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Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 30-01-2013
Yea with a big thanks to Niall and DeeTurbo I now have a fully functioning D8 trip computer working in the 6, Niall should be along with a nice guide for you all in the next couple of days.
Sorry for the crappy video but its just rested in the dial opening and the wires twisted together for now.
Will have it all fitted up properly tomorrow I hope.
RE: Sooooo - puglove - 30-01-2013
Nice, i'll be on this when the guide goes up then, what details does it give you on a 6?
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 30-01-2013
MPG average and instant
Miles traveled
Range left in the tank
Average speed.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 30-01-2013
Glad we got this sorted. Now need to empty my pm box haha.
Jamie, you get average mpg, instant mpg (i reckon i can mainitain single figures up to 70mph lol), Average speed, outside temp and miles till empty.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - puglove - 30-01-2013
How burchery boo is it on the loom? can i just use scotch locks to do this Job?
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - sam - 30-01-2013
Yeah car taps as much as ed does
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 30-01-2013
No because scotch locks are seriously pikey! Its simple to do mate. I will do the guide tomorrow but i reckon no more than an hours work (minus fab work to make the screen look pretty in the dash)
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 30-01-2013
Cut one wire behind the clocks and solder 2 more onto existing wires.
For the clock wiring i used a old clock plug and added the wires to that so its plug and play.
Just a matter of running the wire from the ecu into the car then.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - puglove - 30-01-2013
(30-01-2013, 09:19 PM)Niall Wrote: No because scotch locks are seriously pikey! Its simple to do mate. I will do the guide tomorrow but i reckon no more than an hours work (minus fab work to make the screen look pretty in the dash)
I want to do it so if it was removed you wouldnt know it had been there, and mine will take more than an hour , going to get busy with some fibre glass and a spare ph1 steering colum cowling
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 30-01-2013
Scotch locks are shit. I cant express my hatred for them enough!
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 30-01-2013
What he said, just man up and solder it in.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - DeeTurbo - 30-01-2013
SCOTCH LOCKS = FAIL
I tried using them when I was trying it out the first time and I had nothing but problems with them.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - puglove - 30-01-2013
Meh i think you lot are just using them wrong
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 30-01-2013
No. Its widely known that they are a shit pikey way of doing things that can result in damaged wires and damaged kit depending on whats plugged in. Man up and solder them (just dont melt your jacket with the soldering iron!)
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - puglove - 30-01-2013
best get myself one then, lol , last one burnt out, it was like 15yro
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 30-01-2013
If you get a screen in time, i can do it for you at the RR meet!
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 30-01-2013
I've a spare l/km one?
Might even have a mpg one too if you ask nicely :p
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - puglove - 30-01-2013
Going to need to do some fab work and shiz first guys, tbh i have a couple electrical issues id like to sort first to aswell appriciate the offer though
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 31-01-2013
And fitted, just a little more filler work and some paint to do.
Also need to run the ecu wire through the bulkhead properly when I get time.
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RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 31-01-2013
Looking good mate. Are you going to get a clock from a 406 to stick somewhere?
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Chris - 31-01-2013
Hmmm I might do. Wonder if there's any room in the dials between the speedo and rev counter.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - DeeTurbo - 31-01-2013
The 406 clock looks small in the dash but the unit is quite big. I was thinking of using one also.
Looking good though Chris. The fascia cut nice and looking like it will be very tidy when complete.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - cully - 31-01-2013
(31-01-2013, 05:31 PM)Chris Wrote: Hmmm I might do. Wonder if there's any room in the dials between the speedo and rev counter.
he he yes theres room in there if you take a hot knife to the plastic
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Eeyore - 31-01-2013
Looks like a good install! Ill be doing mine in the summer when im back from uni
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Midnightclub - 31-01-2013
Awewsome! Tempted to do this to mine depending on how fiddly it is.. should help getting a bit better economy at least
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Niall - 31-01-2013
Danny its easy mate. Most difficult bit is what chris has done above. getting it to look good in the dash.
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - 4WayDiablo - 31-01-2013
Why does it matter. You don't buy a gti6 for economy
RE: Sooooo, GTi with a trip computer - Midnightclub - 01-02-2013
True, phill but it would be nice to know the sweet spots for economy especially on long motorway runs.. I don't really enjoy driving fast on the motorway anyway.. In the 6 its too noisy anyway haha