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[tunnie]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

[Marks DTM Calib]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

[STMO999]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

OK. Why didn't they upgrade then.

[tunnie]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

I stand corrected - But if thats the case, why did they not fit one? If no upgrades where needed? Surely they could have reduced costs by producing a larger version of VeccyB one?  :-/

[STMO999]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

I stand corrected - But if thats the case, why did they not fit one? If no upgrades where needed? Surely they could have reduced costs by producing a larger version of VeccyB one?  :-/

That's what I said, only quicker

[tunnie]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

I stand corrected - But if thats the case, why did they not fit one? If no upgrades where needed? Surely they could have reduced costs by producing a larger version of VeccyB one?  :-/

That's what I said, only quicker

Mine had more detail and errrr more facts questioning his position   

[Andy B]

......

The very last of the Mk2 Astra GTEs had analogue dash units as standard  ......

As were Senators. My K reg had digital clocks which would have been to order at the time. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

I stand corrected - But if thats the case, why did they not fit one? If no upgrades where needed? Surely they could have reduced costs by producing a larger version of VeccyB one?  :-/

It would be interesting to know how much of it is down to type approval....and how much hassle there is with changing such an item.

There will of course be tooling costs to consider which will already have been spent out on for the original mech setup.

Tooling is BLOODY expensive

[STMO999]

Is there any reason why Vaux/ Opel went for the old style mileage counter as opposed to the digital type? Just wondering is there was a reason behind it.

Money.

Digital LCD odometer is cheaper than mechanical.

As a dash, but not cheaper to upgrade core systems from an early 90's design

Nothing to upgrade, you have a digital speed signal and a main circuit board.

I reacon you could get an LCD odo for about 2-3 quid in volume....which would be less than a mechanical item

You dont need CAN for digital odo.....as Vectra B proves

I stand corrected - But if thats the case, why did they not fit one? If no upgrades where needed? Surely they could have reduced costs by producing a larger version of VeccyB one?  :-/

It would be interesting to know how much of it is down to type approval....and how much hassle there is with changing such an item.

There will of course be tooling costs to consider which will already have been spent out on for the original mech setup.

Tooling is BLOODY expensive

Money then

[Marks DTM Calib]

I suspect its more type approval actual

[STMO999]

STEVE 1 MARK 0   

[tunnie]

STEVE 1 MARK 0   

I think if we take previous posts into account, its about Steve 1 Mark 17,756 

[STMO999]

STEVE 1 MARK 0   

I think if we take previous posts into account, its about Steve 1 Mark 17,756 

Silence, youth.

I'm only counting today.

[Marks DTM Calib]

STEVE 1 MARK 0   

I think if we take previous posts into account, its about Steve 1 Mark 17,756 

Silence, youth.

I'm only counting today.

Probably still ahead then 

[r1]

it could also be that you cant see a digital in the daylight