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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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I'm thinking of changing out my windshield, by ordering one and letting
a local glass company replace it. Can anyone tell me the difference
between a HUD windshield and a non-HUD windshield. I notice the
HUD is more expensive, but is it worth the difference in price? Thanks
in advance.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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do a search, ive read where alot of people do it and for the most part say that there is very little if no difference .but keep in mind i have not done this YET .
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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I put a HUD in my non-HUD equipped car. It looks great on a standard windshield. Personally, i would not opt for the special HUD glass.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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So what is HUD?
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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I also have Heads Up Display in a non HUD car. It looks fine and anyone that has seen it (even if they have HUD in their car) thinks it looks fine.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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I've got HUD and the special, whiz-bang-golly-gee-wow HUD glass. But when I wear polarized sunglasses, the display is all but invisible in the daylight, regardless. Glad I didn't pay any extra dough for it.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys.
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I too have heard that the HUD will work just fine with the non-HUD windshield. Quite a difference in price between the two.
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Dont waste your money on the HUD one. Just get the standard. Mine works great and I have the HUD. I think it has a lot to do witht the angle of the windshild more than anything.
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