I have a 91 teg and I was wondering if someone has done a JDM front end conversion from a 94+. I just wanted to know if its possible to do it and where should I get it done.
JDM conversion question
I have a 91 teg and I was wondering if someone has done a JDM front end conversion from a 94+. I just wanted to know if its possible to do it and where should I get it done.
89 EE Wagon
it's been done... hold on lmk show u a link and pics
http://gategs.com/modules.php?name=F...ewtopic&t=1259 .. i'm sure it can be done just gotta do some ghetto'riggin
If you are looking for a clip, you can call JARCO. That's where I got mine from. They personally travel to Japan and buy cars and cut them in half before they bring that back to the US. They worked with me on the price for the clip, I'm sure they can work with you as well if you are interested
THAT'S MY JAM!
Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus
That was FAR from ghetto rigging. Send a pm to deadsexy if you are serious about doing it, because it isn't just a weld and bolt-on affair.
Thanks peoples +1 for all
89 EE Wagon
new radiator support and alot of welding and notching are generally whats needed to get them to fit, mainly b/c of the USDM crash standards, which is gay but yeah. most jdm cars have really tiny crash bars in the front, so your will be uber long, unless you get a front cut which would be hella easier, and do the work yourself, just take your time and take notes... saves alot of money.
do it that would look bad ass
I was thinking about getting a half cut and just doing the entire rhd conversion.
89 EE Wagon
Yeah just buying a clip would be cheaper and easier IMO
lots of work is required, unless you wanna do the unsafe thing and cut your front end off and switch'm. i'd do it the right way and just take it all out and do it right. but yeah its time consuming, but if you got the time RHD FTW!
side note: at least you can find Clips of your car lol no one sells mine lol
yea when i bought the rhd clip for myself I planned on doing the whole rhd conversion by cuttin my car.. then I was told how unsafe it is cuz if u get in an accident you're dead. rhd ftw if its shipped from japan but someone making a car rhd is risking alot.
Save yourself the trouble and just buy a RHD car.
Yeah I have been trying to get an XSI over here from canada for some time now but I can't seem to get everything right.
89 EE Wagon
A RHD conversion is not that big of an issue, the easiest is just pull the dash and cut out the firewall...then replace the firewall and all attached components: master cylinders, etc. Welding the new firewall in will be just as safe as OEM and you could add flanges and bracing to make it better than original.
As for the DA with a non-USDM 3rd gen front, I wouldn't bother...they already look similiar enough so i'd just spend that time and money on making it look or perform better.
I already have a car for that lol. I just want to have something original. Right now I am looking into thishttp://www.jdmachines.com/Available/integra1.htm or something like it. I have family in canada and i'm trying to figure out a loophole to get it over here.
89 EE Wagon
Exemption is 15 years for Canada and 25 for US...no issues with it.
You can just get someone to drive it across the border for you, and then have someone in the US title it. I am getting an R32 GTR that way.
LOLOL, let me know how that works out for you. Physically getting the car is never an issue [unless you bring it through a secured dock with Customs]. Either way you still have to have the DOT and EPA paperwork to register it.
NOt really. I've owned a skyline GTS25t, titled, insured and registered in GA. I've got proof of that, if needed. It's very possible, but the car will not be "Federally Legal." If that is important to you, then stay USDM.
Yeah I think I might fly up there and get my uncle to title it in his name and just "buy" it from him. Can I just go to a GA tag office and title it? I know the emissions would be a bitch but when you give enough cash to an emissions tester you tend to pass.
89 EE Wagon
I am not sure how to title it in Georgia, but I know someone who can title it in SC. Then you just transfer it to Georgia. When I bought the skyline, it was originally titled in MS. I brought the title to the tag office and transferred it to my name, just like when you buy a car from someone, "normally." I have heard that some people can get titles for grey-market cars in GA, but I don't know anyone, personally. Also, you should have your uncle drive the car across the border, first, and then give him the cash. You won't be able to come back to the states with that car, especially saying that you purchased it.
Damn I didn't think about that. That suck cause' the car is in BC and my uncle lives in ontario.
89 EE Wagon
I am not sure how willing your uncle is, but you could have him ship it to Ontario and then drive it across the border. Of course, shipping, and titling, and perhaps, compensating your uncle for his time, would add to the overall investment. Maybe more than you paid for the car. If that is worth it to you, then give it a shot! It just requires investment, patience, and some risk.
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