HUD Install
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HUD Install
I have had my 99 FRC for 4 1/2 years and have always wanted HUD.
Thanks to all the info on CF I decided to take it on.
My parts showed on Tuesday and yesterday I decide to do it before I store the car for the dreaded winter.
Swapped in a diff cluster (Z06 with only 400 mile difference) and dash pad as mine had some glue residue left over from removing a wood grain sick on kit that the previous owner applied.
The swap took apox 5 hour taking my time. I would highly would recommend this to any one that is on the fence. Not really that hard if you follow the detailed instructions in the DIY sticky in the Tech section.
If any one is interested I now have a spare HUD ready cluster w/47,800 miles.
*****Cluster for sale in C5 parts section*****
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...d-cluster.html
Thanks to all the info on CF I decided to take it on.
My parts showed on Tuesday and yesterday I decide to do it before I store the car for the dreaded winter.
Swapped in a diff cluster (Z06 with only 400 mile difference) and dash pad as mine had some glue residue left over from removing a wood grain sick on kit that the previous owner applied.
The swap took apox 5 hour taking my time. I would highly would recommend this to any one that is on the fence. Not really that hard if you follow the detailed instructions in the DIY sticky in the Tech section.
If any one is interested I now have a spare HUD ready cluster w/47,800 miles.
*****Cluster for sale in C5 parts section*****
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...d-cluster.html
Last edited by b_rad!; Oct 21, 2012 at 08:52 PM.
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Looks great! Nice job.
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Same windshield.
Last edited by b_rad!; Oct 21, 2012 at 03:01 PM.
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Very nice write-up. I've had the HUD on all three of my C5s and would not have it any other way. It's a great option to have - wish a lot of other cars had it on them.
Nice upgrade in the cars for sure with it. Really not that bad of a job. One afternoon for sure also one of the best upgrades that I did.Robert
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Great post. How does the HUD look with the non HUD windshield? I found a place that sells the whole kit including the dash pad for $400.00. I'm going to pick up the kit and install this weekend. I just sold my 75' convertible 4 speed after owning it for 15 years. I've wanted a C5 since they came out so I bought a 2001. I Really like this car and don't miss my 75' yet but I wanted the HUD option so....