Actually, now that I seen that this HUD just sits on the dashboard, i don't think this looks OEM. It's looks no different than any other after market HUD that sits on the dashboard. Except the other after market HUD's you don't have to go through all this re-wiring or wire tapping. All you have to do is plug into the OBDII port and everything is ready to go. I was hoping this device was something that got installed into the dashboard some how and looked more integrated.
The retrofit kit is different than a car that comes with the HUD factory option. The factory HUD has a slightly different dashboard to integrate a projector that projects directly onto the windshield in front of the driver. It's less intrusive.
On a later model like the F30 there is a bezel that covers it to help it look cleaner but I get your point. On an E90 it doesn't look like it would come from the factory like that. I called it OEM as it's made by the original equipment manufacturer.
I have found this in the trunk of my used car. Always wondered what the cable on my dashboard was for. Unfortunately the app is discontinued I believe? Any information on how I can use this with Navigation instructions and set this thing up?
I just hate anything blocking or distracting my complete view on my windshield when driving. Even just a simple stupid speed # projecting onto the window bothers me as its still somehow takes a bit out of your concentration. But to each there own. Your videos are still kick ass!
Leave it. This plastic crap is useless. You should rather drive without a head up than using something like this. Only reason I see someone would accept a car with a plastic piece in your sight is just to claim the doubtful fame of a head up. Posing wont help if someone actually sees what you have in your car. Makes you the laughing stock.
The link is like the original but looks like an ordinary obd hud indicator. it's not worth that much trouble. It makes more sense to buy an obde for 20 30 Euros.
This is gimmicky. But I love gimmicks! Shame the price is prohibitive in Australia. Also as others said there'd be more value in it if I integrated with other maps apps. Thanks for the video!
Fair enough lol, as you walk up to the car it doesn't look clean but from the drivers seat its aight. Functionality wise you get so used to it that it's worth the trade off.
This is a bit off subject but I heard your turn signal flasher unit during your demo drive. I have a 2011 E92 and mine is loud to the point of being annoying. Is there a quieter unit available or should I just wrap it in sound deadener?
I thought the HUD will be integrate with the Head unit such as NBT. If it can get it to display info like build in HUD that would be an instant buy for me.
BUMP!!! Love the vid man! But yeah, all the links you provided are no longer valid! I was actually super glad that you had an affiliate link, but even that one's gone too... I've done some searching, but can't seem to find anything that seems super reliable as a viable source for the part. Any ideas man? FYI-my platform: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport Thanks man!
Enjoyed your video. After watching your video, I went to the website you linked below to order one for myself. Quick question - I also have an E90 3-series (LCI model) - but when I punch in the last 7 digits of my VIN, it said that the HUS would not fit. Prior to placing the order for HUS, did you check compatibility with your vehicle?
Well documented and narrated. My question is did you check the car's side-to-side level first ? Spade into wire connectors give me the willies. Do you need the Garmin apk if the car has CIC navigation?
Thanks, side to side I adjusted based on the gauge cluster. Yeah I was surprised to see that tap connectors in the kit but they are good quality. Yes you still need the Garmin app, on a F series car you can purchase a MOST integration module but not on the E Series cars even if they have CIC navigation as far as I have been able to tell.
Love the vid man! But all the links you provided are no longer valid! I was actually super glad that you had an affiliate link, but even that one's gone too... I've done some searching, but can't seem to find anything that seems super reliable as a viable source for the part. Any ideas man? FYI-my platform: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport Thanks man!
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. Looks like a lot of work to me though. I think the 1 hour stated in the manual must be for a professional fitter or an advanced DIYer. I think it'd take me hours!
Yeah in theory the could just by updating their app to work with more platforms. Considering Garmin is no longer supported that would be the appropriate fix. Make it work with Google maps but I'm sure licensing would cost a fortune making this not cost effective.
Believe me bro i use a very simple chonese one on mt f30 and happy with it. Very cheap, gps, power on throught he cig lighter and display only speed so that i dont get speedibg tickets. Works great and fit for purpose.
Since you mentioned in your video that this HUD will work on BMW's that are running CANBus, does this mean that this HUD will also fit and work on Mercedes Benz's that are also running CANBus?
I don’t think it does worth the money, effort and taking so many parts off just to mount a bulgy plastic on your dash. By the way, the main speedo is just couple of inches lower so is it really necessary?!
I think it's the best they could do but I'd bet the average person wouldn't think BMW made that. So would be nice if they made something similar that would reflect on the windshield but I've gotten so used to it in the few days I've been using it that no way would I remove it. Just close your eyes when you're walking up to the car lol. Looks fine from the drivers seat.
Also since you have exposure to the fuse box there, why "tap" into a wire for power, when you could just use a fuse tap and pull out a fuse, put the fuse tap in place and then put the fuse back in? Then just solder the wire to the fuse tap wire? Wouldn't this be better than tapping into wires through out your car? Plus all you'd have to do is put a larger fuse of 5 amps increase in replace of the existing fuse to accommodate the added amperage from the HUD. I'm just saying that, to me, I hate the need to tap into existing wiring on a car due to that it can cause issues, down the line, where you could run into electrical problems on the car and troubleshooting electrical issues on a car are a nightmare!!!
@@KubiIay actually, not all fuses are always on. Some only come on when the key in the ignition is turned on, but also mainly he could of just used a HUD device option which plugs into the ODBII port under the dashboard and that would have been easier to install.
@@uplade3 What are you talking about? Using a fuse tap should always be the VERY FIRST THING. Way before tapping on to wires. It's safer, preventing electrical fires as well as shorts and it's a more reliable type of connection using a fuse tap.
Wow it's cool imagine BMW M4 GTS Carbon lip trunk spoiler with the GTS standard wing Carbon fiber parts M steering wheel with rev lights And this.. Awesome Dream track car spec makes me sad I can't afford to do that to my dream car
Wow. That voice sounds like my Auntie Kay after she'd spent her whole life smoking Green Death Cig's and drinking in the afternoon at the York Hotel. "Now Turn Left Honey and don't go too far. Auntie needs her feet rubbed again with the ointment". LOL. Creepin me out man!!
After all that hard work, it looks dorky on top of the dash.. :( I would never do that to the dashboard.. Also, pulling off the protective plastic on the plastic lens before you install it is a bad idea.. Looks like you already scratched the screen before you even used it..
Man you know you vehicle inside and out. Good instructional video. Thank you
I was able to install a multimedia interface on my 07 e93 335i with the CCC idrive after watching your video, great job.
After viewing this video, I decide to drive my BMW without OEM HUD.
Hahahah!
I made the same decision even before half way through the video 😀😀
it's not necessary at all, it's not even looking good or OEM style, but very thanks for sharing this video.
its helped to save money
This may not be for everyone but it’s a great guide vid! Thanks for the upload!
Actually, now that I seen that this HUD just sits on the dashboard, i don't think this looks OEM. It's looks no different than any other after market HUD that sits on the dashboard. Except the other after market HUD's you don't have to go through all this re-wiring or wire tapping. All you have to do is plug into the OBDII port and everything is ready to go.
I was hoping this device was something that got installed into the dashboard some how and looked more integrated.
I think this is meant to be installed into the dashboard, but the owner is afraid to cut into the dash.
The retrofit kit is different than a car that comes with the HUD factory option. The factory HUD has a slightly different dashboard to integrate a projector that projects directly onto the windshield in front of the driver. It's less intrusive.
On a later model like the F30 there is a bezel that covers it to help it look cleaner but I get your point. On an E90 it doesn't look like it would come from the factory like that. I called it OEM as it's made by the original equipment manufacturer.
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On my F46, the dash is made with a cut out for HUD retrofitting. It sits very nice there like if it is factory fitted.
Really nice but was looking to see the speedometer matching the one in the dash but I still believe it's all good..cheers mate
I’ll pass
I have found this in the trunk of my used car. Always wondered what the cable on my dashboard was for. Unfortunately the app is discontinued I believe? Any information on how I can use this with Navigation instructions and set this thing up?
My God a bmw driver that uses his indicators! A true miracle of Christmas
Check your blower motor connector/wiring make sure it's not burnt if you haven't done the recall yet.
I just hate anything blocking or distracting my complete view on my windshield when driving. Even just a simple stupid speed # projecting onto the window bothers me as its still somehow takes a bit out of your concentration. But to each there own.
Your videos are still kick ass!
What do you think? Its gonna work on my E60 LCI 2008? Nice work!
Hello, awesome video. I have an 06 325i pre-lci - do you think I could install on it ? It doesn’t have a display just a regular cd radio. Thanks
Awesome work, if you want to add Apple Car Play to your factory radio Thank you for the content
It looks so complex, I'd rather than buying a after-market HUD, like navdy, carrobot, hudly. Thanks for sharing though.
*Definitely not installing in my ///M3 E92, Though it was a different set up But nahh im good... Great detailed video though!*
What kind of a pompous douche actually adds /// before saying M3? What a fucking weenie 😂😂🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
even though it’s ugly, i still want it 😂 thanks so much for bringing this to my attention, wouldn’t have known about it without the video
Leave it. This plastic crap is useless. You should rather drive without a head up than using something like this. Only reason I see someone would accept a car with a plastic piece in your sight is just to claim the doubtful fame of a head up. Posing wont help if someone actually sees what you have in your car. Makes you the laughing stock.
SiegmundSchadenfreud found a thread a few weeks back where a guy integrated it into the dash and made it look nice, just gotta find it again
BMW is way behind the curve.
Man you should be 800k subscribe not 11k all of your videos are great keep it up
You are amazing the way you explain things and camera details and make these look too easy to try, keep it up!
So it is simply glued. Does it still stick to the car after 2 years?
The link is like the original but looks like an ordinary obd hud indicator. it's not worth that much trouble. It makes more sense to buy an obde for 20 30 Euros.
So much money and work to get your speed to show 5” higher from where it’s already at
Great video and very thorough Far better thsn the OEM instruction manual
I am interested in this unit, but it seems that the App is no longer available. Is there an alternative to get it on to an iphone? Thanks.
Just asking for electrical issues.
How do you feel about those that project into your windshield? might be more discreet but there could be several disadvantages
This is gimmicky. But I love gimmicks! Shame the price is prohibitive in Australia. Also as others said there'd be more value in it if I integrated with other maps apps. Thanks for the video!
Greetings from Bryan/College Station. Love your channel!
hi, surely if the car has factory gps then you dont need a garmin one, the turns etc would be from the factory unit ?
Did you get a confirmation on this?
After watching the video, I will make sure I option the HUD to be installed from the factory
I think it looks ugly.
Fair enough lol, as you walk up to the car it doesn't look clean but from the drivers seat its aight. Functionality wise you get so used to it that it's worth the trade off.
That’s fresh! Clean retrofit!
How do you connect to the app? I have one but it doesn't connect or even have the WiFi signal non the HUS
That's actually quite good.
Hola , sabes si hay algún head up display que lleve los intermitentes incorporados?, gracias
Amazing contents I really like your videos thanks
well, that's weird a BMW driver using turn signals.
@Mr.Outside Snow Removal Woosh
Tossaaaaaa
So there is no chance to make it work on my 04 e60?
16:30 holler to H-town from ATX! Great vid as always!
Great video thanks
This is a bit off subject but I heard your turn signal flasher unit during your demo drive. I have a 2011 E92 and mine is loud to the point of being annoying. Is there a quieter unit available or should I just wrap it in sound deadener?
Maybe the later model has a louder speaker built into the cluster? Maybe that can be coded in the Kombi module?
I thought the HUD will be integrate with the Head unit such as NBT. If it can get it to display info like build in HUD that would be an instant buy for me.
It will on the F series cars with an added MOST integration module.
Hi do you have a link, photo or part number for the F30 Bezel piece please?
Thanks
How did you get the cable to pop up out the dash??
For this guy a CANBUS = OBD
I just saw this. They are no longer available on both links provided. I want one badly. How much did you buy yours?
BUMP!!!
Love the vid man! But yeah, all the links you provided are no longer valid!
I was actually super glad that you had an affiliate link, but even that one's gone too... I've done some searching, but can't seem to find anything that seems super reliable as a viable source for the part.
Any ideas man?
FYI-my platform: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport
Thanks man!
Hi , can u guide me to where I can Purchase this unit because I can’t find it
They are no longer available unfortunately.,
your meter light is nice，oem meter ?
Interesting! But no love for an E60. That's with most aftermarket parts tho haha. Thanks for sharing.
I had factory fitted hud in mu e61 lci. Far better than this one here.
@@turektomasz would like more info. Recall the part number?
Enjoyed your video. After watching your video, I went to the website you linked below to order one for myself. Quick question - I also have an E90 3-series (LCI model) - but when I punch in the last 7 digits of my VIN, it said that the HUS would not fit. Prior to placing the order for HUS, did you check compatibility with your vehicle?
Thanks, no I didn't punch my vin in. I just looked at the instructions and saw my car was supported. Yours should be too.
Can this be paired with the android head unit so the satnav will work on the heads up display and on the screen
Great work.
Sweet video but damn it's ugly
Why is thia not integrated into your dash
Not bad looks cool
Well documented and narrated.
My question is did you check the car's side-to-side level first ?
Spade into wire connectors give me the willies.
Do you need the Garmin apk if the car has CIC navigation?
Thanks, side to side I adjusted based on the gauge cluster. Yeah I was surprised to see that tap connectors in the kit but they are good quality.
Yes you still need the Garmin app, on a F series car you can purchase a MOST integration module but not on the E Series cars even if they have CIC navigation as far as I have been able to tell.
Love the vid man! But all the links you provided are no longer valid!
I was actually super glad that you had an affiliate link, but even that one's gone too... I've done some searching, but can't seem to find anything that seems super reliable as a viable source for the part.
Any ideas man?
FYI-my platform: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport
Thanks man!
does it compatible with X5 E70??
Very nice stuff. Annoying is the fact it is 358 euro here in The Netherlands. So overseas it's cheaper than in my home country :-( .
Won't work on your e36 anyway
Haha. I know, but we gonna buy an e93 335i soon. My vert is my hobby.
Thanks for sharing, very interesting. Looks like a lot of work to me though. I think the 1 hour stated in the manual must be for a professional fitter or an advanced DIYer. I think it'd take me hours!
Yeah more like 2 to 3 hours I'd say.
You successfully persuaded me that this isn’t for my bmw. 🤔
Great video
To bad they didn't make it work with Google maps or waze
Then I would buy for sure
Yeah in theory the could just by updating their app to work with more platforms. Considering Garmin is no longer supported that would
be the appropriate fix. Make it work with Google maps but I'm sure licensing would cost a fortune making this not cost effective.
Google maps is free developers.google.com/maps/previous-pricing
Why not place the phone on top of the dashboard and use Waze? What's the advantage of this device?
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@@nikolaosberatlis3942 phone?! 🤣🤦♂️
:/ sigh beloved e60 lci update (2010 528xi) of mine why aren’t you supported :(
I would love to see how it looks on an F30
Believe me bro i use a very simple chonese one on mt f30 and happy with it. Very cheap, gps, power on throught he cig lighter and display only speed so that i dont get speedibg tickets. Works great and fit for purpose.
I see that Texas sticker 👍
Hey did you change the cluster?
I upgraded it. I have a video on my channel showing how to upgrade to an M3 style cluster.
Your windshield is cracked right where mine is on my e92 lol
I would actually cut the dash to get this thing fitted properly and figure out a bezel
Never noticed u had a crack in the windscreen
Since you mentioned in your video that this HUD will work on BMW's that are running CANBus, does this mean that this HUD will also fit and work on Mercedes Benz's that are also running CANBus?
I can’t find it anywhere
I don’t think it does worth the money, effort and taking so many parts off just to mount a bulgy plastic on your dash. By the way, the main speedo is just couple of inches lower so is it really necessary?!
Never use tap-in connectors, when you do youre asking for trouble
Damn I need one😈 and only a hour installation not bad😎
If that stand would've been curved or just way nicer it would've been an instabuy
Great video
I like it.
Do you know what OEM means?
It's not good..... as a matter of fact it's annoying with this NON OEM position
looks like a chinese piece of electronics
I think it's the best they could do but I'd bet the average person wouldn't think BMW made that. So would be nice if they made something similar that would reflect on the windshield but I've gotten so used to it in the few days I've been using it that no way would I remove it. Just close your eyes when you're walking up to the car lol. Looks fine from the drivers seat.
Do you still use it? If yes then how do you like it? If no, are you interested in selling haha
Love the channel. New subscriber.
Not a fan of that unit.
tacky.
Do you really have almost 190K miles on your car? What model/year is it?
Yeah it's a 2008 335i.
I really don't like it, but great video. Subscribing to this channel.
Also since you have exposure to the fuse box there, why "tap" into a wire for power, when you could just use a fuse tap and pull out a fuse, put the fuse tap in place and then put the fuse back in? Then just solder the wire to the fuse tap wire?
Wouldn't this be better than tapping into wires through out your car? Plus all you'd have to do is put a larger fuse of 5 amps increase in replace of the existing fuse to accommodate the added amperage from the HUD.
I'm just saying that, to me, I hate the need to tap into existing wiring on a car due to that it can cause issues, down the line, where you could run into electrical problems on the car and troubleshooting electrical issues on a car are a nightmare!!!
The fuses in the glovebox are always on. He probably tabbed into an ignition switched electric source as the HUD works when the 'ignition mode' is on.
@@KubiIay actually, not all fuses are always on. Some only come on when the key in the ignition is turned on, but also mainly he could of just used a HUD device option which plugs into the ODBII port under the dashboard and that would have been easier to install.
Basically wanted to follow the directions. If you found a fuse that's only on with the ignition you could do the fuse method.
Tapping into fuses should be a last resort if the actual instructions tell you to tap elsewhere
@@uplade3 What are you talking about? Using a fuse tap should always be the VERY FIRST THING. Way before tapping on to wires. It's safer, preventing electrical fires as well as shorts and it's a more reliable type of connection using a fuse tap.
Apps are no longer available right? Is there anyone with .apk or something to help?
I agree with the most that it doesnt look OEM. you should install into dash.
Would this fit an e60 5 series?
I do not believe so.
@@VehicularDIY 🤦♂️
Hello. I have one of those. I ask the same question… lets hope its work. I gonna buy it anyway… ✋
I like it
Bmw e39 530i ?
So, basically Garmin and Google screwed your hard work with FORCED obsolecense.
For $300 not that nice i won’t do it even if cost $50 mess with the ecu to me is me looking for big big problems if something goes wrong
you miss the 20% discount that they have now
but, you wouldn't care anyway
Great video.. but the hud is so ugly on the dash..uninstall and put it on Ebay and buy a newer gen BMW with integrated hud.
Nobody notice the wipes for dashboard? Bmw put a picture with mercedes cls in their kit 😂😂😂😂
I stopped watching after I saw the app was rated 1.4 stars.
The app looks like some dude coded it in his free time as a debugging tool / alpha state and BMW was like "yeah, gud enough i guess"
Wow it's cool imagine
BMW M4 GTS
Carbon lip trunk spoiler with the GTS standard wing
Carbon fiber parts
M steering wheel with rev lights
And this..
Awesome Dream track car spec makes me sad I can't afford to do that to my dream car
Ok i m done ..i dont need hud in my car ..
It’s a good video, but it just doesn’t look good. I’ll pass on these DIY huds and save for a new car instead
Wow. That voice sounds like my Auntie Kay after she'd spent her whole life smoking Green Death Cig's and drinking in the afternoon at the York Hotel. "Now Turn Left Honey and don't go too far. Auntie needs her feet rubbed again with the ointment". LOL. Creepin me out man!!
Looks awful like from a bargain Chinese eBay store. Something stuck on the dash.
When 3 inches lower is a Speedo
After all that hard work, it looks dorky on top of the dash.. :( I would never do that to the dashboard.. Also, pulling off the protective plastic on the plastic lens before you install it is a bad idea.. Looks like you already scratched the screen before you even used it..