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Heads Up Display Cluster information
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Drifting
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Heads Up Display Cluster information
I am thinking about installing a HUD in my '99 FRC. I understand that some later '99s have the enabled cluster. Does anyone know the cut-off number? My cars last seven digits are 5124267 build date of 3/24/99. Does anyone have a enabled cluster car prior to that? I know someone had mentioned this but I have not been able to find the thread.
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My '99 had a HUD in it and I got it in early January 1999. So I would think it was built in December 98. Not sure of the VIN, but I placed the order in November, so they were available then.
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This past weekend I helped a friend install a HUD in his 99 vert which was built in 1/99. It had a HUD enabled cluster. It was not hard to install but took 8 hours or so start to finish. It could be quicker depending on how cavalier you are cutting your dash.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
My '99 had a HUD in it and I got it in early January 1999. So I would think it was built in December 98. Not sure of the VIN, but I placed the order in November, so they were available then.
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Originally Posted by Barrier
Still looking for the cut-off of non enabled HUD clusters.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Barrier
Still looking for the cut-off of non enabled HUD clusters.
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It should only take about 45 minutes to have the dash removed... Good luck. It is a great mod and worth the $$ and effort.
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Drifting
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Can anyone else chime in? I would think that if a great many of high build numbers (22000 and above) verify an enabled cluster that would pretty much nail it 
I just hate the thought of tearing it apart and putting it back together and then doing it all over again. If I am reasonably sure I'll take the chance. Looks like I'm getting close.
Barrier
I just hate the thought of tearing it apart and putting it back together and then doing it all over again. If I am reasonably sure I'll take the chance. Looks like I'm getting close.
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There's no simple way to know. I did an install for a guy with a 99 frc and his build date was October and had the correct cluster. MOST 99 FRC's do not though, so you should probably plan on changing it.
If you plan on it with your install, then don't need it, you can just resell the cluster....
BTW, you will need to program the new cluster's mileage to match that of your car though...so maybe you want to pull it out and look just in case.
You can remove the cluster by dropping the steering column...getting to it a little quicker than removing the dash pad...should take about an hour to undo/redo it all. The entire HUD install only takes 2-3 hours when removing the dash pad.
If you plan on it with your install, then don't need it, you can just resell the cluster....
BTW, you will need to program the new cluster's mileage to match that of your car though...so maybe you want to pull it out and look just in case.
You can remove the cluster by dropping the steering column...getting to it a little quicker than removing the dash pad...should take about an hour to undo/redo it all. The entire HUD install only takes 2-3 hours when removing the dash pad.
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Thanks all,Stingray your build date is two days before mine. I suppose that means that my FRC should have the enabled cluster.
Now to gather what I need.
Barrier
BTW Does anybody have a set of Sheepskin seat Covers they no longer need? Any color.
Now to gather what I need.
Barrier
BTW Does anybody have a set of Sheepskin seat Covers they no longer need? Any color.
