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Old 02-04-2018, 05:28 AM   #43
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Tow Hook

For homologation I need only a front tow hook.
Therefore I've used some standard parts with thread M16.

After drilling a whole I want to put the screw from the backside through the front bumper.
But not so easy to find the whole from the backside.
I used a tow wire for fishing the screw.

The screw head is fixed so tightening from the front is no problem.
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Old 02-04-2018, 06:25 AM   #44
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Tow Hook

Interesting approach. You are using a lifting eye. A lifting eye only has structural
intergreity when lifting vertically. The grade of hardware you are using is not
suuicient for the load that will be encountered.
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Old 02-04-2018, 07:17 AM   #45
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Interesting approach. You are using a lifting eye. A lifting eye only has structural
intergreity when lifting vertically. The grade of hardware you are using is not
suuicient for the load that will be encountered.

Should be no propblem, is more solid than other OEM tow hook solutions.
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Old 02-04-2018, 09:14 AM   #46
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As you think. Trust you will not find out the hard way.
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Old 02-08-2018, 05:08 AM   #47
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Camera front & rear

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Not driven yet.
My season license plate will be from april till october.
So 8 weeks hibernation time left.

Because of the poor view when parking in small slots
I've installed a front and rear cam in combination with a PAC dash kit
and a KENWOOD DMX7017DABS.
The KENWOOD has only one video input.
With the camera button I can switch between front and rear cam.



Here's a short update on the cameras.
The front one is nearly unnoticeable.
For the rear I've modified the cover of the original camera module.

Hopefully the the cameras will prevent the Z/28 from contacts when parking.
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Old 04-08-2018, 11:52 AM   #48
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Any updates? Have you had a chance to drive it and get some first impressions yet?
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Old 04-16-2018, 03:41 PM   #49
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Hi Pat,

it was absolute the correct decission and worth all the effort to bring the Z/28 to Germany

Not driven much yet but enjoying every ride.

Still running in the LS7 with rev limit 4000 1/min.
Sometimes shifting through the gears until 5000 1/min.

Driving a lot with changing loads.

The car is so predictable and not a beast as my 1M with twinturbo.
I love the linear characteristic of the NA engine and the reving lust.

The Trofeo R is working perfect with the suspension.
The riding is very responsive and you can feel the road.

My riding profile is having 1 hour fun in the evening on small winding roads after a hard working day.
Therefor the Z/28 is a excellent tool
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Old 04-16-2018, 03:53 PM   #50
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Forgotten the most important fact,
the Z/28 is homologated and legal for street use in Germany

The homologation procedure took 3 hours.
The tech. inspector was very accurate and total fair.

Only minor modifications as described above were required.
The exhaust system needs no modification to pass the testing

It was worth to talk a lot with the tech. inspector before the homologation.
So it was a pleasure for both of us and he enjoyed the test ride.
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Old 04-17-2018, 10:07 AM   #51
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For homologation rear fog lamps are required.

But where to find a lovely place for the additional switches


After some evenings I've found this solution:
- 3 aluminium tubes
- 3 simple switches
- plottered labels for the switches

I'm happy with the appearance
More info on how you made these and the parts used..looks very good!!
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Old 04-18-2018, 03:31 PM   #52
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Not driven yet.
My season license plate will be from april till october.
So 8 weeks hibernation time left.

Because of the poor view when parking in small slots
I've installed a front and rear cam in combination with a PAC dash kit
and a KENWOOD DMX7017DABS.
The KENWOOD has only one video input.
With the camera button I can switch between front and rear cam.


Sweet! I'm totally stealing this idea!!! Thank you!!! Parking with the front lip parking is a pain!

Which camera model/brand did you end up using?
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Old 04-19-2018, 08:54 AM   #53
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Lookin good man, can we get a pic of the interior with that all installed plss?
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Old 05-10-2018, 01:04 PM   #54
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More info on how you made these and the parts used..looks very good!!

What you need is a lathe and a milling machine to do the mechanical work on the aluminium parts. 3 Tubes are the base for the projekt.
Sorry that I can't provide more infos on that
Next project will be documented better.
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Old 05-10-2018, 01:18 PM   #55
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Sweet! I'm totally stealing this idea!!! Thank you!!! Parking with the front lip parking is a pain!

Which camera model/brand did you end up using?
Used some very cheap models.


Front cam:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Mini-170-AUT...item33ea27ae1a

Rear cam:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/0-3LUX-MINI-...QAAOSwH~laqQS0
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Old 05-10-2018, 01:43 PM   #56
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Lookin good man, can we get a pic of the interior with that all installed plss?
Here it is
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