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  • Virtual Cockpit Instrument Cluster Upgrade on MY16 Passat Completed

    The Passat B8 Cluster Upgrade has been successfully completed now by Euro Car Upgrades for Stu.




  • #2
    *drools* *orders a new AllTrack*

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    • #3
      Is there any risk of any lag occurring in the new cluster?

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      • #4
        If you rely on the digital speedo on the current cluster, why should this one have lag? If anything, an electronic tacho should have a faster reaction than a mechanical/electrical needle. Enough to see a difference? I doubt it

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        • #5
          Originally posted by ASR36 View Post
          Is there any risk of any lag occurring in the new cluster?
          This one works on Fibre Optics so risk is minimal as Eaglehawk mentioned. Its the fastest possible system Audi / VW uses.

          Some people prefer analogue but this one looks awesome on a Passat when you put it side to side.

          Installation was a hard one, especially the coding. All the modules speak to the bloody thing and need to be recoded.

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          • #6
            Looks awesome. Wish they offered this as an option. I reckon they'll be available with the new 206TSI when it arrives.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Euro Car Upgrades View Post
              This one works on Fibre Optics so risk is minimal as Eaglehawk mentioned. Its the fastest possible system Audi / VW uses.

              Some people prefer analogue but this one looks awesome on a Passat when you put it side to side.

              Installation was a hard one, especially the coding. All the modules speak to the bloody thing and need to be recoded.

              how accurate is this? I am interested in seeing any photos of fibre optic to the cluster! -no sarcasm intended.
              Can anybody point me into the right direction?
              MY11 B7 Passat 125TDi Highline
              Pearl Mocca Anthracite | Electric and Heated Leather | Folding Mirrors | Sunroof | Adaptive Lighting Package | Footwell Lighting | Park Assist 2 | Lane Assist | RNS510 | R36 Pedals | Scirocco MFSW | Front Lip | 20" Suzuka Wheels | H&R Springs | De-Badged | VCDS Mods | Alpine Mono and 8" Subwoofer

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              • #8
                The fibre optic connects to the back of the cluster. This is for speed of communication.
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                • #9
                  Thanks mate. I see the two ports. Really needed to see it to believe it.

                  Pretty silly though for optical to current conversion from ECU/BCM to cluster, twisted paid copper can transmit at approx 40gbs less than 35 meters! Signal transmission speed wouldn't be much different with the correct copper conductors - the cluster would also be cheaper to manufacture.

                  Just off topic and my 2 cents!
                  MY11 B7 Passat 125TDi Highline
                  Pearl Mocca Anthracite | Electric and Heated Leather | Folding Mirrors | Sunroof | Adaptive Lighting Package | Footwell Lighting | Park Assist 2 | Lane Assist | RNS510 | R36 Pedals | Scirocco MFSW | Front Lip | 20" Suzuka Wheels | H&R Springs | De-Badged | VCDS Mods | Alpine Mono and 8" Subwoofer

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                  • #10
                    You sound like you should be the head of engineering at VW, maybe the quality of the make would improve and we would not have diesel gate

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                    • #11
                      Optics arent used for speed or bandwidth, but for elimination of interference and noise.

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                      2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                      2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                      • #12
                        I should know this once NBN goes live on the Sunshine Coast in October. ADSL has been a nightmare.
                        Audi & VW teach their techs that their optic cables were introduced for speed, but I can imagine they also do not deteriorate as much as copper wires.

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                        • #13
                          Yeah the two are linked - the faster you push data over copper the more important control of crosstalk and interference becomes.
                          2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                          2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                          • #14
                            makes sense, thanks kamold.
                            MY11 B7 Passat 125TDi Highline
                            Pearl Mocca Anthracite | Electric and Heated Leather | Folding Mirrors | Sunroof | Adaptive Lighting Package | Footwell Lighting | Park Assist 2 | Lane Assist | RNS510 | R36 Pedals | Scirocco MFSW | Front Lip | 20" Suzuka Wheels | H&R Springs | De-Badged | VCDS Mods | Alpine Mono and 8" Subwoofer

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                            • #15
                              This does look very cool, how hard or if even possible is this retro fit to a previous gen? B6 /3C
                              R36 | Biscay Blue, Jetta V GT (Golf GTi with a boot really), Touareg T5 Luxury (300,000 K's and going strong)

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