bodies. Most firms will issue you with certificates covering all of the alterations and a detailed list of the items that have been changed. If work is done in your workshop then the vehicle will need to be submitted for a safety inspection prior to it being driven on the roads.

If you are making alterations to a car the original warranty will not be valid after modifications. Another thing to bear in mind is that future value of your Challenger may be lower and it could be difficult to sell. After having these modifications to your car you should notify your insurance company and there may be some changes to your annual premiums.




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