I've seen this on cars before and was wondering if anyone knows of a how-to thread. Or does anyone have any more information on these? Thanks

 

They are called heads-up-displays or HUDS and they are patterned after military fighter jets which use this feature to display various information to pilots without them having to look down at the instruments to get it. I haven't seen any for the F150 but that doesn't mean there aren't any out there. Maybe someone who has seen them will chime in.

 

They sell them on various car accesorie websites. Im to lazy to find a link but that would be cool if you buy it and get it set up. Take some pics if you do

 

I remember these on the Maximas...


To my recollection, the windshield actually had a spot in it (it was built into the glass) that served as a viewing window for the projection 'thing' that was in the dash.

Not sure if you'd have to have something like that on the dash or not... it sure sounds like a cool device.

The problems that I'd see would be getting the signal from the speedo or from the PCM to the device to project it. While I know it's digital 'somewhere' within the system, how would one pull it out and project it?

I'd be exceedingly interested in seeing where you could go with this... Please keep us updated if you pull something like this off!

 

All the data is available through the ODBII port. That's how the EDGE and other digital gauges get it.

 

well good to know it "can" be done. Now I just gotta find one. Any suggestions?

 

I know ts performance makes them for diesels but not sure about anyone for gas motor. Here's a link to their HUD section

http://www.tsperformance.com/heads-up.html

 

all I want is speed displayed

 

Great point. That never crossed my mind.