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01-03-07, 06:49 AM

Tanjo

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Ive heard that LHD downpipes will not work on RHD cars. Is this true?

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01-03-07, 07:06 AM

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This is true because there is a bend required to get around the steering shaft. However, some regularly sold in the US have the kink in them anyway.

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01-03-07, 07:10 AM

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Many will not because of the steering shaft. I think it's HKS that makes a DP that has a flattened section to clear the shaft on RHD models. There may be others.

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01-03-07, 08:01 AM

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companies make downpipes with or without the "kink" depending on their intended market. RHD cars require the "kink" due to the steering shaft, LHD cars don't. so if a company is making a DP for a LHD car, it probably won't have the kink....

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01-03-07, 08:03 AM

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All Jap model downpipes should fit as will any made here in the UK and also in Australia. We're all RHD

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01-03-07, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgtblue

Many will not because of the steering shaft. I think it's HKS that makes a DP that has a flattened section to clear the shaft on RHD models. There may be others.

Correct, I have one and it has the "kink". It is also one of the best fitting DP's.

Dave