anybody got a Head Up Display????

XYR03 · 12-01-2008, 04:06 PM

I really want one but I dont know where to buy or how to install it. I've seen one before but it was on a vette. Any of you guys got em installed?

2kaccordocoupe · 12-01-2008, 04:17 PM

Do they even make them AM? I thought this was a factory only option...

Blistex · 12-01-2008, 04:23 PM

they don't make it for the 3-series. if you want one u need to upgrade it to the 5/7 series.

chango335 · 12-01-2008, 05:52 PM

I have it on my X5 and 5....works very well even in broad daylight. Too bad they don't have this option in my 3.

XYR03 · 12-01-2008, 05:55 PM

how about after market options?

cassey · 12-01-2008, 09:11 PM

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

Not as nice as the one in my mom's X5 though.

deletedelete · 12-01-2008, 09:15 PM

They make better ones then that, I just cant remember the site. It sits on your dash and projects the speed onto the windshield.

XYR03 · 12-01-2008, 09:46 PM

saw thoes already but it might be too much...lol

veightkiller · 12-02-2008, 12:22 AM

i don't have this but would like to ask whats wrong with your gauge cluster, numbers aren't big enough?

Deda · 12-02-2008, 05:17 AM

it is useless if you dont have bmw navigation.

XYR03 · 12-02-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by veightkiller

i don't have this but would like to ask whats wrong with your gauge cluster, numbers aren't big enough?

haha its big enough bro I just like gadgets lol come on we replace some of the most rediculous things on our cars without any reasons at all.

Prissy · 12-02-2008, 08:31 PM

Thats major ricer lol

stimpy · 12-02-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

Thats major ricer lol

no it isn't.

Barmats · 12-02-2008, 09:10 PM

The Defi-Link has a rather large and obtrusive black frame that sits in direct line with your forward vision. I don't think I could ever get used to that. Here's another one that projects the speed onto the windshield: http://www.gtop-tech.com/index.asp?pid=309

Prissy · 12-03-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stimpy

no it isn't.

was talking about http://www.defi-shop.com/product/vsdx/vsdx_top.html
hha

stimpy · 12-03-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

was talking about http://www.defi-shop.com/product/vsdx/vsdx_top.html
hha

Oh... hell ya it's ugly

lol

XYR03 · 12-03-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Barmats

The Defi-Link has a rather large and obtrusive black frame that sits in direct line with your forward vision. I don't think I could ever get used to that. Here's another one that projects the speed onto the windshield: http://www.gtop-tech.com/index.asp?pid=309

that ones kinda nice but too noticible.

BMW MotorSport · 12-04-2008, 05:16 AM

there is a really nice one that is really flat. I will try and find it.

XYR03 · 12-04-2008, 09:22 PM

Awesome thanks alot!

jlwM3 · 12-05-2008, 11:13 AM

Greetings. On the topic of HUDs, IMHO, overall, the data being displayed on your windshield will be of limited use. When the chips are down, to change your eye's focal length to know speed is not of much use. Engine revs may be better displayed in the 'tried and true" shift light technique. I've flown airplanes with HUDs where the data displayed was of enormous value. Not so much in a car. How many professional race cars use them? Any? Save your money and put it somewhere that'll actually make a diff in performance.
Just a thought.

XYR03 · 12-05-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jlwM3

Greetings. On the topic of HUDs, IMHO, overall, the data being displayed on your windshield will be of limited use. When the chips are down, to change your eye's focal length to know speed is not of much use. Engine revs may be better displayed in the 'tried and true" shift light technique. I've flown airplanes with HUDs where the data displayed was of enormous value. Not so much in a car. How many professional race cars use them? Any? Save your money and put it somewhere that'll actually make a diff in performance.
Just a thought.

Great point! if i do put it in it'll be more of a show and I really want a engine rev meter of some sort.

jlwM3 · 12-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Good call. I once got some gr8 advice about aftermarket stuff: "take the $$ you're getting ready to spend on XYZ, and use it in a good driving school. Wanna go faster, learn to drive it better" Man, I can't tell you how much money I've saved w/ this advice. Of course, sometimes I get stuff, just cuz I like it. Just MHO.

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chango335 Lieutenant 36 Rep 569 Posts Drives: X5 35i Luxury, C450 AMG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [0.00]	I have it on my X5 and 5....works very well even in broad daylight. Too bad they don't have this option in my 3.
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XYR03 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,675 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (6)	how about after market options? __________________ [SIGPIC]2015-Cayman S (Can't leave bimmerpost) 2009-E92 M3 2005-E46 M3 1998-E36 M3 2007-E92 328i[/SIGPIC]
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cassey Private First Class 5 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	http://www.defi-shop.com/product/vsdx/vsdx_top.html Not as nice as the one in my mom's X5 though. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue E90 335i 6MT. Mods: 19" ITC Euro SD's, E46 ZHP shift knob, Matte black grills, Black Lines, 12" Infinity sub.
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XYR03 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,675 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (6)	saw thoes already but it might be too much...lol __________________ [SIGPIC]2015-Cayman S (Can't leave bimmerpost) 2009-E92 M3 2005-E46 M3 1998-E36 M3 2007-E92 328i[/SIGPIC]
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12-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#9
veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	i don't have this but would like to ask whats wrong with your gauge cluster, numbers aren't big enough?
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	it is useless if you dont have bmw navigation.
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Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	The Defi-Link has a rather large and obtrusive black frame that sits in direct line with your forward vision. I don't think I could ever get used to that. Here's another one that projects the speed onto the windshield: http://www.gtop-tech.com/index.asp?pid=309
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BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	there is a really nice one that is really flat. I will try and find it.
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XYR03 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,675 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (6)	Awesome thanks alot! __________________ [SIGPIC]2015-Cayman S (Can't leave bimmerpost) 2009-E92 M3 2005-E46 M3 1998-E36 M3 2007-E92 328i[/SIGPIC]
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jlwM3 Private 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '08 335 Coupe, Dinan Stage3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ponte Vedra, FL iTrader: (0)	HUDs Greetings. On the topic of HUDs, IMHO, overall, the data being displayed on your windshield will be of limited use. When the chips are down, to change your eye's focal length to know speed is not of much use. Engine revs may be better displayed in the 'tried and true" shift light technique. I've flown airplanes with HUDs where the data displayed was of enormous value. Not so much in a car. How many professional race cars use them? Any? Save your money and put it somewhere that'll actually make a diff in performance. Just a thought.
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12-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#22
jlwM3 Private 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '08 335 Coupe, Dinan Stage3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ponte Vedra, FL iTrader: (0)	HUDs Good call. I once got some gr8 advice about aftermarket stuff: "take the $$ you're getting ready to spend on XYZ, and use it in a good driving school. Wanna go faster, learn to drive it better" Man, I can't tell you how much money I've saved w/ this advice. Of course, sometimes I get stuff, just cuz I like it. Just MHO.
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