hud) head up display install help

pizokk1 · 02-14-2017, 11:54 PM

does any 1ss guy already installed a (HUD) on their car?? i want to buy one but i cant find instructions on how to install.. please help

SomeGeoffGuy · 02-15-2017, 07:16 AM

It would probably be easier to sell your car and buy a car that already has one. My guess is you would have to swap out the entire dash, all the wiring, and the windshield.

-Geoff

oneredry · 02-15-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

It would probably be easier to sell your car and buy a car that already has one. My guess is you would have to swap out the entire dash, all the wiring, and the windshield.

-Geoff

yep. windshield has a huge role in it. not to mention it needs to be configured, harness, whole dash (which isn't cheap) ect...

SomeGeoffGuy · 02-15-2017, 09:48 AM

Yea, you will get a double image if you try to put a HUD on a regular windshield. There is some special treatment to block the back reflection (or is it the front, I can't remember).

-Geoff

LibertyHill · 02-15-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

Yea, you will get a double image if you try to put a HUD on a regular windshield. There is some special treatment to block the back reflection (or is it the front, I can't remember).

-Geoff

Great so how much more is it going to cost me to replace my cracked HUD windshield??

oneredry · 02-15-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LibertyHill

Great so how much more is it going to cost me to replace my cracked HUD windshield??

that's a good question. My thoughts is a lot. I have a Buick Enclave that has the acoustic windshield and its almost double than of a normal windshield. I can't imagine what HUD windshields would cost. got my curiosity peaking however. should call a Safelite windshield installer and just see what the diff is. (or I guess a dealer.)

warriordave927 · 02-15-2017, 10:57 AM

Theres this option plugs into your obd2 port but dont know how itll work with the humps in the dash above the cluster

jeverton · 02-15-2017, 11:04 AM

Another alternative is from the Sharper Image... $100
https://www.sharperimage.com/si/view...H9dRoCdE_w_wcB

Mark114 · 02-15-2017, 11:19 AM

As I recall there were a few Camaro5 forum members that said the HUD windshields were $800 for the 5th Gen. You could always call a glass shop to see how expensive they are for 6th Gen.

Installing the HUD in a 5th Gen Camaro was possible. I don't know how many people also replaced the windshield when adding a HUD. Here is one of many threads:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146851

Lafourche1 · 02-15-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

that's a good question. My thoughts is a lot. I have a Buick Enclave that has the acoustic windshield and its almost double than of a normal windshield. I can't imagine what HUD windshields would cost. got my curiosity peaking however. should call a Safelite windshield installer and just see what the diff is. (or I guess a dealer.)

Wouldn't a windshield replacement be covered under the "Comprehensive" section of you insurance policy? I would think it would be the normal $50 - $200 deductible. Since it is under the comprehensive section, it should not affect your rates, unless you have to have several replaced.

Just my 2 cents, only worth a single penny in today's economy.

oneredry · 02-15-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafourche1

Wouldn't a windshield replacement be covered under the "Comprehensive" section of you insurance policy? I would think it would be the normal $50 - $200 deductible. Since it is under the comprehensive section, it should not affect your rates, unless you have to have several replaced.

Just my 2 cents, only worth a single penny in today's economy.

you are correct. it does. out of curiosity I didn't understand the acoustic part of it so when I went to my Buick dealer that's what he said. So to your point, I guess it really won't matter since the insurance is paying. lol. However, I would only want the GM specific windshield (not the aftermarket ones that those windshield company's put in)

Thompyt · 02-15-2017, 03:37 PM

Unless the HUD/Windshield configuration has changed considerably, with the HUD windshield having a reflective film added to the area of the HUD display area. I would not say that the windshield has a huge role in it. I added the HUD in a 2008 C6 after the fact without any issues vis a vis the windshield.

ron scubadiver · 02-15-2017, 05:20 PM

Just looking at the windshield in my 2SS I can't see anything different or special about it. Is there some way to tell if it has a special coating?

vet757 · 02-15-2017, 05:26 PM

Safelite windshield quotes:

$608 (HUD)
$430 (Non HUD)

02-14-2017, 11:54 PM	#1
pizokk1 Drives: -17 hyper blue 1ss black rims Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: california Posts: 92	hud) head up display install help does any 1ss guy already installed a (HUD) on their car?? i want to buy one but i cant find instructions on how to install.. please help

02-15-2017, 07:16 AM	#2
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,194	It would probably be easier to sell your car and buy a car that already has one. My guess is you would have to swap out the entire dash, all the wiring, and the windshield. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

02-15-2017, 09:48 AM	#4
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,194	Yea, you will get a double image if you try to put a HUD on a regular windshield. There is some special treatment to block the back reflection (or is it the front, I can't remember). -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

02-15-2017, 10:57 AM	#7
warriordave927 Deadpool Drives: 2016 camaro lt rs m6 redhot Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: El Paso Tx Posts: 250	Theres this option plugs into your obd2 port but dont know how itll work with the humps in the dash above the cluster Attached Images

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jeverton Drives: 2017 Camaro 50th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 265 View My Garage	Another alternative is from the Sharper Image... $100 https://www.sharperimage.com/si/view...H9dRoCdE_w_wcB Attached Images __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition 2SS, NFG, BLACK, M6, MRC, NPP, BLACK BOWTIES Build Date: July 21, 2016 Production Sequence: 934

02-15-2017, 11:19 AM	#9
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,759 View My Garage	As I recall there were a few Camaro5 forum members that said the HUD windshields were $800 for the 5th Gen. You could always call a glass shop to see how expensive they are for 6th Gen. Installing the HUD in a 5th Gen Camaro was possible. I don't know how many people also replaced the windshield when adding a HUD. Here is one of many threads: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146851

02-15-2017, 03:37 PM	#12
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	Unless the HUD/Windshield configuration has changed considerably, with the HUD windshield having a reflective film added to the area of the HUD display area. I would not say that the windshield has a huge role in it. I added the HUD in a 2008 C6 after the fact without any issues vis a vis the windshield.

02-15-2017, 05:20 PM	#13
ron scubadiver Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 550	Just looking at the windshield in my 2SS I can't see anything different or special about it. Is there some way to tell if it has a special coating? __________________ Check out my photo blog: https://ronfromtexas.wordpress.com/

02-15-2017, 05:26 PM	#14
vet757 Drives: ^^^This Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 747	Safelite windshield quotes: $608 (HUD) $430 (Non HUD)

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