Tuscan LCD group buy

[Robertjp]

Thanks for the payments so far gents im keeping track of which were paid first.

I am hoping to get some time on Monday to do some soldering but please bear with me whilst i get through them all!

Bad timing as i am in columbus with work this week dont get back until saturday afternoon, but rest assured i will do them quick as i can.

ATB

Rob

[Robertjp]

Going to be doing soldering tomorrow will update on how many i get done.

Had payments for 15 so far thanks guys.

Rob

[Robertjp]

Update, had my soldering hat on all day, hope to get them to all who have paid by the weekend,

Wife moaning the house smells of solder!!

ATB

Rob

[Robertjp]

16 screens ready to send out tomorrow, 4 people off PH havent paid yet...please can you pay as soon as possible, dont want to have my cash tied up in these for very long!

I will try and reconcile names to PH names and list who has paid, but rest assured those that have will get them by the weekend,

ATB, Rob

[Robertjp]

Firt batch of screens shipped gents, please me know you get them OK...

Rob

[Robertjp]

SP6 Animal said:

Should i get one?
Cars 7 years old i get lines on the screen only when turning the ignition off i don't know if this is normal or the signs of it beginning to go.
Any help please
Thanks

Lines at when you start the ignition dont necessarily mean its starting to go - my new one does this still. However they clear as soon as the ecu boots up so only visible for a split second.

However - my car is a 2002 and was absolutely fine - then just went one day - lines missing across several sections of the display. Got better and worse, but on the day i couldnt see oil pressure i thought enough was enough - i hadnt just spend several thousand pound on an engine rebuild to not see the oil pressure and risk damage...

I only have 6 left now, 4 more already gone on ebay

[Robertjp]

If anyone else does want one, only 4 left, 2 more sold overnight on eBay.

I have certainly had chance to practice soldering!! It was pretty fiddly so had to buy myself a micro soldering iron but i have had some fun doing something good for the Tuscan guys on PH...after all with the knowledge on here it has been invaluable to me, dont think i would have bought my second Tiv without knowing PH was here.

Some tips for those fitting soon...

When you take everything apart you will probably have to unscrew the stepper motor for the speedo, i had to. When you put this back together, it doesnt matter where the speedo sits as the stepper motor will drive it back until the switch tells the motor its at zero, BUT make sure that the fit between the worm screw and plastic speedo needle gear is loose, they can bind on each other if they are too tight. They can be tweaked once installed, i know cause i fitted it too toght first time and had to tweak.
When you turn on your ignition for the first time you may have to adjust your contrast, i did, this can be done same as shift lights in the menu's section of the dash, accessed by pressing and holding the dash screen cycle button and lights button down for a few seconds. You kind of have to guess at your contrast, i think i set mine to 4.

HTH,

Rob

Edited by Robertjp on Friday 12th March 10:59

[Robertjp]

Glad they are arriving OK

Edited by Robertjp on Friday 12th March 18:02

[Robertjp]

SP6 Animal said:

I take it that this is the same as what you are selling.
http://www.tvrpower.co.uk/store/slug/lcd-display/

Same screen, but those i have put together now have the connectors attached. The one in the photo doesnt...

Edited by Robertjp on Friday 12th March 20:22

[Robertjp]

520UXL said:

If it' not too late and there are any left, I wouldn't mind one as a spare...

I have three left! Have dropped you an email,

Thanks,
Rob

Edited by Robertjp on Saturday 13th March 20:13

[Robertjp]

dav3 said:

Got home and a very well wrapped parcel waiting for me, my new screen all ready to fit .

Thanks Rob cracking job and a testament to the Piston head spirit to help others.

Just got to find the time to fit the screen now - how long do you think it will take to swop over if all goes well.

Dave, should take about 3 hours to take out, split down, swap screen, rebuild and re-install with no hiccups.

[Robertjp]

R TOY said:

Only just spotted this thread. Maybe to late but could do with one if still available? If you have any PM me and cash on its way Ta Dave.

I have two left that i havent yet receieved money for but that people have said they want,

If i havent had any replies from them in the next 24 hours then i will drop you a note. Wish there had been more available.

By the way, there is one on eBay that i havent withdrawn yet and cant til i get home tonight cause of restricted net access, minimum offer is set to £67 if you want that one (£63 if you want to wait and risk it). I will be withdrawing later if it hasnt gone because of those on PH that have said they want them.

[Robertjp]

Thanks

All screens have now gone (i think), awaiting payment from two guys before i ship them

wow they went quick!

[Robertjp]

its quite unnerving but so long as your careful and methodical its not difficult! glad it all went OK, havent a scooby do about that error though?

Just saw the comment re testing - no i havent tested them, to be honest there was no way of doing so. At over two hours a change for thirty of the b*ggers it would have taken days and probably damaged my dash!!

Edited by Robertjp on Sunday 4th April 11:43

[Robertjp]

makes me smile you forgot those screws, i got everything stripped as you did, went to put it together in a rush... and realised the holes for the screws in new screen were too small!!!

had to drill those holes in each and every screen!!! 120 bloomin holes!!!

glad it worked fine