The Chev Corvette Z06, manufactured only in left-hand drive in
Bowling Green, Kentucky, undergoes a seamless conversion for
right-hand drive Australian roads at Performax International.
All vehicles carry full Australian Design Rule compliance, with
work performed in-house to certified ISO Quality Assurance
standards, ensuring customers can have complete confidence in their
investment.
The process of converting a new Z06 to road-ready right-hand
drive takes four weeks.
Work such as moulding all-new fascia and door panels is done by
Performax International and achieves original equipment-standards
of fit and
finish, thanks to the use of CAD-CAM design and many years of
experience.
The conversion process includes –
- Stripping the interior
- Re-manufacturing the dashboard
- Modifying the firewall to accept the steering column
- Re-locating the gear lever to the right-hand side of the
tunnel
- Swapping airbags left to right and vice-versa
- Fitment of a new locally-manufactured steering box, which
retains Corvette's Magna Steer system
- Re-locating the pedal assembly and brake master cylinder
- Swapping the electrical wiring harness from left to right
- Moving air-conditioning ducts
- Manufacture of new door panels, incorporating window switches
and all electronics
- Fitment of new Australian-approved seat belts, light lenses and
other parts
- Re-assembly of the interior
The result is a vehicle that retains its ex-factory look and
feel. Performance and other dynamic aspects are unchanged.
Further information
Nick Vandenberg
General Manager
Corvette Queensland
Cnr Bruce Highway & Hall Road
Gympie, Q 4570
Phone (07) 5482 7833
Fax (07) 5482 8562
Mob. 0407 010 451
nickv@corvette.com.au