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Old 01-17-2005, 12:22 AM
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Unhappy eveyone talks about the swap but

Before you people start telling me to read the TT swap article let me tell you i did read it. Im not trying to be rude with that just letting you know.
The thing is that all of you have given very helpfull advice there, but another advice that will be very helpfull is where to buy the Front clip that everyone is talking about? Let us the ones that are wanting to make the change see real numbers on how much will it cause us to get our hands on them. I will get some money from the incometax and i have saved 2500 for the car but what is that money good for when i dont know where to buy the CLIP?

Please post some trustfull websites or phone numbers in this thread so other people can get an idea of the prices etc.
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

just another question anyone know if i will be able to use the front clip dash and all the other parts to switch the stearing wheel from the left to the right side?
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

The front clip (also called a half-cut) can be bought from any good japanese car wrecker. Changing from LHD to RHD is going to be a huge task, but technically all the bits are there for you to do it. The half-cut is literally the front half of the car, from jst in front of the seats forward.

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i have heard good things from the following companies...

http://mitsuparts.net/

http://venus-auto.com/

http://www.asapmotors.com/

like mikeman said, everything should be included to change from LHD to RHD but it will be a hell of a task. also, some of the dash components may not be usable just because of dirt and being weathered....
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

If you live in So.Cal. I have a huge list of Japanese engine importers....
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

www.rimsandthings.com is a good place. My brother just bought a integra front clip from them and it has everything he needs. but that place is pretty good.
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Re: Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

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If you live in So.Cal. I have a huge list of Japanese engine importers....
jorge, hook a brother up...i need a motor, intercoolers, and piping for a good price!!! i think i have everything else i need coming...
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

LoL

Dude... I told you I have the perfect source for you and I! We just gotta wait 'til my buddy gets back from the Middle East!
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Re: Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

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LoL

Dude... I told you I have the perfect source for you and I! We just gotta wait 'til my buddy gets back from the Middle East!
i aint got time for that...this is a 04/05 winter project not a 05/06 winter project foo!!!

you know any other importers over there that are trustworthy to get me a vg30dett, motor only...
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

I used to be in the business... But I can still get clips... Anything but Honda My supplier doesnt believe in importing them.

I think you already PM'd me, so I'll get you prices.

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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

Yeah there are tons of places out here, Jason... I have just never dealt with them, They are Japanese and can hardly speak English... kinda expensive too! I'm not even sure if they would ship!
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Re: eveyone talks about the swap but

dam i live in NYC but im willing to pay shippment as long as i get a good deal.
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