New to the370z and bought new Z

SouthArk370Z · 11-05-2010, 05:37 PM

. Hi! I bought a new 2009 370Z Touring last week and having a blast with it.
. Two things I really miss from the Pontiac Gran Prix GTP I traded in: the HUD and the supercharger. I don't plan on adding a supercharger, but would really like to have a HUD. So far, all I have found are GPS-based speedos and multiple-thousands-of-dollars systems. Does anyone make a decent, under $300-400 HUD that will plug into the OBD and throw user-selected data on the windshield?

Waiz · 11-05-2010, 06:06 PM

Welcome, pics of the Z would be appreciated.

If you're looking for a good HUD, a friend runs this particular one in his Evo X

ZCarMan · 11-05-2010, 06:09 PM

congratulations and welcome. I don't have a HUD in my Z but I did see this on eBay:

HUD OBD speed rpm water temp volt Heads Up Display: eBay Motors (item 200532665829 end time Nov-16-10 12:50:27 PST)

SouthArk370Z · 11-05-2010, 09:23 PM

. Thanks for the link. That is very close to what I am looking for, but it appears that the unit shown is metric only.

Edit: That was for ZCarMan. Getting used to how this place works.

Trips · 11-05-2010, 09:25 PM

Congrats and Welcome!

SouthArk370Z · 11-05-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

If you're looking for a good HUD, a friend runs this particular one in his Evo X
... pics of Defi-Link VSD X omitted ...

. Excellent looking unit, but I keep running into statements like:
"The production of Defi-Link VSD X has been ended in April, 2010"
"The following item has been deactivated"
"DISCONTINUED"

PS: It's a Solid Red Touring with splashguards. I'll try to get some pics posted in the next few days.

Jquad · 11-05-2010, 10:02 PM

Welcome And Congrats

c41006 · 11-05-2010, 10:54 PM

wilsonp · 11-05-2010, 10:58 PM

Looks like they sell an English version on their web site:
HUD, Rpm, Volt, Water Temp OBD Plug | Custom car parts, performance auto parts and truck accessories

SouthArk370Z · 11-06-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

Looks like they sell an English version on their web site:
HUD, Rpm, Volt, Water Temp OBD Plug | Custom car parts, performance auto parts and truck accessories

. Thanks! That is almost exactly what I am looking for. I'm beginning to get the feeling that The Perfect HUD doesn't exist (for a reasonable price), but that unit comes close. Especially at that price point.

. I have run across a guy (control systems engineer) who thinks using an Arduino to fashion a HUD would be an interesting project. He has been working on a similar project and says he just needs to add a chip or two to talk to the OBD/CAN bus.

. Who needs web search when I've got you guys?

I really appreciate the help from all who have responded. My searching was getting frustrating.

11-05-2010, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	New to the370z and bought new Z . Hi! I bought a new 2009 370Z Touring last week and having a blast with it. . Two things I really miss from the Pontiac Gran Prix GTP I traded in: the HUD and the supercharger. I don't plan on adding a supercharger, but would really like to have a HUD. So far, all I have found are GPS-based speedos and multiple-thousands-of-dollars systems. Does anyone make a decent, under $300-400 HUD that will plug into the OBD and throw user-selected data on the windshield?

11-05-2010, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	congratulations and welcome. I don't have a HUD in my Z but I did see this on eBay: HUD OBD speed rpm water temp volt Heads Up Display: eBay Motors (item 200532665829 end time Nov-16-10 12:50:27 PST) __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Thanks! . Thanks for the link. That is very close to what I am looking for, but it appears that the unit shown is metric only. Edit: That was for ZCarMan. Getting used to how this place works. Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 11-05-2010 at 10:07 PM. Reason: Added target of reply

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Welcome, pics of the Z would be appreciated. If you're looking for a good HUD, a friend runs this particular one in his Evo X

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Looks like they sell an English version on their web site: HUD, Rpm, Volt, Water Temp OBD Plug \| Custom car parts, performance auto parts and truck accessories __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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