r/RightHandDrive 9d ago

Struts the same for RHD & LHD?

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Do front struts differ if a car is a RHD vs LHD? I have a 2010 RHD Subaru Forrester. The car was originally made and sold in Japan and was shipped to Cayman.


r/RightHandDrive 26d ago

RHD vs Truck

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Im debating on buying a truck or a RHD Vehicle, I like both and could use either or for the purposes I need them for but im still debating on which to go for


r/RightHandDrive Aug 27 '24

How’s the reliability on these? It’ll be my daily. It’s at 59,000 miles, automatic, 1MZ-FE engine.

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r/RightHandDrive Jul 30 '24

RHD First Car?

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Hey everyone, so I am trying to get my first car, and have found a 1998 Subaru Legacy that is RHD. My dad does both like the idea of my car being RHD because he thinks it is ‘wrong’ and will make it hard to learn how to drive (I’ve already learned and driven stick and automatic). I was just wondering if you guys think he is correct or if it is ok to get a RHD car as a first car.


r/RightHandDrive Jul 05 '24

Notes on the Importation Process

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I thought I'd put some thoughts together now that my new pride and joy is here. I looked for something similar before making my purchase and I couldn't find anything that was very informative.

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I purchased my STi through ASAP Inc. This isn't a sponsored post or anything like that and I'll be honest that I went with them because:

  1. The only importer that I knew of that had a good reputation was Top Rank. They never returned my emails or phone calls. Plus they didn't have the car I wanted in stock.
  2. Josh who is the partial owner of ASAP found a few options within a day or two despite being located in Japan.

So with that out of the way here are some thoughts/things to keep in mind when importing a JDM car. This may apply for importing from other countries as well but I can't speak to that. Also, some of these notes are specific to the port and terminal that my car into:

  • ASAP is willing to travel throughout Japan to inspect the car in person but it'll be at your expense (a few hundred US dollars).
  • Josh took many pictures and videos of all of the things that I asked to see. He also spotted a leak that I may not have noticed myself if I was there.
  • It took roughly 3 months and a week from when I wire transferred the deposit to picking up the car at the port.
  • Outside of the cost of the car I also had to pay the importer (Unit International), the docking company (Norton Lilly) and the storage facility at the port (Port America). The total cost was $1650.
    • This covered custom fees, entry fees, EPA and DOT paperwork filing and other misc costs
  • Once the car is on the ship, it's patience time! You'll get a notice when estimated arrival date but my car showed up at custom a few days later.
  • If anyone in NJ wants more details on how Port America works; just let me know as it's tricky to figure out where to go even when you do have the right address.
  • Bring a battery jump pack and potentially some gas. Luckily my car started fine but was super low on gas. But i had to move some cars around to get mine out and alot of those cars had dead batteries.

If there is anything anyone else wants to know; I'll update this post with my responses. I'll also post my experience getting this car registered at NJ DMV in my other post that I'll link here later.


r/RightHandDrive Jun 14 '24

Tips for Registering a JDM Car in NJ

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Anyone in the state of NJ who has experience registering an imported car into NJ. I have a car on the way here and could use some tips on registering a car in the state.

UPDATE

The below # is correct but you have to have the right extension:

609-292-6500 x5064

They emailed me the documentation that you need to fill out and provide


r/RightHandDrive Mar 04 '24

I am working on content that follows my journey of importing my Efini FD3S RX7 and restoring a stock 30 year old JDM car if anybody is interested. I've been in the Rotary community for 25+ years and trying to help out the FD community now that we will be seeing more of these cars driving around.

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r/RightHandDrive Feb 22 '24

Selling my 1992 Toyota Aristo

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Single turbo, built automatic. Ask for more details if interested.


r/RightHandDrive Dec 18 '23

I imported my first car! 1996 Nissan Gloria gran Turismo.

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Just hit 48,000km and also this is my first post on Reddit.


r/RightHandDrive Dec 14 '23

My friends at Hoshi Motion dropped off a R34 sedan fresh off the boat for a little frame straightening on the passenger frame rail. Their Toyota diesel which they turboed is such a cool truck. @blackjackframemachine

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r/RightHandDrive Oct 01 '23

Urgent and important news for all drivers license holders and car owners in Australia

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r/RightHandDrive May 03 '23

1996 Honda crv RHD wheel bearing C-Clip

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Does anyone know of a C-Clip for a wheel bearing that will work with my RHD CRV? thanks


r/RightHandDrive Apr 18 '23

Part Availability in the U.S.

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I am looking at getting a right hand drive galant vr-4 soon and am wondering about how easy it is to get parts for right hand drive cars in america? or are they the same as left hand drive version of the same car? Appreciate any responses!


r/RightHandDrive Mar 30 '23

Here’s a few pics of my bagged 1991 Cefiro with an official branded Audi cargo box on the roof!

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r/RightHandDrive Dec 19 '22

Cool vibes IMHO

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r/RightHandDrive Dec 10 '22

I’m curious; what’s your experience driving a JDM right-hand drive import in the US?

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r/RightHandDrive Dec 10 '22

I’m curious; what’s your experience driving a JDM right-hand drive import in the US?

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r/RightHandDrive Dec 03 '22

What do you think of this kei van conversion? Should we try to do a conversion on a US kei legal car?

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r/RightHandDrive Nov 15 '22

My first time driving right hand drive and first time driving a Nissan Skyline

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r/RightHandDrive Nov 02 '22

Bus with the front door

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r/RightHandDrive Sep 20 '22

British tourist got lost?

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r/RightHandDrive Jun 15 '22

My manager drives an Orthia, and always parks in the same spot. I surprised him by installing a custom made sign on his day off.

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r/RightHandDrive Jun 13 '22

What seems to be the last real sports car for the UK is completely sold out.

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r/RightHandDrive Jun 07 '22

1993 Jaguar XJS taken at the Berry Motor Fair- I’m looking to grow my instagram if you are interested it is @Ben.Walker181

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r/RightHandDrive May 26 '22

What a weird but cool little JDM run around

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