Help!!!!
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Help!!!!
Hi everybody!
I want to take my C6 to Germany. As you may know, they want all kinds of changes to be done on the car:
- amber turn signals
- separated turning and brake signals
- headlight washer nozzles
- red rear fog light.
Did I forget anything? Does anybody have experience?
I personally think the the European tail lights are horrible on a Vette. Do I have a chance of getting the car to the TÜV and them approving the red lights?
About the washer nozzles: Chevrolet does not have any for a C6. Can I install any other ones?
What do I do??????????
I could really need some help!!!!
I want to take my C6 to Germany. As you may know, they want all kinds of changes to be done on the car:
- amber turn signals
- separated turning and brake signals
- headlight washer nozzles
- red rear fog light.
Did I forget anything? Does anybody have experience?
I personally think the the European tail lights are horrible on a Vette. Do I have a chance of getting the car to the TÜV and them approving the red lights?
About the washer nozzles: Chevrolet does not have any for a C6. Can I install any other ones?
What do I do??????????
I could really need some help!!!!
Cruising
Joined: Sep 2012
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Take a look here (someone else's experience):
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru....php?p=1907444
The TUV won't approve your red tail lights.
Any mods on your Corvette? I hope they all came with an "Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis" or ABE; otherwise your car won't pass the TUV inspection either.
Is it worth it? Most likely not.
- kolby
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru....php?p=1907444
The TUV won't approve your red tail lights.
Any mods on your Corvette? I hope they all came with an "Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis" or ABE; otherwise your car won't pass the TUV inspection either.
Is it worth it? Most likely not.
- kolby
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,401
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From: Norman OK
Take a look here (someone else's experience):
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru....php?p=1907444
The TUV won't approve your red tail lights.
Any mods on your Corvette? I hope they all came with an "Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis" or ABE; otherwise your car won't pass the TUV inspection either.
Is it worth it? Most likely not.
- kolby
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru....php?p=1907444
The TUV won't approve your red tail lights.
Any mods on your Corvette? I hope they all came with an "Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis" or ABE; otherwise your car won't pass the TUV inspection either.
Is it worth it? Most likely not.
- kolby
Melting Slicks
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From: Carrollton GA
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15
If your hard over to take your Vette, you can, but it can be risky. I imported a new Ford Van to Europe in the 90's and thought it would never pass Control Technique (I was in BE). I know there are some Active and retired military on here who have Vettes in Germany who can help.
The US warranty was not valid in Europe and parts were hard to get and took time importing them in.....oh and 2X the US price.
Suggest you rename your topic or start a new thread and call it " Moving to Germany with my Vette, please advise". One of those folks can give you the real scoop.
Cruising
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Corvette's aren't very popular in Germany/Europe. Mostly available through special importers. Parts are definitely expensive and hard to find (think finding Peugeot parts in the US). With gas prices right now at about $8.33 per gallon you will however make new friends at the gas station.
The main question remains: why would you want your Corvette over there?
The roads are packed and driving wasn't much fun when I was there last time. The Autobahn either has speed limits or construction for miles. City roads are tight, parking is even tighter, not necessarily Corvette strong points.
- kolby
The main question remains: why would you want your Corvette over there?
The roads are packed and driving wasn't much fun when I was there last time. The Autobahn either has speed limits or construction for miles. City roads are tight, parking is even tighter, not necessarily Corvette strong points.
- kolby
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Norman OK
The EU version will be nearly twice as much due to taxes and exchange rate differences
If your hard over to take your Vette, you can, but it can be risky. I imported a new Ford Van to Europe in the 90's and thought it would never pass Control Technique (I was in BE). I know there are some Active and retired military on here who have Vettes in Germany who can help.
The US warranty was not valid in Europe and parts were hard to get and took time importing them in.....oh and 2X the US price.
Suggest you rename your topic or start a new thread and call it " Moving to Germany with my Vette, please advise". One of those folks can give you the real scoop.
If your hard over to take your Vette, you can, but it can be risky. I imported a new Ford Van to Europe in the 90's and thought it would never pass Control Technique (I was in BE). I know there are some Active and retired military on here who have Vettes in Germany who can help.
The US warranty was not valid in Europe and parts were hard to get and took time importing them in.....oh and 2X the US price.
Suggest you rename your topic or start a new thread and call it " Moving to Germany with my Vette, please advise". One of those folks can give you the real scoop.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carrollton GA
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BTW OP are you military? It may make a difference for you. I suspect if not you may also have to pay import/customs taxes and fees.
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From: Frederick, MD
Corvette's aren't very popular in Germany/Europe. Mostly available through special importers. Parts are definitely expensive and hard to find (think finding Peugeot parts in the US). With gas prices right now at about $8.33 per gallon you will however make new friends at the gas station.
The main question remains: why would you want your Corvette over there?
The roads are packed and driving wasn't much fun when I was there last time. The Autobahn either has speed limits or construction for miles. City roads are tight, parking is even tighter, not necessarily Corvette strong points.
- kolby
The main question remains: why would you want your Corvette over there?
The roads are packed and driving wasn't much fun when I was there last time. The Autobahn either has speed limits or construction for miles. City roads are tight, parking is even tighter, not necessarily Corvette strong points.
- kolby
TUV is extremely strict, besides the items mentioned the glass probably needs to be replaced also. Chances are your brakes need work for German standards.
If you are military then there is no worries besides the warranty expiring when you leave the US and parts availability.
I never felt German roads as crowded and there was always plenty of room to bury the throttle.
City roads are tight, even parking an Audi A4 or VW Passat can feel tight. I thought I was parking a 747 when I had my Trans Am there, especially if I actually wanted to open my doors enough to get out.
$8.33 is a lot of money for gas except that is also around 5 euros, which won't even buy you McDonald's value meals in a lot of places over there. Everything is expensive besides beer.
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The shop I take my C6 to for service also prepares and ships Corvettes world wide. If I remember correctly the owner told me most of them go to Europe. They may give you some insight to the process. Here is the link to their website: http://www.superiorautorepairinc.com/ 