OZ CLUSTER

[*MAD DOG*]

Update:

Purchased bubblewrap for cluster so I can pack it properly for international shipping.

[*MAD DOG*]

There's no need to reflash unless you want to. However you probably want to swap Km/h for Mp/h.

[Lewis]

not counting these until they hatch!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Uh oh, I think there might be a party in the works...

I think so. This could be bigger than the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center.

[puetato89]

plane tickets?? i got a place 2 stay if some one will pay for the ticket

[enviri]

i heard there's a comfy seat inside crashy, puetato :P

[puetato89]

yay!!!

[puetato89]

is it true scott??

[*MAD DOG*]

Update:

Got home and there was a FedEx package on my doorstep. Got excited as I knew what it was, it was my 2nd hand NST pulley from tk-421 from Mexico. After opening my package I decided it would be a good idea to use the same wrap on the cluster.

So I wrapped up the cluster in wrap, then in bubblewrap I bought previously today. But alas time got away from me and the post office is now closed. I will have to ship it tomorrow.

[puetato89]

atleast you got more wrapping

[*MAD DOG*]

Update:

Cluster shipped. Cost me more than my original quote because I used more protective wrapping than originally anticipated and the extra weight cost more to send.

The Post Office says it should take anywhere from 3-15 Business Working Days to arrive. It's all out of my hands now.

[puetato89]

WOOT WOOT!!!

[Lewis]

3 days to 3 weeks

WOW a very broad bagel and coffee range!

Thanks to the kind offer from CTScott I will drive up to get some expert help with the install- so rest easy everyone- the install will be in good hands with CTScott providing the brains of this operation.

Imagine - I'll be dreaming tonight of having the only Yaris in the western hemisphere (1/2 of the globe!) with a digital cluster- a sweet dream indeed.

BTW- the off road vehicle in my photo shows myself and the wife on vacation in Thailand - if anyone wondered- my Yaris accelerates a bit faster than the elephant did but the elephant had much bigger gas tank and a way larger trunk.

[Kioshi]

Originally Posted by Lewis

3 days to 3 weeks

WOW a very broad bagel and coffee range!

Thanks to the kind offer from CTScott I will drive up to get some expert help with the install- so rest easy everyone- the install will be in good hands with CTScott providing the brains of this operation.

Imagine - I'll be dreaming tonight of having the only Yaris in the western hemisphere (1/2 of the globe!) with a digital cluster- a sweet dream indeed.

BTW- the off road vehicle in my photo shows myself and the wife on vacation in Thailand - if anyone wondered- my Yaris accelerates a bit faster than the elephant did but the elephant had much bigger gas tank and a way larger trunk.

I have one question for you Lewis....and I didnt read through the previous posts or prior threads leading to this, so pound my stupidity if you'd like (anyone?)

How are you going to deal w/ the kilometers on the digital cluster? Are there tools to adjust the mileage on the cluster to that of the mileage on your car's engine in the U.S.?

[*MAD DOG*]

Originally Posted by Kioshi

I have one question for you Lewis....and I didnt read through the previous posts or prior threads leading to this, so pound my stupidity if you'd like (anyone?)

How are you going to deal w/ the kilometers on the digital cluster? Are there tools to adjust the mileage on the cluster to that of the mileage on your car's engine in the U.S.?

Oooh I can answer this one. There is a way to switch the unit from Km/h to Mp/h. It's in the back of the unit, all you need to do is take the cover off and switch, It's kinda like using a jumper on a master HDD or slave HDD, you just move the jumper to signify which one you want it to do.

[Lewis]

Hi Kioshi,

Maddog took care of your query regarding kph versus mph.

But also the odometer can (should) be reset to reflect the actual miles on the car.

You must however go to the dealer since the only known way to do it is via the Techstream system which is uneconomic for anyone but Toyota dealers to have. Several people have tried different "homemade" techniques to do it without the dealer to no avail when they upgraded to the USA "s" cluster with a tach. My dealer already has done a mod for me via Techstream for free when they turned off the chime for the seatbelt warning so I am hoping for the same cooperation from the dealer with this mod (assuming it works).

Bottom line is I think you have to really want the Aussie digital cluster to go through the amount of expense and effort I will have expended to do the mod when all is said and done. I think it also helps if you enjoy the process- as I guess I must.

But in all honesty I think more than 1/2 of the trouble is the uncertainity of it all based on the fact that I don't know if it will be for naught until I plug it in.

At least I will save the rest of our readers that headache if the cluster arrives intact and working- as it will be qualified for many frequent flyer miles by the time it reaches New Jersey and the original eBay seller did not pack it with any padding for shipping to Maddog so damage is possible.

Readers have raised many issues- whether it would fit in the dash (it has an extra box attached to it), whether it would be tilted incorrectly (Aussie = right hand drive) and whether it is simply compatible with the electronics system in USA vehicles. Time will answer all these concerns for all of us if it reaches NJ in working order- so there was a good amount of risk associated with this effort.

But if it works- WOW! it will be special.

Lewis

[Kioshi]

Thanks for the prompt response MAD DOG, appreciate it.

I should have been more clear, I was referring to the odometer readings. I dont mind if its the cluster is in kilometers but I'd like the odometer to be converted to the correct kilometers from what my engine has (27,209 miles)....

My cluster is from Asia, just w/ a tach( it has roughly 6,100 kilometers on it). The dealer here wanted $280 plus labor fees (what labor fees LOL) for the S cluster USA, so i said F-that and got a Asian (kilometer) cluster for WAY cheaper...

Now when you said I have to go to the dealer to reset and reflect the mileage on my car, I fear that the assholes there won't do this for me.

[*MAD DOG*]

Originally Posted by Kioshi

Thanks for the prompt response MAD DOG, appreciate it.

I should have been more clear, I was referring to the odometer readings. I dont mind if its the cluster is in kilometers but I'd like the odometer to be converted to the correct kilometers from what my engine has (27,209 miles)....

My cluster is from Asia, just w/ a tach( it has roughly 6,100 kilometers on it). The dealer here wanted $280 plus labor fees (what labor fees LOL) for the S cluster USA, so i said F-that and got a Asian (kilometer) cluster for WAY cheaper...

Now when you said I have to go to the dealer to reset and reflect the mileage on my car, I fear that the assholes there won't do this for me.

Maybe CTScott can do it for you if you ask him nicely. I dunno if he can, but you could always ask.