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Bungalowbandit · 09-29-2009, 10:59 PM

Does anyone know if its possible to make a custom heads up display that would show boost, air to fuel, etc??

Legend17 · 09-30-2009, 02:32 AM

ok maybe a stupid question but what is a heads up display?

BumbleDs · 09-30-2009, 02:35 AM

pop up on the windsheild, like speedo and what not. Id like to get one, but the windsheild will need replaced.

Bungalowbandit · 09-30-2009, 11:08 AM

no you dont have to change the windsheild

infamous00827 · 10-01-2009, 01:54 PM

i thought the windshield had to be coated with some "special material" or something for it to work properly?

WildClay · 10-06-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infamous00827

i thought the windshield had to be coated with some "special material" or something for it to work properly?

I have an after market one I got off of eBay and can say you don't need the windscreen replaced but you either apply their reflective film or accept that fact that in some lighting conditions you will not be able to see it, so far that has been pretty much direct front sunlight.

The one I got only has speed and an over-speed warning (waste of space) and is GPS based. It acquires a Sat in just seconds and then you get speed.

This was under $200, there are some very expensive units that will tie in to all kinds of things but not sure if there is one for the 2010 Camaro yet.

infamous00827 · 10-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Thanks wildclay for clearing that up for me. i started looking one up and ebay and noticed that there were alot of listings for corvette and sts huds. maybe we can mod our dash and insert one of those in there?

this description is from an ebay listing that i found:
"COMES WITH FULL STEP BY STEP COLOR INSTALL MANUAL
ONLY 6 WIRES NEED TO BE TIED INTO THE BACK OF YOU SPEEDOMETER CONNECTORS USING WIRE TAPS FROM MY WIRING HARNESS"

hopefully someone for the corvette or sts forums and people who've seen the back of the camaro's speedometer can help us out with this.

BumbleDs · 10-06-2009, 06:44 PM

I had an STS, I didnt enjoy the feature.

wrek · 10-07-2009, 08:59 AM

I'd want a HUD to display a target acquisition display with optional audible target locking beeps. Then I could flip a switch on my shifter and press a button and hear a satisfying WOOSH and BOOM.

Just saying...

Michael_Js · 10-07-2009, 09:34 AM

OH YES!!

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

WildClay · 10-07-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infamous00827

Thanks wildclay for clearing that up for me. i started looking one up and ebay and noticed that there were alot of listings for corvette and sts huds. maybe we can mod our dash and insert one of those in there?

this description is from an ebay listing that i found:
"COMES WITH FULL STEP BY STEP COLOR INSTALL MANUAL
ONLY 6 WIRES NEED TO BE TIED INTO THE BACK OF YOU SPEEDOMETER CONNECTORS USING WIRE TAPS FROM MY WIRING HARNESS"

hopefully someone for the corvette or sts forums and people who've seen the back of the camaro's speedometer can help us out with this.

Here is the one I got:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GPS-R...Q5fCarQ5fParts

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GPS-R...Q5fCarQ5fParts

I would be very very wary of any unit that requires any connections to your car exdcept for power. Tapping things these days is not always easy and can actually damage things.

To jury rig a STS or G8 or Grand Prix, or Vette HUD in to the Camaro would likely be next to impossible to do well or at all.

If you get a more complex HUD with things list engine temp, boost, rpm, and otehr status from the car then I would suggest an aftermarket place that both sells and installs them, as well as deals with any warranty issue if they smoke your car electronics.

I have looked long and hard for one I could somehow plug in to the Camaro and none of them a plug and play, so you basically have two options, super simple, GPS based speed and direction or super complex - tapping in to your cars various sensors/senders and/or computer(s).

If someone finds one that will plug into the GM wiring harness somewhere, like the diagnostic port, and give all kinds of goodies that would be great, please pass on the info!

http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=186133

rodimus prime · 10-07-2009, 12:22 PM

Iphone has an app for that.

Treadstone · 10-24-2009, 11:59 AM

You don't need a special windshield for this. I think people think this b/c the C5 Corvettes with HUD (Z06s at first) had a different windshield. It did have a coating on it. But it was different primarily for weight.

ljstella · 10-24-2009, 03:50 PM

Defi sells the VSD which by itself projects a good amount of data, but if you buy more sensors and other stuff it can project more...

http://www.defi-shop.com/product/vsdx/vsdx_top.html

09-29-2009, 10:59 PM	#1
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	Custom heads up display Does anyone know if its possible to make a custom heads up display that would show boost, air to fuel, etc??

09-30-2009, 02:35 AM	#3
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	pop up on the windsheild, like speedo and what not. Id like to get one, but the windsheild will need replaced. __________________ Love it or hate it, my car can transform and kick your cars @$$!

10-01-2009, 01:54 PM	#5
infamous00827 Heartless-1 Drives: 2008 nissan altima coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 93	i thought the windshield had to be coated with some "special material" or something for it to work properly? __________________ "When A Man Gains The World, What Good Is His Profit If He Loses His Soul?"

10-06-2009, 05:58 PM	#7
infamous00827 Heartless-1 Drives: 2008 nissan altima coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 93	Thanks wildclay for clearing that up for me. i started looking one up and ebay and noticed that there were alot of listings for corvette and sts huds. maybe we can mod our dash and insert one of those in there? this description is from an ebay listing that i found: "COMES WITH FULL STEP BY STEP COLOR INSTALL MANUAL ONLY 6 WIRES NEED TO BE TIED INTO THE BACK OF YOU SPEEDOMETER CONNECTORS USING WIRE TAPS FROM MY WIRING HARNESS" hopefully someone for the corvette or sts forums and people who've seen the back of the camaro's speedometer can help us out with this. __________________ "When A Man Gains The World, What Good Is His Profit If He Loses His Soul?"

10-06-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	I had an STS, I didnt enjoy the feature. __________________ Love it or hate it, my car can transform and kick your cars @$$!

09-30-2009, 02:32 AM	#2
Legend17 Army Bound Drives: 97 Camaro RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 123 View My Garage	ok maybe a stupid question but what is a heads up display?

09-30-2009, 11:08 AM	#4
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	no you dont have to change the windsheild

10-07-2009, 08:59 AM	#9
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	I'd want a HUD to display a target acquisition display with optional audible target locking beeps. Then I could flip a switch on my shifter and press a button and hear a satisfying WOOSH and BOOM. Just saying...

10-07-2009, 09:34 AM	#10
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	OH YES!! +1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-07-2009, 12:22 PM	#12
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Iphone has an app for that.

10-24-2009, 11:59 AM	#13
Treadstone Drives: Z51 BABY! Join Date: May 2009 Location: LSFREE~!!!!! Posts: 787	You don't need a special windshield for this. I think people think this b/c the C5 Corvettes with HUD (Z06s at first) had a different windshield. It did have a coating on it. But it was different primarily for weight.

10-24-2009, 03:50 PM	#14
ljstella CAMARO FAN Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 83 View My Garage	Defi sells the VSD which by itself projects a good amount of data, but if you buy more sensors and other stuff it can project more... http://www.defi-shop.com/product/vsdx/vsdx_top.html

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