HUD for E89

[Dave 2 dogs]

Mmm
B21…. I have to admit… the one you found DOES look inviting. Mainly because it has a small lip on the device which will stop the light from the ACTUAL box being in your eyeline ….. I might upgrade. I didn’t want to spend that amount at first… but now I know I definitely want one in the car ? THAT might be a better option even if it’s more money

 

[B21]

Mmm
B21…. I have to admit… the one you found DOES look inviting. Mainly because it has a small lip on the device which will stop the light from the ACTUAL box being in your eyeline ….. I might upgrade. I didn’t want to spend that amount at first… but now I know I definitely want one in the car ? THAT might be a better option even if it’s more money

Let’s take the plunge together

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

I’ve just ordered something similar to what B21 found.
If it’s ok to use Without the plastic disc I’ll let you know. This is what I just ordered

 

[Calps]

Both the windscreen photos that Dave has put up don't seem to show a film on the screen

That's what I thought too, but when I searched ebay I found the following which lists reflective film in the package.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154273585159?hash=item23eb6c1807:g:5FgAAOSwV~lf8Kk6

I guess worth a try without the film... unless Dave 2 Dogs can confirm if the film is needed (or not)?

Cheers!
Andy

I have this precise model. 2 of them actually. One in the Z4, and the other in my F10. I don't use the film with either, and they work just fine without it. For the relatively small cost, I'd highly recommend them.

Neither unit sends light into my eyeline either - their placement and angle on the dash, combined with steering wheel position eliminates it entirely. I can sort of see the appeal of the unit B21 shared for that reason, but you're paying a massive premium for what is just a piece of plastic. There's bound to be a more cost effective DIY option out there, or even a forum member with a 3D printer....

 

[B21]

I’ve gone with the who flung dung version I highlighted …

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

I see your point calps perfectly good observation.
As I said above, found one similar to the one B21 highlighted for £23 . If I like it more I’ll keep it , if not, just send it back .

 

[flybobbie]

I tried one, stopped working after a minute, wouldn't enter menu, went back for a refund.
Works great with film but from outside looks like a parking ticket stuck to window.

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Just a bad one flybobbie I recon .

 

[Deepseaskateboard]

I am waiting for the day Anubiszed drops a video on how to retrofit a BMW HUD from a six series or something.

If anyone can do it, it’s him!

 

[AnubisZed]

I am waiting for the day Anubiszed drops a video on how to retrofit a BMW HUD from a six series or something.

If anyone can do it, it’s him!

Far too many problems associated with that, but something to look into :wink:

 

[wanderer]

On my 3-Series I have one with the film on.
From the inside it's see through.
From the outside it looks silverish.

I don't give a damn about what others think about it when I'm driving.

I've had it since Jan 2019 and still functions perfectly.
I like the fact that it can show me battery voltage, engine temp, digital speed etc.

Considered getting another for the Zed but I have a GPS tracker permanently plugged into the OBD.

Here's what the film looks like from the outside.

 

[AnubisZed]

OK so I ordered one, it arrived yesterday so I put it in my Z and took it for a drive round the works carpark and it was OK
Came to it when I left work, it fired up showing volts them mph but didn't detect any and switched off while driving. It restarted a couple of times but switched off again. I managed to get it working by flicking the on/off switch and it was fine for the rest of the drive home.
This morning came out to it and it was still on and I had a voltage discharge warning on the iDrive. Although it worked fine on the way to work I've now disconnected it and will be looking at returning it. Don't need crap like that in my car :thumbsdown:

And on the subject of the disc, without it I saw a double display so put the disc on and it looks awful with it on.

 

[B21]

OK so I ordered one, it arrived yesterday so I put it in my Z and took it for a drive round the works carpark and it was OK
Came to it when I left work, it fired up showing volts them mph but didn't detect any and switched off while driving. It restarted a couple of times but switched off again. I managed to get it working by flicking the on/off switch and it was fibe for the rest if the drive home.
This morning came out to it and it was still on and I had a voltage discharge warning on the iDrive. Although it worked fine on the way to work I've now disconnected it and will be looking at returning it. Don't need crap like that in my car :thumbsdown:

And on the subject of the disc, without it I saw a double display so put tge disc on hyt ut looks awful with it on.

Oh dear sounds like a real quality product..I can hardly wait for mine to arrive from China..