Q. Is it possible to fit a new LCD display? - Page 2

cb750chris · 30th December 2015, 15:52

Well done, glad somebody took the risk and hopefully now will see a reward for it

vindaloo · 30th December 2015, 16:10

Well done Pete, good luck with finding a cheaper source. I'm sure with quantity the price will drop quite significantly.

scoubix · 30th December 2015, 16:16

Well done Pete. I'm still considering whether I should get mine delined (the one on my launch car) or if I would go the more expensive way with a new screen, now that you've had proof these chinese ones fit our cars (I would have been surprised if they didn't).

klarzy · 30th December 2015, 19:12

One now sold...

I have one left if anyone wants it now or I will do the wife's car and wait until the next order...

murphyv310 · 30th December 2015, 19:21

Good job Pete.
Nice to see everything works as planned.
I'm sure you will get business from the members that have nice cars that are long term keepers.
Good luck

pletevl · 31st December 2015, 09:10

I'm interested yes but not at that price, I can't justify spending that much money on the screen.

Pete

klarzy · 31st December 2015, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by pletevl

I'm interested yes but not at that price, I can't justify spending that much money on the screen.

Pete

if you want a fully function screen you can always go to rimmers and pay the upwards of 500 they want, and then get it T4'd too....

I am hoping to get the price down, this is virtually the cost to me...

Pistonbroke666 · 31st December 2015, 09:45

Fantastic result - thanks for taking a punt on this.
The price is a little steep (I know this isn't your end) so if you find a supplier who can get the price down then I think you'll be onto a winner.

wullie480 · 31st December 2015, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by pletevl

I'm interested yes but not at that price, I can't justify spending that much money on the screen.

Pete

Not sure what the French MOT is like but in uk if the screen is that bad then there wouldn't be a warning light for rear fogs which would result in a fail.
So these will need fixing or repairing at some stage.

andymc · 31st December 2015, 14:12

If buying 2 of the units was £265 or £137.50 each, do you have an idea of how low could you get the supply cost if buying e.g. 30 of them, either from the same supplier or a different one? Just wondering whether it would be possible to put together a sort of group buy, similar to what Mat did with the rear upper suspension arms. You could ask for expressions of interest first, then assuming you get enough to justify taking it further you could enable members to send you an upfront payment on the understanding that it would be refundable if the order didn't go ahead. This would avoid the situation of you having to take on a big outlay and a big risk upfront.

Reaching say 95% of the supply cost in advance for the 30 units (or whatever number you deem appropriate) should enable you to place a bulk order. On the other hand, if it turned out that not enough upfront payments came through within e.g. 8 weeks (or whatever period you think reasonable & practical), you could always return the money to the people who'd paid it, incurring no loss to any individual including yourself.

This of course assumes that you'd be happy to undertake such an exercise in the first place! Just thinking out loud ...

30th December 2015, 15:52	#11
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Well done, glad somebody took the risk and hopefully now will see a reward for it __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

30th December 2015, 16:16	#13
scoubix Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5L V6 auto Connoisseur, "Dealer Launch" LHD / MG ZT-T 260 auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Around Paris Posts: 888 Thanks: 72 Thanked 225 Times in 130 Posts	Well done Pete. I'm still considering whether I should get mine delined (the one on my launch car) or if I would go the more expensive way with a new screen, now that you've had proof these chinese ones fit our cars (I would have been surprised if they didn't). __________________ 2004 MG ZT-T 260 - LHD - Auto transmission (the only known auto ZT-T V8) / 1999 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur - Dealer Launch - LHD 1993 Rover 827 Coupé - LHD / 1993 Rover 216 GSi - LHD / 1975 Rover P6 3500 - LHD

30th December 2015, 19:12	#14
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	One now sold... I have one left if anyone wants it now or I will do the wife's car and wait until the next order... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

30th December 2015, 19:21	#15
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Good job Pete. Nice to see everything works as planned. I'm sure you will get business from the members that have nice cars that are long term keepers. Good luck __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

31st December 2015, 09:45	#18
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	Fantastic result - thanks for taking a punt on this. The price is a little steep (I know this isn't your end) so if you find a supplier who can get the price down then I think you'll be onto a winner. __________________ Stage two 1.8T build

30th December 2015, 16:10	#12
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Well done Pete, good luck with finding a cheaper source. I'm sure with quantity the price will drop quite significantly.

31st December 2015, 09:10	#16
pletevl Posted a thing or two rover 75 cdti(rhd), MG ZR(lhd), MG TF(lhd), MG TF(rhd), mini mpi (lhd), Renault megane III (awful) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East of France Posts: 1,278 Thanks: 124 Thanked 114 Times in 93 Posts	I'm interested yes but not at that price, I can't justify spending that much money on the screen. Pete

31st December 2015, 14:12	#20
andymc Posted a thing or two Wedgewood Connie SE / Black Club SE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ballymoney Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 542 Thanked 583 Times in 365 Posts	If buying 2 of the units was £265 or £137.50 each, do you have an idea of how low could you get the supply cost if buying e.g. 30 of them, either from the same supplier or a different one? Just wondering whether it would be possible to put together a sort of group buy, similar to what Mat did with the rear upper suspension arms. You could ask for expressions of interest first, then assuming you get enough to justify taking it further you could enable members to send you an upfront payment on the understanding that it would be refundable if the order didn't go ahead. This would avoid the situation of you having to take on a big outlay and a big risk upfront. Reaching say 95% of the supply cost in advance for the 30 units (or whatever number you deem appropriate) should enable you to place a bulk order. On the other hand, if it turned out that not enough upfront payments came through within e.g. 8 weeks (or whatever period you think reasonable & practical), you could always return the money to the people who'd paid it, incurring no loss to any individual including yourself. This of course assumes that you'd be happy to undertake such an exercise in the first place! Just thinking out loud ... __________________ My blood brother is an immigrant A beautiful immigrant My blood brother's Freddie Mercury A Nigerian mother of three

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