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REVIEW & DIY : Heads Up Display (HUD) – M07 for my Honda

I always wanted a HUD so I dont need to look down at for speed. I recently bought a ACECAR M-12 ( https://amzn.to/3dLFRcS ) and ACECAR M-07 ( https://amzn.to/3d6SuQO ) Heads Up Display units for my Honda. This video reviews the ACECAR M7.

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The main differences between the M7 to the M12 is the size of units, and the amount of data presented. If you want just 2 lines of date and very large font size, the AceCar M7 ( https://amzn.to/3d6SuQO ) HUD has the larger font size to project onto the windshield. However, it only has 2 lines of data you can choose. Its also smaller than the M12 ( https://amzn.to/3dLFRcS ) unit which makes it easier to place on your dash board. The M12 has 3 main data displays, with smaller fonts and different colors display. It may be too difficult to read. The size is slightly larger.

Its large numbers is very visible at day and night time. Installing is very easy with either connection to the cars OBD2 port or it can run with GPS mode in which all it needs is a USB power. The unit is plug and play but needs to be configured for metric and English measurements. If connected to the OBD2 it will drain my 12 volt battery, thats why i prefer the USB power so it turns off when my car is off.

Overall it is pretty accurate and is able to read speed, distance, engine temperature, RPM, and other information when connected to the OBD2 port. With the GPS mode you can display direction, speed.

Update on my steering wheel cover and TPMS system. Its been over 2 years with my SHIAWASENA Steering wheel cover $16 ( https://amzn.to/2XsIEP6 ) which had a smooth surface and patterned with red stitching. It still in good condition and has not cracked yet. Tire Pressure Monitor TPMS ( https://amzn.to/2ncBVf6 )still works after 1.5 years . I cost about $30. The sensors need new CR1616 batteries every 6 months but the solar powered main unit works well.

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REVIEW & DIY : Adding a Heads Up Display (HUD) on my Honda!

I recently bought a ACECAR M-12 ( https://amzn.to/3dLFRcS ) Heads Up Display unit for my Honda. I always wanted a HUD so I dont need to look down at for speed.

Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases. For items in this video, web page, or vlog, please check out other gift ideas at my Amazon lists. Visit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sterlingw​​

Its large numbers is very visible at day and night time. Installing is very easy with either connection to the cars OBD2 port or it can run with GPS mode in which all it needs is a USB power. The unit is plug and play but needs to be configured for metric and English measurements. If connected to the OBD2 it will drain my 12 volt battery, thats why i prefer the USB power so it turns off when my car is off.

Overall it is pretty accurate and is able to read speed, distance, engine temperature, RPM, and other information when connected to the OBD2 port. With the GPS mode you can display direction, speed.

Update on my steering wheel cover and TPMS system. Its been over 2 years with my SHIAWASENA Steering wheel cover $16 ( https://amzn.to/2XsIEP6 ) which had a smooth surface and patterned with red stitching. It still in good condition and has not cracked yet. Tire Pressure Monitor TPMS ( https://amzn.to/2ncBVf6 )still works after 1.5 years . I cost about $30. The sensors need new CR1616 batteries every 6 months but the solar powered main unit works well.

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How to Upgrade Honda “MEEP” Horns without wire splicing on my Honda Clarity

How to Upgrade Honda “MEEP” Horns without wire splicing on my Honda Clarity . After honking several times at distracted drivers with the weak Honda MEEP horns, I decided to upgrade my Honda Clarity with louder deeper horns.

I didnt like the Meep of the factory disk horns so I upgraded to Hella
HELLA 011225831 Black 12V BX Trumpet Horn Kit(Universal Fit) (
https://amzn.to/35Sf9Mq ) with a Honda horn converter plug harness cable so i didnt need to splice the wire. https://amzn.to/3oVB1y4 . I needed to make a terminal connector step down converter ( https://amzn.to/39GLKGp ) to make the harness fit with the Hella.

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I didnt like the Meep of the factory disk horns so I upgraded to Hella
HELLA 011225831 Black 12V BX Trumpet Horn Kit(Universal Fit) (
https://amzn.to/35Sf9Mq ) with a Honda horn converter plug harness cable so i didnt need to splice the wire. https://amzn.to/3oVB1y4 . I needed to make a terminal connector step down converter ( https://amzn.to/39GLKGp ) to make the harness fit with the Hella.

For those who dont want to deal with splicing wires or buying relays. I went with a universal kit and added a Honda Horn audio adaptor. Some horn kits have Honda specific connectors for fast plug and play easy connecting without splicing wires Hella ( https://amzn.to/39Oa8pk ) and SEINECA Automotive ( https://amzn.to/35VKcaj ) sells car manufacture specific horns.

The issue with kits with specific car manufacture specific plugs is that they are positioned in the wrong side of the horn, and your car may not have enough wiring harness to connect the plug. This happened with my Honda Clarity as the cable did not reach the horn plug. It needed another 3 inches of length. The SEINECA kit ( https://amzn.to/35VKcaj ) was also 125+ dB and was very large horns and did not fit the area of the Clarity.

Universal horn kits are more flexible as you can buy an adaptor cable specific for your Honda or other car manufacture. Typical adapter cables are about 3-4 inches in length. The universal horn kit I choose was the Hella Trumpet Hi / Low Horn 113dB – Universal Kit. They had Honda specific connectors but I got the universal fit.

I also ordered a Honda Civic horn adaptor( https://amzn.to/3bPK5Rl )with 2 prongs to match my Honda Clarity. Some other model Honda have single prong as they ground from the mounting bolt to the metal of the car.

The only issue of my Hella Trumpet horns ( https://amzn.to/39Oa8pk ) and 1/4 inch terminals were larger than my 3rd party adapter. I had to make a F2 to F1 adaptor ( https://amzn.to/35TqYSV ) , by using a 16 AWG 1/4″ Female connector terminal from my terminal assortment kit ( https://amzn.to/3sCCewq ) and some electrical tape. I typically use Plastidip in a can ( https://amzn.to/39ImUpu ) to insulate my electrical terminals but the can dried out.

You will need a a flat head screwdriver for the plastic clips that cover the paneling, 12 MM socket for the mounting bolt, and a 10 mm socket wrench for adjusting the angle of the horn mount.

To remove the Honda Clarity front cover you need to remove the 3 plastic clips, the pull the cover from the side edges straight up out of the fender clips, replace the original horns, disconnect the plugs , and replace with the new plugs and horns, then test it out. There should be no need for any other wiring. After installing and testing, replace all the clips and covers. Remember that the 4 clips have need to be repositioned on to the cover.
Enjoy your new louder horns!

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