CONVERTING/RESGISTERING a car from LEFT HAND DRIVE TO RIGHT HAND DRIVE???

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Jan 15, 2012 | 04:00 PM

lockie

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CONVERTING/RESGISTERING a car from LEFT HAND DRIVE TO RIGHT HAND DRIVE???

can get my hands on a left hand drive series1 rs turbo

so........

if i convert it to right hand drive do i have to redgister it as a right hand drive or not as its not stated on the v5 is it?

if i do then will it go on a Q plate???????????

cheers

Jan 15, 2012 | 04:31 PM

BigChuck

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not sure about re registering it, but it shouldn't go on to a q plate as you are not altering the chassis

Jan 15, 2012 | 04:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChuck

not sure about re registering it, but it shouldn't go on to a q plate as you are not altering the chassis

I wouldn't bother.....left hand drive is a doddle.

Jan 15, 2012 | 05:44 PM

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As above, just leave it as. You'll be fine. (I think thats what he ment anyway)

Last edited by Darylc.; Jan 15, 2012 at 05:52 PM.

Jan 15, 2012 | 10:10 PM

Iain Mac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChuck

not sure about re registering it, but it shouldn't go on to a q plate as you are not altering the chassis

Cutting the bulkhead is considered a change to the chassis. In fact, any cuts to the structure lead to an IVA so I'd be inclined to just get on with it.