do the japanese e30's use different parts or anything compared to a LHD vehicle, beside probably some steering column parts and pedals? Are there any other parts specific to RHD?Will it be hard to find parts because it would be RHD? Any other things to be worried about if e30 is RHD?
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LHD cars in Japan are considered a status symbol. They have the same issues going through drive thru's like you'll have driving a RHD car through one here in the states.
One guy had trouble finding a replacement throttle cable for his RHD car in the UK.
It's also documented that not all exhaust headers fit because of linkages in the way.
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Originally posted by nando View PostFunny thing is a lot of E30s in Canada are actually Japanese imports. All of the ones I've ever seen were LHD.. but they were things like ix's and M3s.
Most of the NICE e30's in Canada are Jspec. The obvious reason for that is the harsh climate that kills all vehicles. Having a nice Canadian spec e30 that has a desirable package (is, es, M3 etc) is really worth something as it's basically a Euro spec without the rear fogs etc.
Originally posted by mmk61 View Postnando, why wouldnt you touch a RHD e30?
I know that's one of the main reasons I was hesitant on importing a 333i from SA back in the day.If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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Originally posted by mmk61 View Postnando, why wouldnt you touch a RHD e30?
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Originally posted by nando View PostFunny thing is a lot of E30s in Canada are actually Japanese imports. All of the ones I've ever seen were LHD.. but they were things like ix's and M3s.
Originally posted by Stanley Rockafella View PostMost of the NICE e30's in Canada are Jspec. The obvious reason for that is the harsh climate that kills all vehicles. Having a nice Canadian spec e30 that has a desirable package (is, es, M3 etc) is really worth something as it's basically a Euro spec without the rear fogs etc.
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Originally posted by nando View PostBecause E30s aren't RHD cars, and driving a RHD car in a LHD country sucks.
if they were going to be RHD, they'd a tipped it over the other way!
And put the exhaust on the left.
Now, the V8's and 12's, those were just bad ideas all around...
heh
tnow, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves
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All these right hand haters , it's fun it's been fun I've driven right seat since high school. It's the best.
I'd say go for it it's the driving experience you race,drift,off-road different you have an advantage being in both seats turning the car weight center of gravity ratio it's hard to explain unless you own them and still drive them like I do. I just know off-road I ride trails better because the left sides always beat down from left hand drivers. On the street it's fun but there's a lot more blind spots. And unless your in a lifted vehicle it's scary cause it is hard to see.
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