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Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:09pm On Jul 21, 2016
Right I got this lovely ride that Im determined to take back with me to 9ja,
is there anyone who could source the conversion parts for me?
Its a bit hard from the Uk,I guess its all in the US.
CC EgunMogaji

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Nobody: 9:26pm On Jul 21, 2016
erico2k2:
Right I got this lovely ride that Im determined to take back with me to 9ja,
is there anyone who could source the conversion parts for me?
Its a bit hard from the Uk,I guess its all in the US.
CC EgunMogaji

This is interesting, I would have thought that the bits would plentiful in Europe.

There's a shipper about 50 miles south of me that I can help you deliver collated parts to.

You can use my zip code if California 91106 to search Craigslist and eBay.

Not into big British cars, only the classic wee beasties grin

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:26pm On Jul 21, 2016
Main part I'm looking for

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:42pm On Jul 21, 2016
EgunMogaji:


This is interesting, I would have thought that the bits would plentiful in Europe.

There's a shipper about 50 miles south of me that I can help you deliver collated parts to.

You can use my zip code if California 91106 to search Craigslist and eBay.

Not into big British cars, only the classic wee beasties grin
My brother you are three much, U just lift a big load off my head, U dont know the ammount of stress you just removed off me cheesy cheesy
Well the RRS is native to England, but we have RHD, in Europe its a bit scarce, the next home is teh US,

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Lexusgs430: 10:45pm On Jul 21, 2016
erico2k2:
Right I got this lovely ride that Im determined to take back with me to 9ja,
is there anyone who could source the conversion parts for me?
Its a bit hard from the Uk,I guess its all in the US.
CC EgunMogaji

I hope this determination would not convert to trepidation!!!

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 11:17pm On Jul 21, 2016
Lexusgs430:


I hope this determination would not convert to trepidation!!!
I hope so too, Im still studying the mechanism of making this come through.This car is just toomuch to let go grin

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by kingreign(m): 11:25pm On Jul 21, 2016
Uncle Gazzuzz the Kazeem king, come see shomchin.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Lexusgs430: 12:09am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

I hope so too, Im still studying the mechanism of making this come through.This car is just toomuch to let go grin

Why not source for an original LHD (albeit understanding it might be slightly more expensive to buy). But the cheaper RHD hooker might be cheaper to buy initially, but a hefty cost might be waiting on the other end, after all conversions are carried out.
And stories that touches the heart, starts to rear it's ugly head. Dropping expensive bills left, right and centre!!!

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Lexusgs430: 12:12am On Jul 22, 2016
kingreign:
Uncle Gazzuzz the Kazeem king, come see shomchin.

Haba kingreign, is Uncle GAZZUZZ the king of Kazeems or the Kazeems King?
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Lexusgs430: 12:13am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:
Main part I'm looking for

You need more than the pictured part, to effect a successful operation (sorry I meant conversion).

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:40am On Jul 22, 2016
leave that car jejely in europe.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by oweniwe(m): 8:13am On Jul 22, 2016
^^^^^^^ grin grin grin grin grin

The kind fear wey catch me when I saw tens of Range Rovers parked in one mecho garage.....

And d o.p' s is a recent model .....

embarassed

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:06am On Jul 22, 2016
Lexusgs430:


Why not source for an original LHD (albeit understanding it might be slightly more expensive to buy). But the cheaper RHD hooker might be cheaper to be initially, but a hefty cost might be waiting on the other end, after all conversions are carried out.
And stories that touches the heart, starts to rear it's ugly head. Dropping expensive bills left, right and centre!!!
The RHD in the UK is more expensive than its coz in the USA by up to £10000.plus I got this car from brand new so I have had it since brand new

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Nobody: 9:09am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

My brother you are three much, U just lift a big load off my head, U dont know the ammount of stress you just removed off me cheesy cheesy
Well the RRS is native to England, but we have RHD, in Europe its a bit scarce, the next home is teh US,

We're here to help each other along. Well most of us anyways grin

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Lexusgs430: 9:10am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

The RHD in the UK is more expensive than its coz in the USA by up to £10000

RHD in the UK, against its American brother(equal specifications and year) is more expensive?
I think the reverse is the case.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:15am On Jul 22, 2016
Lexusgs430:


RHD in the UK, against its American brother(equal specifications and year) is more expensive?
I think the reverse is the case.
Now for the Autobiography you can check

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Lexusgs430: 9:20am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

Now for the Autobiography you can check

Oga Erico2k2, if you want the SUV, come/go and import it.
I truly hope after the conversion, you would come back and give positive feedbacks.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Nobody: 9:34am On Jul 22, 2016
Eric, my advice?

I would sell your SUV, and replace it with a RHD one. A factory LHD Range Rover Sport is better than a poorly-converted RHD version, of the same car, even if it's not an Autobiography.

I would get the Autobiography trim installed, if you can't live without it.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:44am On Jul 22, 2016
Siena:
Eric, my advice?

I would sell your SUV, and replace it with a RHD one. A factory LHD Range Rover Sport is better than a poorly-converted RHD version, of the same car, even if it's not an Autobiography.

I would get the Autobiography trim installed, if you can't live without it.
Hmm how about the pop up gear knob . grin
I'm gonna be there when the conversion is being done and it would be to my standard . I'm trying to source all parts from a donor LHD . Cos I will lose £thousands if I sell it plus it's a Diesel Engine . They are more reliable

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by kingreign(m): 9:49am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

Hmm how about the pop up gear knob . grin
I'm gonna be there when the conversion is being done and it would be to my standard . I'm trying to source all parts from a donor LHD . Cos I will lose £thousands if I sell it plus it's a Diesel Engine . They are more reliable




Bring it to me, I shall convert it. grin cool
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 9:50am On Jul 22, 2016
EgunMogaji:


We're here to help each other along. Well most of us anyways grin
Yes of cos thanks
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 10:04am On Jul 22, 2016
kingreign:





Bring it to me, I shall convert it. grin cool
Lol.u sure bross angry
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 10:06am On Jul 22, 2016
Lexusgs430:


Oga Erico2k2, if you want the SUV, come/go and import it.
I truly hope after the conversion, you would come back and give positive feedbacks.
Thanks mate.
I should be buying the conversion parts bits by bits. I just need to get them .

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by kingreign(m): 10:11am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

Lol.u sure bross angry

Na Ibadan conversions style Na. grin grin
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by smiley001(m): 11:02am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:
Right I got this lovely ride that Im determined to take back with me to 9ja,
is there anyone who could source the conversion parts for me?
Its a bit hard from the Uk,I guess its all in the US.



Sir, can't it be converted in the UK (love-vendor my ride) kind of and ship it after? I doubt if you would still enjoy this SUV after its done in Naija because there are so many factors you need to consider.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 11:43am On Jul 22, 2016
smiley001:




Sir, can't it be converted in the UK (love-vendor my ride) kind of and ship it after? I doubt if you would still enjoy this SUV after its done in Naija because there are so many factors you need to consider.
Yeh but then we got the customs problem . Car is a RHD on V5 document unless we butcher the car into a container .
So what factors do you think ?
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by hakimi1974(m): 11:54am On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

Hmm how about the pop up gear knob . grin
I'm gonna be there when the conversion is being done and it would be to my standard . I'm trying to source all parts from a donor LHD . Cos I will lose £thousands if I sell it plus it's a Diesel Engine . They are more reliable
when trouble sleep, yanga go wake am wetin e dey find? wahala e dex find and WAHALA e go get.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by smiley001(m): 12:16pm On Jul 22, 2016
erico2k2:

Yeh but then we got the customs problem . Car is a RHD on V5 document unless we butcher the car into a container .
So what factors do you think ?


Ok sir.
factors: Electrical; also you know the specs the car was built for... After conversion, things like the wiper won't work properly for d converted one; the AC also always leaks. Bro, there are so many things ooo.

For a very good toosh SUV like this, it won't work perfectly if converted in Naija ooo.


I only advise people who want to do conversion and use in Naija to do it only on commercial vehicles and trucks but for Luxury vehicles it is no no sir.

Do it abroad then bring it in.

My view sir.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by erico2k2(m): 1:15pm On Jul 22, 2016
smiley001:



Ok sir.
factors: Electrical; also you know the specs the car was built for... After conversion, things like the wiper won't work properly for d converted one; the AC also always leaks. Bro, there are so many things ooo.

For a very good toosh SUV like this, it won't work perfectly if converted in Naija ooo.


I only advise people who want to do conversion and use in Naija to do it only on commercial vehicles and trucks but for Luxury vehicles it is no no sir.

Do it abroad then bring it in.

My view sir.
Ok I get what you saying.
I have done this b4 for my Dad's SUV and a passat as well.it was all good no leakage of any sort then.
For the wiper I'm buying wiper motor and blades from a LHD donor motor .
For wiring . I'm buying new set of wiring loom from a donor motor hence I was asking for EgunMogaji'so help so no cutting of wire and even if I'm going g to cut . I doing same thing I did b4.buy proper gauge of wires and use a proper splitter and joiner
Complete LHD AC piping and Break lines.
Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by Nobody: 4:56pm On Jul 22, 2016
Parts required to convert a RHD Range Rover Sport, to LHD:

LHD dash / fascia, upper.
LHD dash / fascia, lower.
LHD instrument cluster.
LHD dash wiring harness (main).
LHD centre console.
LHD HVAC unit (behind dash / fascia).
LHD HVAC refrigerant pipes.
LHD dash / fascia support frame.
LHD HVAC heater core, and pipes.
LHD steering rack.
LHD steering rack high pressure line*.
LHD steering rack return line*.
LHD adjustable steering column.
LHD passenger airbag assembly.
LHD pedal box assembly.
LHD brake booster.
LHD brake hard lines (from master cylinder, to ABS hydraulic modulator).
LHD wiper motor and mechanism.
LHD wiper arms.
LHD bonnet release cable and handle.
LHD gearshift assembly.
LHD carpet.
LHD front door cards, with master switch panel**.
LHD power front seats.
LHD external rear view mirrors.
LHD headlamps.
LHD front door handles.

*Hydraulic power assisted steering models only.
**Depending on model.

It is worth noting, the Range Rover Sport, uses CAN communication for the instrument cluster. Incorrect coding, can result in limited, or no functionality.

The LCD screen that indicates which front door is open, is also fed via the CAN gate. You can't just swap wires round. If you open the left front door, it will indicate the right front door is open, and vice versa. The same applies to the rear doors. You might need a LHD can module. I had a similar issue, converting a 2007 Range Rover Vogue to LHD, I can't remember how I got round CAN issues, I'll have to dig deep to see what I ended up doing.

It's not an easy job, lots of scope to get things horribly wrong. Honestly, it's cheaper to sell your Autobiography, and purchase a LHD Range Rover Sport. Then fit the trim and other accessories, that make an Autobiography what it is. I know you said you'd lose money, if you sold it. But that's life. You purchased this SUV new, so you will always lose money, come resale time. It's not an appreciating classic, it's a current, depreciating mainstream model.

I recall you saying you'd supervise the job in Nigeria. But, really? Come on, man! If you truly knew enough about the swap, you'd be doing it yourself, before exporting the car! I have no idea how Nigerian garages operate, but I know one thin g's for sure - I would not have the owner of a vehicle, watching over my shoulder, while I carry out a procedure, that's as complex as this. If the customer did insist, then I would politely advice him or her to take their car elsewhere.

I would strongly advice you to reconsider this undertaking.

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by dotna(m): 5:13pm On Jul 22, 2016
Siena:
Parts required to convert a RHD Range Rover Sport, to LHD

I would strongly advice you to reconsider this undertaking.

I agree because even if you get all the conversion 100 percent correct, I can't recommend that anyone will be safe in that vehicle. The manufacturer safety will be heavily compromised and the electrical will be a ticking danger for the occupant

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Re: Conversion RHD To LHD 2012 Range Rover Autobiography Sport by mastro: 5:41pm On Jul 22, 2016
I would follow Siena's advice, never been a fan of conversions

Coupled with the fact that in Naija for ease of maintenance, as in what mechanics are used too, I would look at buying a petrol.

A logical approach would be to price up all the required parts, get a quote for labour (at least 25% of parts cost) then compare it to selling your current RHD and buying a LHD.

I would be amazed if it isn't cheaper to buy and sell.

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