Tuscan LCD group buy

[Robertjp]

Guys,
I have the 'missing lines' problem on my LCD readout on my mk1 Tuscan.

Have managed to track down a supplier with 30 LCD displays in stock. I need to double check the part number, but another thread has told me its MGLS12864T-S-HT-HV-LED04-12.

The part number the supplier has in stock is MGLS12864T-S-HT-HV-LED04, the missing "-12" on the end of the number is actually a viewing angle bias from perpendicular to the LCD, the -12 is a 12 o clock bias i.e above the screen.

Well, any of you who are as sad as me and have a pic of your dash will know that you actually view from a slight 6 o clock bias, i.e. look at the screen from underneath slightly. This display has a 6 o clock bias, so - the contrast will probably be slightly better than standard on this screen.

Who wants one?

£40 0-10 ordered
£30 10-20 ordered
£25 20+ ordered

Edited by Robertjp on Monday 8th February 14:43

[Robertjp]

OK add your name to the list

1) Robertjp
2) Macey
3) Steve Devaney
4) Dave L
5) Jonka

[Robertjp]

Dave L said:

Sorry to be a newbie but is this simply plug and play? (With a bit of dash dismantling?)

I have no probs with the screen at the moment but might be nice to have one spare incase anything happens to it in the future, especially at these prices.

If so, put me down for one.

Dave

Not quite but with a screwdriver and some time and patience it looks fairly simple!

http://the-gopher.homeip.net:8080/Qmultimedia/cgi-...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Display Exchange

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Robertjp]

Doing well...18 pencilled in.

I have asked for a final visual check of the part against photos i have sent to be sure, and also been in touch with hab1966 on here who looked into this originally, all looks good so far.

1) Robertjp
2) Macey
3) Steve Devaney
4) Dave L
5) Jonka
6) Shaolin
7) Onny
8) Konrod
9) SAW4H
10) m0ssy
11) pgttelford
12) mrcyeo
13) Trainspotter
14) dav3 x 2
15) Fraxton x 2
16) Karlx

[Robertjp]

krisles said:

Hi.

Yes please add me tot he list.

Kris

ahh...you found it

[Robertjp]

I make that only 9 left in stock...in fact make that 8 cause im going to have a spare too!

[Robertjp]

Ok no more names for now guys. I need to double check stocks!

[Robertjp]

OK slight update, the part the supplier has in stock appears to be identical, but, the connector pins are not on the new parts, so there will be a couple of hours soldering involved.

I am going to order one to see if its OK, before messing everyone about.

Regarding stock levels, there are actually only 20 in stock at the moment, so i would guess if the part does check out OK, we will have to work out a way of doing this fairly! I would guess first paid first served may be best Will post again for confirmation to see who still wants one as soon as i confirm it all works.

Not quite as straightforward as i had hoped but if we get one for £25 as opposed to £140 odd then its worth the wait.

[Robertjp]

OK Guys, some great news, some good news, and some not so good news.

The great news. The part is correct, the pic below is my Tuscan yesterday with its shiny bright new screen with all the information showing!



The good news. The missing connector is available from RS components, for £3. It took me about an hour to set up and solder it on.

The not so good news. Just enquired again about buying the remaining stock, and if there is any more. Think the guy has used last week to wise up as to how much these are worth, 'cause he cant do the group discount anymore, he has found 11 more stock but cant do the original price he gave me either.

Basically that makes it £40 for the first 20, £60 for the last 11. This is the only place with stock so its not like there is much choice...im sorry about raising false hope originally.

I dont want to be at the source of a bun fight...so the fairest thing to do is to say £50 each screen. This is still less than half the price of the screen from somewhere like TVRCarParts (£140) and i havent any better ideas.

For those that want me to - i would be willing to source and solder the connector on, i was hoping £13 would be fair for this (though i cant do them all at once guys ).

So, its probably best to start the list again...please let me know if you still want one and if you want just the screen (£50) or with the connector attached (£63). Postage will be at cost (bout 4 squid)

1) Robertjp

[Robertjp]

fraxton said:

Connectors attached please

How many did you want? Originally it was 2...

[Robertjp]

1) Robertjp
2) Shaolin - connector attached please
3) Macey - connector attached please
4) m0ssy - connector attached please
5) ToscanS - connector not need attached but incl. the RS parts if possible - thanks a lot for your commitment ;-)
6) Fraxton x 2

No problem, if the list gets full i shall take one off Fraxton, thanks for that.

[Robertjp]

1) Robertjp
2) Shaolin - connector attached please
3) Macey - connector attached please
4) m0ssy - connector attached please
5) ToscanS - connector not need attached but incl. the RS parts if possible - thanks a lot for your commitment ;-)
6) Fraxton x 2
7) XTR2Turbo - connector attached please

Edited by Robertjp on Monday 22 February 17:48

[Robertjp]

1) Robertjp
2) Shaolin - connector attached please
3) Macey - connector attached please
4) m0ssy - connector attached please
5) ToscanS - connector not need attached but incl. the RS parts if possible - thanks a lot for your commitment ;-)
6) Fraxton x 2
7) XTR2Turbo - connector attached please
8) Kds keltec - connector attached please
9) Arapo - connector attached please
10) Tonymg - connector attached please

Good to chat with you Tony, hope you pick up the car soon mate

[Robertjp]

Oh my god i have some soldering to do

[Robertjp]

1) Robertjp
2) Shaolin - connector attached please
3) Macey - connector attached please
4) m0ssy - connector attached please
5) ToscanS - connector not need attached but incl. the RS parts if possible - thanks a lot for your commitment ;-)
6) Fraxton x 2
7) XTR2Turbo - connector attached please
8) Kds keltec - connector attached please
9) Arapo - connector attached please
10) dav3 - connector attached please
11) Trainspotter - connector attached please
12) SAW4H - connector attached please
13) Krisles 1x

14 gone....17 left

[Robertjp]

1) Robertjp
2) Shaolin - connector attached please
3) Macey - connector attached please
4) m0ssy - connector attached please
5) ToscanS - connector not need attached but incl. the RS parts if possible - thanks a lot for your commitment ;-)
6) Fraxton x 2
7) XTR2Turbo - connector attached please
8) Kds keltec - connector attached please
9) Arapo - connector attached please
10) dav3 - connector attached please
11) Trainspotter - connector attached please
12) SAW4H - connector attached please
13) Krisles 1x
14) Onny - Connector attached please
15) Night Rider x 2 (if available) with connector please
16) Konrod x 1 - with connector please
17) Jonka

18 Gone,12 left

[Robertjp]

1) Robertjp
2) Shaolin - connector attached please
3) Macey - connector attached please
4) m0ssy - connector attached please
5) ToscanS - connector not need attached but incl. the RS parts if possible - thanks a lot for your commitment ;-)
6) Fraxton x 2
7) XTR2Turbo - connector attached please
8) Kds keltec - connector attached please
9) Arapo - connector attached please
10) dav3 - connector attached please
11) Trainspotter - connector attached please
12) SAW4H - connector attached please
13) Krisles 1x
14) Onny - Connector attached please
15) Night Rider x 2 (if available) with connector please
16) Konrod x 1 - with connector please
17) Jonka, connector attached
18) Dave L, connector attatched
19) MCT, connector attached

20 Gone, 10 left

[Robertjp]

Hi All,

I have ordered now ordered all of the stock and connectors, i wont have chance to start soldering until a next weekend due to being away with work, but i will work on a fist paid first shipped basis.

My yahoo email address is my registered paypal address [e-mail] or PM me if you would prefer to do a direct transfer. With Paypal, for those that dont know you simply login, go to 'send money' and use the above email address.

Of course cash is fine if you want to collect, cheques OK too but awkward!

With postage (Royal Mail 1st class standard parcel ~£4.50) total costs for those with connectors is therefore £67.50.

This also means there are 10 left, they will go on eBay if there are no takers, But if anyone on PH wants them they will be at the same price as the rest.

Rob

Edited by Robertjp on Friday 26th February 22:56

Edited by Robertjp on Friday 26th February 22:56

[Robertjp]

Night Rider said:

Rob, do you know what the postage cost will be to Australia 2605?

havent a clue!! But, happy if you send me payment for the screen then i will send a paypal invoice for the postage once i have have paid for it?

[Robertjp]

krisles said:

Hi Robert!

Can you just tell me the shipping cost to Slovenia, o I can pay you the right amount.

Kristian

Will do the same as night rider, plse send the money for the screen and i will invoice you separately for the postage if thats OK,

Rob