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Development continued, and companies that could supply parts had
to be found. The Hörz Company in Ulm made large clocks for clock
towers, and they agreed to make the transaxles. The new ZF transaxle
was incorporated into the two upgraded CH-2 prototypes, along
with a new Triumph 248-cubic centimeter motor used as a stationary
engine in farm applications, which was now under a louvered cover.
Bosch in Stuttgart supplied the generators, Continental in Hannover
supplied the tires, Schleicher in Munich supplied the hubs, and Hella
in Lippstadt supplied the lamps. Former aircraft builder Böbel had a
press, and they agreed to do the body shells.
Production of the CH-2 got underway, and the press was enthusiastic
about the new, small roadster. The first cars made it clear that the
transaxle was not up to the job. The Hörz people refused responsibility,
but ZF stepped in to help. In addition,
teething problems with breaking
in the front and rear suspension
elements caused Holbein to take the
drastic action of recalling all cars
sold to date and refurbishing and
upgrading the chassis to the latest
specifications. The public’s faith in
the new car was not shaken.