supreme_style21 Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I've gotta do a stupid speech next week.. friggin college is worse than highschool. Its an informative speech. I know most of the information that I need, but throw up anything and everything you've got with any HUD system available.. history/past/present/any make or model/etc.. and I REALLY would appreciate some nice, high-quality videos of them in action.. any length of time. My digicam takes the absolute worst videos. Anything you've got, repost or not, throw it up, cause I'll sift through it and use what I need. Much appreciated! Couldn't tell ya which section this is to be in, so I'm sure someone will move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 The Pace Car was the first W-body car to get a HUD (Heads Up Display) with the Hughes Electronics logo on it. The Delco/Hughes HUD unit was developed using heads-up display technology borrowed from Hughes fighter jets. It projects the digital speedometer and various indicators onto the windshield in the driver's line of sight. Mmmm... Oh yeah, HUD consists of a very bright VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) projected onto the windshield via a mirror. I have a few photos, but no videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 ive got some vids of me flooring the GTP, and you can see the MPH shoot up in the hud if u want and the actual Display is really small. i was surprised when i took mine apart, less than an inch tall, but displays nicely on the windshield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1kicker Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I have photos on my www. I know, like said above, that the HUD was used on fighter jets first. Green was used because it stood out the best for the eyes. Maybe first explain what a HUD is, then go to history, then explain in detail what makes it work, and what has changed over the years. End with how the HUD is used today and the possible future of it. Be sure to use lots of pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 You can borrow my HUD unit for any pics or whatever you'd like, or even to show in the class, it's not in the car at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 You can borrow my HUD unit for any pics or whatever you'd like, or even to show in the class, it's not in the car at the moment. THAT would be perfect... I'm going to pull the unit out of mine as well, so it would be cool to show the 'progress' of the designs. I have photos on my www. I know, like said above, that the HUD was used on fighter jets first. Green was used because it stood out the best for the eyes. Maybe first explain what a HUD is, then go to history, then explain in detail what makes it work, and what has changed over the years. End with how the HUD is used today and the possible future of it. Be sure to use lots of pictures! That path is the one I was planning on. It would be ideal if I could find a video or pictures of the NEWEST generations, like in the new GP's, BMW's, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 As far as I know, the w-bodies were the first cars to get the Heads Up Display, and it was only GM's that had it available until BMW introduced the navigation version last year. You may also want to look into Cadillac's NightVision HUD system, that is very impressive. Basically, as you know, the hus is projected as a small imaged under the dash and through a series of mirrors, is projected onto the windsheild, and its refraction is reduced through a thin plastic film between the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Nissans of the early 90's had an available HUD too. As far as I know, 1988 Olds Cutlass Pace Car was the very first production car to get HUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 When did the Corvette get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 With the C5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 When did the Corvette get it? Late 90's... I think the maxima did have it for a few years around ~91, but it didnt last long. Still, its predomiantly GM's that feautre it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Cool deal.. Videos would be the ultimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Fury Z Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 don't forget to mention Crimson Fury, the first lumina to sport HUD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 how bout a pic this is the 97ish style HUD http://www.jbarbieri.net/massclubgp/johns-gtp/pics/hud1.jpg sorry bout size :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 wow heres a cool little video Right Click, Save As I guess that answers what HUDs go up to eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoroCorona Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 That quite possibly was the coolest HUD example EVAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokemBokem Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 wow heres a cool little video Right Click, Save As I guess that answers what HUDs go up to eh Damn that was crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Damn that'd be perfect if it wasn't all shakey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Use it anyway!!! That was sweet ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 wow heres a cool little video Right Click, Save As I guess that answers what HUDs go up to eh LOL! I loved how it just started blinking once it went above 199. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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