RX-8 Owners In Germany
08-19-2010, 07:12 AM
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I'm in Stuttgart and my contract is up at the end of 2011. The Stuttgart inspection station on Panzer only seems to care about rusty fuel lines instead of cars that have no cats.
08-19-2010, 08:03 AM
#180
RX8 and a Truk....
Thanks guys!
08-19-2010, 10:12 AM
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Relax baby!
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Excellent - if I can get this sorted, we'll hook
Aight then. What about window tint???
Thanks guys![/QUOTE]
DEFINETLY LET ME KNOW WHEN U GET HERE
WINDOW TINT IS NOT ALLOWED ON FRONT WINDSHIELD, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. REAR DOORS AND BACK IS OK
Aight then. What about window tint???
Thanks guys![/QUOTE]
DEFINETLY LET ME KNOW WHEN U GET HERE
WINDOW TINT IS NOT ALLOWED ON FRONT WINDSHIELD, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. REAR DOORS AND BACK IS OK
08-19-2010, 10:51 AM
#182
RX8 and a Truk....
:-/
08-19-2010, 11:28 AM
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You don't get your registration via the army. You get it via Germany. Yes you will have to remove your tint unless the tint is in the glass itself, which is very rare.
I had to pull mine off, it was a pain in the ***. I still have some of that sticky crap on my windows.
I had to pull mine off, it was a pain in the ***. I still have some of that sticky crap on my windows.
08-19-2010, 11:53 AM
#184
You don't get your registration via the army. You get it via Germany. Yes you will have to remove your tint unless the tint is in the glass itself, which is very rare.
I had to pull mine off, it was a pain in the ***. I still have some of that sticky crap on my windows.
I had to pull mine off, it was a pain in the ***. I still have some of that sticky crap on my windows.
08-19-2010, 12:36 PM
#185
RX8 and a Truk....
wow - that's a change. No DoD-type inspections, etc - all from host-country. Hrm...
Here's one - How do the AAFES fuel coupons work; are they still based on cylinder count of the engine?
Here's one - How do the AAFES fuel coupons work; are they still based on cylinder count of the engine?
08-19-2010, 12:55 PM
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I bought some glue remover and I just spray it on and wipe off, but I'm pretty lazy so I haven't gotten every little speck off.
You get rationed I believe 200L/mo per vehicle you have. You get a little fuel card to keep track of it and it's good at all Esso stations in Germany.
You get rationed I believe 200L/mo per vehicle you have. You get a little fuel card to keep track of it and it's good at all Esso stations in Germany.
08-19-2010, 12:59 PM
#187
RX8 and a Truk....
Geesh - found a copy of AE Reg 190-1. After reading the inspection checklist i'm fairly convinced to bring NO vehicles to Germany...
Draconian inspection criteria...
Draconian inspection criteria...
08-19-2010, 01:40 PM
#189
RX8 and a Truk....
Going to raise the car, swap on oem tires/wheels, remove tint, and pray and hope the inspector doesn't decide there exists "Excessive wear at lever pivot or in ratchet mechanism" of my parking/hand brake.
any tailpipe-sniffer tests?
any tailpipe-sniffer tests?
08-19-2010, 02:33 PM
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You won't need to raise your car. Mine is very low and they didn't care at all. I have aftermarket wheels too. Hell I have a CEL from my midpipe and they didn't care. It really seems to depend on who you get as an inspector, because I've heard some people get rejected for weird things and then some people seem to get away with murder.
08-19-2010, 04:18 PM
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My car is fixed. Putting on the coilovers tomorrow at Barton Barracks auto shop... Any trips planned for Hockenheimring or Nurburgring anytime soon.
08-19-2010, 07:49 PM
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RX8 and a Truk....
You won't need to raise your car. Mine is very low and they didn't care at all. I have aftermarket wheels too. Hell I have a CEL from my midpipe and they didn't care. It really seems to depend on who you get as an inspector, because I've heard some people get rejected for weird things and then some people seem to get away with murder.
I'm going to raise it only to assist in shipping it. When I shipped my Acura - albeit 17 years ago - it was beat on decently. The more mundane I make the 8 look, the less chance it gets abused. Course, I was an e2. this'll be a gs13. Different sphere of influence on stuff. Sad truth.
gawd - all this "Ring" talk has me salivating. :D Patience!!
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08-19-2010, 08:37 PM
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Rank doesn't matter when you ship a POV, civilians don't care what rank you are. Be prepared for **** to get messed up, because it will! Just hope it's small things like mine and not large things like my friend who shipped his FC.
08-19-2010, 08:59 PM
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Be there in a week!!!!!!! 
My car might actually be there already. Is anyone in here actually gonna wanna meet up sometime? I already passed my driver's test 
I'm ready for some German fun!!!!
My car might actually be there already. Is anyone in here actually gonna wanna meet up sometime? I already passed my driver's test I'm ready for some German fun!!!!
08-19-2010, 09:57 PM
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I'm down to meet up any time. Send me a PM once you get in country and I'll give you my phone number. I love close to Vogelweh so I can help you pick up your car if you need.
08-20-2010, 03:05 AM
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I didn't realize throwdown answered the fuel ration card thing. But I always buy 400 liters a month. I don't know if there is a difference between military personnel vs. military contractors on buying fuel.
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08-20-2010, 03:41 AM
#200
RX8 and a Truk....
Thanks for the info guys, really!