HUD Retrofit
#92
Yes it was worth it. The entire mod just cost me $380, blood, sweat, and beers. Plus the dremel, but I might just be that guy who returns it. I bought seperate blades for cutting the dash.
I drove 5 hours today with the HUD, it's soon cool, and actually practical for my driving style. I usually grip the 2 o'clock position, and my hand covers the most of the speedometer. Now mph, gear, and rpm is projected in front of me. Kind of looks like it's outside the car on the hood, but very clear. The ghosting isn't actually that bad and you get used to it, but I'm still going to get the window film. It actaully is less noticable when your driving compared to when your not movng
I drove 5 hours today with the HUD, it's soon cool, and actually practical for my driving style. I usually grip the 2 o'clock position, and my hand covers the most of the speedometer. Now mph, gear, and rpm is projected in front of me. Kind of looks like it's outside the car on the hood, but very clear. The ghosting isn't actually that bad and you get used to it, but I'm still going to get the window film. It actaully is less noticable when your driving compared to when your not movng
#93
Yes it was worth it. The entire mod just cost me $380, blood, sweat, and beers. Plus the dremel, but I might just be that guy who returns it. I bought seperate blades for cutting the dash.
I drove 5 hours today with the HUD, it's soon cool, and actually practical for my driving style. I usually grip the 2 o'clock position, and my hand covers the most of the speedometer. Now mph, gear, and rpm is projected in front of me. Kind of looks like it's outside the car on the hood, but very clear. The ghosting isn't actually that bad and you get used to it, but I'm still going to get the window film. It actaully is less noticable when your driving compared to when your not movng
I drove 5 hours today with the HUD, it's soon cool, and actually practical for my driving style. I usually grip the 2 o'clock position, and my hand covers the most of the speedometer. Now mph, gear, and rpm is projected in front of me. Kind of looks like it's outside the car on the hood, but very clear. The ghosting isn't actually that bad and you get used to it, but I'm still going to get the window film. It actaully is less noticable when your driving compared to when your not movng
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#96
I may add some kind of magnifying glass inside the unit right past the movable LCD screen to make the display a bit larger. I don't know yet, still debating. I prefer a larger display read out, makes it easier when driving. I had a 3rd party above-dash HUD previously and it gave nice large readouts so it was easy to see in my peripheral vision.
#97
I may add some kind of magnifying glass inside the unit right past the movable LCD screen to make the display a bit larger. I don't know yet, still debating. I prefer a larger display read out, makes it easier when driving. I had a 3rd party above-dash HUD previously and it gave nice large readouts so it was easy to see in my peripheral vision.
I did manage to install the brackets for the HUD using unused pop rivet with electrical tape to stick into the screw holes(since I can't put a screw in from the backside), then using a ziptie to hold it in place. Now the HUD is positioned perfectly and I don't have to worry about it moving around over time.
#98
EDIT: I still haven't put the all the trim and some other stuff on the car yet, will finish tomorrow.
#99
Hey bro! I totally get what you meant about the HUD being totally bright and clear in person. The camera makes it look blurry. Mine is working good too, just finished doing the install. FYI, I do plan on getting the windshield since I will be adding the lane recognition camera so I might as well get 56101-30980 which includes everything (with rain sensor, with deicer, with head-up display with lane assist). I have a cold weather package so I have the sensor and de-icer, now the head-up display and soon lane assist.
EDIT: I still haven't put the all the trim and some other stuff on the car yet, will finish tomorrow.
EDIT: I still haven't put the all the trim and some other stuff on the car yet, will finish tomorrow.
I too was also surprised how clear and barely noticeable the ghosting is while driving.
Did you also install the parts for the Dynamic Cruise Control or is that next on your list?
#100
Hey bro! I totally get what you meant about the HUD being totally bright and clear in person. The camera makes it look blurry. Mine is working good too, just finished doing the install. FYI, I do plan on getting the windshield since I will be adding the lane recognition camera so I might as well get 56101-30980 which includes everything (with rain sensor, with deicer, with head-up display with lane assist). I have a cold weather package so I have the sensor and de-icer, now the head-up display and soon lane assist.
EDIT: I still haven't put the all the trim and some other stuff on the car yet, will finish tomorrow.
EDIT: I still haven't put the all the trim and some other stuff on the car yet, will finish tomorrow.
#101
#103
I dealt with the Atlanta and Brooklyn offices, they are a pain to work with. Plus you need to use a registered mechanic shop to buy from them. Otherwise you have to pay upfront, then pick it up at a later date. Too much of a hassle.
#104
The hassle with that recycler is they only accept wire transfer or certified check for out of state purchases. So I took the leap of faith, sent the check, we'll see communication has been great so far. They don't accept credit card(only in person) or paypal. They have apparently been burned before.
Last edited by peasodos; 02-20-19 at 02:00 PM.