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• Re: ANOMOLY ALERT-Michelin Tires
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 11 May 2000 17:04:10 -0700
  ...If you see a TUV approval on there, don't worry about anything but appropriate size and weight rating for your vehicle. That's...
• Re: 15" wheels - 16" Wheels Now Available!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:23:46 -0800
  ...If you're using 16" wheels on your camper, the German TUV requires a tire with a minimum load index of 99. A regular...
• Re: light show pt 2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 15:23:06 EDT
  ...This is what is stipulated in the DIN book and approved by the German Tuv. I can understand that you want bright tail lights...
• bike rack addendum
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:54:29 EDT
  ...One of the few accessory products we've seen that has achieved the prestigious German TUV safety certification. Attaches quickly and easily to your...
• Re: westy hitch info needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Meier
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 13:35:37 +0100
  ...If you need more info, p-mail me and I will ask our TUV-Tester for a copy of the paperwork. BTW. The only...
• Re: <Syncro/all> fender lip rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:00:45 -0400
  ...The fender lips makes the Vanagon wider and in Germany it is required to get a TUV approval. But this not difficult to get...
• Re: <Syncro/all> fender lip rubber
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld. by way of Derek Drew
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:00:45 -0400
  ...The fender lips makes the Vanagon wider and in Germany it is required to get a TUV approval. But this not difficult to get...
• Re: Audi Turbo Rims - My Story
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 11:14:56 -0400 (EDT)
  Keep in mind everyone, that the German TUV is MUCH stricter than any USDMV.Obviously in the US you can run any wheels you...
• Mid-engine DoKa resurrection
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:30:39 +0200
  ...Yesterday offical TUV inspection (Germany, you know): no problems, passed like a champ! She was really dirty, like a T1 you would find in...
• Re: smoked tail lights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:44:02 -0700
  ...smoked/clear taillights and front turn signal lenses have a > german TUV certificate (as long as they are not self-tinted, but from > manufacturer...
• re: Extra Gas
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 09:43:01 -0700
  ...the vanagon. > >(the can SAYS it's certified by the german TUV agency). > >joel > __________________________________ Gail Fitzpatrick '87 GL Westi, 117k [Twiga] Sacramento, CA <redwood...
• Re: Towing a pop-up camper
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 07:26:22 +0100
  Hi Volks, Volkswagen and german TUV (official vehicle technical control) are giving their ok for a 2000 kg (more than 4000 lbs) braked trailor...
• Re: What cruise control system should I
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:08:39 +0200
  ...to use this equipment on German cars without additional approvals at TUV 95. Year or approval 004 running number The price will be in...
• Engine swap to 1.9L TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 11:52:14 +0200
  ...German drivers will need TUV approval which costs an extra of DM 650.00 It is also possible to convert a Wasserboxer. Than you...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi, sender on flywheel doesn�t matter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 02:14:20 PDT
  ...won�t get the stronger conversions officially approved by the >german >TUV without a brake upgrade (stock brake�s approved top speed: 165km/h...
• Re: KAW springs anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 20:41:42 -0400
  ...while the new > set is 230euro, they regularly have a set that they used "to get the german > tuv approval, run for 20miles" for...
• Re: Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:02:13 -0700
  ...a country where a ten year old car is a rarity. TUV and the tax laws make owning old cars extremely expensive, yet there...
• Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:16:14 -0400
  Thanks for the links (though I will say, I was already familiar with these concepts, it is nice to see other voice echoing my...
• Re: VR6 TOW ?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 17:32:08 -0800
  The maximum allowed by TuV in Germany is 2000KG with brakes for a 2WD T3 and 2500KG for a Syncro - this is even with...
• Two sets of 15 x 6.0 steels wheels left in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:10:24 -0700
  ...The wheels are German TuV approved for 900kg, included with the wheels are new nuts / bolts as the taper is slightly different than that...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:19:46 -0700
  ...not changed and the bolt pattern > is stock 5/112. > > German TUV tested and approved. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > www.vanagonparts.com Most of the braking...
• Fw: Towing a pop-up camper
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Brady
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:41:39 -0800
  ...Tuesday, March 10, 1998 10:26 PM > > Hi Volks, > Volkswagen and german TUV (official vehicle technical control) are > giving their > ok for a 2000...
• Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 14:52:23 -0500
  ...A fellow listee was kind enough to forward information that the "237" model BBS wheel had been TUV approved for a Vanagon Camper in...
• Re: Making a Living....
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 23:27:08 -0500
  ...http://cgi.ebay.de/Verkaufsfahrzeug-VW-T3-DoKa-Eigenbau-TUV-Asu-neu_W0QQitemZ130296473285QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDE_Auto_Motorrad_Fahrzeuge_Nutzfahrzeuge?hash=item130296473285&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms...
• Re: Quad round headlite grille..and more
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:04:02 +0300
  ...Maybe it's a chapter of missing TUV approval. >But that same summer I was in Berlin, I saw that the police had different...
• Carver P4 (Propex) heater info request
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 12:19:31 EDT
  ...Carver has improved the heater to comply with strict German TUV regulations. I'm not sure of what these improvements entail, but I do...
• Re: German tags - group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 16:24:23 -0800
  When I was in Germany I saw the whole "how to inspect (TuV), verify VIN, register, licence, licence plate, insure and how to waste...
• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:35:46 -0500
  ...I prefer to be conservative and trust people who are offering legitimate, TUV-approved, equipment made specifically for our Vanagons. If it turns out...
• Re: Propane gas bottle position
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:02:50 +0200
  ...All locations, except my heater, are factory and approved by German TUV. The most dangerous will be the heater/fridge exhaust pipes: It have...
• Re: rims: pontiac g6 16"
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:22:26 -0700
  ...Are they safe? They are TUV approved. Those guys usually know what they are doing. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Mar 31...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:14:47 -0400
  ...Don't know if he still sells > these.... > > Nathan > > > These tanks have to be TUV approved. That means they undergo testing > in > Germany to...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:34:06 -0500
  ...Nathan These tanks have to be TUV approved. That means they undergo testing in Germany to be sure that they are going to meet...
• Re: Big Brake + Steel Wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 5 May 2004 16:25:24 -0700
  ...Even comes with German TUV approval. Cool stuff.... only $2,000 & up. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Towing with 88 autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 13:50:43 +0200
  ...VW and german TUV (MOT) give their ok for up to 2000 kg breaked up to 12 % slope. Manual and Auto. 2.1 l...
• Re: smoked tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:07:26 +0200
  ...smoked/clear taillights and front turn signal lenses have >> > a > >> german TUV certificate (as long as they are not self-tinted, >> > but from > >> manufacturer...
• Forget Spam! This is the future
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:36:48 AM
  Bring millions of people to your website each month with our, TUV (Targeted Unique Visitors) program. Looking to increase your website traffic? Don't...
• Fw: Re:Were 15" wheels EVER stock outside of SA?
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 07:25:57 -0600
  ...lot of options for wheels in Germany, and > they all meet TUV. > You can find them for sale second hand on German T3 sites...
• Re: Wheel Offsets
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:21:25 +1200
  ...They would never get a gutachten from the TUV >(sort of like a vehicle inspection here in the States). They will be using low...
• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:04:23 EST
  ...quality) german aftermarket company because they are "officially rated by the TUV" i have run the audi 15" alloys with no problem. same w...
• Re: Mid-engine DoKa resurrection
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:30:20 -0700
  ...oil change > -timing belt change > -that´s about it. > > Yesterday offical TUV inspection (Germany, you know): > no problems, passed like a champ! > > She was...
• Re: buying a new or used VW in Europe
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 07:46:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...BTW...according to one of the other brochures, the T4 came out on top in Germany's TUV (their automotive certifying agency) off-side...
• Re: Vanagon envy?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:56:31 -0700
  ...to North Western Germany, you don't see many '80s vehicles. TUV gets them. But you do see amazing amounts of Vanagons, Dokus, Sikus...
• FS: '87 Vanagon Syncro w/ low miles and brushguard and 15" alloys
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 12:21:16 EDT
  ...5speed (4spd w/ Low gear) a/c power mirrors Aftermarket German TUV approved 15" Alloy wheels- 15X7 German Dotz 5 spoke with 205/65R15...
• Re: oversize gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 28 May 2002 11:30:54 -0400
  These tanks have to be TUV approved. That means they undergo testing in Germany to be sure that they are going to meet or...
• LIST, Westfalia Van in Germany
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 19:57:46 -0700
  ...GI's whos cars needed to be inspected, just not to > TUV standards. > > I wish I would had a camper like that when I...
• Re: OT: Where have all the Vanagons gone in the UK & IT?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:53:40 +0100
  ...and on > the back of a > car hauler. > > i guess strict TUV standards keep the older vehicles off the > roads. i saw > no beetles...
• Re: stealth camping. Truck stop showers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 19:25:10 -0400
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• Re: German tags - group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 19:52:04 -0500
  ...German tags - group purchase? When I was in Germany I saw the whole "how to inspect (TuV), verify VIN, register, licence, licence plate, insure...
• Re: emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:14:04 -0800
  ...park your vanagon safely? Vanagons in Europe would never pass the TUV if they wouldn't have good brakes. Some other things I've...
• Re: New 15in wheels
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:16:01 -0700
  ...that is that in Germany modifications such as this require government (TUV, I believe) approval. So, is there an approved-in-Germany 15-in...
• Re: Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:52:11 -0700
  ...a country > where > a ten year old car is a rarity. TUV and the tax laws make owning old cars > extremely expensive, yet there...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:32:37 -0600
  ...Don't know if he still sells >> these.... >> >> Nathan >> >> >> These tanks have to be TUV approved. That means they undergo testing >> in >> Germany to...
• Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:54:27 +1200
  ...Oettinger's 4-wheel-disc kit is only rated by the TUV for about 180kmh. They are also utilitarian-ugly, whereas the Hansen ones...
• Re: Mercedes wheels (Offset)
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 19:19:18 -0500
  ...I agree with your logic! -- however, are you saying that Winkler, HA Projekt, and Projektzwo are offering wheels that don't meet TUV? I...
• Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:08:20 EST
  ...These are new, TUV approved, and made in Germany. I spoke to the folks at Ronal about the offset and they said that because...
• Importing Car to Germany
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 08:23:15 -0700
  ...The car needs some technical changes and tests befor it will pass the required technical instection (TUV) required for registation: (1) new set of...
• Re: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:27:31 -0600
  ...There's a well-baffled short stainless winged sump which needs a dipstick tuve added. So to get the van drivable (if not legal...
• Re: Rear disk brakes - proportioning valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:59:31 -0700
  ...The TUV requires a complete engineering review and testing process to ensure that the product is safe and effective. Installing some guys "homegrown" braking...
• Re: Longer range gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 12:22:52 -0700
  ...Nathan These tanks have to be TUV approved. That means they undergo testing in Germany to be sure that they are going to meet...
• Re: VR-6; German disc-brake conversions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:51:22 +1200
  ...It is TUV-rated to only 185kmh. Ugly parts too... I was sent jpegs of the rear brakes. Hansen Motorsport offers a twin-turbo...