where is the RHD accord from??

[Ravens_CB7]

ok this might be a stupid question and i searched but didnt got anything. i would like to know whats the name on japan for our accord model/year and if besides being RHD is the same exact look or if its only the same from places like malasya ??? thanks for any questions answered

[crazymikey]

RHD is from RHD markets. Japan, UK, Malaysia, Australia.

They all have differences in trim levels, engines, features, options and safety requirements. Every model will vary from each different market.

There's even enough differences between US and Canadian cars to make them different.

[Ravens_CB7]

RHD is from RHD markets. Japan, UK, Malaysia, Australia.

They all have differences in trim levels, engines, features, options and safety requirements. Every model will vary from each different market.

There's even enough differences between US and Canadian cars to make them different.

yeah i understand that but what i really want to know is from where is the accord that looks exactly like ours on the outside and inside, besides a few different features and of course that its RHD??

[deevergote]

What do you mean the Accord that looks exactly like ours? The CB Accord was a worldwide model. All of the countries crazymikey mentioned that have RHD cars got the CB Accord.

It was called the Accord. The chassis code remained CB. The CB7 specifically is a North American model. The others are CB1-CB9 (CB8 and CB9 are wagons, CB9 being a North American model as well.)

[Wickit]

I think he's trying to say does any market have an USDM trim but the only difference is RHD. The answer would be no where because all markets have differences in them and the USDM only has LHD. There is no in between as a RHD USDM CB7. unless u get the RHD conversion done. But none were produced already like that.

[Ravens_CB7]

What do you mean the Accord that looks exactly like ours? The CB Accord was a worldwide model. All of the countries crazymikey mentioned that have RHD cars got the CB Accord.

It was called the Accord. The chassis code remained CB. The CB7 specifically is a North American model. The others are CB1-CB9 (CB8 and CB9 are wagons, CB9 being a North American model as well.)

ohhh ok well its because i was looking at wikipedia and they dont show it on their info only the australian one and with other cars like the prelude they do with more info and pictures so i got confuse.

in that case if you are to import a cb from japan how would you say it? a 1993 cb3 for the sedan? thanks for all the help and info guys!

[Ravens_CB7]

I think he's trying to say does any market have an USDM trim but the only difference is RHD. The answer would be no where because all markets have differences in them and the USDM only has LHD. There is no in between as a RHD USDM CB7. unless u get the RHD conversion done. But none were produced already like that.

yeah i know im not that smart and some things gets me really confused but yeah im trying to import the front end and i wanted to find out the correct name of the car for him to find it and bring it

[deevergote]

The correct name is "Accord". Not everyone uses the chassis code as we do. Many people use "SM4", which is an alternate code that actually applies to all the CB varieties. That PROBABLY would've been a better choice for this forum name, honestly. Too late now!


Before you go importing a front clip to convert to RWD, be sure to do plenty of research on what it will take to do it right. you'll be welding in the entire firewall. Also take into consideration the dangers of driving a RHD car on LHD roads... especially in a crowded area. Passing on the left will be VERY dangerous, as you'll have to be in the opposing lane before you can even see what's coming!
Also consider the legality of it. CA is very strict when it comes to modifications.

[Ravens_CB7]

The correct name is "Accord". Not everyone uses the chassis code as we do. Many people use "SM4", which is an alternate code that actually applies to all the CB varieties. That PROBABLY would've been a better choice for this forum name, honestly. Too late now!


Before you go importing a front clip to convert to RWD, be sure to do plenty of research on what it will take to do it right. you'll be welding in the entire firewall. Also take into consideration the dangers of driving a RHD car on LHD roads... especially in a crowded area. Passing on the left will be VERY dangerous, as you'll have to be in the opposing lane before you can even see what's coming!
Also consider the legality of it. CA is very strict when it comes to modifications.

alright it will be 1993 accord then with all extras like fogs,side bumper likes, 1 piece headlights and the whole interior. and yes i will make sure to do all the research possible to do it the right way. it is dangerous and different but you can learn and get used to it i know friends that have rhd convertions on their corollas,240s etc. and i will need to be very care careful since you are right about cali laws and police being dicks lol and sorry about the thread title but again thanks so much for your time and info i know you all are busy people so yeah !!!

[deevergote]

You might want to look into what it would take to simply import a full RHD Accord, rather than just a clip. Since there is a US equivalent, it's possible to import the full car and make it street-legal. It would be easier than doing a conversion, and probably not much more expensive (cheaper, if you'd be paying for all the welding!) Plus, you'd have an authentic RHD car, and not a converted LHD one. That'd be more impressive to anyone that knows enough to care!

[Ravens_CB7]

You might want to look into what it would take to simply import a full RHD Accord, rather than just a clip. Since there is a US equivalent, it's possible to import the full car and make it street-legal. It would be easier than doing a conversion, and probably not much more expensive (cheaper, if you'd be paying for all the welding!) Plus, you'd have an authentic RHD car, and not a converted LHD one. That'd be more impressive to anyone that knows enough to care!

yeah i will do that too i said just the clip because thats what the guy told my friend and he told me a really cheap price for it but i will tell him to ask him how much for the whole car. like you said, there's a US equivalent to the car, that means that i can legally legalize and register the car right??

[deevergote]

Yeah. There may be things you need to do to make it happen, but it's doable. It's not like importing something that doesn't have a US equivalent, such as the R32-R34 Skyline. It's that lack of equivalent that makes those cars damn near impossible to get in the US.

[Tippey764]

What do you mean the Accord that looks exactly like ours? The CB Accord was a worldwide model. All of the countries crazymikey mentioned that have RHD cars got the CB Accord.

It was called the Accord. The chassis code remained CB. The CB7 specifically is a North American model. The others are CB1-CB9 (CB8 and CB9 are wagons, CB9 being a North American model as well.)

cb7 is not specifically a north american chassis code

Other countries had that chassis code on coupes

Japan had that chassis code on LHD sedans as well.

[Ravens_CB7]

Yeah. There may be things you need to do to make it happen, but it's doable. It's not like importing something that doesn't have a US equivalent, such as the R32-R34 Skyline. It's that lack of equivalent that makes those cars damn near impossible to get in the US.

yeah well we'll see what this guy says. and i know its too bad though because there are so many people that want and can get a hold of those cars but too bad that laws dont permit them. what about the R33 not the gtr but at least the gt-s if im right, i saw it on the list of cars that can be imported from another country.

[deevergote]

It's VERY sketchy... some sources say some R33s can be imported, some say not. I wouldn't risk it. That's a LOT of money to spend importing (and modifying... the car has to be modified to conform to US regulations) to risk having it confiscated and crushed.