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Old Lar
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DEC 20, 11:57 PM
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Some really nice dash work. How does the steering rack hook up to the steeing column now that the steering is on the right side? Can you just flip the rack over? It can not be that simple. [This message has been edited by Old Lar (edited 12-20-2005).]
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dguy
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DEC 21, 10:03 AM
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| quote | | Originally posted by Old Lar: Some really nice dash work. How does the steering rack hook up to the steeing column now that the steering is on the right side? Can you just flip the rack over? It can not be that simple. |
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Aus answered that 12 or 13 posts above this one.  The relocated column is linked up via an under-dash chain drive. Looking forward to seeing it, Aus!
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MinnGreenGT
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DEC 21, 11:14 AM
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Cool topic... I too have always wondered & contemplated doing something like this! What is the cost for the chain/steering system? Also, does it take care of the brake & throttle connections too?
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yellowstone
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DEC 21, 02:59 PM
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Just something I thought of then reading this: the Unimog truck made by Mercedes-Benz has a steering column that can slide from LHD to RHD: 
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AusFiero
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DEC 21, 05:48 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by MinnGreenGT: Cool topic... I too have always wondered & contemplated doing something like this! What is the cost for the chain/steering system? Also, does it take care of the brake & throttle connections too? |
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The chain drive unit (the most expensive part of the conversion) costs $1100 AU, or about $800 US.
The throttle connection will probably just be handled by a custom made cable. That may change along the way if I come up with a cheaper alternative. Unlike my first Fiero though that had a bike brake cable tied, yes tied to the lever of the original setup and routed out into the front of the car and back into the interior. Real quality job that was when I got it. The brake pedal is handled by fabricating a cross shaft setup . Basically the pedal is depressed on the right side and a shaft twists inside a custom made tube to an attachment on the left side which operates the master cylinder. I will probably have to set up a clutch setup while I am doing that because I have my 3800SC setup with a manual trans to put in later. More worried about just getting it RHD and registered for this summer though.
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jscott1
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DEC 21, 09:28 PM
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Do they inspect for the quality of the conversion or just look in the window to see what side the steering wheel is on? It sounds like some of the conversions could be dangerous. When I was in the Bahamas years ago nearly all the cars were American LHD cars and they drove on the left. That would terrify me. Good thing they don't allow that in Australia.
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AusFiero
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DEC 21, 09:46 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by jscott1: Do they inspect for the quality of the conversion or just look in the window to see what side the steering wheel is on? It sounds like some of the conversions could be dangerous. When I was in the Bahamas years ago nearly all the cars were American LHD cars and they drove on the left. That would terrify me. Good thing they don't allow that in Australia. |
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They are very fussy about the quality of the conversion. It has to be inspected by a mechanical engineer.
Cars over 30 years old are allowed to be driven without conversion.
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fieromadman
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DEC 22, 01:54 AM
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darn, getting close to 30 years with some fieros now though!
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2000RagTop
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DEC 22, 10:57 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by 2000RagTop: Hi AusFiero I apologize for jumping in here. Could I ask you a big favor while you have the dash pulled? Could you snap me
a couple of pictures of the Power Window-Power Door Lock harness? I only need the ends “where they plug in”
I’m installing this upgrade on my Formula, and it would be nice if I could see the ends of the harness where they
are attached/plugged in. Also, if you’re able to get a picture of the “white block” near the fuse panel?
I know you’re busy with your own work, but I haven’t been able to find anyone that has their dash apart. Thank,
Michael p.s. good luck with the conversion! |
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 I know your busy with this........
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AusFiero
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DEC 22, 11:01 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by 2000RagTop:
I know your busy with this........
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They are in the camera. Tonight is the next upload
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