GPS HUD speedometer

My stock speedometer is woefully inaccurate. It used to read in kilometres per hour due to its European origin. To try and make it usable in some way shape or form, I fitted a Backlit Gauge Kit from Brickwerks.

The kit certainly adds that modern look to the dash and converted to MPH. However, I think in stripping the speedometer to installing the kit I may have upset the calibration of the device. That or it was inaccurate before I started tinkering.

Anyhow, knowing that it’s out by a good 10mph, and I run the risk of getting a speeding ticket I tend to use an app on my phone to accurately monitor my speed. This is all well and good, but a tad inconvenient.

With all of this taken into account I have decided to look at a Head Up Display (HUD) GPS speedometer. It’s cost me £38 from eBay.

I’m going to have it wired into the ignition live so it comes on automatically and test it on my dash pod. The other option is to plug it into the cigarette lighter (12v) socket but this is too messy a solution for something I want to work each and every time I use my van.

It’s yet to be delivered, but I’ll post up with feedback once installed ??


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2 responses to “GPS HUD speedometer”

  1. Hi Andy,

    I’ve wondered about those. I’ve seen a few on banggood, some that interface with obdII and some like yours that are strictly gps. Some also have their own little reflecting screen.
    What concerns me about the units that project onto the windscreen is the potential for double image due to the laminated glass. Just armchair type wondering, I’m looking forward to your results.

    Cheers

    Alistair

    1. Alistair,
      I was hoping to get this installed for the Euro Trip, but I think with the gearbox replacement taking place this coming Friday, the Speedo is a luxury I am going to have to leave to a later date. I am due to have some more electrical work done to the van in the form of a fuse box (my leisure / house battery has far too many feeds connected to it), so will tie this in with that after my trip 🙂

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