conversion from RHD to LHD noble m12gto

[jannijland]

I have recently bought an m12gto which I would like to convert to LHD (if possible)as this is more suitable in Holland
does anyone know if it's possible to convert a RHD m12gto to LHD.
Were there any LHD noble's sold in the early years 2001/2
what I can see is that you need at least the following parts;
steering rack (should not be a problem?)
wipermotor (same)
dashboard (are there any lhd dashboards available in the world , or could I use a rossion dashboard as the chassis of both cars are similar)
gear lever console.
the steeringcolumnmount (is it welded to the chassis, or can it be unbolted?)
the hole for the steeringcolumn and the wiringloom are ,from what I can see ,mirrored
I would also have to change aircon and cooling ?
if anyone has a clou or a lead to this topic I would appreciate it very much.
I did already conversion of elise S1 and S2 so I am not totally unfamiliar with this topic.

[The devil]

Thats what I call a project

[Lakelord]

A little bit late now as you've already bought one but with the work, time and expense this project would require, I'm sure it would have been cheaper to import a LHD one from the states.

[jannijland]

I have considered doing that but the prices were relatively high compared to the UK
also I have to pay far more taxes when I import from USA and transport and viewing is also more expensive
so as you see money and price is an issue for me unlike maybe other noble owners.
secondly I don't mind doing the work as long as parts are available.
so the main question for me is :where can I find out where parts are available
is there a site that has a partslist or should adress myself directly to noblecars?
thanks

[Urbalizer]

Lakelord said:

A little bit late now as you've already bought one but with the work, time and expense this project would require, I'm sure it would have been cheaper to import a LHD one from the states.

+1

[GTRene]

Hoi Jan, maybe this guy?

he advert with a LHD noble M12 2002

http://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?car...

and here the first LHD Noble M12 in Italy?

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=2&i=5860

mij lijkt zo'n M400 wel wat, maar dan ook met LHD

[brischi]

www.autoscout24.it/Details.aspx?id=170080485

[eddie man]

Hi, What's the status on the Noble RHD to LHD conversion?

[GTRene]

there is a LHD M400 for sale in the Netherlands...no need to convert

but stil interested in such conversions though, just like the TVR T350 conversions.

[Gadgeroonie]

you might want to contact hitech in SA and see if they have any spares (or the factory here)

do they drive on the right in SA ?

i guess you will need a new dash and hopefully everything else can be moved

(might be worth watching the factory build video to see if the chassis is symetrical)

[AMG Merc]

Gadgeroonie said:

you might want to contact hitech in SA and see if they have any spares (or the factory here)

do they drive on the right in SA ?

They drive on the left.

[R0162]

Gadgeroonie said:

you might want to contact hitech in SA and see if they have any spares (or the factory here)

do they drive on the right in SA ?

i guess you will need a new dash and hopefully everything else can be moved

(might be worth watching the factory build video to see if the chassis is symetrical)

They will only sell through Noble, i have spoken to them and tried.

[AverageMPH]

I recently saw a M12 LHD dashboard at Peter Smith Sports cars.

Noble got this for Peter Smith as a special order.

[R0162]

The bulkhead would need replacing to accomodate the opposite steering rack, the airbox would need moving, the fuse box, the alarm, the cables for the pedals, + the pedals, + the dash + the wiring, plus the other 100 jobs...

I definately think it would be easier to ship one from the US

[GTRene]

so its not "as easy" as converting say a Lotus Elise to LHD.

[Yldas1]

Hello Jan,

I wonder how you are getting on with your LHD conversion, did you ever start it ? If so, I would be interested in your findings as I intend to go the same route .

Thanks,

Mike

[AMG Merc]

Jan, can't you move to the UK instead?

[Jarcy]

Surely this is the answer:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

[AMG Merc]

Jarcy said:

Surely this is the answer:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

2010 really?

This has to be the only unused m12 in existence.

Edited by AMG Merc on Thursday 23 May 20:25

[jannijland]

probably
its been for sale at thedealer next to me for 4 years but it b=never sold
starting price was I believe 118000€
says it all (about myt question)