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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:10 am

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tomoz4white wrote:I don't think I will use the sticker in the window - can't imagine it makes that much difference!

It's worth a pop at £23, the other one I found was a simple stand up display unit (which does not project onto the windscreen), but like you Jimbo didnt really want something sticking up on the dash so have decided with the one shown here again:-

http://www.excelvan.com/product-g_28.html,
Without the sticker you'll get a double image / drop shadow effect on the text.
Time will tell !

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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:15 am

tomoz4white wrote:
Ducklakeview wrote:The other thing about plugging it into the OBD on the Zed, is where the socket actually is, would be a PITA and I'd be constantly knocking it with my foot getting in and out, AND I would end up snapping the hinged cover off AGAIN, already replaced it once! Will run mine from a spare 5V USB I have in the glovebox.

Mike
I will check if I have one in the glove now ? Standard ?
No, I have a 4 way 12v to USB adaptor hardwired in, powers my dashcam and phone.

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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:45 am

Ducklakeview wrote:
tomoz4white wrote:
Ducklakeview wrote:The other thing about plugging it into the OBD on the Zed, is where the socket actually is, would be a PITA and I'd be constantly knocking it with my foot getting in and out, AND I would end up snapping the hinged cover off AGAIN, already replaced it once! Will run mine from a spare 5V USB I have in the glovebox.

Mike
I will check if I have one in the glove now ? Standard ?
No, I have a 4 way 12v to USB adaptor hardwired in, powers my dashcam and phone.

Mike
Wow - you are Mr Gadget Man!

It will be interesting to see if the display is blurred / double text without the sticker on the windscreen...
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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:48 am

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Ducklakeview wrote:
tomoz4white wrote:
I will check if I have one in the glove now ? Standard ?
No, I have a 4 way 12v to USB adaptor hardwired in, powers my dashcam and phone.

Mike
Wow - you are Mr Gadget Man!

It will be interesting to see if the display is blurred / double text without the sticker on the windscreen...
Worst case scenerio - buy one of these!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rupse-Display- ... B01LS3GJL6
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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:51 pm

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Post by tomoz4white » Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:33 am

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tomoz4white wrote:
Ebay linky?

Mike
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/Universa ... RTM2108002
Ordered :)

I do love a gadget!

Mike[/quote]

You received yet Mike ? I am still waiting!! Arggghhhhh
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Post by Ducklakeview » Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:32 pm

Nope, got a message last night saying and I quote "Good day. Many thaks for purchashing from us.
We are very sorry that there was something wrong with the last pieces.
Our engineers asked us not to ship the bad items to the customers
in order not to bring you too much trouble when use it.
No backup orders can be available now. We cannot arrange the shipment now.
It will take us a long time to arrive this item, so we will make a full refund to you,
and cancel this order. can you agree that?
We are so sorry for all the inconvenience.
Really looking forward for your reply."

So I've told them to refund me :(

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Post by tomoz4white » Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:45 pm

Mine arrived this morning....pleased but looking forward to the glass holder coming also...

You should be able to find same product on ebay m8
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Post by tomoz4white » Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:52 pm

Just search GPS Q7 Hud
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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:03 pm

I never ever used the HUD I purchased in the Z4 - it just never ticked the box with the cig charger - window display / holder sat on the dash...(it's used in my Mr2 which has a compartment - sits there perfectly with a viewer),

However, I purchased this HUD today and it's wireless and sits lovely on the dash!

Gonna try it out later!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTOOL-Speedom ... B074V4Z21X
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Post by Magicarcher » Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:58 pm

I have used a OBDC HUD on my Mini for 3 years now, would not be without it. The added advantage for a OBDC version on a mini is it gives water temp if required (not an issue on the Z). I haven't got round to doing it on my Z4 as I find the speedo position is not too bad.

Some things you might want to consider:

I masked off all the stuff I didn't want to see with black card leaving only the two digits for the speed. I then cut down the reflective film to 50mm by 50mm and positioned it on the screen so my vision wasn't obscured. I know you are suggesting doing without it. But I found that a lot of contrast is lost and on bright days the ambient light would wash out the HUD, the reflective film helps a lot. Without the film you are also likely to get a double image of the digits giving a blurred appearance.

I agree with GPS based HUD for Z4, there is little advantage in an OBDC version.
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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:11 pm

Used it tonight. V good and sits well on dash and NO WIRES!
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Post by tomoz4white » Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:12 pm

Used it tonight. V good and sits well on dash and NO WIRES! Much better than the reflective window crap available
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Post by markalp » Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:39 pm

tomoz4white wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:12 pm Used it tonight. V good and sits well on dash and NO WIRES! Much better than the reflective window crap available
Sorry if I am missing something here, but did you get this because your speedo isnt working?
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Post by JINGLE » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:48 pm

Do you have a photo or video of it working in situ?

Wonder how it looks as like the idea of these

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