Question for the group on a HUD experiment
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Question for the group on a HUD experiment
I should say possible experiment. I like the concept of a heads up display and there are a lot of aftermarket ones available.
Issue for me is that they are a bit bulky and cheesy sitting on the dash of any car. So what if you could conceal it?
The question is for those who've removed enough of the dash to spare me the work. See the attached. With this gauge hump (I'm guessing there's a real name for it) removed, how much room is behind the gauge cluster, if any and in the second pic, from the large piece of paper, that says "body number" on it - downward ( the lower slope that flows to the windscreen), what if anything fills that void?
My thought is to install a HUD within the gauge hump with a cover that matches the dash to slide under the hump and expose the HUD.
Much to think about for me as to whether I want to take this on but I know a lot of you have removed or had your dash removed and others removed the gauge cluster, so first things first, how much room would you speculate from memory is in there?
Thanks in advance.
Issue for me is that they are a bit bulky and cheesy sitting on the dash of any car. So what if you could conceal it?
The question is for those who've removed enough of the dash to spare me the work. See the attached. With this gauge hump (I'm guessing there's a real name for it) removed, how much room is behind the gauge cluster, if any and in the second pic, from the large piece of paper, that says "body number" on it - downward ( the lower slope that flows to the windscreen), what if anything fills that void?
My thought is to install a HUD within the gauge hump with a cover that matches the dash to slide under the hump and expose the HUD.
Much to think about for me as to whether I want to take this on but I know a lot of you have removed or had your dash removed and others removed the gauge cluster, so first things first, how much room would you speculate from memory is in there?
Thanks in advance.
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ralphwg (02-14-2017)
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I think that you might have to put some film on the windscreen to allow the reflection.
We have a factory HUD in the XE (they only come where the car is fitted with solar attenuating glass). I'd have to say it is pretty handy and nowhere near as distracting as I thought it would be (I tend to focus on smudges on the windscreen which can me a massive nuisance), though you cant see much if you are wearing polaroids.
We have a factory HUD in the XE (they only come where the car is fitted with solar attenuating glass). I'd have to say it is pretty handy and nowhere near as distracting as I thought it would be (I tend to focus on smudges on the windscreen which can me a massive nuisance), though you cant see much if you are wearing polaroids.
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I think that you might have to put some film on the windscreen to allow the reflection.
We have a factory HUD in the XE (they only come where the car is fitted with solar attenuating glass). I'd have to say it is pretty handy and nowhere near as distracting as I thought it would be (I tend to focus on smudges on the windscreen which can me a massive nuisance), though you cant see much if you are wearing polaroids.
We have a factory HUD in the XE (they only come where the car is fitted with solar attenuating glass). I'd have to say it is pretty handy and nowhere near as distracting as I thought it would be (I tend to focus on smudges on the windscreen which can me a massive nuisance), though you cant see much if you are wearing polaroids.
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The HUDs I've looked at are very bright during the day, and are quite easy to see even on a sunny day without any special coating or film. They have an auto-dimming feature for night. Try putting your phone with Torque on the dash, full screen brightness (which isn't much) and it's fairly clear, albeit upside down or backwards.
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Sean W (02-14-2017)
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If you use, or install a HUD with a regular standard windshield there is a strong possibility the display in the windshield will be dim and distorted (double or blurred).
Before going through all the work, buying parts and making modifications to your Jaguar, I suspect it would be wise to consult a windshield expert. There are lots of related articles about HUD and having a broken or damaged windshield and replacing it with a regular standard glass windshield.
A proper HUD windshield will cost up to $200 more to replace vs standard glass. Be sure to complete your due diligence before proceeding on the modification.
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Before going through all the work, buying parts and making modifications to your Jaguar, I suspect it would be wise to consult a windshield expert. There are lots of related articles about HUD and having a broken or damaged windshield and replacing it with a regular standard glass windshield.
A proper HUD windshield will cost up to $200 more to replace vs standard glass. Be sure to complete your due diligence before proceeding on the modification.
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Sean W (02-14-2017)
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If you use, or install a HUD with a regular standard windshield there is a strong possibility the display in the windshield will be dim and distorted (double or blurred).
Before going through all the work, buying parts and making modifications to your Jaguar, I suspect it would be wise to consult a windshield expert. There are lots of related articles about HUD and having a broken or damaged windshield and replacing it with a regular standard glass windshield.
A proper HUD windshield will cost up to $200 more to replace vs standard glass. Be sure to complete your due diligence before proceeding on the modification.
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Before going through all the work, buying parts and making modifications to your Jaguar, I suspect it would be wise to consult a windshield expert. There are lots of related articles about HUD and having a broken or damaged windshield and replacing it with a regular standard glass windshield.
A proper HUD windshield will cost up to $200 more to replace vs standard glass. Be sure to complete your due diligence before proceeding on the modification.
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Stuart S (02-15-2017)
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If you use, or install a HUD with a regular standard windshield there is a strong possibility the display in the windshield will be dim and distorted (double or blurred).
Before going through all the work, buying parts and making modifications to your Jaguar, I suspect it would be wise to consult a windshield expert. There are lots of related articles about HUD and having a broken or damaged windshield and replacing it with a regular standard glass windshield.
A proper HUD windshield will cost up to $200 more to replace vs standard glass. Be sure to complete your due diligence before proceeding on the modification.
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Before going through all the work, buying parts and making modifications to your Jaguar, I suspect it would be wise to consult a windshield expert. There are lots of related articles about HUD and having a broken or damaged windshield and replacing it with a regular standard glass windshield.
A proper HUD windshield will cost up to $200 more to replace vs standard glass. Be sure to complete your due diligence before proceeding on the modification.
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EDIT: Don't most of the kits come with a bit on tinted material to placed on the inside of the windshield?
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Sean W (02-15-2017)
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I've watched a multitude of videos. Most are poor in the daylight but it has a great deal to do with the quality of the plastic masted to the windshield, in addition to the brightness that the unit give off. They have to reach a balance. Too bright at night is a distraction. Some advertise auto dimming at night but the daytime is still too poor.
So far, I don't like what I'm seeing on the market. Having so many screens in these units that you have to scroll will not work for our purposes. None appear to be customizable. The unit is out of reach and would be recessed. I need one or two screens and will have to find a way to toggle them as Stuart suggests. I came across one that had OBD2 and GPS (two displays but I can't find it again.)
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