solman98

My German is very rusty, but thanks for the link. It's been years since I was there. I worked at Rhein Mein at the "roundhouse". It's a beautiful area. I loved traveling through Neu-Isenburg in the winter, especially around Christmas. It's something everyone should see at least once. That is one thing the Germans do very well compared to the US, Christmas. The secenery just looks like a postcard.

Of course there are plenty of other great things to see also. ANd plenty of place to have a great time, Sachsenhousen is a blast with all the pubs. . I worked with a crazy Irish gentleman (loosly used ) that took us on a night of exploring the area near the train station..... That is definately something you will never see in the US. That was a unique version of "window" shopping..... I mostly transported air crews so I got to see lots of the countryside and many castles. Loved my visit there.

calgaryhhr

Hey Thomas, you mentioned that your HHR has an LPG system in it. Was that ordered through GM as an option on the vehicle or was it an after market system? I knew that many vehicles have been retro-fitted to run on those types of systems in Europe. My uncle was showing me his system and it seems to work pretty well but it takes up a lot of trunk space (he has a sedan.) Is your system stored under the rear cargo floor?

GDZHHR

If you shift down into "I" gear, it will turn off the speed limiter. I had my 2.4 up to 120+.

Docwylie

Hello Thomas and WLECOME to the HHR family!

I am also named Thomas...and am a descendent of German farmers who came to the USA in the 1840's. I find it interesting to hear of the difficulty obtaining parts and accessories for American cars in your country and also the different regulations and restrictions.

Again...

p.s. for those who are interested in joining Thomas' forum listed in his first post, it's really quite easy to register even with no knowledge of German.

HHRgermany

hi,
@calgaryhhr: yes it is an official GM option and not an aftermarket system. the LPG tank replaces the spare tire.
@ GDZHHR: really??? i am a little afraid to try this, maybe the transmission will explode...

@solman98: ha, neu isenburg is only 10 miles from me. it is really nice.

GDZHHR

no worries, people here have been doing it for a couple years now

Goose

I spent a tour at Rhein Main AB but the majority of my time was spent at Ramstein AB which I believe is about 2 hours from Frankfurt?

Many trips to Heidleberg, Trier, Wiesbaden, especially enjoy the food in Landstuhl..

Great place for those that have never been..I'm trying to get back before I retire from the service and make my way back to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

ein Bier bitte!! Prost!!


Goose

jayhawker

Thomas,
I would pay money if you could get me a picture of your HHR in front of the Eschenheimer Turm. My wife collects pics of this since Eschenheimer is her maiden name, and I think it would be kind of cool to have one with an HHR!

Jeff®

I stuffed a picture of it in the gallary. Haven't figured out how to link them into a post yet, but Yeah, that's the thing I was talking about in Frankfurt Am Main.

HHRgermany

hi jayhawker,
the tower stands on a little isle in the middle of the street. and it is frankfurt city. heavy traffic and no parking space around the tower.
i will give a try, but can´t promise anything.