HUD install
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From: Virginia Beach VA
HUD install
Has anyone tried one of the add on HUD units? My car doesnt have the HUD and I have seen complete kits for about 399.00. Has anyone tried to do this install yourself? Can you do it without removing the front windshield?
Thanks,
DJ
Thanks,
DJ
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From: Ventura County, Calif
It's a very popular project. Lots of members have done it now so there is plenty of help available. Here's a thread with links: 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tall-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tall-pics.html
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It's a very popular project. Lots of members have done it now so there is plenty of help available. Here's a thread with links:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tall-pics.html hid headlight kits
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tall-pics.html hid headlight kits
Nice, a friend of mine did his and I have to say they made his interior look a lot better. He only spent like 300 on it also.
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From: Virginia Beach VA
I was reading some of the other links on this topic, even downloaded the step by step direstions. This is not for the faint of heart...........I would like to do it, but really dont want to tear apart my car right now. I think if I decide to tackle this project in the future i will swap out the dash panel for either carbon or painted panels. Since the entire dash gets torn down I might as well take advantage of the opportunity.
Thanks for the info,
DJ
Thanks for the info,
DJ
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From: Ventura County, Calif
I was reading some of the other links on this topic, even downloaded the step by step direstions. This is not for the faint of heart...........I would like to do it, but really dont want to tear apart my car right now. I think if I decide to tackle this project in the future i will swap out the dash panel for either carbon or painted panels. Since the entire dash gets torn down I might as well take advantage of the opportunity.
Thanks for the info,
DJ
Thanks for the info,
DJ
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/moun...-opinions.html
I believe 7literC5 is near you and has experience installing HUD's in the C5.
I almost had Purifoy do the work for me. In your area, I've heard good things about the Corvette Center: http://www.corvettecenterusa.com/
Then I went ahead and did it myself. Used the "cut-the-duct" method. Links & tips:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...my-09-1lt.html
Heel & Toe
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Like to install mine, have the kit. I would just like to have help as I leave for Iraq on Friday and I am outta time. In Asheville NC
Update- Took the car and had the HUD installed By Dave at Mad Vette near Nashville TN. He did an excellent job and it works great.
Dave has done several of these and is a professional at taking apart the dash and reinstalling it perfectly, NO CUTTING.
Thanks Dave
Update- Took the car and had the HUD installed By Dave at Mad Vette near Nashville TN. He did an excellent job and it works great.
Dave has done several of these and is a professional at taking apart the dash and reinstalling it perfectly, NO CUTTING.
Thanks Dave
Last edited by silvervette08; Sep 29, 2010 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Installed
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From: Lewes DE
I sell the complete kit. Shoot me an email at kevin@partstaxi.com, and I'll email you the install instructions if you want to look through them.
Kevin
Kevin
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Before I did mine, I asked a similar question on the regional forum:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/moun...-opinions.html
I believe 7literC5 is near you and has experience installing HUD's in the C5.
I almost had Purifoy do the work for me. In your area, I've heard good things about the Corvette Center: http://www.corvettecenterusa.com/
Then I went ahead and did it myself. Used the "cut-the-duct" method. Links & tips:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...my-09-1lt.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/moun...-opinions.html
I believe 7literC5 is near you and has experience installing HUD's in the C5.
I almost had Purifoy do the work for me. In your area, I've heard good things about the Corvette Center: http://www.corvettecenterusa.com/
Then I went ahead and did it myself. Used the "cut-the-duct" method. Links & tips:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...my-09-1lt.html
