Adding HUD?
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Burning Brakes
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Adding HUD?
I did a search but came away with no definitive answer. Can the parts be bought to add the HUD to the C6? Are the harnesses and software in place to accomodate the hardware, if added? I know the windshield is different, but that is supposedly a minor issue. Anyone checked into this?
Nick
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Originally Posted by Nick D.
I did a search but came away with no definitive answer. Can the parts be bought to add the HUD to the C6? Are the harnesses and software in place to accomodate the hardware, if added? I know the windshield is different, but that is supposedly a minor issue. Anyone checked into this?
Nick
Nick
There's someone on here who is doing a HUD add on. Hopefully they'll chime in with their results.
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Originally Posted by jsk96z28
That was real helpful bozo, keep up the good work. 
bet your vette is yellow!
bet your vette is yellow!
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Originally Posted by Cookee
Your comment was MORE helpful? I shared my opinion, yours just slamed an honest response, your just too cool smart a??Rookie!
Your honest answer was not the answer he wanted.
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Someone did it and posted pictures and it was ugly. The whole dash had to come out and wiring harnesses had to be installed, but first you had to replace other wiring harnesses. With all the electrical issues that the C6 has, I would not under take this project because if you have "issues" they will put the ball in your court and wash their hands of the problems.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08,'12-'13
IT seems that it would be cost prohibitive to do this but
I am sure it can be done but would be $$$
I have seen the hud setup with harness on ebay from a few smashed up c6s for under $1000
but keep in mind that you will need to replace the windshield for it to function properly
I am sure it can be done but would be $$$
I have seen the hud setup with harness on ebay from a few smashed up c6s for under $1000
but keep in mind that you will need to replace the windshield for it to function properly
Burning Brakes
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NO,no,no,no you will NOT need to replace the windshield. I have added HUD to 2 cars (a 99 Grand Prix GTP and a 99 C5) that did not need new windshields and they worked FINE.
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Originally Posted by timd38
Someone did it and posted pictures and it was ugly. The whole dash had to come out and wiring harnesses had to be installed, but first you had to replace other wiring harnesses.
Can someone post a link? I have tried searching but found nothing so far. I'm glad that this is turning the corner, C5 guys have been doing it with great success for years.
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Originally Posted by revo1059
NO,no,no,no you will NOT need to replace the windshield. I have added HUD to 2 cars (a 99 Grand Prix GTP and a 99 C5) that did not need new windshields and they worked FINE.
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How about keeping this thread on topic with real/accurate information and keeping the opinions and conjecture to yourselves.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by C6400hp
How about keeping this thread on topic with real/accurate information and keeping the opinions and conjecture to yourselves.
Hopefully someone who has tried this will speak up, or if anyone can point to the thread with the pic of the dash or remember who did it, please do so.
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Harness Headaches
I can not answer your question with a definitive answer, but can offer this one bit of information. I wanted to change-out my rearview mirror only. Take the stock no frills model and add the nice feature of auto dimming. Could not be done. I contacted the plant in B.G. and asked if the little plug/harness that goes into the back of the mirror had the right wires to allow the up grade and after taking my VIN and investigating, they said no.
You might think that all wiring harnesses and looms would be the same, but in GM's wisdom, not so. All I'm saying is to do a lot of homework before you dive into your dash, you may find yourself deeper than what it's worth, more than a fair share of bugs to track down and your car out of service for the time it takes to get things put back together. Is it really worth it? Good luck.
You might think that all wiring harnesses and looms would be the same, but in GM's wisdom, not so. All I'm saying is to do a lot of homework before you dive into your dash, you may find yourself deeper than what it's worth, more than a fair share of bugs to track down and your car out of service for the time it takes to get things put back together. Is it really worth it? Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Bud Gordon
Can someone post a link? I have tried searching but found nothing so far. I'm glad that this is turning the corner, C5 guys have been doing it with great success for years.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=hud+install