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Changing indicator stalk from jdm to uk

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has done this and how easy the job is as I can see that's going to be one thing that will annoy me and keep catching me out.
I turned the wipers on 3 times during the test drive alone.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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I'd keep it as it is, it is on the correct side after all.

You'll get used to it in no time and then wonder why most cars have them on the wrong side
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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all my honda's have had this. i find it better than the EU setup.
you get used to it...
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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The indicator should be on the right, it's only dumb people who think it's better on the left.

Being on the right means you can change gear, control the car and still indicate if you have to
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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If you sus it out, you're more than welcome to swap stalks with me! - I miss my EG Civics with the CORRECT layout, for the reasons UN states above.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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Sounds like i'd best stick at it for a while and see how I get on. I think its just because I've never driven a car with it the other way round before so it is going to take some getting used to.

Only 3 days to go till I can pick up my S2000 VGS.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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Indeed; we should have known the writing was on the wall for Honda as a sports car manufacturer when they succumbed to cheapskatedness of buggering up the switchgear during the mid-90s.

What is worse is the NSX still has the correct switchgear; you learn to adjust pretty quickly.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 02:58 AM
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You get used to it, until you drive another car...
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ultra_Nexus
The indicator should be on the right, it's only dumb people who think it's better on the left.

Being on the right means you can change gear, control the car and still indicate if you have to
+1 its much better having them on the CORRECT side but a pain when you get in company cars or european cars as you then look like a tit turning the wipers on everytime you come to a corner. IMO every car should have them on the right side.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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I had the "correct" stalk on both my Preludes, and my god I certainly miss it, it just made more sense.
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