Same here if the hud W/S cost more then get the other. You cant tell the diff in the car at all.... Robert
HUD windshield or not
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I added the HUD after the car was built; so I'm using the factory non-HUD windshield. It works just fine.
The factory HUD windshield takes measures to "crisp" the image a little better.
But, my 2002's HUD (with non HUD windshield) display looks every bit as good as the HUD display on my wifes 2003 (with factory HUD windshield).
The only problem I've ever read aout was using a HUD on an aftermarket non-HUD windshield.
The factory HUD windshield takes measures to "crisp" the image a little better.
But, my 2002's HUD (with non HUD windshield) display looks every bit as good as the HUD display on my wifes 2003 (with factory HUD windshield).
The only problem I've ever read aout was using a HUD on an aftermarket non-HUD windshield.
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I work for a company that makes windshields both HUD and non HUD. The difference is the vinyl that's used between the glass. You will get less distortion with the HUD vinyl but It's so little difference I can not see paying double for the HUD windshield. Get the non HUD and you will be happy with it. Spend the $600 you save on your car/wife/girlfriend or just send it to me
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If you are paying for it, go with the non-HUD windshield. You won't really notice any difference.
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If I remember correctly from my military days, some pilots were having this problem in fighter jets with sunglasses and their HUD displays. They had to change their glasses.
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I installed a hud unit into my FRC which was non Hud Equipped ,The windshield was the original and the Hud displays very nicely even in direct sunlight.I think the whole Hud windshield thing was totally a manufactures deal to sell the special glass and make a bunch of money