Help installing HUD
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Alameda Ca
Help installing HUD
I've noticed there have been a lot of pre 00 model year C5 owners out there that have wanted to upgrade to HUD, but, like myself, are scared to death of taking the dash apart. Are there any veterans of dash removal, cutting, and reinstalling that could offer their services? I'm in CA and willing to drive several hundred miles to get this done. If you're out of the area, post anyway - I know there are people all over looking for the same thing. Any imput would help!
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Alameda Ca
Alright...i guess i might as well
Thanks for the encouragment! I started looking on Ebay for the needed parts. One more question - did you guys change the odometer reading on your new dashes, assuming you had a pre - hud cluster? How did you do this? Thanks!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Contact forum member PaceThis (Josh) He usually has all the parts that you need to install the HUD setup in your car. (Mostly brandnew parts) He will not only sell you the parts but will give you step by step instructions on how to install it in your car. Even better...if you are close to him, he installs the setup for a very low price under $100.00 or so.
Burning Brakes
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I bought all my parts (with exception of the 11pin connector) through valvegod for around $260 shipped. All new parts too (projector, switch, bezel..)
I lucked out with my cluster as it was HUD ready so I can't answer your odo question..
I lucked out with my cluster as it was HUD ready so I can't answer your odo question..
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by SFengineer
Thanks for the encouragment! I started looking on Ebay for the needed parts. One more question - did you guys change the odometer reading on your new dashes, assuming you had a pre - hud cluster? How did you do this? Thanks!
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Got to Joshker's page here:
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
He can even help you collect all the parts you need.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm
He can even help you collect all the parts you need.
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Originally Posted by NetworkMD
I understand the factory HUD equipped cars have a special windshield, but have read many posts from members that say the HUD works fine on standard windshields. 
I have the standard winshield and the display looks fine.
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Originally Posted by maxfli's5
ive wanted to try this in a 97 . will that year model eccept this option
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=144&TopicID=1
