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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Just tried out a Head-Up-Display app for Android called Speedview (by Code Sector). This was the free version. All you need is an Android phone with GPS (probably all of them I would imagine have it). Start the app, select HUD mode and place it somewhere that it'll reflect of the windshield. I put it on the top of the dash with a rubber non-slip mat underneath. When it transitions from 0-29mph to 30mph, a little message appears (as you'll see on the video). I don't know what that was for.

I think it's pretty cool and worked really well at night. I haven't tried it in daylight. Yes, I intentionally put it in MPH mode.

There's bound to be an iPhone version too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtJfKdewqkk
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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I have speed hud gives g force as well . I use it on my Road Runner since the speedo is 'alls kinds of wack' (wrong size tire, tranny, gears)


Here is a Youtube I found...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqtHZE-8fCw
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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thats nice how do u get it reflect on the windshield?!?
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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You have the option to have it viewed as standard or mirrored view. Of course in the daylight without any coating on the windshield it would be harder to see.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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There is a lot of apps for the iphone for HUD. I just looked. pretty cool
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Luxurytax
There is a lot of apps for the iphone for HUD. I just looked. pretty cool
which one/ is it free?
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Yes free.

Car Dashboard

Jumpstart HUD
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Hmmm, I should try this in place of HUD on my car.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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I just got back in from trying it. It works pretty damn good. Would be better if I had something good to keep the phone stationary if i bust a hard left/right
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Hahaha he is listening to Sisqo Thong Song in the video hahaha
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