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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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I am thinking of installing a HUD into my 2002 Z51 Coupe, I was wondering if my current dash cluster is HUD compatable or do I need another cluster?
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Every cluster from 99 and up is hud compatable. Just add à projector, switch and dasch bezel and your ready
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I added HUD to my 04 a couple of years back!
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by corvetterene
Every cluster from 99 and up is hud compatable. Just add à projector, switch and dasch bezel and your ready
I added a HUD to mine but the image is not crisp - so I think you also need the HUD windshield, at least on mine.
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I don't have a HUD windshield and my image is clear as a bell!
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Originally Posted by C_Williams@RPM
I added a HUD to mine but the image is not crisp - so I think you also need the HUD windshield, at least on mine.
I sure see a difference in my '04 Vs. '02. The '02 is very dim and the '04 is very bright. I think the '02 is just tired 130k miles of use. both are factory original.
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I don't have a HUD windshield and my image is clear as a bell!
Nothing a little Wild Turkey won't cure.

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Or a six pack or so of "Blue Moon'!
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Every cluster from 99 and up is hud compatable. Just add à projector, switch and dasch bezel and your ready
Looking into the feasability to add HUD to my '98. Would I need a windshield as well?
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Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes
Looking into the feasability to add HUD to my '98. Would I need a windshield as well?
yes on the windshield
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Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes
Looking into the feasability to add HUD to my '98. Would I need a windshield as well?
Some guys say no, but GM put HUD glass in for a reason. If you read about the HUD design, you'll see what the special windshield is about.
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Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes
Looking into the feasability to add HUD to my '98. Would I need a windshield as well?
yes, you need a windshield

it does not have to be a hud windlshield. when I returned my last lease, I replaced the windshield with a non-hud and the hud still worked fine. it might not have been as good but I coudl barely tell the difference. I would say do the swap and look at upgrading the sheild when you need to...unless you've got a grand burning a hole in your pocket.
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this has been debated for the past decade

Do you need the W/S for HUD? NO
, based on firsthand experience

Would it make it more crisp? Maybe a few points

I upgraded over 60 C6's last year to HUD, not one had a GM HUD W/S, they all are very pleased with the clarity

The C5 market hasn't responded to the HUD upgrade, I think the time for that was 2004/5/6...........not many are modding now
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Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes
Looking into the feasability to add HUD to my '98. Would I need a windshield as well?
No you won't need the special windshield, the HUD works fine without it.
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