Virtual Cockpit Instrument Cluster Upgrade on MY16 Passat Completed

[Euro Car Upgrades]

The Passat B8 Cluster Upgrade has been successfully completed now by Euro Car Upgrades (http://jku.com.au/) for Stu.
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[Eaglehawk]

*drools* *orders a new AllTrack*

[ASR36]

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

[Eaglehawk]

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 :)

[Euro Car Upgrades]

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.

[Radknight]

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

[passat123]

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?

[Euro Car Upgrades]

The fibre optic connects to the back of the cluster. This is for speed of communication.
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[passat123]

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!

[Euro Car Upgrades]

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 :)

[kamold]

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

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[Euro Car Upgrades]

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.

[kamold]

Yeah the two are linked - the faster you push data over copper the more important control of crosstalk and interference becomes.

[passat123]

makes sense, thanks kamold.

[garronleslie]

This does look very cool, how hard or if even possible is this retro fit to a previous gen? B6 /3C

[Eaglehawk]

There's a reason why it's only in the B8 forum :)

[rave75]

Any idea where to do this in Sydney?-

[keepleft]

Very nice!

[kaiserky]

Quick question, is this mod suitable for DIY or is it too complex for the average Joe?

Ky

[DV52]

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

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kamold: So how does the upgrade deal with the immobilizer insert in the old cluster and how does it manage the CP constellation mechanics that's native to MQB platform vehicles (which I assume is present in the B8 )?

Don

[kamold]

No idea sorry I've not yet done this upgrade.
I would assume it requires dealer tools to bless the new hardware as part of the CP scheme.

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[Gecon]

I can help remove component protection and add keys and immo

[sn809]

That looks superb. Congrats now when are you selling your vehicle? lol