Team-BHP - Aftermarket Head-Up Display (HUD Add-ons & Mobile Apps)

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Originally Posted by iVento (Post 3284242)

HOW THE HUDWAY APP WORKS[*]The app uses Google Maps for its location information.[*]Once the free app is downloaded, iPhone users can male a route on a map, which the app pre-loads so the map can be used without an internet connection.[*]The iPhone is placed on a car's dashboard and secured[*]The app beams driving directions, a car's speed and turning alerts onto the car's windscreen, which refelects the sriving directions off the glass.[*]This means the driver does not need to look down while he or she is in control of the vehicle.Demo Video (Not in English)

Thanks for the info. But this app is useless ! Crashed 6/8 times on my iPhone 4S. Inspire of using google maps , it was unable to locate major landmarks when I tried to navigate from Electronic City , Bangalore.

Uninstalled immediately

I am using this app for sometime now in my Nexus 4. I find it pretty fancy during night drives. The speedo HUD display is good, but the navigational feature isnt that user friendly.

Planning to check it my tablet once its repair is done.

I was surfing the net, when I saw this advertisement of 'Navdy'
On opening https://www.navdy.com, I was surprised and excited. It's basically a heads up display for any car anywhere in the world that supports your phones apps including navigation, calls etc and is connected to your car through the OBD 2 port.

I am seriously considering this for my Ecosport :D

Any suggestions?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKL4PJICS40

Seems to be a pretty useful gadget especially with Android and iPhone connectivity. Investment would be worth it as it doesn't have to stay in just one car and could be carried on to any car you are driving.

Have already pre-ordered one!
How could I not, after the guy put a call from his Mom on the promo-video. :)

I contacted the Navdy guys and they say that there should be OBD II compatibility issues. Significant functionality without the vehicle data also. And it can charge from a 12V/USB supply.

I also got one of these: https://www.automatic.com
As an early backer I did not read the fine print about VIN Authentication.
So did not work with my Swift. Am planning to use with my (upcoming) GT TSI.

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Originally Posted by vinodbollini (Post 3521564)

I meant to type that there should _not_ be OBD II compatibility issues.
Apologies!

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Originally Posted by Naman_Ferrari (Post 3521450)

I was surfing the net, when I saw this advertisement of 'Navdy'

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Originally Posted by Catalyst_delhi (Post 3521472)

I am searching for a HUD myself. I tried this with my phone - works well when cloudy and in dusk.

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Originally Posted by vinodbollini (Post 3521564)

Have already pre-ordered one!

Interesting! Hoping for personal reviews from one of you soon.

This could prove to be very convenient. Personally, i hate attaching the phone on the glass with any sort of holders, and I need to also take my eyes off the road when looking for navigation info.

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Originally Posted by vinodbollini (Post 3521581)

I meant to type that there should _not_ be OBD II compatibility issues.
Apologies!

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Originally Posted by vinodbollini (Post 3521564)

=> After checking out www.automatic.com, i found the product really interesting but they have mentioned on their website that Automatic is only available in the U.S right now and they are working hard to support other countries!

So how do you think that this product will work on your upcoming GT TSI??

I saw a HUD device listed in the accessory list for Tata Zest - if I recall correctly, it was not price exorbitantly too. I am waiting to see how that device works - HUD is one of the things i want to add in my car too.

--Anoop

looks to be an awesome product, guess it doesn't always have to be displayed out, can be safely towed away when not in use. $299 is around 18k, so guess once the product comes out either the price will reduce or there will be more alternatives available. I will wait and watch.

The Risk of buying US based products is that there is no support if it does not work as expected in india.

I will wait till HUDs become more popular (at least as popular as telematics now) before i plonk 20,000/- . The price is definetly high as "projector" does not cost that much. There was a phone for about 4-5K, which could project images/movies on a screen. This device is just the same thing, only that it interacts with the phone through bluetooth or some other mechanism.

Too high on price IMHO and its probably only for the affluent crowd. Definetly not for the middle class.

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Originally Posted by embee (Post 3522187)

=> So how do you think that this product will work on your upcoming GT TSI??

Actually I am not sure, but I know that some others have tried and succeeded. I'll keep you posted when I get the device and the machine together.

The threads on the community that have got me excited are:
https://community.automatic.com/auto...in_geolocation
https://community.automatic.com/auto...android_tablet

The tricks involve fudging the VIN numbers, and ignoring the fuel prices. Also can't use the emergency calling.
There is still a lot left.

I can't check if the fuel sensor on the GT TSI is compatible or detailed enough, since there is no equivalent American car to check on their website. My brother should be shipping back my link shortly. Will post updates.