How often is your H.U.D. on? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

KevininPHX · 10-08-2013, 04:11 PM

Just curious what others do. I leave mine on all the time, usually adjusting the brightness only at night. Is there any reason to be concerned about how long it will last, leaving it on all the time?

dkp2LT · 10-08-2013, 04:13 PM

I have a '10 (HUD added my me) and I personally can't stand the thick as anything speedo needle. Never without the HUD now. I have to adjust based on day, day with sunglasses, and night.

01pewterz28 · 10-08-2013, 04:18 PM

Mine is always on day and night

CamaroKevin · 10-08-2013, 04:18 PM

I actually just had my whole HUD unit replaced. Chevy dealer had to keep the car 2 days to replace it. Apparently it's a bitch to get out since they had to remove the entire dashboard just to get to it. Mine just killed out one day at 18,000 miles.

Only got the car CPO with 4,000 miles. Go figure

... At least it was covered under warranty.

Manbearpig · 10-08-2013, 04:22 PM

24/7, my only worry is coupled with a quick car, it almost feels like you're in the driver's seat of a video game.

*DISCLAIMER* I DO NOT DRIVE LIKE I AM IN A VIDEO GAME.

dkp2LT · 10-08-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKevin

I actually just had my whole HUD unit replaced. Chevy dealer had to keep the car 2 days to replace it. Apparently it's a bitch to get out since they had to remove the entire dashboard just to get to it. Mine just killed out one day at 18,000 miles.

Only got the car CPO with 4,000 miles. Go figure

... At least it was covered under warranty.

The complete center console & dash have to come out. I've heard of some dealers that remove the windshield also but that's a bit extreme IMO.

The hard part is not scratching anything during the entire process. Hopefully mine will last longer than yours since I did myself, not under warranty & I'm not wanting to undertake that project again right now!

Edit: Found this on my PC - just a fun pic while I was installing it.

CamaroKevin · 10-08-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

The complete center console & dash have to come out. I've heard of some dealers that remove the windshield also but that's a bit extreme IMO.

The hard part is not scratching anything during the entire process. Hopefully mine will last longer than yours since I did myself, not under warranty & I'm not wanting to undertake that project again right now!

Yeah I'm sure it was involved... Hopefully yours lasts a lot longer and mine was just a defective unit. They said I was the only one to come in there with that issue.... Luckily no scratches or rattling now (knock on wood)

harryzhere · 10-08-2013, 04:41 PM

All the time ...

Cookie Monster · 10-08-2013, 04:42 PM

Mines is always on, but I never notice it unless I'm trying to look at it.
...
Pretty nice feature

MrPace · 10-08-2013, 04:43 PM

I think I'm one of the few on here who finds it distracting...and rarely rides with it on...maybe i have it set too bright...lol

GMTool · 10-08-2013, 04:46 PM

Always. I find myself looking for it in my truck after I have been driving the Camaro for a few days. I can't see the speedo and my dic is always on avg. mpg's.

"OC" · 10-08-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Always. I find myself looking for it in my truck after I have been driving the Camaro for a few days. I can't see the speedo and my dic is always on avg. mpg's.

dixonk · 10-08-2013, 05:08 PM

When I drive my Audi I always find myself wondering what speed I am going because it doesn't have HUD. I drive the Camaro so much that it is actually pretty inconvenient not to have HUD.

GbrilliantQ · 10-08-2013, 05:11 PM

All the time. One of the reasons I got a 2SS was for the HUD. Love it

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10-08-2013, 04:11 PM	#1
KevininPHX Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Garnet Red Tintcoat Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Arizona United States Posts: 42	How often is your H.U.D. on? Just curious what others do. I leave mine on all the time, usually adjusting the brightness only at night. Is there any reason to be concerned about how long it will last, leaving it on all the time?

10-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#3
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Mine is always on day and night __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-08-2013, 04:42 PM	#9
Cookie Monster Belle Isle Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Motor City Posts: 858 View My Garage	Mines is always on, but I never notice it unless I'm trying to look at it. ... Pretty nice feature __________________ 2014 2SS Credit to xVengeancex28

10-08-2013, 04:46 PM	#11
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Always. I find myself looking for it in my truck after I have been driving the Camaro for a few days. I can't see the speedo and my dic is always on avg. mpg's. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-08-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	I have a '10 (HUD added my me) and I personally can't stand the thick as anything speedo needle. Never without the HUD now. I have to adjust based on day, day with sunglasses, and night.

10-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#4
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 216	I actually just had my whole HUD unit replaced. Chevy dealer had to keep the car 2 days to replace it. Apparently it's a bitch to get out since they had to remove the entire dashboard just to get to it. Mine just killed out one day at 18,000 miles. Only got the car CPO with 4,000 miles. Go figure ... At least it was covered under warranty.

10-08-2013, 04:22 PM	#5
Manbearpig Engineer of softness-ware Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal/Chicago Posts: 741	24/7, my only worry is coupled with a quick car, it almost feels like you're in the driver's seat of a video game. DISCLAIMER I DO NOT DRIVE LIKE I AM IN A VIDEO GAME.

10-08-2013, 04:41 PM	#8
harryzhere Drives: Victory Red 2013 "HERO" 2LT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 88	All the time ...

10-08-2013, 04:43 PM	#10
MrPace Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NY Posts: 163	I think I'm one of the few on here who finds it distracting...and rarely rides with it on...maybe i have it set too bright...lol

10-08-2013, 05:08 PM	#13
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	When I drive my Audi I always find myself wondering what speed I am going because it doesn't have HUD. I drive the Camaro so much that it is actually pretty inconvenient not to have HUD.

10-08-2013, 05:11 PM	#14
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	All the time. One of the reasons I got a 2SS was for the HUD. Love it Sent from Note