Hud install?
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Here is the DIY thread I used.
Mr.Bill
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html
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Just last week I installed my HUD and you will be a lot better off using the bezel to clean things up, No matter how nice of a cut you do it is still ugly as hell.... Make sure you have everything, The projector, the dash switch, The 11 pin connector and the bezel, If you have any questions just pm me.
Here is the DIY thread I used.
Mr.Bill
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html
Here is the DIY thread I used.
Mr.Bill
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html
I did mine a few yrs ago. Mr Bill that guy put up a great DIY on how to on it.. Robert
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From: Bergenfield New Jersey
Have all the parts just waiting for a good spring day to do it.
I just questioned the benzel I have laser that I thought I could make a nice clean cut with.
But was not sure if it needs the benzel add some clearence or even a little shade around the hud.
I just questioned the benzel I have laser that I thought I could make a nice clean cut with.
But was not sure if it needs the benzel add some clearence or even a little shade around the hud.
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I would encourage you to get a bezel also - it will really make the area look finished.
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Just last week I installed my HUD and you will be a lot better off using the bezel to clean things up, No matter how nice of a cut you do it is still ugly as hell.... Make sure you have everything, The projector, the dash switch, The 11 pin connector and the bezel, If you have any questions just pm me.
Here is the DIY thread I used.
Mr.Bill
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html
Here is the DIY thread I used.
Mr.Bill
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html
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Why are you so set on not using the bezel?
You do it without a bezel and be sure to post pictures.
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From: Cinnamison NJ
Wrap The Dash Pad
Only option that I could see would be to take the stock dash pad and once the HUD cutout is made, would then be to wrap the whole pad.Otherwise your looking at plastic base with foam and then top vinyl shell edge showing. I'm sure one of the vendors would offer something like that maybe Double D mods. You could try yourself but some curves in dash pad to deal with.Wont be cheap. Seems like alot of work and expense but to each thier own.
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From: Bergenfield New Jersey
Your right I thought about wraping it as well. I'm just going to try it and see how it goes, and hey if it dosen't work, I have the Benzel only thing wasted is my time. But than again any time spent with my vet is time well spent.
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So can you just remove your dash pad? If you were only replacing your HUD bezel, is that all you'd have to remove? Are there instructions for just that part?
