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op z 03-13-2021 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by RKCRLR (Post 1603142649)
You are still risking the BCM won't recognize the HUD. The HUD interacts with the steering wheel controls and driving modes, get's it's data from the other car systems, etc. Somehow the car will need to be told that the HUD is there. I'd look into how that can be done before purchasing the parts.
There was a lengthy post in the C7 section of someone that attempted to add HUD to their car but I don't remember the outcome. See if you can find it for some guidance.

The forum member was able to install the HUD, but at the end of the day it required either replacing the upper dash or cutting up the existing dash and creating a frame to accommodate the projector. Replacing the upper dash was cost prohibitive and cutting up the dash did not have stock appearance. If the C8 HUD is like the C7 and C6 HUDs, there is no interface with the BCM.

RKCRLR 03-13-2021 05:56 PM


Originally Posted by op z (Post 1603144115)
The forum member was able to install the HUD, but at the end of the day it required either replacing the upper dash or cutting up the existing dash and creating a frame to accommodate the projector. Replacing the upper dash was cost prohibitive and cutting up the dash did not have stock appearance. If the C8 HUD is like the C7 and C6 HUDs, there is no interface with the BCM.

Per the manual you adjust the rotation with the steering wheel controls so that suggests there is some interface with the BCM. And you can tie the HUD themes to Z-Mode and MyMode. These modes weren't available in the C7.
And the C7 didn't have the Global B architecture the C8 has.

JerriVette 03-13-2021 08:22 PM

WIth the bold C8 dash graphics and the unique c8 steering wheel i dont see the need for a HUD. JMO

for those with 2 and 3 LT and they have the cool HUD enjoy.




CP 03-13-2021 10:10 PM

Flip your car and buy one with a HUD.

Stingbill 04-21-2021 04:31 PM

Hi , did you install your HUD ?

op z 04-22-2021 04:25 PM


Originally Posted by Stingbill (Post 1603338749)
Hi , did you install your HUD ?

Still waiting for a car.

op z 04-22-2021 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by Stingbill (Post 1603338749)
Hi , did you install your HUD ?

Still waiting for a car.

Phil1098 04-22-2021 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by op z (Post 1603142602)
All I really need now is photos of the disassembled dash to understand how the projector can be installed. There was a HVAC duct that needed to be cut to install the projector on the C6's. Hopefully the C8 is the same or better.

Not sure if this helps you or not, but it might.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c53d41bc70.jpg


CP 04-22-2021 06:24 PM

Besides the HUD windshield you don't know if the electronics in a 1LT will support a HUD.

op z 04-23-2021 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by Phil1098 (Post 1603344404)
Not sure if this helps you or not, but it might.

Thanks for the photo. I am assuming this is a 1LT car.

Phil1098 04-23-2021 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by op z (Post 1603348105)
Thanks for the photo. I am assuming this is a 1LT car.

It is, it's a friend of mines car so I know it is.

dapopa9 05-17-2023 01:13 PM

@op z how did this install go on your C8?

op z 05-18-2023 08:51 AM

I am convinced this would require some programing, so I gave up. I bought a 2LT and really like the C8 HUD.

68/70Vette 05-18-2023 06:08 PM

It's difficult to see the HUD in my C6 on a bright sunny day. Is the HUD in the C8 easier to see? The HUD, when in blossoms into view on a heavy overcast day or in the evening is really great to use....mainly because it can be seen.


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