 Euro Center Console in USDM, Is it adaptable |
 Dec 23, 2014 - 12:27 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 3, '10 From Lansing, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
I've not pulled looked at the setup in a while below the center console, but was wondering if it's possible to swap the USDM one for a RHD version.
Seems like it would be much more convenient for the e-brake to be on the far side of the shifter, rather than the drivers side. Anyone know, or have an opinion, figured I would ask before I have one shipped,. anyone have both sitting around? Thanks |
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Dec 23, 2014 - 5:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
the ebrake, would tilt, very weird. towars the passenger.
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Dec 23, 2014 - 5:52 PM
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I have seen people in europe convert JDM cars to LHD, and have left the handbrake on the other side. It looks weird, and in cars that have had a lot of money put in them, so not sure if that says it is hard to do or not. --------------------  SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Dec 23, 2014 - 10:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 13, '12 From Georgia Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Just a guess but I would imagine in you got the RHD EBrake assembly and other tidbit from under thatppart of the console it would be mucheeasier.
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Dec 24, 2014 - 1:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '14 From Cortland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I don't remember what the mounting looked like for the e-brake but I would imagine that as long as you got the full e-brake assembly for the center console, aside from maybe drilling a hole for the brake line it would bolt right in. Of course the final look would all be preference of the owner, a little more convenient for your passenger to pull the handle lol
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Dec 28, 2014 - 10:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '10 From Lansing, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
It seems that the parking brake will interfere with 5th gear if i just swap to the RHD setup, but the more i consider it, the more i wonder why it wasn't done this way from the factory.
Looks like a bit of work, but finding parts now. Seems like I've found the plastic but if anyone has the parking break assembly pm me.. maybe some other stuff too |
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Dec 28, 2014 - 8:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
why just not shorten the e brake.
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Jan 2, 2015 - 1:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '10 From Lansing, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Dec 28, 2014 - 8:04 PM)  why just not shorten the e brake. This is why i opened it up for discussion, the more i think about if the more i want to do it. Shortening the ebrake handle or angling it out might easily work. |
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Jan 8, 2015 - 2:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
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Jan 8, 2015 - 12:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '10 From Lansing, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
njccmd2002 Is that a 7th Gen Parking Brake Lever? that might be an interesting way to go,. right now I have theEnd looking for a RHD console, and brake lever for me. I've bought a few more of his odds and ends and he's going to hold out and box everything up together, if he can get his hands on them.
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Jan 8, 2015 - 2:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
I have a RHD console and e brake if you want one
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Jan 8, 2015 - 3:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '10 From Lansing, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 8, 2015 - 2:07 PM) I have a RHD console and e brake if you want one theEnd told me today he has a buddy that has one that he is supposed to get pics of. I'm happy to look at others though as he hasn't grabbed it, it's just in the works. How much shipped to 48104 Ann Arbor, MI |
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