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1erMQP · 02-04-2018, 05:28 AM

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.

frogwo · 02-04-2018, 06:25 AM

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.

1erMQP · 02-04-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by frogwo

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.

frogwo · 02-04-2018, 09:14 AM

As you think. Trust you will not find out the hard way.

1erMQP · 02-08-2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1erMQP

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.

pat_t · 04-08-2018, 11:52 AM

Any updates? Have you had a chance to drive it and get some first impressions yet?

1erMQP · 04-16-2018, 03:41 PM

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

1erMQP · 04-16-2018, 03:53 PM

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.

SamHouseIII · 04-17-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1erMQP

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!!

Mark_Z28 · 04-18-2018, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1erMQP

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?

_Chigga · 04-19-2018, 08:54 AM

Lookin good man, can we get a pic of the interior with that all installed plss?

1erMQP · 05-10-2018, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamHouseIII

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.

1erMQP · 05-10-2018, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Z28

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

1erMQP · 05-10-2018, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Chigga

Lookin good man, can we get a pic of the interior with that all installed plss?

Here it is

02-04-2018, 05:28 AM	#43
1erMQP Drives: 15 Z/28 #605 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 47	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. Attached Images

02-04-2018, 06:25 AM	#44
frogwo Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SE Florrida Posts: 48	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.

02-04-2018, 09:14 AM	#46
frogwo Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SE Florrida Posts: 48	As you think. Trust you will not find out the hard way.

04-08-2018, 11:52 AM	#48
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	Any updates? Have you had a chance to drive it and get some first impressions yet?

04-16-2018, 03:41 PM	#49
1erMQP Drives: 15 Z/28 #605 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 47	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

04-16-2018, 03:53 PM	#50
1erMQP Drives: 15 Z/28 #605 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 47	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.

04-19-2018, 08:54 AM	#53
_Chigga Drives: 2015 Z/28, #225 Red Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Forney, Texas Posts: 136	Lookin good man, can we get a pic of the interior with that all installed plss?