HUD install by dealer...

rmastale · 11-14-2011, 04:17 PM

When I snagged my f10 it was just sittin at the dealership and did not have HUD. Anyone with experience having this put in after the fact? Would the entire top portion of the dash need to be replaced? Haven\'t contacted my dealer about this yet; but my guess is that it\'s cost prohibitive?

chuck92103 · 11-14-2011, 04:47 PM

HUD cannot be retrofitted at a price point that would make it worthwhile.

The dash does need to be replaced. That alone would cost thousands.

The windshield would have to be replaced as well.

We are $4-$8k into this and we have not even gotten to labor, hardware/software, or programming.

If you want it, get a car with it.

I had HUD on my 645 and it was OK. With my F10, it is not really needed with the new dash cluster. Plus I can use polarized glasses without issue.

Others will insist HUD is needed, they are just geekin' out.

Keyinhand · 11-14-2011, 04:47 PM

While this is probably not "impossible" i'd have to guess it's right next to it:
HUD requires a different windshield as it's part of the HUD system, and new top part of your dashboard, the wiring and the black panel display instrument cluster…(probably a different wiring harness for all of this as well? So yes, cost wise you'd be toast…

You need to either a) purchase/trade up for a car with one or b) wean yourself off the idea, or you'll drive yourself mad with "I must have this feature!"

HUD is the one toy I wasn't willing to live without, so i ordered new to get it.
I don't use it everyday, but i find it great for doing road trips and getting in/out of new places…but mostly, it adds a bit of Knight Rider-esque into the car for those of us who like such things.

On a related note, it would be kind of nice to see a list of things you can/cannot reasonable retrofit to an F10…but i'm thinking on cost alone, HUD is well out.

rmastale · 11-14-2011, 06:31 PM

I don't even need to wean myself off the idea; not a big deal at all. I just like doing things to my car. Appreciate the responses and both are answers I expected. The car purchase was somewhat impulsive so I go from there. Coilovers, wheels were first and now I guess i'll do some body mods. Was trying to fit some tech mods in somewhere.

BMWrules7 · 11-16-2011, 08:57 AM

Now this is funny. You motorheads can modify your bimmers to the nth degree, but when it comes to a little projector attached to the speedo you are stumped?

This sounds like a fun project and the trick would be to try to pull it off for less than 4k.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck92103

HUD cannot be retrofitted at a price point that would make it worthwhile.

The dash does need to be replaced. That alone would cost thousands.

The windshield would have to be replaced as well.

We are $4-$8k into this and we have not even gotten to labor, hardware/software, or programming.

If you want it, get a car with it.

I had HUD on my 645 and it was OK. With my F10, it is not really needed with the new dash cluster. Plus I can use polarized glasses without issue.

Others will insist HUD is needed, they are just geekin' out.

bmw-owner · 11-16-2011, 12:52 PM

I just retrofitted HUD today on a F10, it took 7 hours+time for windscreen replacement.

Parts needed:
HUD SA-610 (2 wirings to radio + 2 wirings to fusebox)
Switch (3 wirings to be connected)
Cluster (combi) SA-6WA
Dashboard
Windscreen+rainsensor

You can use a normal windscreen to save money, but signal is stronger on the right one.

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rmastale · 11-16-2011, 06:55 PM

What was your cost in the end?

Losco · 11-16-2011, 07:24 PM

that must've been expensive, 6WA cluster alone is about 1000 euro.. I was thinking of just replacing my cluster with 6WA cluster.

bmw-owner · 11-17-2011, 08:04 AM

Prices are a bit different in Denmark due to tax and VAT.

It will cost about 6700 USD

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stealth.pilot · 11-17-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw-owner

Prices are a bit different in Denmark due to tax and VAT.

It will cost about 6700 USD

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Did you get the M-HUD or the ordinary one for that price?

How much did the car cost?

bmw-owner · 11-17-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Did you get the M-HUD or the ordinary one for that price?

How much did the car cost?

Just normal HUD - No idea how much the customer have paid for the car

Losco · 11-17-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Did you get the M-HUD or the ordinary one for that price?

How much did the car cost?

M-hud and normal hud is same, it's just programming that's different.

stealth.pilot · 11-21-2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Losco

M-hud and normal hud is same, it's just programming that's different.

Has anyone reprogrammed it ever?

Losco · 11-21-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Has anyone reprogrammed it ever?

Patrys might be able to do it for ya, he did some coding for me.

Gabry74 · 05-31-2013, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw-owner

I just retrofitted HUD today on a F10, it took 7 hours+time for windscreen replacement.

Parts needed:
HUD SA-610 (2 wirings to radio + 2 wirings to fusebox)
Switch (3 wirings to be connected)
Cluster (combi) SA-6WA
Dashboard
Windscreen+rainsensor

You can use a normal windscreen to save money, but signal is stronger on the right one.

__________________________________________________ _______________
www.youtube.com/bmwonlinetv

Hi to all,
I'm finishing retrofit, which cables do I need?
-2 wirings to fusebox
-3 wirings to be connected (Switch)
I can get the codes or specifications?
I bought the following wiring 61119234869 (nr. 11 in links)
I do miss one from the swicth to the fuse box (3 wires)?

Help me
Tanks

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...&hl=69&lang=en

larry_bml · 07-03-2016, 04:13 PM

No one did a full HUD retrofit?
I have to change my windshild, it was broken by a rock, and I'm thinking to change it with one designed for HUD, and then to retrofit HUD too. Can someone help me with some codes for wireing and everything else that I need?
Thank you.
My car is an F30 04.2012. I allready retrofit an 6WA cluster from an F10 with HUD.

Cilonen · 07-04-2016, 05:33 PM

Or you could just buy the aftermarket unit from Garmin/BMW - now being fitted at dealers...
http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/su...yId=10202.html

Has its own Nav, so a bonus for those who don't have Nav as standard or haven't updated the maps.

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rmastale Lieutenant 60 Rep 438 Posts Drives: F10 535i MSport, F15 X5 MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	HUD install by dealer... When I snagged my f10 it was just sittin at the dealership and did not have HUD. Anyone with experience having this put in after the fact? Would the entire top portion of the dash need to be replaced? Haven\'t contacted my dealer about this yet; but my guess is that it\'s cost prohibitive?
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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	HUD cannot be retrofitted at a price point that would make it worthwhile. The dash does need to be replaced. That alone would cost thousands. The windshield would have to be replaced as well. We are $4-$8k into this and we have not even gotten to labor, hardware/software, or programming. If you want it, get a car with it. I had HUD on my 645 and it was OK. With my F10, it is not really needed with the new dash cluster. Plus I can use polarized glasses without issue. Others will insist HUD is needed, they are just geekin' out. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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Keyinhand Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: F10 528i (sold); F44 M235 GC ( Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Impossible? No…Feasible..Not a chance... While this is probably not "impossible" i'd have to guess it's right next to it: HUD requires a different windshield as it's part of the HUD system, and new top part of your dashboard, the wiring and the black panel display instrument cluster…(probably a different wiring harness for all of this as well? So yes, cost wise you'd be toast… You need to either a) purchase/trade up for a car with one or b) wean yourself off the idea, or you'll drive yourself mad with "I must have this feature!" HUD is the one toy I wasn't willing to live without, so i ordered new to get it. I don't use it everyday, but i find it great for doing road trips and getting in/out of new places…but mostly, it adds a bit of Knight Rider-esque into the car for those of us who like such things. On a related note, it would be kind of nice to see a list of things you can/cannot reasonable retrofit to an F10…but i'm thinking on cost alone, HUD is well out.
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rmastale Lieutenant 60 Rep 438 Posts Drives: F10 535i MSport, F15 X5 MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I don't even need to wean myself off the idea; not a big deal at all. I just like doing things to my car. Appreciate the responses and both are answers I expected. The car purchase was somewhat impulsive so I go from there. Coilovers, wheels were first and now I guess i'll do some body mods. Was trying to fit some tech mods in somewhere.
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bmw-owner New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW E39 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	I just retrofitted HUD today on a F10, it took 7 hours+time for windscreen replacement. Parts needed: HUD SA-610 (2 wirings to radio + 2 wirings to fusebox) Switch (3 wirings to be connected) Cluster (combi) SA-6WA Dashboard Windscreen+rainsensor You can use a normal windscreen to save money, but signal is stronger on the right one. __________________________________________________ _______________ www.youtube.com/bmwonlinetv
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rmastale Lieutenant 60 Rep 438 Posts Drives: F10 535i MSport, F15 X5 MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	What was your cost in the end?
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Losco Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F10 528i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Japan iTrader: (0)	that must've been expensive, 6WA cluster alone is about 1000 euro.. I was thinking of just replacing my cluster with 6WA cluster.
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larry_bml First Lieutenant 194 Rep 325 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Sport Line 320ded Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Romania - Pitesti iTrader: (0)	No one did a full HUD retrofit? I have to change my windshild, it was broken by a rock, and I'm thinking to change it with one designed for HUD, and then to retrofit HUD too. Can someone help me with some codes for wireing and everything else that I need? Thank you. My car is an F30 04.2012. I allready retrofit an 6WA cluster from an F10 with HUD.
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Cilonen First Lieutenant 180 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2021 Tesla M3, 2016 F11 530d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Or you could just buy the aftermarket unit from Garmin/BMW - now being fitted at dealers... http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/su...yId=10202.html Has its own Nav, so a bonus for those who don't have Nav as standard or haven't updated the maps.
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