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These guys are advertising it. I have no connection/experience with the company.
www.intercep.co.uk/corvette.htm
The Australians are into this stuff as it was (or still is?) illegal to use LHD over there.
It's a difficult and expensive job to do right. Have you ever actually tried LHD? It aint' so bad, you forget all about it after a week or so.
www.intercep.co.uk/corvette.htm
The Australians are into this stuff as it was (or still is?) illegal to use LHD over there.
It's a difficult and expensive job to do right. Have you ever actually tried LHD? It aint' so bad, you forget all about it after a week or so.
I don't think that it'd be too difficult mechanically, but the very difficult bit would be making the interior look right. Looks like someone has posted a link to a firm that makes some parts.
I drive a C6 Z06, and also other RHD cars. Once you get used to it, there really is no problem or difficulty with LHD (apart from in some Car Parks where you have to stretch across to retrieve a ticket). On Motorways, when you look over your right shoulder to pass, you have a clear view through the rear screen, instead of a view of a pillar.
On A roads, it is more difficult to see past traffic in front, but with the grunt of the Corvette, passing is very easy indeed.
Why don't you go for a test drive in a LHD car and see how you get on?
It really isn't that tricky once you've spent a day or two in an LHD car.
I drive a C6 Z06, and also other RHD cars. Once you get used to it, there really is no problem or difficulty with LHD (apart from in some Car Parks where you have to stretch across to retrieve a ticket). On Motorways, when you look over your right shoulder to pass, you have a clear view through the rear screen, instead of a view of a pillar.
On A roads, it is more difficult to see past traffic in front, but with the grunt of the Corvette, passing is very easy indeed.
Why don't you go for a test drive in a LHD car and see how you get on?
It really isn't that tricky once you've spent a day or two in an LHD car.
Edited by JenkinsComp on Wednesday 26th July 13:41
JenkinsComp said:
I don't think that it'd be too difficult mechanically, but the very difficult bit would be making the interior look right. Looks like someone has posted a link to a firm that makes some parts.
I drive a C6 Z06, and also other RHD cars. Once you get used to it, there really is no problem or difficulty with LHD (apart from in some Car Parks where you have to stretch across to retrieve a ticket). On Motorways, when you look over your right shoulder to pass, you have a clear view through the rear screen, instead of a view of a pillar.
On A roads, it is more difficult to see past traffic in front, but with the grunt of the Corvette, passing is very easy indeed.
Why don't you go for a test drive in a LHD car and see how you get on?
It really isn't that tricky once you've spent a day or two in an LHD car.
I drive a C6 Z06, and also other RHD cars. Once you get used to it, there really is no problem or difficulty with LHD (apart from in some Car Parks where you have to stretch across to retrieve a ticket). On Motorways, when you look over your right shoulder to pass, you have a clear view through the rear screen, instead of a view of a pillar.
On A roads, it is more difficult to see past traffic in front, but with the grunt of the Corvette, passing is very easy indeed.
Why don't you go for a test drive in a LHD car and see how you get on?
It really isn't that tricky once you've spent a day or two in an LHD car.
Edited by JenkinsComp on Wednesday 26th July 13:41
Completely agreed. LHD really is very easy. And the nice chaps at the gate to the work car park on Monday even lowered the barrier for me so I didn't have to reach across the car with my card!
I actually prefer left hand drive 
You can hug the kerb, great for winding roads, no kerb clipping.
I personally find it safer for overtaking because I tend to hang back, make sure the road is clear a long way ahead then blast past with the Corvette grunt.
Of course the best thing is when you are in 'pose' mode. You are sitting right next to the pavement where the chicks are walking hehe
As for converting a Corvette to right hand drive nooooo
that's sacrilege 
Eric
You can hug the kerb, great for winding roads, no kerb clipping.
I personally find it safer for overtaking because I tend to hang back, make sure the road is clear a long way ahead then blast past with the Corvette grunt.
Of course the best thing is when you are in 'pose' mode. You are sitting right next to the pavement where the chicks are walking hehe
As for converting a Corvette to right hand drive nooooo
that's sacrilege Eric
cheeky said:
The only thing that worries me is not being quite so certain that there's room for the offside of my car in the middle of a narrowish road! Hitting an oncoming vehicle is a bit more hairy than brushing against a bush!
Let the oncoming vehicle worry about it - that's what I do and it's worked so far.............
Whilst on the subject, I really can't see GM tooling up to change a low volume car like the Corvette to RHD to sell in a very low volume market like the UK
Be aware of the legal ramifications of a converted to right hand drive vehicle. There is no test here in the uk for a converted car. All converted cars are being brought in in left and tested as such by VOSA for the SVA then registered. The conversion is then done and is never seen at a test station again to check for structural and mechanical suitability for the road. As both airbags, brakes, stearing are all moved and never inspected this is a major issue. We also looked in to bringing in converted vehicles form Aus/ NZ but again there is no test at VOSA for the SVA. All Euro /jap stuff is model reported and crash tested so does not require SVA. As a company we are not touching anything right hand drive converted as the legal stance puts me off.cheers james www.atlanticsportscars.com
ERIKTHEVETKING said:
I actually prefer left hand drive
You can hug the kerb, great for winding roads, no kerb clipping.
I personally find it safer for overtaking because I tend to hang back, make sure the road is clear a long way ahead then blast past with the Corvette grunt.
Of course the best thing is when you are in 'pose' mode. You are sitting right next to the pavement where the chicks are walking hehe
As for converting a Corvette to right hand drive nooooo that's sacrilege
Eric
You can hug the kerb, great for winding roads, no kerb clipping.
I personally find it safer for overtaking because I tend to hang back, make sure the road is clear a long way ahead then blast past with the Corvette grunt.
Of course the best thing is when you are in 'pose' mode. You are sitting right next to the pavement where the chicks are walking hehe
As for converting a Corvette to right hand drive nooooo
that's sacrilege Eric
TOTALLY agree 1000 times
and dont forget how easy it is to stop outside the shop or bank and get out on the 'safe' side
cheeky said:
The only thing that worries me is not being quite so certain that there's room for the offside of my car in the middle of a narrowish road! Hitting an oncoming vehicle is a bit more hairy than brushing against a bush!
Been there, some White van t
t took off my side mirror on a New Forest road, so that that was £450 down the tube. BUT Consider which is safer and more convenient when parking by the shop you want to visit. In the Vette there is no waiting for the traffic to pass before opening the door
Consider when summer kerb crawling past micro skirts which car gives the better view, especially with a passenger
Consider when following that t
t in the Volvo who wont move over, which car is easier and safer to undertake in c5ragtop said:
cheeky said:
The only thing that worries me is not being quite so certain that there's room for the offside of my car in the middle of a narrowish road! Hitting an oncoming vehicle is a bit more hairy than brushing against a bush!
Let the oncoming vehicle worry about it - that's what I do and it's worked so far.............
Whilst on the subject, I really can't see GM tooling up to change a low volume car like the Corvette to RHD to sell in a very low volume market like the UK
UK, Japan, India, Australia, Nigeria, Guyana, West Indies, South-East Asia, much of Africa...
... and they wouldn't be very low volume if the car were available RHD. Happy with my LHD though.
Thanks for all the replies guys. LHD C7 it is then.
Right first off where can i test drive one?
Second Best prices? what can i expect to pay for New/Used?
Most important can you reccomend a dealer?
service costs and general cost of ownership? I AM expecting this to be a lot less than tvr ownership!
Again thanks in advance for any advice given.
Right first off where can i test drive one?
Second Best prices? what can i expect to pay for New/Used?
Most important can you reccomend a dealer?
service costs and general cost of ownership? I AM expecting this to be a lot less than tvr ownership!
Again thanks in advance for any advice given.
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