heads up display

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:46 am

http://www.defi-shop.com/produ....htmli found this at MO site. what do you guys think. it's around 200$.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:50 am

actually i just found them on ebay for under 100$. look for heads up display. duhh!!!

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:54 am

If it was cheap enough..maybe. But I don't know if it's really worth it. Saw one on a Grand Prix (or Bonneville, I forget) that was similar concept..looked too annoying for my taste. That, and the angle is a pain to get right so you can always see it.

illusion · Post by **illusion** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:38 pm

I think that's a pretty sweet find! I do have to wonder just how well it works, though. I know Kenwood used to make one, but it was for their HU's, and I don't recall if they took useful readings like speed/rpm.I can say from driving Grand Prixs that the HUD is very nice. But they're tricky. I don't know how well an aftermarket unit would work, but for $100, it might be worth a weekend project

BOZACK · Post by **BOZACK** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 1:58 pm

I never really liked them. Always distracted me when ever I drove a cat with it.

the_nite_owl · Post by **the_nite_owl** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:46 pm

Where the heck did you get a cat large enough to drive let alone advanced enough to have an HUD?Quote, originally posted by BOZACK Â»I never really liked them. Always distracted me when ever I drove a cat with it.Sorry, could not resit.

the_nite_owl · Post by **the_nite_owl** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:54 pm

It certainly has a WOW factor but not something for me for a couple of reasons.The first is that the unit is exposed on the dashboard which looks a bit silly and causes extra reflection. Some states have laws about what is on the dashboard because of the reduction in visibility caused by the internal reflections.This unit does not appear to use projected focus. In a good HUD system like those used in military aircraft the HUD is set so that it is in focus when your eyes are distance focused not near focused. It allows you to be watching where you are going without having to re-focus your eyes to a close up object and then back out again.I think it's cool, but in the long run not tremendously useful. At least not in this particular product.Get a system that is projected from a small lens mounted into the dashboard and focuses to an ocular focus distance outside of the car and that would be really nice. And rather than using that sticky reflective stuff on the windshield if it worked with a bit of spray on silvering or something so it is less obvious when not in use it would be perfect.But do not let this disuade you. I still think it is a cool thing and if it was cheap I might have one just for the WOW! factor.Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 Â»http://www.defi-shop.com/produ....htmli found this at MO site. what do you guys think. it's around 200$.

russ257 · Post by **russ257** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:31 am

what would be cool is if you could hook it up to a nav system then we might have something

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 1:12 am

Quote, originally posted by the_nite_owl Â»It certainly has a WOW factor but not something for me for a couple of reasons.The first is that the unit is exposed on the dashboard which looks a bit silly and causes extra reflection. Some states have laws about what is on the dashboard because of the reduction in visibility caused by the internal reflections.This unit does not appear to use projected focus. In a good HUD system like those used in military aircraft the HUD is set so that it is in focus when your eyes are distance focused not near focused. It allows you to be watching where you are going without having to re-focus your eyes to a close up object and then back out again.I think it's cool, but in the long run not tremendously useful. At least not in this particular product.Get a system that is projected from a small lens mounted into the dashboard and focuses to an ocular focus distance outside of the car and that would be really nice. And rather than using that sticky reflective stuff on the windshield if it worked with a bit of spray on silvering or something so it is less obvious when not in use it would be perfect.But do not let this disuade you. I still think it is a cool thing and if it was cheap I might have one just for the WOW! factor.actually i thought the same thing about the wow factor. i would like one that displays RPM in digits along with speed in digits together.current gear, and maybe time.i thought it would be a great mod if we were to cut a hole on the dash and mounted like a stock GM vihicle. (inside the dash)

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:08 am

jeffgtx had done some work on putting a HUD into his Vibe. Don't know if he ever completed it or not. Might try pinging him.

guntherg · Post by **guntherg** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:28 pm

Actually I wish my Vibe had it. I have it on my GP GTP and love it. Requires a special coating on the windshield though. I know cause my windshield on the GP is cracked and it costs a whole lot more to replace than a standard windshield. As far as adjustment, they are easy to make. All I can say I really like the HUD.If its available on a car from the factory I'll make sure its included in my next purchase

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:18 pm

I think it would be neet to display air/fuel ratio and boost and other 'performance' monitoring guages. Or maybe a larger video display for dvd's and games (when parked, of course. ).

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:53 am

like a all in one wonder display?? lol.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:10 pm

Nah, I did say 'OR' in there somewhere.How about making it project a movie onto anything infront of your car? Just take the drive-in with you...Hehe

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