RCW-almost perfect
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Hi all, I've browsed the whole section and I can't see a thread on this subject so hopefully I'm not repeating a previous one (I know there's a fairly comprehensive one about swapping standard for xenon but I'm not wanting to do that).
It's a MK1 (so the model with 308 headlights - which is handy because I've managed to source them at the scrappies for less than 80euros each - you'd not find an RCZ specific component second hand around here (northern Spain).
How easy is it to swap the RHD for LHD units? I'm thinking it should be pretty straightforward - no complicated electrics (unlike with xenon) but I don't want to spend three hours wrestling with bumpers and light units to find out there's some gadget in the computer that will get all upset! :wtf: (I did my motor mechanic'ing in days before the serious advent of blackboxes so I don't know how deep the evil runs!) :lol:
I'm thinking the physical swap is three screws for each unit with a rumored bumper removal to reach the bottom screws - can anyone confirm this? i.e. confirm I need to take the bumper off. I imagine that taking the bumper off is going to be the real pain - fortunately I have patience (and it's why I'm doing it while my other half is working 3000 miles away :lol: :lol: )
Any hints and tips appreciated.
Thanks all!
It's a MK1 (so the model with 308 headlights - which is handy because I've managed to source them at the scrappies for less than 80euros each - you'd not find an RCZ specific component second hand around here (northern Spain).
How easy is it to swap the RHD for LHD units? I'm thinking it should be pretty straightforward - no complicated electrics (unlike with xenon) but I don't want to spend three hours wrestling with bumpers and light units to find out there's some gadget in the computer that will get all upset! :wtf: (I did my motor mechanic'ing in days before the serious advent of blackboxes so I don't know how deep the evil runs!) :lol:
I'm thinking the physical swap is three screws for each unit with a rumored bumper removal to reach the bottom screws - can anyone confirm this? i.e. confirm I need to take the bumper off. I imagine that taking the bumper off is going to be the real pain - fortunately I have patience (and it's why I'm doing it while my other half is working 3000 miles away :lol: :lol: )
Any hints and tips appreciated.
Thanks all!