HUD question
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Orange Park (Jacksonville) FL
Over the years, I've seen on this forum, several entries on installing HUDs in non-HUD cars. In fact there was a thread a couple of years ago, that had photos of how to do it.
As I recall, the Dash is pre-configured to accept the HUD, it just needs to be cut.
As I understand, the windsheild glass is thinner. On the standard glass, the display image is not focused properly. I'm sure guys with more detailed information will jump in and add their $.02
As I recall, the Dash is pre-configured to accept the HUD, it just needs to be cut.
As I understand, the windsheild glass is thinner. On the standard glass, the display image is not focused properly. I'm sure guys with more detailed information will jump in and add their $.02
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Bellows Falls Vermont
Many have installed HUD with standard windshield and it works fine .I am doing the install now and there is a ton of info on the forum . The dash pad is marked on the bottom where to cut and you will need to buy the trim bezel for it . Available if you know where to look for 30-40 dollars. Mine is an 01 so my cluster was hud compatible .I am not sure what years but some earlier than mine do not have hud compatible clusters so you need it as well. The the switch and 11 pin wire connector that goes from switch to cluster .Have fun ,good luck with your project .
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Advanced
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Richmond,VA, Clarksville,TN Va
The guy who is helping my with the install says that it can be done on a non-HUD windshield with no problems. It seems that half of the people say, "yes" and half say, "no". Now I am totally not sure. lol. Anymore responses?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Stark County Ohio
You will need an instrument panel from a 2000 and up. (Many but not all 99’s have the proper IP with a receptacle for the HUD harness)
Most agree that you can see the HUD just fine (no blur) with a regular windshield.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: St. Louis MO
I am the guy helping the OP. I had a guy here yesterday that installed HUD on a non-HUD car and I sat in it and it displayed perfectly. I just don't want to sell this stuff if it isn't going to work for him. So, anyone else that has had success installing HUD in a non-HUD car without changing the windshield please chime in. I really want Michael's money.
Thanks, Mike
Thanks, Mike
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: hamilton alabama
I am the 1 who will be installing the HUD on mikes car. I installed the HUD on my 98 when i had it and it worked just fine!!! I also became a HUD installer for a forum member Pacethis when he was selling them a few years ago and have done 3 installs of the HUD on older non HUD cars.what is needed for the install is the following
hud projector
hud controls
11 pin wire harness
hud trim dash bezel
and a 2000 -2004 instrument cluster
you however DO NOT nedd to replace your winshield !!!! your winshield will work just fine and if it doesnt i will give you my 2000 C5 for free!!! there you now have it in writing mike
hud projector
hud controls
11 pin wire harness
hud trim dash bezel
and a 2000 -2004 instrument cluster
you however DO NOT nedd to replace your winshield !!!! your winshield will work just fine and if it doesnt i will give you my 2000 C5 for free!!! there you now have it in writing mike
Instructor
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From: St. Louis MO
I didn't know you two knew each other. I guess I should have put 2 and 2 together when I sent parts out the same day to the same city. I'd like to thank both of you for putting my kids through Harvard.
Mike
Mike
Instructor
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From: St. Louis MO
From what I understand, the HUD windshield has very small lines within the glass to display the image. It has "HUD" etched in the glass in the middle at the bottom. I believe you would have to take the plastic windshield cowling off to see it.
Mike
Mike