Converting to HUD
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 381
Likes: 0
From: Mooresville, NC
You probably want to talk to this supporting vendor:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=98+HUD
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=98+HUD
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,437
Likes: 59
From: Bay Area (Danville) CA
I just got done installing HUD in my 97' about a month ago. Cutting the dashboard correctly is a pain in the @$$ . Other than that its just time consuming.
The HUD is cool, but I actually rarely use it! It was awesome for a week or so but now I only use it on occasion, at night, with all the dash lights off.
good luck.
The HUD is cool, but I actually rarely use it! It was awesome for a week or so but now I only use it on occasion, at night, with all the dash lights off.
good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,331
Likes: 2
From: Akron Ohio
I just got done installing HUD in my 97' about a month ago. Cutting the dashboard correctly is a pain in the @$$ . Other than that its just time consuming.
The HUD is cool, but I actually rarely use it! It was awesome for a week or so but now I only use it on occasion, at night, with all the dash lights off.
good luck.
The HUD is cool, but I actually rarely use it! It was awesome for a week or so but now I only use it on occasion, at night, with all the dash lights off.
good luck.
Take your time cutting, I know a few guys who saw mine tried it and ended up screwing up their dash covers slightly so the bezel did not fit right or cut too far in one or more places that were viseable once the bezel was installed.I use my HUD more then I ever thought, I don't even look at my speedo anymore, and can't imagine ever being without the HUD
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,107
Likes: 24,732
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Mine came from the factory with the HUD, but if you have the skills to do the job yourself, go for it. It is one option that I would not be without on the car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 0
From: Cumming, GA
It's a pretty easy job. Search the archives for instructions and installation stories.
With a 98 you may need a gauge cluster with the connector to accept the HUD and the wiring harness itself. Check with Gene's Carshop for the harness.
The dash pad is time consuming. However, the dash is marked on the underside for the bezel opening. I cut mine smaller and trimmed it to fit to ensure I didn't over cut it.
It I recall it was less than 3 hours total. Again, search for threads.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=hud
Good luck!
Steve
With a 98 you may need a gauge cluster with the connector to accept the HUD and the wiring harness itself. Check with Gene's Carshop for the harness.
The dash pad is time consuming. However, the dash is marked on the underside for the bezel opening. I cut mine smaller and trimmed it to fit to ensure I didn't over cut it.
It I recall it was less than 3 hours total. Again, search for threads.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=hud
Good luck!
Steve
Last edited by Mickbee; Jun 26, 2007 at 08:15 AM.
