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j.donnel Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2011 Posts: 52 Location: Sacramento,CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:57 am Post subject: Possibly stationed in germany |
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So I should be coming down on orders and I might be going to germeny. I don't need help finding transportation and I found some info on some import fees and that cars need inspection. So I'm wondering what does the inspection entail for a 58 bug. Do they allow modification? Engine, suspension, brakes? My car is also an original European delivered car so it has semaphores, are those still allowed. Thanks _________________ 1958 Euro Ragtop Bug
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jeffavatech Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2009 Posts: 141 Location: Titusville, Florida
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:17 pm Post subject: No worries |
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Hello, where will you be going? I'm here at GK. If you put it in the ARMY system all you will need is a safety inspection. Tires, brakes, lights, no rust in structure, safety vest/s, road triangle and 1st aid kit in car. Hope this helps. |
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j.donnel Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2011 Posts: 52 Location: Sacramento,CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:54 am Post subject: |
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Well the army would be shipping my other car and I'd be doing the bug myself. Would that be the same? Being that I'm in the army is there and agreement or do I still have to pay all the import fees? _________________ 1958 Euro Ragtop Bug
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alex857 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2010 Posts: 714 Location: Stuttgart/Germany
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:09 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
how nice that your Beetle might return to Europe! There are some extra regulations for American Army member cars in Germany (red instead of amber blinkers and different headlights admissible, I think you can get the details Rom your administration). But semaphores definitely are not allowed and furthermore would be way too dangereous in dense traffic. |
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j.donnel Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2011 Posts: 52 Location: Sacramento,CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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I don't have orders yet but trying to plan ahead. That is weird that they aren't legal considering they are original equipment. What are the requirements, being a 58 the brakes/turn signals are tiny anyways, lol. Also what engine mods are allowed, needless to say I do NOT have a stock motor. It's much larger and turbo'd. Also brakes have been upgraded to disks all around and it's lowered. Are these issues? Should I just start trying to find a place to store it or sell it in advance? _________________ 1958 Euro Ragtop Bug
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alex857 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2010 Posts: 714 Location: Stuttgart/Germany
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry I canīt answer the engine and brakes question. Most things legal in he US will be tolerated as long as it is an US Army member car that does not have to meet strict German requirements. But for the details you should ask the European Army administration. But semaphores were banned already in the 60ies. |
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prffiredog Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2013 Posts: 17 Location: United States
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Stationed down here in Aviano. I am looking for a used type 1 motor, you guys know any up there in Germany that won't break the bank? _________________ VDubs, Sex and Beer, did I forget anything?? |
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alanandi Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2003 Posts: 58 Location: bayreuth - germany
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Semaphores are not forbidden in Germany! You might have to do some modifications to get them street legal.
If they are turned on, the bulp have to flash intermediatly (sorry donīt know how it is translated correctly). The rear-lights have to do the same.
You can get more informations at http://www.rettung-fuer-den-winker.de/
Greets Alex _________________ 64 Splitwindow Westi
62 Ragtop deluxe beetle
56 ragtop standard oval
74 baywindow bus
70 dormobile camper
Make a visit to my blog - AIRCOOLED-LIFE.BLOGSPOT.COM |
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