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camarovette · 04-09-2010, 01:41 PM

I have it on both my vettes, LOVE IT, and I hope we can retro fit the 2010 camaro, depends on the

cost for sure....

TomServo · 04-09-2010, 01:58 PM

I couldn't live w/o it. I really enjoy its integration with the vette's Nav system.

Once you drive with one you miss it in every other car you drive.

Tom

johnh · 04-09-2010, 03:52 PM

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Once you drive with one you miss it in every other car you drive.

Yep...loved it on my GTPs.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 04-09-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hisinc

And I am assuming you have the option of turning this HUD feature completely off when you don't want to use it right?

Yes you can.

Alain · 04-09-2010, 11:35 PM

i just had a vette for the weekend and it had the HUD. i've got to tell you that it makes driving the car way more fun. you feel like you are in such a modern machine (almost like a race car or a fighter jet). the best part is that you can churn through the gears and the rpms without having to look down ONCE.

it's phenomenal.

i can only hope that us guys that bought a 2010 1ss are able to retrofit this thing to our cars. you guys think that's gonna be possible.?

CUPRA · 04-09-2010, 11:39 PM

I am considering placing my order tomorrow... but I am also considering holding on till the end of the month, so that I could have the HUD by ordering a 2011. Just wish I knew how much more the 2011 is going to be!

n!ght r!der · 04-09-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

I had it on my C5 and I loved it but what Al says is right, Anytime I wore my polarized glasses it would be tough to see.

It really is a great feature, if it was something I could easily and relatively cheaply (under $500) do to upgrade my 2010 I would do it. But its not a deal breaker, and I can live without it too...

The cheapest HUD you can get is a phone app. I can't tell you how good it works, but I know there are a couple for the iphone and phones running android os.

Deemos · 04-10-2010, 09:34 AM

My dad's Buick has it. It's pretty cool and all but for some reason I still personally prefer the old fashioned gauges. The hud, like our FLIR on the aircraft, is susceptible to sun washout during the hours near dusk and dawn. If you don't plan on driving very early in the morning or early evening then it shouldn't be a problem. I just hope that the version they have installed in these cars are better in reliability than the ones we have in our aircraft. At least they are mandatory to use like in our aircraft.

CLEAN · 04-10-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Alain

i can only hope that us guys that bought a 2010 1ss are able to retrofit this thing to our cars. you guys think that's gonna be possible.?

I'm sure it will be in time. To upgrade the non HUD vettes, its about $400 in parts, and it's a DIY project. The industrious folks here should have the procedures done before too long.

Indpowr · 04-10-2010, 10:43 AM

Did not have a need for it before i had not. Now that I have it, it is something that is VERY useful.

op z · 04-25-2010, 09:03 AM

For those considering this mod, you will find that once you drive a car with the HUD you will wonder how you were able to live without it. I installed one on my C6 Corvette and now I rarely ever use the speedometer and tach. The HUD is adjustable up/down, brightness is ajustable and it does not require a special windshield. The windshield rumor was rampant on the Corvette forums too. The may be some minor improvement with the "special windshield", but not enough to warrant changing the windshield or delaying installation of this mod.

The Corvette HUD requires splicing of 6 conductors from a custom harness into the existing wiring behind the instrument panel speedometer/tach. The ability to install a HUD into a 2010 Camaro will depend on whether the threaded mounting posts for the projector are there for the 2010 model. I suspect they are. The projector requires a fairly large piece of real estate behind the instrument panel. Since the HUD was planned for the Camaro from the beginning, it makes sense that the posts are there.

If the posts are there, the install will require installing the control switch, projector, custom wiring harness, and whatever mod is needed for the dashboard. The mod only takes a couple hours to install on a Corvette. It should be similar for a Camaro. If someone has a wiring diagram for the connectors behind the speedometer/tach, we can start working on the harness. I have manufactured and sold over 50 HUD harnesses on the Corvette forum. I am confident that Camaro harness will be doable. I suspect the dash piece may be the most costly part of this mod for 2010 Camaros. For the Corvette, the total cost of the mod is $375 for all the parts.

There is one other challenge. GM does not allow the dealers to sell the projectors for installation into non-HUD cars. Some dealers listen to GM and refuse to sell the projectors. There are others that work with the forums to get this mod into their rides.

For the time being, I need more information. Are the mounting posts there in the 2010 Camaros? Has anyone had their dash apart? Does anyone have a service manual showing the instrument panel connector wiring?

VetteMark · 04-25-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badSS/RS

Love the HUD in the 09 Vette. It should be standard or availble on all cars IMHO. It was part of an option package so I am not sure exactly how much it would cost as an individual option. A great driving and safety device. You never have to take your eyes off of the road to check speed or directions on the Navigation.

Right on!! Love the lateral g meter in it also. Just wish it would show g's in all directions thou.

sprtplt · 04-25-2010, 09:51 AM

Had it on one Corvette, and not on another. It is nice, not really any downside other than the greater cost of a HUD windshield (if you had to buy one and pay for it yourself).
But, on the Corvette without it I honestly never missed not having it. If you buy any C6 Corvette without HUD it is possible to retrofit even without changing out the windshield.
Too bad it looks like that won't be as easy on the 2010 Camaros.

oyealiz · 04-25-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TomServo

I couldn't live w/o it. I really enjoy its integration with the vette's Nav system.

Once you drive with one you miss it in every other car you drive.

Tom

And I feel the opposite!

I had it on one of my c5 vettes, and I have it on my c6. Nothing I'd pay extra money for.

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Originally Posted by sprtplt

But, on the Corvette without it I honestly never missed not having it.

I agree. I'm not even sure I use it on my c6...it's just there. At least I can verify that it's easy to "look through!"

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04-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#29
camarovette Drives: 2010 Camaro,06 Vette, 04 SSR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harmony Twp PA Posts: 35	I have it on both my vettes, LOVE IT, and I hope we can retro fit the 2010 camaro, depends on the cost for sure....

04-09-2010, 01:58 PM	#30
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I couldn't live w/o it. I really enjoy its integration with the vette's Nav system. Once you drive with one you miss it in every other car you drive. Tom

04-09-2010, 11:35 PM	#33
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	i just had a vette for the weekend and it had the HUD. i've got to tell you that it makes driving the car way more fun. you feel like you are in such a modern machine (almost like a race car or a fighter jet). the best part is that you can churn through the gears and the rpms without having to look down ONCE. it's phenomenal. i can only hope that us guys that bought a 2010 1ss are able to retrofit this thing to our cars. you guys think that's gonna be possible.?

04-09-2010, 11:39 PM	#34
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	I am considering placing my order tomorrow... but I am also considering holding on till the end of the month, so that I could have the HUD by ordering a 2011. Just wish I knew how much more the 2011 is going to be!

04-10-2010, 09:34 AM	#36
Deemos Drives: 2010 CGM M6 LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 123	My dad's Buick has it. It's pretty cool and all but for some reason I still personally prefer the old fashioned gauges. The hud, like our FLIR on the aircraft, is susceptible to sun washout during the hours near dusk and dawn. If you don't plan on driving very early in the morning or early evening then it shouldn't be a problem. I just hope that the version they have installed in these cars are better in reliability than the ones we have in our aircraft. At least they are mandatory to use like in our aircraft.

04-10-2010, 10:43 AM	#38
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Did not have a need for it before i had not. Now that I have it, it is something that is VERY useful.

04-25-2010, 09:03 AM	#39
op z Drives: Corvette Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 12	For those considering this mod, you will find that once you drive a car with the HUD you will wonder how you were able to live without it. I installed one on my C6 Corvette and now I rarely ever use the speedometer and tach. The HUD is adjustable up/down, brightness is ajustable and it does not require a special windshield. The windshield rumor was rampant on the Corvette forums too. The may be some minor improvement with the "special windshield", but not enough to warrant changing the windshield or delaying installation of this mod. The Corvette HUD requires splicing of 6 conductors from a custom harness into the existing wiring behind the instrument panel speedometer/tach. The ability to install a HUD into a 2010 Camaro will depend on whether the threaded mounting posts for the projector are there for the 2010 model. I suspect they are. The projector requires a fairly large piece of real estate behind the instrument panel. Since the HUD was planned for the Camaro from the beginning, it makes sense that the posts are there. If the posts are there, the install will require installing the control switch, projector, custom wiring harness, and whatever mod is needed for the dashboard. The mod only takes a couple hours to install on a Corvette. It should be similar for a Camaro. If someone has a wiring diagram for the connectors behind the speedometer/tach, we can start working on the harness. I have manufactured and sold over 50 HUD harnesses on the Corvette forum. I am confident that Camaro harness will be doable. I suspect the dash piece may be the most costly part of this mod for 2010 Camaros. For the Corvette, the total cost of the mod is $375 for all the parts. There is one other challenge. GM does not allow the dealers to sell the projectors for installation into non-HUD cars. Some dealers listen to GM and refuse to sell the projectors. There are others that work with the forums to get this mod into their rides. For the time being, I need more information. Are the mounting posts there in the 2010 Camaros? Has anyone had their dash apart? Does anyone have a service manual showing the instrument panel connector wiring?

04-25-2010, 09:51 AM	#41
sprtplt Drives: Corvette Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 322	Had it on one Corvette, and not on another. It is nice, not really any downside other than the greater cost of a HUD windshield (if you had to buy one and pay for it yourself). But, on the Corvette without it I honestly never missed not having it. If you buy any C6 Corvette without HUD it is possible to retrofit even without changing out the windshield. Too bad it looks like that won't be as easy on the 2010 Camaros.