Am I the only one who was won over by the HUD? - Page 2

detamble13 · 10-04-2019, 08:15 AM

The first five years I owned my car I barely used it but then came to appreciate it. Haven't turned it off since.

craigss50 · 10-04-2019, 08:26 AM

My last car was a Corvette and I loved the HUD so much that it is one of two features a car must have for me. The other is Ventilated seats. My wife's car is a Honda Accord Touring which of course has both HUD and Ventilated seats. I just wish Camaro had also put the turn signals in the HUD like my Corvette had.

Zaqwert6 · 10-04-2019, 08:58 AM

I like it and use it regularly in my driving. However it had nothing to do with the car purchase.

I've had HUD on other cars and the Camaro version is one the best I've seen though.

trohde78 · 10-04-2019, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Petrol Head

I could be wrong but I believe GM's first cars with HUD were the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. It was like a $1500 option back in 1988, and only available on the top of the line models. The module was made by aerospace engineering firm Rockwell adapted from their fighter jet technology for automotive use.

This sounds about right. I had a 1992 Bonneville SSE that had a HUD, and from that point on I've wondered why all cars don't have one. In the Camaro (and my last BMW) it's been great for knowing my speed at the track.

Laststandard · 10-04-2019, 09:37 AM

Love it, especially the shift lights. Nice to have on track.

SteveV · 10-04-2019, 10:09 AM

It is actually available on GM trucks now too. For the 2019/2020 Silverado, you can get it in a High Country or LTZ by adding the technology package.

95 imp · 10-04-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun

Why ?

I never really noticed it while driving. Maybe I'm to used to looking at gauges.

More weight/complexity which means more things to break. Also, the special (read $$$) windshield.

Maybe if they got rid of the instrument cluster and laid it out in the HUD format, I'd dig it more.

Aragorn · 10-04-2019, 10:55 AM

Definitely thinking it’s a cool option to have, but honestly I rarely find myself using it.

Magnum922 · 10-04-2019, 11:13 AM

I like it on my 2ss. I bought an aftermarket one for my truck for about $14. I.didnt like it sitting onto of the dash and got bored of it.

JDono · 10-04-2019, 11:23 AM

Due to my body position and hand placement on the wheel I can’t see most of the gauges so I’m always using the HUD and people are always impressed with it.

kropscamaro16 · 10-04-2019, 11:26 AM

its cool but i wouldnt pay the 2ss price for just that leather and light up interior lol

i know there is other stuff too but really didnt care plus its heavier

cbr1100xx · 10-04-2019, 11:43 AM

I’m sure it’s nice to have. But necessary? Nope.

Jim50thSS · 10-04-2019, 11:52 AM

I wish it could be tilted, just seems a little misaligned, Left is low and right is high, just bugs me. Does anyone else think their isn't aligned correctly?

Need4Camaro · 10-04-2019, 12:50 PM

I like it, and it is also hard switching cars when I use a car without HUD.

10-04-2019, 09:37 AM	#19
Laststandard Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 428	Love it, especially the shift lights. Nice to have on track. __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE (sold)

10-04-2019, 10:09 AM	#20
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	It is actually available on GM trucks now too. For the 2019/2020 Silverado, you can get it in a High Country or LTZ by adding the technology package. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

10-04-2019, 11:13 AM	#23
Magnum922 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North carolina Posts: 336	I like it on my 2ss. I bought an aftermarket one for my truck for about $14. I.didnt like it sitting onto of the dash and got bored of it. __________________

10-04-2019, 11:26 AM	#25
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,134	its cool but i wouldnt pay the 2ss price for just that leather and light up interior lol i know there is other stuff too but really didnt care plus its heavier __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-04-2019, 08:15 AM	#15
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 789	The first five years I owned my car I barely used it but then came to appreciate it. Haven't turned it off since.

10-04-2019, 08:26 AM	#16
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	My last car was a Corvette and I loved the HUD so much that it is one of two features a car must have for me. The other is Ventilated seats. My wife's car is a Honda Accord Touring which of course has both HUD and Ventilated seats. I just wish Camaro had also put the turn signals in the HUD like my Corvette had.

10-04-2019, 08:58 AM	#17
Zaqwert6 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 396 View My Garage	I like it and use it regularly in my driving. However it had nothing to do with the car purchase. I've had HUD on other cars and the Camaro version is one the best I've seen though.

10-04-2019, 10:55 AM	#22
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Definitely thinking it’s a cool option to have, but honestly I rarely find myself using it.

10-04-2019, 11:23 AM	#24
JDono Drives: 2024 ZL1 M6 Vert - Riptide Blue Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Binghamton, New York Posts: 139 View My Garage	Due to my body position and hand placement on the wheel I can’t see most of the gauges so I’m always using the HUD and people are always impressed with it.

10-04-2019, 11:43 AM	#26
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	I’m sure it’s nice to have. But necessary? Nope.

10-04-2019, 11:52 AM	#27
Jim50thSS Drives: 50th SS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swanton, Ohio Posts: 103	I wish it could be tilted, just seems a little misaligned, Left is low and right is high, just bugs me. Does anyone else think their isn't aligned correctly?

10-04-2019, 12:50 PM	#28
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,975	I like it, and it is also hard switching cars when I use a car without HUD.

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