[Biturbos4] 2 questions: source for console LCD / headliner drooping.

[Ti Kan]

I don't know what brand of display was used, but it looks the same as OEM,
and lights up the same.  I've had this done several years ago and it's
still working fine.  They have a 5 year warranty (and a lifetime warranty
on the LCD itself), fwiw.

If I recall, the turnaround was about 3 days shop time + shipping
time.  The car can be driven without the instrument cluster in place.

-Ti

On Tue, Aug 02, 2016 at 01:38:17AM -0500, Nicholas Mistry wrote:
> Ti,  Yes.  The LCD display on the instrument cluster.  Thanks for resolving
> the ambiguity.
> 
> Do you know, or can you tell if they used the OEM VDO on your swap?   Also
> how long was the turn around once you pulled it from your car?
> 
> The main concern for me is downtime.  I don't want to be without a car for
> a week.  Being proficient with soldering surface mount components I could
> potentially minimize the downtime to a weekend.  (famous last words right?)
> 
> 
> -Nick
> 
> Nicholas Mistry
> nick at mistry.com / 210.452.5630
> 
> On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 12:50 AM, Ti Kan <ti at amb.org> wrote:
> 
> > By "center console LCD" I think you mean the LCD display in the center
> > of the instrument cluster.  There are companies out there that will
> > replace the LCD for you.  You send them the whole cluster and they
> > do the work and send it back to you.  Here's one that I've used before
> > with good results:
> >
> >
> > https://modulemaster.com/rebuilds/shop/instruments/clusters/audi-a4-a6-s4-s6-2004/
> >
> > -Ti
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 01, 2016 at 08:53:34PM -0500, Nicholas Mistry wrote:
> > > First off, Glad to see the recent activity on the mailing list.   :)
> > >
> > > Im the original owner of a 2001.5, 68k miles black/black and i have 3
> > > issues that im trying to address myself.
> > >
> > > 1.  Center Console LCD
> > > 2.  Drooping headliner.
> > >
> > > After years of staring at the failing center console LCD, I have finally
> > > decided to take the plunge and replace it.     I have the required skills
> > > and tools to handle the replacement myself but am concerned with
> > sourcing a
> > > genuine OEM VDO after reading about quality issues with the non OEM
> > > replacement panels.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a recommendation for where to source these?
> > >
> > > Now onto the second issue.   The texas heat has caused the adhesive on
> > the
> > > headliner to become brittle and the fabric has started to sag.  (boo).
> > >  Is there an easy fix for this, or do i need to take it to a
> > professional?
> >
> >
> >