HUD Kit
 

Hey I saw a post early today about a complete HUD kit for about 350.00 but can't find it now even if I search, was I seeing things or was the post deleted, sounded like a good price for HUD set up.

Here's one from a forum vendor.
HEADS UP DISPLAY COMPLETE KIT - $396.74
Click on the name of the kit to link directly to our site to order.
This kit includes;
HUD Display
HUD Switch
HUD Bezel
Custom Wiring Harness
2 6mm nuts
1 Bolt
1 J Nut
6 Wire Quick Splice Connectors.
Detailed Instructions - Feel free to email me and I will send you the instructions if you would like to review before purchasing.
We are not producing the wiring harness in house as first anticipated. We have partnered with an outside source that produces these for us, and we stand behind the quality and craftsmanship.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...staxi-com.html

Thanks, that is what I was looking for.

I got mine from PartsTaxi. Super easy install into the new GS. PM me if you want to talk about the install. Have fun!

They are frequently posted. People's reactions are all positive. The only negative posts i've read is the windshield glass is not the same as factory nav and apparently gives a double image.

We have just come out with our complete kit for $389.99. We also have downloadable instructions and a business card from a popular forum installer who will answer any questions if you have any problems before or during the install.

http://store.gmpartshouse.com/partlo...catalogid=8669

Thanks, while I think I could do this I am leaning toward having it installed. It would take me much longer to do it myself thank it would to have a pro do it.

You could do it yourself if you go slow and take your time. :thumbs:

Personally, if I was to have a HUD installed, it would be by the pull the dash method. Actually, from what I gather, you don't have to really remove the dashboard, just remove more fasteners and pull the dash out a bit. Some people cut a HVAC duct, but I can't imagine damaging and then repairing a HVAC plenum as a professional piece of work.

While you are checking on HUD installers, ask if your installer does an OEM type install, or if he takes the shortcut "cut the duct" method. There is at least one traveling installer on this forum, from the east, that patently refuses to talk about his method. In fact, if you press him on how the job is accomplished, he will contact the staff demanding they sanction you!! You only find out what he cuts, during the job when everything's apart. :crazy2:

Not true. It may not be razor sharp like the HUD glass, but there is no double image.

Interesting, I will look into this. First I heard about cutting a duct can't imagine that, I am leaning toward doing it myself but don't want to mess up anything. So i I only pull the dash out without removing it do you have to cut duct or can you do it correct without removing the dash.

^this. I dont want to Cut the duct if i do it

Cut the duct, deburr it and put it back in after the install using metalic tape. Piece of cake and a very professional job.

Better yet, have one of the guys like Andrew6 install it for you. They have it down to a science and have it done in about an hour. Pull the dash? You gotta be kidding when it is so easy to do it from the front.

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i feel like somebody should be getting a kickback for coming up with the easy install (going thru the speedo and cutting the vent pipe) that vendors are now selling tons of kits because they did??????????????
NAAHHHHHH that aint gonna happen, lol. :leaving:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-install.html

Cutting the duct is the best way. First off it will take you a while to pull the dash. Secondly you risk creating rattles when you do pull the dash. The last post I read where someone tried to pull the dash broke some piece. Personally for the money, I would get Andrew6 to install. I have seen him install many heads up and you just can't beat it for the price. He is well over 50 installs now. Just be careful if you do remove the dash.

I guess the old saying is you can't have your cake and eat it too. For me to install a HUD by not cutting the duct it would increase the time to around 5 hours. This doesn't include the fact that loosening the dash you'll very easilly damage the dash or other compenents. I personally don't care to do it as it's a complete PITA but will do it but the price will not be $575.00 parts and labor installed. As it is the kits sell for around $420.00 shipped, so not alot of mark up on my part to begin with especially when you count travel & travel time etc...

If it is something you care to tackle yourself have at it and I'll help you out as much as possible. I will give a bit of warning as well. I had a guy out in Georgia call me today that installed one and has major problems now (dealership doesn't even know what he did wrong). I can only help so much over the phone with out seeing things for myself or knowing what was damaged during installs.

(you screw it up its on you, I screw it up I have to pay for it and fix it.):cheers:

Any questions concerns etc... feel free to contact me.

Andrew
832 457 9253

Did #62 in Portland Oregon Wednesday night. Glad to be back home in Houston :thumbs:

l'll have to get up with you soon to modify some stuff.

DIY or Andrew
 

I am going to do this just can't decide on DIY or having Andrew do it. The major problem with having it done is location. Just thinking out loud here no real question, options?:D:D

This isn't hard Paul. You can handle it, save some cash! :thumbs:

lol....wasn't me!

Unless he is too far away -- or you want a DIY project -- let Andrew do it. :thumbs:

Anyway, if you have big hands, they can get pretty beat-up.

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1267152676

I did my own HUD install 2 years ago:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...my-09-1lt.html

It's a nice project. Working slowly & carefully, it took me about 8 hours over 2 days, with 3 trips to Ace Hardware for tools & what-not (back then, the HUD kit didn't include all the fasteners). I was especially cautious with the wiring, doing it in daylight to see the right wire-colors, and triple-checking everything.

And I spent a good half-day or so beforehand, researching & reading & digesting the instructions.

Of course, knowing what I know now, I could easily do it MUCH MUCH faster.

And I would definitely do the cut-the-duct method! It's a simple, single cut; the duct is re-installed; and, the HVAC system works exactly the same before & after.

BTW, my HUD has worked perfectly, no glitches, no problems. VERY pleased with this mod. :thumbs:

should of seen my hands after the california trip. I am just glad I got a little off time to let them heal up. Mistermidlifecrisis's car darn near took me out lol.

Hope you heal up fast!! That was a darned good chomp my car put on ya. . .

yes it did, scabbing is finally gone but scars are still there.

quick question
 

I have hud already but its bouncing around. Does anyone know if these are sealed units or can it be opened and fixed once I get it out? I think the mirror is loose.

it can be fixed but not worth the time.

It's most likely a broken mirror pivot mount.

Depending on the extent of the damage, I believe it's not impossible to repair this. But from all the threads I've read, I wouldn't bother trying.

Get a new HUD from partstaxi.com or gmpartshouse.com. Don't waste your time with a used one... it's probably broken, which is why it's for sale.

From another thread:

If you like reading, here are some threads discussing bouncing/shaking HUD:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-shaking.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-shaking.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...on-window.html

I've done dozens of C5/6 HUD installs since 2003; just been busy with some motor swaps/Forced Induction builds lately

I have the best supplied harness available, 85 shipped, all others are not on par

Steve, I am looking at the kit from Gene at GMpartshouse do you supply him the wiring harness by any chance?

It seems like all the kits use crimp type tap connectors. I think that I might wire mine up using a weatherpak connector. I think that it would make for a more reliable connection to the car harness. I do like those labels. We use something at work that is similar to label aircraft harnesses with part numbers.

Please read post #3 in this thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1579543742

Please also understand that the A10 also gets to use 'speedtape' during certain tasks over in a warm desert climate, sometimes in an unfriendly area

I've been upgrading HUDS on Corvettes since 2003, I have learned a few things over the years:D

btw: I believe the person you are referring to is painted onto the hog in the pic below?

No biggie.

Steve a little confused by your post today, not sure what you are trying to tell us?

If I were to install a HUD (I have one in my vert) there is no way I'd pull the dash or let someone else do it. There is just too much risk of developing rattles afterward. I was going to travel to Orlando to have a HUD installed in my 1LT '08 coupe but then I traded it.

There is nothing wrong with cutting a duct. A/C ducts in your house are all sealed and held together with aluminum or duct tape and it lasts for 20-30 years.

If the forum installers have done many dozens using the "cut" method successfully I think that is pretty good evidence that it is a valid method.:thumbs:

You need a kickback from the guys who make 300 bucks an hour installing them!!

ha ha,,,,,,,, no worries. I did it this way and at first was VERY reluctant to post it because of the guys who think its a hack not a mod. But when dozens of guys started contacting me i decided to do it anyway.

I agree with some guys that it seems like a hack job but take into consideration that the duct we are refering to is only 3 inch diameter and only feeds the drivers left vent. The HVAC tape permenantly fixes it back to stock and there are ZERO issues after the work.

Taking the dash out is the correct way but remember 2 things could and usually do happen when you do this if youre not a tech type guy.
1. The dash is a pretty exact fit and when done by a novice will rattle
2. you can almost be assured there will be a few scratches on the dash/center column/steering wheel etc....

To each there own but again take all my posts for what they are "FREE" and if you dont like the answer then just dont listen. have a safe CHRISTmas

False ... it only gives a double image after six shots of Tequila. I had my HUD installed in Sep. w/a standard windshield, looks sharp and clear ... on my way to the bar ... :willy:

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