DIY - Valentine One V1 heads-up display (HUD)

ckegg · 03-04-2011, 03:14 AM

I know most people want their V1 in stealth mode, trying to hide the concealed display avoid letting the driver behind you see you got a V1, or don't let cops spot your radar detector. I am just tired of heads down and checked the concealed display. But true (cross finger), if I get pull over then this is gonna be in the For Sale section lol.

So I come out a HUD like this..... BTW, I got a 2011 E90 and I don't have center speaker so I use the space for the HUD.

1. the center speaker assembly
2. took apart the concealed display and studied wiring
3. the HUD
4. tinted
5. testing it
6 - 10. variety display
11. top view

tomorrow gonna try daytime driving with it. cover is unfinished.

fisherbln · 03-04-2011, 04:16 PM

Pretty nifty!

Hisam135i · 03-04-2011, 04:20 PM

Wow very creative

Blindrage606 · 03-04-2011, 04:38 PM

Incredibly impressive!

Perfectus · 03-04-2011, 04:42 PM

I just ordered a V1 but I have a center speaker...dang!

But nice DIY!!

ckegg · 03-04-2011, 10:00 PM

As I expect, day time driving is almost impossible to see the HUD. Probably need to install a reflector on windshield.

Anyway, a pic in driving.

Mugen1516 · 03-05-2011, 06:49 AM

yeah very cool. reflector probably necessary. what does the dash look like? is there just a big hole now your fabricated HUD sitting in it?

demxx57 · 03-05-2011, 07:40 AM

Very clever idea! Kudos!

e90TiAg335i · 03-05-2011, 09:33 PM

Please post details on how you built this and what you used. Thanks!

lpphreakx06 · 03-05-2011, 09:36 PM

Ingenious idea.

Kiefermeister · 03-05-2011, 10:12 PM

Pretty cool.

gunner · 03-06-2011, 01:34 PM

I notice you have a ghost image. Caused by the two layers of laminated glass.

I think cars with HUD's use a special type of glass to prevent this ghosting of the display.

I had a car once with a HUD and the windshield was replaced. Ghosting started so I made them install new glass for the HUD. It went away.

Nice mod though.

DefactoM6 · 03-09-2011, 06:53 PM

What if you just put a piece of matte black or frosted vinyl where the HUD projects to on the windshield?

ckegg · 05-22-2011, 12:20 AM

instead of putting something like reflector or vinyl on windshield (illegal in California), I made a reflector board mounted on the speaker cover, so at least I can see at daytime

e90TiAg335i · 05-22-2011, 02:15 PM

I would still LOVE a parts list and diagram to build this... Can ya help a brother out? Please just pm if you don't want to post it publicly.

E92ML · 05-31-2011, 02:24 AM

Great idea!

Tim603 · 02-15-2012, 04:43 PM

Love the idea but who wants a reflector board in the middle of your dash, there has to be a way to make it visible during the day. How do the factory HUDs work during the day, special glass that gunner mentioned or a special backlight? If we can somehow figure this out i guarantee people would pay good money for this, i know i would.

mkPOTO · 02-15-2012, 06:16 PM

Very impressive

iv55 · 03-11-2012, 09:59 AM

I love the ingenuity! I'm trying to replicate this and have a couple questions for the OP.
What did you use for the lights and how did you flip the 7 segment display? Did you just switch the wires?

BMWfromSD · 03-11-2012, 06:28 PM

this is a really creative idea.

BLK_ATL335 · 03-11-2012, 11:52 PM

One of the most ingenious things I've seen this year

GmoBmw · 03-12-2012, 01:01 AM

Wow Thats pretty awesome.

03-04-2011, 03:14 AM	#1
ckegg 台灣人 36 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (10)	DIY - Valentine One V1 heads-up display (HUD) I know most people want their V1 in stealth mode, trying to hide the concealed display avoid letting the driver behind you see you got a V1, or don't let cops spot your radar detector. I am just tired of heads down and checked the concealed display. But true (cross finger), if I get pull over then this is gonna be in the For Sale section lol. So I come out a HUD like this..... BTW, I got a 2011 E90 and I don't have center speaker so I use the space for the HUD. 1. the center speaker assembly 2. took apart the concealed display and studied wiring 3. the HUD 4. tinted 5. testing it 6 - 10. variety display 11. top view tomorrow gonna try daytime driving with it. cover is unfinished. Attached Images Last edited by ckegg; 03-04-2011 at 03:20 AM..
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03-04-2011, 10:00 PM	#6
ckegg 台灣人 36 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (10)	As I expect, day time driving is almost impossible to see the HUD. Probably need to install a reflector on windshield. Anyway, a pic in driving. Attached Images
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03-05-2011, 06:49 AM	#7
Mugen1516 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rogers, AR iTrader: (0)	yeah very cool. reflector probably necessary. what does the dash look like? is there just a big hole now your fabricated HUD sitting in it? __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe
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03-05-2011, 07:40 AM	#8
demxx57 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Very clever idea! Kudos!
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Kiefermeister Private First Class 61 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4)	Pretty cool.
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03-06-2011, 01:34 PM	#12
gunner Private 10 Rep 65 Posts Drives: Black 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I notice you have a ghost image. Caused by the two layers of laminated glass. I think cars with HUD's use a special type of glass to prevent this ghosting of the display. I had a car once with a HUD and the windshield was replaced. Ghosting started so I made them install new glass for the HUD. It went away. Nice mod though. __________________ Scott
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05-22-2011, 12:20 AM	#14
ckegg 台灣人 36 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (10)	instead of putting something like reflector or vinyl on windshield (illegal in California), I made a reflector board mounted on the speaker cover, so at least I can see at daytime Attached Images Last edited by ckegg; 05-22-2011 at 09:44 PM..
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E92ML Captain 33 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Great idea!
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Tim603 Colonel 483 Rep 2,283 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Canton, OH iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Love the idea but who wants a reflector board in the middle of your dash, there has to be a way to make it visible during the day. How do the factory HUDs work during the day, special glass that gunner mentioned or a special backlight? If we can somehow figure this out i guarantee people would pay good money for this, i know i would.
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iv55 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I love the ingenuity! I'm trying to replicate this and have a couple questions for the OP. What did you use for the lights and how did you flip the 7 segment display? Did you just switch the wires?
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