VWEIRAUCH-PARTS

In our reconstrution, we would like own diary project to introduce to you.

The beginning:
The replica project started in 2003.
In order to describe it exactly: Actually it all started with the purchase of a scanner on eBay.
This was not an ordinary cheap commercial scanner, as he was always available on eBay / is..
But a replica of the build-in scanner from K.I.T.T. . With Scannerbar and Controllbox ( All light`s on -though not yet ).
Back then i owned a Toyota Corolla (a truly unique and reliable vehicle) and i had the idea to install the scanner in this vehicle.
What is left to me but because o the size of the Scannerbar was denied.
Disappointed i sat one evening on the computer and searched again on eBay..
It occurred to me ( illway) to purchase a suitable vehicle for the scanner..

No soonersaid that done....... Bidding and 3...2..1. Mine........
As it turned out with a buy obstacles.

The vehicle :
The vehicle, a 1991's Pontiac Firebird 3.1 L was paid after the purchase, picked up at the Dutch border and drove to Bonn.
The journey was easy.
However, as is exhibited lord: Wafen jumped to the not always.
A new battery should fix the problem ....
However, the problem was the starter. This was the second after the battery replacement part, extended to follow.
That was the car purchased from the state:

Getting Started:
Scanners purchased, basic vehicle purchased ......
Now, the scanner had to be obviously obstructed. Looks funny?
Is it too!
But the start of construction on a replica was made.

Formula Hood :
Actually, I never thought for a precise reconstruction, or I made this.
There was, however, you (Thanks to my best friend Pierre Knight) the purchase of hard to get the TransAm form bonnet.
This was immediately blocked by helping build the vehicle. It's always amazing how much each part of the changed appearance of the vehicle.

Problems / defects
It should be noted that the conversion was accompanied by high precipitation and high costs. Shortly after buying the car I took a trip to Wiesbaden. Only by hard braking, I was able to escape a traffic jam (which was located behind a curve on the A 3) is very scarce.
This had a new set of tires to follow, because the brakes have been deported when stiff.

Two days later, the automatic transmission on the mind.
The repair cost me threw back moderately far away.

One hurdle that has been taken.
Of course, not without further problems.
The board computer of the vehicle had a defect and has also been revamped.

Anyone who thinks that should be enough ......... No Change!
3 U.S. workshops could not move the vehicle to drive.
Only a tip from a ADAC employee who brought the car to a further U.S. workshop, had the desired success.

Unbelievable. I met Gerd (a professional in his field) know. Gerd amazed me not only because he was working with only one arm at such a car, but only after thoroughly looking up the vehicle (after replacing a small spare part) back to life. Three workshops (probably had a lack of expertise) and a lot of money later lie again the car. And the replica is very grateful to date.

And on it goes:
More parts followed -
The rear spoiler (the so-called beer bar) was renewed against the D 80 spoiler.
The side mirrors (fly swatters) were restored to the original electric mirrors.
The fenders were bought used. Reworked, painted and assembled.
Air extractors included.

By coincidence, I fell into the matching rims 15 "in the hands.
Step by step was the conversion of the Firebirds to a detail faithful replica.
And the acquired Knight Rider Replica Frontnose.

Pmd's
Gradually, followed by many more steep.
The original seats Pmd for example, who found their way from the USA to me.
Thanks to a very good and dear friend, the GI's stationed in the vicinity of the U.S. Army, who supported me during the project and has thereby helped much.
The seats were in a disastrous condition and were processed by Pierre Knight's friends upholsterers re-1a.

Equipment:
Now it was time to do the interior continued.
The sail panels were reupholstered. The Tan uses parts.
A 82's bought and painted center console in tan.
The headliner in the same fabric as the Pmd's relative and reattached.
The taillights were stained black (permitted as 96 percent light transmission).

The emergence of VWeirauch-Parts:
For interior and exterior remodeling products from many manufacturers were bought and sold worldwide.
The former received poor quality of the products obtained, as well as their unjustified prices, have led to the company that was founded VWeirauch parts.
To peers and replica builders offer a good price and quality oriented.

I would also not remain silent: I do a dashboard in the U.S. - had purchased in Texas and England-London and paid for, but the products never received!

Such experiences, I wanted to save others.
This led to the company VWeirauch parts.

My replica is 99 percent of company's own products!

Visitor:
For the conversion diary probably count the numerous visits that KITT and we have received.
Probably the farthest resident visitors came from Australia.
Ned and his parents visited us on your trip to Europe.
Ned is an absolute fan of Knight Rider and had planned an extra day of travel with his family to Wiesbaden.
For all of us a beautiful day unforgettable.

Visitors are always Welcome.
We have experienced many wonderful days with visitors.

Further expansions

After developing its own products, the scanner was 2 times changed.
(For an own developed scanner, with 14 programs)
Hubcaps installed. Rearside deflectors installed. Overhead console installed in the sky. The dashboard, which I had purchased from another provider replaced with one of their own.
At the time of replication is 82 Rearbumper's painted and mounted on the vehicle.
First images of the sample assembly.

New doors fitted
The replica was picked up today. This was now almost 10 months in a body shop.
The work carried out on parts VWeirauch Rearbumper were satisfactory.
Unfortunately, this behaves not conducted with the other works.

But most importantly, our replica is finally back and got one today also missed direct care of our team.
Pictures of the finished painted, assembled Rearbumper - including parking sensors.

82`s center console
The renovations continued.
It was replaced the original center console (1991) against a 1982`s original center console.
The 82`s was previously painted center console at my request two-toned.
This was a direct fit of the so-called round-mounted shifter knob.

Door panels and screens
Small fine details done.
It is not so very easy to get the correct door panels.
However, thanks to friends from the U.S. and my friend Pierre, and Danny, were these little details are implemented.
Driver's door and passenger door are now completely re-edited. The new Door panels covered with fabric and the fabric adapted to the interior furnishings. The entire interior is now composed of exactly the same fabric. When was the last door / door contact switch on the passenger side removed and a new switch soldered to the defect that has caused the paint shop to eliminate.
Attached to original faithful cover and door mounted.
Fine-tuned details.

Here again the before / after effect.
It is amazing that such small changes do have a big impact.

A visit to Pierre Knight in Fulda.
Look at these pictures, with Pierre Replica, Replica and Danny with me in the background.

Electronic seat adjustment
About 5 years ago I had already purchased the Electronic seat adjustment with Phillip B. and stored.
Since the interior is now so far away was paced, it was near the driver's seat with this PMD electronic equip adjustment.
No sooner said than done.

The interior work is progressing.
On 01.08.2010 now could very freshly made rear seat / seats are reinstalled in the replica.

Door panels, sail panels, T Top Heaven, PMD seats and rear seats are now in the same uniform material and color have been revised and re-referred.
The interior shines in a whole new sheen. The complete interior looks as the vehicle came fresh from the treadmill.

Because of the restoration work carried out so far and the reconstruction measures an appraisal was conducted on the vehicle by an expert / consultant.
The replica has to increase the value of a total amount of 25,000 €
Stand 10.08.2010

The work is not yet complete, but we are very proud of what has been done to date.

Ned, KITT `s visit from Australia has signed up for another visit this year.
We look forward to soon pictures of Ned `s second visit to show it.
Especially as the distance Australia - Wiesbaden us very honored!
We wish Ned and family a good flight!

The replica gets new license plates: WI: TT .. - (Little Joke: Weirauch Industries Two Thousand) - According to KITT
The re-registration is expected shortly.

K.I.T.T. gets distributed over the year, many visitors.
At 21:08:10 we visited Stephan and his two sons. All three are fans of the series Knight Rider, and had, on this sunny day over 400 km journey made to yourself to visit our replica.
Again, we experienced a very nice day with our visit.

Euro 2 mark
08/27/2010
The replica has new license plates.
However, it was because of the size, not the reserved codes are adopted.
The decisive factor is the rear number plate which has a maximum size of 320 x 150 may not exceed / can.
This vehicle is registered in the letter.

Now there was a Wiesbaden mark with a letter and a number pity.
But it also showed something positive: The front license plate was offered in a much smaller version and characterized. 360 x 150th Less than permitted by half before and absolutely.
So this also had something good.

About a year ago was already installed a so-called secondary air systems in the replica.
This has now been entered in the letter and the vehicle has now Euro 2 classification. Tax savings and green badge are now a further advantage.

Ned `s second visit


We just have to experience an incredible weekend.
K.I.T.T. connects and brings people closer together.
Long announced this year we knew that Ned would spend a few days in France.
Ned is also the one with KITT again visit longed to meet.

As a reminder:
In 2008 we received an email from Australia.
At that time we visited Ned and his parents - or to be more exact, Ned and his parents went to meet special to Wiesbaden to the dream of an absolute fan of the series Knight Rider and KITT once in a to sit.

2010 we received a new email as mentioned by Ned `s parents. Ned's visit has fallen so much that he hoped well 2 years on another trip.


2010 we received a new email as mentioned by Ned `s parents. Ned's visit has fallen so much that he hoped well 2 years on another trip.

Now it was time. Very very short Ned and his sister Isabelle sat on a plane and flew to Germany.
We then took the two visitors at Frankfurt airport reception.
Unfortunately you can not feel the joy of the experience reflects.
Ned's beaming face as he K.I.T.T. again and has seen his boundless joy that He has prepared for our replica is unmatched.
You can actually just put it that way: It touched our hearts very deeply.
We spent two wonderful days with Isabelle and Ned and are very grateful.
Unfortunately, the time passed in flight and the departure of our guests was imminent.
I'm sure it was not Ned's last visit with us!
Without the replica we would never have allowed people to get to know from the other end of the world. What would be very unfortunate, since we KITT many have found new friends.
Unfortunately the images do not reflect all the emotions again.

The Frontnose by Joao dismissed, despite the best possible adaptation, a huge gap on the driver's and passenger's side on.
This bothered me since the first hour. Especially as rain water entered freely into the engine compartment.
And the look very bothered.

To complete my project, which was removed by Joao Frontnose and adapted a much better Frontnose processed.
And while being a natural product.
A dream. The VWeirauch Parts Replica is now 100 percent from proprietary products.
Smallest reconstruction measures are yet to come outside.

2011
A new year has just begun remodeling and new measures are implemented at the replica.
Through the cultivation / installation of our 1 / 2 Season Frontnose the existing Hela bulbs (turn signal / fogger and high beam) were dismantled and replaced by Wessem lamps. This degree of fit exactly into our Frontnose ago. New fortifications had to be welded. Cables are installed and connected as the first indicator.
Small changes to the Frontnose are also carried out, grinding and adaptation work.
Pictures will follow shortly. Same time, the companies own Replica Front Side deflectors adjusted and corrected.

Slowly but surely exceed the work continues in the New Year.
The finish of the parts is still pending. But the first impression is stunning.

The VWeirauch Frontnose parts of Season 1 sits absolutely perfect fit, and was perfectly aligned.
This sample half our company's own replica of the New Front Side Deflectors Frontnose and the wings were attached.

Seamless transitions, a straightforwardness are the excellent final result.
The painting of the newly assembled products should hopefully take place soon

100 percent completed exterior renovation
7.Februar.2011 The day on which the exterior renovation to! 00 percent completed.
The replica is now COMPLETE and own 100 percent of company products.

Front Side Deflectors, Frontnose Season 1 & 2, headlights, Air extractors, Pontiac logo were no longer installed on the pop-up headlights etc, implemented and completed.

A proud moment and a day to celebrate.
With great pride we can say now: Everything is self-produced and implemented.
Create your own, fantastic products and installed.

Ned `s third visit - Or:" The Hoff is back "concert in Frankfurt in February 2011

A third visit our friends from the land "Down Under" was made on 11.02.2011.
Ned had in 2010 I learned that David Hasselhoff would go on tour.
His parents met your son, the great desire to see David Hasselhoff once allowed to live; worried where these cards.
Rather, Ilona planned and organized this.
As a concert was held in Frankfurt, it was logical to pay us another visit and this can be combined with each other.
Ned and his parents visited Wiesbaden for 3 days.
Together with Ned, his father and me, and Kitt, we went to the evening concert.

One must honestly confess:
The show was great. The audience was from the first second of it. It was sung, danced, and a great atmosphere spread.
People of all ages were gathered in the hall.
And David Hasselhoff rocked the stage. Rested and in top shape. Super!

We managed three, even David Hasselhoff in person to meet backstage. A Huge Thanks to a certain person who allows this to us. Many Thanks.
An absolutely unforgettable evening.
Ned `s greatest dream come true here. And I am very proud and very grateful that this has been possible.
For him, these experiences, as he himself said, one of the greatest in his life.

A couple pictures from the concert I would not let unshown.

Very funny it was when we drove home from the concert. We drove off and passing a large amount of concert-goers.
A few meters (about 100 meters) in front of this group, I went right to the curb around the Navi correct.
In this moment of passing the crowd cheered for Kitt. When we stopped the crowd began to grow faster to reach putty. Kitt calls were getting louder and stronger.
Unfortunately we had to go further and saw how many people are still trying to get putty. I regret that we did not have time for it.
A memorable evening for us all.

February 2011 renovation of the office's VWeirauch-Parts
February it was time for a new look in our office.
It was removed wallpaper and carpet. Discarded furniture. 5 days worked hard and hard.
A big thanks to all helpers for that.
New furniture was concerned. Which were made some time ago by a carpenter business.
Wallpapered, laminate laid, furniture transport, set up grants, etc. cleaned

The results speak for themselves.

2/16/2011 scanner replacement
On this day, the scanner has now finally exchanged our latest model.
A couple of different selection programs have been filmed for the test.
You can see the new scanner and a small selection of programs.
The test was conducted with 35 watt halogen bulbs, which are also perfectly adequate during daylight.

Birthday Surprise

From distant Austria, with a little over 7 hours How should a child with a birthday visit to KITT will be surprised.
Judging by the first expression, has managed this surprise completely positive.
Bernd H. had organized a trip for his buddy Andrew and a visit to KITT.

For Andreas, an unforgettable experience, as he told us.
We made an excursion to Rudesheim to the Niederwald Monument and enjoyed the wonderful view of "Father Rhine" and the ride with KITT.

For all a wonderful day that was once again much too quickly.

05/06/2011
Each replica of the one called His own, who knows how consuming and costly project as such.
Our replica is managed very intensively cultivated. This fall also repairs and maintenance.

This we have done just now. And are very satisfied with the outcome.
It was unpleasant to ask however, that the "workshop" - which was then repaired the transmission - had taken a very large Fusch.
These significant deficiencies were also summarily disposed of now.
However, coming up in the coming days, a visit to the Fuschwerkstatt and made legal claims.
A picture shortly after the collection of our Replica `s, together with a fellow Firebird owner.

On 10.Juli.2011,
took place at Reto Brüllhardt in Schnottwil / Switzerland, the first Knight Rider Replica meeting CH.

Brüllhardt family organized a meeting with several friendly replica owners and invited to dinner, and a photo shoot including one Photografin.
A beautiful day for all. And learn to know a very nice.
We have mastered the "long" trip to Switzerland with putty and experienced a wonderful, memorable weekend.
Brüllhardt family and all guests / participants, we thank you for this!!
A small taste of the meeting via pictures:

02.August.2011
With "small" steps, on to the interior.
The replica car gets built other parts.
A "vehicle Indent sign" in the engine compartment, for example, as a little gimmick.
And it required the installation of a secondary battery was in the trunk area to supply the interior of the current side Replicas. Secured with multiple backups, and provided a cutoff relay, the secondary battery is now charged only when the primary battery is supplied with power.
Active support by Andy Kitt's professional mechanic.

09/30/2011
Finally, the New VWeirauch Lower Console Parts 1 & Season 2 is completed.
Another product, which was also needed for our replica wear to the interior to further progress.
The console has been adapted and used for testing purposes in the car.
There are still sanding and painting required.
But the result is it ever satisfying.