| lazymf |
Im thinking of getting a RHD car. How difficult is it adjusting to driving one? And if say the car needs maintence, can I just bring it to a Canadian Tires or say its a RHD 300ZX, to a Nissan Dealer?
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| kouki240 |
Use the search function bra.
To each their own. I've owned a Skyline and personally I didn't like RHD at all. Only real advantage to it is parking is easier because you have a good feel for where the curb is. Other than that, when you have to shoulder check you have to pretty much look through the car and that can be a problem for some people. Driving a RHD vehicle on roads meant for LHD is obviously going to create some problems, but you get used to it pretty quick and you don't really notice it after awhile.
Since Fairlady's are the same as 300's there won't be any problems getting it served at Nissan dealerships or places that work on Nissans. CT on the other hand :rolleyes: |
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| shawley |
yea use the search
but i've owned 2 and drove my other one thru winter and this one thru summer, no problems,
just take your time on left hand turns and be more paitent driving around the city
i recently drove my skyline to Portland Oregon and Back, on a very fun road trip that i took, no problems with highway driving because i could see around the right side of cars and back off to see whats comming and then have to power to get around fast enough if i made a mistake |
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| McFly |
its a 15+ year old car expect it to need maintance.
adjusting to drive them though takes all of about 5 min. |
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| lazymf |
Ive always just browsed the first few pages and if i can't find it, i give up :dunno:
Anyway, thanks for the feedback. |
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| Inzane |
I would NOT recommend taking a Z32 to a place like Canadian Tire. These cars require a competent mechanic.
Also they do not take very well to generic parts (NAPA, etc.). It is best to stick with genuine oem Nissan parts. |
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| 300zxgal |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
I would NOT recommend taking a Z32 to a place like Canadian Tire. These cars require a competent mechanic.
Also they do not take very well to generic parts (NAPA, etc.). It is best to stick with genuine oem Nissan parts.
agreed
however i find the best parts at the best price are from NisMo
mechanically wise for a JDM Z-32, in this city you are pretty much screwed.
Most shops work on one once, and then never again.
And Nissan doesnt like working on them at all |
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| Inzane |
quote:
Originally posted by 300zxgal
however i find the best parts at the best price are from NisMo
You're going to have to elaborate a bit. Are you talking about Nismo as in Nissan's performance brand, or is there some online store "NisMo"?
If you're just talking Nismo parts vs. OEM parts, I would have to disagree. There are very few Nismo parts available for the Z32 that are worthwhile, and they are usually NOT cheaper than oem. |
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| Godzilla |
| the adjusting is really easy, just drive for a few minutes and its fine, by the 2nd day its just like second nature. |
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| sil_eighty |
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Originally posted by Godzilla
the adjusting is really easy, just drive for a few minutes and its fine, by the 2nd day its just like second nature.
haha dude i love your sig!!!!.....the joke u pull on them is im actually on the right side...lol there like WTF
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| Dan_s_young |
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Originally posted by 300zxgal
And Nissan doesnt like working on them at all
For the most part this is true. These JDM cars come in weekly and they just reek of headaches. They usually are in need of extensive work and once the work is done, if something breaks of course the dealership has their name (and reputation) on the car.
Most people don't realize when you pay $7, 000 dollars for a JDM car, you can't expect it to be in new car condition... Most of these cars require quite a bit of work and to be honest I wouldn't recommend getting one unless you are mechanically inclined enough to do all the work yourself. I hate to say it but these cars for the most part are a fad, just because they can be bought for cheap, its not even a rare sight to see a skyline anymore... I see them daily. |
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| kato74 |
| all i can say is merging left onto a road and highway is dangerous, thats pretty much the most inconvienent thing about RHD in my opinion. |
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| 300zxgal |
quote:
Originally posted by Inzane
You're going to have to elaborate a bit. Are you talking about Nismo as in Nissan's performance brand, or is there some online store "NisMo"?
If you're just talking Nismo parts vs. OEM parts, I would have to disagree. There are very few Nismo parts available for the Z32 that are worthwhile, and they are usually NOT cheaper than oem.
nismo as in nissan motorsports
everything I have bought thus far from them has been cheaper and an upgrade from stock. The only item I feel that i should get OEM is fuel pump because of some sort of regulator that the nismo ones do not have |
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| accord90 |
| I always wanted to take a RHD to a drive through, I'd be backing through one and the guy at burger king would be like WTF. |
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| lazymf |
| so i take it that the most dangerous thing is merging on highways/freeways since you are driving on the right side and you merge towards the left eh? |
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| McFly |
no
the most dangerous things in order i say are,
left turns(where the turning lane is not offset)
passing semi's on the highway
then daily driving.
you can always shoulder check to merge.
its the same as any car. you will have blind spots |
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| sil_eighty |
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Originally posted by lazymf
so i take it that the most dangerous thing is merging on highways/freeways since you are driving on the right side and you merge towards the left eh?
no because its all in car postion...a RHD is not for the inexperienced driver! or new driver...
i have never had a issue, and usually end up honkin at ppl to go when makin a left turn..how rediculous is that!
it seriously comes down to the driver in the end... |
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| SkiTLz |
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Originally posted by McFly
left turns(where the turning lane is not offset)
I never understood why the dumbass Engineers here did that.. When i first came here I was sptting chips about it everyday.. Its such a dumb design..
Lets make both turning lanes directly infront of each other so u cant see shit... Be it LHD or RHD..
Is this an Edmonton design or Canada wide? |
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| tokes |
quote:
Originally posted by SkiTLz
I never understood why the dumbass Engineers here did that.. When i first came here I was sptting chips about it everyday.. Its such a dumb design..
Lets make both turning lanes directly infront of each other so u cant see shit... Be it LHD or RHD..
Is this an Edmonton design or Canada wide?
Canada wide, and I saw it in the states a lot too going through Washington, Montana, ETC. |
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| SkiTLz |
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Originally posted by tokes
Canada wide, and I saw it in the states a lot too going through Washington, Montana, ETC.
Ok so we'll chalk it up as a dumbass North American design... |
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| kato74 |
to each their own but the merging lanes are def. easier if you are driving LHD then RHD. same applies to left handed turns. I drive a rhd car, its inconvienent but I love the car too much.
be it high way or road. |
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| 180sxforthewin |
quote:
Originally posted by lazymf
Im thinking of getting a RHD car. How difficult is it adjusting to driving one? And if say the car needs maintence, can I just bring it to a Canadian Tires or say its a RHD 300ZX, to a Nissan Dealer?
Thanks
Its not that hard to get used to. Unless you have serious motor problems. There are better shops to go to I imagine for a 300zx than a nissan dealership. You will find yourself going over the center of the road for the first little shile so you might want to take it outside the city to learn. |
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| 300zxgal |
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Originally posted by 180sxforthewin
Its not that hard to get used to. Unless you have serious motor problems. There are better shops to go to I imagine for a 300zx than a nissan dealership. You will find yourself going over the center of the road for the first little shile so you might want to take it outside the city to learn.
ifu can find one that is willing to do good work on a jdm 300zx
please please tell me |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| You know a good mechanic Kristen... :p |
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| notaturbotalon |
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Originally posted by 95IntegraRS
You know a good mechanic Kristen... :p
Who? |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| Smart ass. :asshole: |
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| 95EagleAWD |
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Originally posted by notaturbotalon
Who?
Certainly not you... ;) |
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| 95IntegraRS |
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Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Certainly not you... ;)
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| 300zxgal |
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Originally posted by 95IntegraRS
:thumbup: :beer:
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| cally |
| TO THE PERSON WHO SAID RHD IS A FAD, FLAT TOPS AND JERRY CURLS WERE A FAD, LOL IF SOMEONE WANTS TO BUY ONE, ITS THEIR PREFERENCE AND NOT ALL CARS THAT COME HERE ARE IN NEED OF ALOT OF WORK, DRIVING THEM TO ME IS NO DIFFERENT THAN A LHD WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT, IT'S UP TO THE DRIVER. |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| cally, simmer down with the caps lock bro. You don't have to yell to get your point across. :thumbup: |
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| 300zxgal |
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Originally posted by 95IntegraRS
cally, simmer down with the caps lock bro. You don't have to yell to get your point across. :thumbup:
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| cally |
| Lol didn't realize it was on.:D |
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| 95EagleAWD |
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Originally posted by cally
Lol didn't realize it was on.:D
You close your eyes when you type?
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| Charles |
No he just looks at the keyboard...
When i type.. all i look at is this
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| notaturbotalon |
If you're driving on the wrong side of the car you should probably use  |
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| chico_kj_23 |
I also have to agree that not all JDM cars are in need of serious work. I have had my car for 5 months and the only thing that has needed replacment is two stinkn ball joints. You just need to get the right car. AS for getting used to driving RHD, it took me a few days to fully get used to it. It was harder for me to get used to the rwd as i had only previously owned AWD vehicles. But now when i go to drive a LHD i find myself drifting over in the lane just because you get so used to it after time.
Brandon |
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| cally |
| I drove jdm RHD all my life, so driving it here was a breeze, it was even bettere here than back home because we have have meridians separating the lanes. |
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| lazymf |
dang, im hearing its difficult and then im hearing its easy. im so tempted to drop 10K$ on a JDM but at the same time, i hear its a lot of work and then its not. :mad:
side tangent: i signed up ages on this forum before most of you guys when it was still asianet. :lol: |
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| cally |
| it really isn't hard to get used to, maybe you should find someone you know who has one and get a feel for it driving. and there are always a few bad eggs impoprting anyting, you can buy a us spec vehicle and still meet the same probs if not more. |
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| midnite |
it is not as difficult as you think it may be. i was comfortable with it as soon as i sat in the car.
some people adapt instantly, some might take a few hours or more. |
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| moe282 |
| I dont think it has to do with driver skill - or how fast you get used to it - thats not why they are saying its HARD... its not nessasarily hard as much as its a friggen pain in the ass. Its that much more of an inconvience that you have to deal and put up with. Some people dont mind... I find after having both and such that our roads were just simply designed for LHD And if you can find a car that has a USDM counterpart go for it. Luckily I couldnt track down a GT4 and got my Alltrac here and god I love being back on the right side of the road. |
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| superspeed |
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Originally posted by 300zxgal
ifu can find one that is willing to do good work on a jdm 300zx
please please tell me
take it to samaru auto |
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| McFly |
haha never ever take a car to sumarus
ever |
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| 300zxgal |
quote:
Originally posted by McFly
haha never ever take a car to sumarus
ever
agreed |
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| moe282 |
| lol I've never heard of them and I'm glad of it. |
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| superspeed |
| whats wrong with samaru? i brought my car there and it was fine |
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| cally |
| Everyone has their persoanl choice with where to take your vehicle, one person gotta say they don't like sumarus or any other shop and their the worst thing in town, lol u guys are funny. |
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| sil_eighty |
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Originally posted by moe282
I dont think it has to do with driver skill - or how fast you get used to it - thats not why they are saying its HARD... its not nessasarily hard as much as its a friggen pain in the ass. Its that much more of an inconvience that you have to deal and put up with. Some people dont mind... I find after having both and such that our roads were just simply designed for LHD And if you can find a car that has a USDM counterpart go for it. Luckily I couldnt track down a GT4 and got my Alltrac here and god I love being back on the right side of the road.
it has everything to do with driver skill bud..! a person that hesitates will crash within a month gauranteed..and u cant do that with RHD or your done for or any car for that matter.. |
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| redbaron303 |
yeah. You have to be confident in your abilities... either wait until you're 100% clear and go (especially on left turns) or know you've got it and GO! Left turns are blind as is passing on a two lane highway, but nothing that isn't doable - there are lots of us who do it.
For me the biggest pain in the ass is parkades in the downtown core, I do a lot of work and spend time in the downtown and getting in and out of parkades is a total hassle, but it's something I'm prepared to livewith for having my car.
And on a side note - don't take your car to sumaru's unless it's old school datsun performance and Reg is the only one to touch it..... They screwed up my transmission big time once upon a time. |
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| TyPhOOnSliPPerY |
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Originally posted by redbaron303
yeah. You have to be confident in your abilities... either wait until you're 100% clear and go (especially on left turns) or know you've got it and GO! Left turns are blind as is passing on a two lane highway, but nothing that isn't doable - there are lots of us who do it.
For me the biggest pain in the ass is parkades in the downtown core, I do a lot of work and spend time in the downtown and getting in and out of parkades is a total hassle, but it's something I'm prepared to livewith for having my car.
And on a side note - don't take your car to sumaru's unless it's old school datsun performance and Reg is the only one to touch it..... They screwed up my transmission big time once upon a time.
Stick + Tape + Parking Pass = 1337
problem for parking solved ..... we even made one with a key for my friend to get into his parking garage .... |
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| Insomniac |
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that shit's ghetto |
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| Bad Egg |
quote:
Originally posted by moe282
I dont think it has to do with driver skill - or how fast you get used to it - thats not why they are saying its HARD... its not nessasarily hard as much as its a friggen pain in the ass. Its that much more of an inconvience that you have to deal and put up with. Some people dont mind... I find after having both and such that our roads were just simply designed for LHD And if you can find a car that has a USDM counterpart go for it. Luckily I couldnt track down a GT4 and got my Alltrac here and god I love being back on the right side of the road.
Funny, I have driven a JDM GT4 for over a year, and have no complaints...and I have the skookum power folding mirrors that the Alltracs didn't get, among other things(like stock HP). Not to quibble, but I always drive on the right side of the road in all my cars, not just my JDM. I do concede that all things being equal, such a condition and price, a LHD vechicle will be more convenient for driving and maintenance. Too bad all things aren't equal.
As for the mechanic who has the rhd cars come in weekly with all the problems, well, you work in a garage, right? Where do people take their cars when they need something fixed?
A garage.
Where do they take their cars when they need nothing?
For a drive, and that's what I do with mine, every day. |
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