Hey everyone. I am thinking of a DoD job in Germany and debating on whether or not to take my 2018 Z06. It has headers, x-pipe, pulley and flex fuel. I am trying to see if anyone sent a molded vette over to Germany. I was there from 2001-2008 and had a C5. It had light mods. I am worried mine won't pass inspection for noise even with the NPP exhaust. I don't want to put the original exhaust and h-pipe back on it while I am there because then I will need it re-tuned. It would be a blast over there.

 

Can't help you with whether or not you will have problems getting the car registered over there, but if you can do it, having the car there would be a blast.

 

I was stationed in Germany in the early 90s. They are extremely strict. Basically they won't let you drive pieces of crap on the road. Mainly because of the speeds that these cars are allowed to drive at for safety no loose parts large rust areas, ball tires Etc. I just Googled this it's a list of the main reasons why Vehicles fail. You're not going to like the part about the exhaust.Top 10 reasons vehicles fail inspection:
1. Oil Leaks
A vehicle will be rejected if there is evidence of an ongoing slow leak of oil or antifreeze or saturation of the underbody of the vehicle. If there is evidence of a slow leak, the undercarriage must be cleaned or re-inspected to verify whether or not there is still a slow leak.

2. Worn Tires
The tread depth of the vehicle tires must be at least 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). Inspectors will use a tread-depth gauge at any two adjacent major grooves at three areas spaced approximately equally around the outside of the tire. If at any point the tire tread is less than 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm), the tire is excessively worn. Tires must be free of chunking, breaks, bumps, knots, or bulges showing cord or tread separation from the casting or other adjacent materials.

3. Lights/Incorrect turn signals
Installed and required lights specified in the 190-1 must work properly. Exterior lights with broken or missing lenses are not considered working properly. Light color, position, or intensity not according to regulations

4. Brakes inspection
Brake-test machines will be used when operational. Braking effort from any wheel less than 70% of maximum effort recorded from another wheel on the same axle. In addition, if during road testing, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line.

5. Window Tint
Vehicles found with after-market tinting on the windshield or the driver and passenger front door windows during inspection will be rejected.

6. Exhaust Leaks/Noise Level
Insecure or leaking exhaust system. All exhaust systems (manufacturer installed, or after-market) of motorcycles and automobiles will be inspected for noise level according to the procedures in paragraph C-30. Motor vehicles exceeding a noise level of 95 decibels will be rejected.

7. Body/Frame Corrosion/ Ride Height
POVs must meet the minimum standards of exterior condition acceptable in the military and civilian community. Deficiencies (for example, extensive body damage, missing component parts, deterioration) will prevent a POV from meeting these standards. Minimum body ground clearance must not be less than 90 millimeters (mm) for flexible body parts and hard parts such as exhaust, frame components, and suspension.

8. Windshield Damage
Vehicle glass must not have breaks. Glass in the front, rear, and side windows directly to the right and left of the driver must not have cracks that impair or distort the driver's vision. The windshield must be free of damage (except for scratches or chips) in that part of the windshield located in the driver's view. Cracks outside the driver's view that are over 6 in (150 mm) in diameter, star-shaped fractures over 1 in (25 mm) in diameter, and any conditions concerning glass breaks or cracks cited in the 190-1 will be determined to obstruct the driver's visibility and will cause the POV to be rejected.

9. Windshield Wiper/Washer System
Wipers not operating. Wiper blade missing or obviously defective. Washers not operating adequately.

10. ABS/Airbag Lights
ABS warning device malfunctioning. ABS warning device shows system malfunction. Airbags in vehicles equipped with airbags must be operational. A vehicle will be rejected if the light that indicates the airbag has been activated stays illuminated or is missing.

 

Can't you just pass an extra Benjamin to someone, or the euro equivalent, to get them to pass it

 

The German inspectors are no joke. They take their inspections seriously. I know the check exhaust decibel level. The limit is 95db at 1/2 redline. I checked mine today and it was 105 at 3200rpm in Tour mode. I really don't want to have to put it back to stock. I also got one shipping quote and it was $3800. I might sell it if it becomes too much trouble.

 

Sounds like a very risky thing to bring it unless you have it figured out 100% before you get there. And like you said, you'll likely have to mute the exhaust which you don't want to do. Who knows what else they'll want you to change. They're probably very picky.

 

Would putting the NPP in stealth mode keep it quiet?
I've never used stealth mode but I've read that some use it to not wake their neighbors.

 

I use it when leaving the neighborhood, but even in stealth mode once you get above a certain RPM the valves open and things get rowdy again.