There is a spider in my HUD!

Philip Fisher · Apr 13th, 2018, 19:52

Driving home tonight and got an enromous fright when what looked like an enormous spider settled across the speed part of my HUD!

Now I am not exactly scared of them, but really am not a fan. So spent the entire journey home staring at the HUD and not wanting to put my legs under the dash in case it dropped out - which did make driving a touch difficult.....

Did contemplate calling Volvo on call but managed to save my pride and didnt call them.

Now I am home it has wandered off somewhere, but I am still a touch uncomfortable in the drivers seat.

So couple of questions-

1. Will it be actually as big it looked, or does the HUD amplify the size like the cameras?
2. Anyone know how to strip the HUD part of the dash top to get under the cover and hopefully I can get the the little blighter out.

JC888 · Apr 13th, 2018, 20:22

I had to read this post a few times just to make sure it's a serious one, after all it's Friday

There should be no poisonous spiders in the UK but I would suggest getting a spray to ensure it's terminated if you are worried.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Spra.../dp/B01C4FQXP4

nu11eaf · Apr 13th, 2018, 20:25

It might wake you up twice in the middle of the night, once with a nightmare and then when it sets your car alarm off.

Steve XC60 · Apr 13th, 2018, 20:36

I suspect it is a Black Window spider.

Philip Fisher · Apr 13th, 2018, 21:22

OK OK so being all logical there are no poisonous spiders in the UK, I know, they are more scared of you than you are of them etc... I know, I have heard all the logic before...

...but it looked firking huge AND it is still in my car AND I have been transporting lots of old packing cases and waste wood from work recently and most of these originally came from the USA....

So for someone who doesn't like spiders, there being one up under the dash and then having to be strapped in with my legs dangling under said dash is not a good place to be....

simonjedrake · Apr 13th, 2018, 22:55

I think this is just the product needed to send any Spiders to a nice place in the sky........
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spiders-Det...s=spider+spray

GrahamBrown1 · Apr 14th, 2018, 07:57

Packing cases from America you say, well you’ve had it they have some big buggers out there, you probably woke it up with the heating on in the car. You want to be careful it’s not a Brazilian wandering spider

Quacker · Apr 14th, 2018, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamBrown1

Packing cases from America you say, well you’ve had it they have some big buggers out there, you probably woke it up with the heating on in the car. You want to be careful it’s not a Brazilian wandering spider

They have a mouthful of great big sharp carnivorous teeth and they tend to sprint straight for the victims gonads. Have you seen how far they can jump?

S60D5-185 · Apr 14th, 2018, 18:49

The HUD will actually make it appear 75% SMALLER than it actually is.

Personally I would be afraid , very afraid and always wear Football socks pulled up over your trouser legs, 3 pair of underpants and a 4th pair over your head .

Sysyphus · Apr 14th, 2018, 18:51

I suspect you would not have enjoyed the "stink bug" that wandered across the mirror of my rear projection TV one night... on the 65" screen he appeared the size of a large cat

Apr 13th, 2018, 19:52	#1
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	There is a spider in my HUD! Driving home tonight and got an enromous fright when what looked like an enormous spider settled across the speed part of my HUD! Now I am not exactly scared of them, but really am not a fan. So spent the entire journey home staring at the HUD and not wanting to put my legs under the dash in case it dropped out - which did make driving a touch difficult..... Did contemplate calling Volvo on call but managed to save my pride and didnt call them. Now I am home it has wandered off somewhere, but I am still a touch uncomfortable in the drivers seat. So couple of questions- 1. Will it be actually as big it looked, or does the HUD amplify the size like the cameras? 2. Anyone know how to strip the HUD part of the dash top to get under the cover and hopefully I can get the the little blighter out. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Apr 13th, 2018, 20:22	#2
JC888 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2022 21:28 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northants	I had to read this post a few times just to make sure it's a serious one, after all it's Friday There should be no poisonous spiders in the UK but I would suggest getting a spray to ensure it's terminated if you are worried. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spider-Spra.../dp/B01C4FQXP4 __________________ 2017 Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription - Xenium Pack, Panoramic Sunroof, Massage Front Seats, Family Pack. Electric Silver Nappa Soft Leather Perforated/Ventilated Charcoal

Apr 13th, 2018, 21:22	#5
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	OK OK so being all logical there are no poisonous spiders in the UK, I know, they are more scared of you than you are of them etc... I know, I have heard all the logic before... ...but it looked firking huge AND it is still in my car AND I have been transporting lots of old packing cases and waste wood from work recently and most of these originally came from the USA.... So for someone who doesn't like spiders, there being one up under the dash and then having to be strapped in with my legs dangling under said dash is not a good place to be.... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Apr 13th, 2018, 22:55	#6
simonjedrake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shrewsbury	How to say Goodbye to Spiders I think this is just the product needed to send any Spiders to a nice place in the sky........ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spiders-Det...s=spider+spray __________________ XC60 T5 AWD Inscription Pro (MY19). Electric Silver. Xenium & Intellisafe Packs, HUD, HK Sound, Heated Rear Seats, 4 Zone Climate, Towbar, Exterior Styling Kit, Apple CarPlay, Polestar

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nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:05 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It might wake you up twice in the middle of the night, once with a nightmare and then when it sets your car alarm off.

Apr 13th, 2018, 20:36	#4
Steve XC60 Structural member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 18:34 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South East	I suspect it is a Black Window spider.

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S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	The HUD will actually make it appear 75% SMALLER than it actually is. Personally I would be afraid , very afraid and always wear Football socks pulled up over your trouser legs, 3 pair of underpants and a 4th pair over your head . __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

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Sysyphus Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 19:51 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Suburban Philly	I suspect you would not have enjoyed the "stink bug" that wandered across the mirror of my rear projection TV one night... on the 65" screen he appeared the size of a large cat

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