Why no HUD at launch? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kanys · 09-07-2008, 08:20 PM

I've seen a lot of talk about how HUD will not be avaliable till Dec 09, but after searching for a little while I didn't see any official reason for this. If they are re-designing the system or something and it will not be finished until next winter then that is completely understandable. However, I certainly hope they are not just trying to keep the car selling strong all year. Like I know white is a "summer color", but that is a pretty lame reason to hold that until July in my opinion. It seems to me that GM is worried that they will sell a ton of Camaros in the first few months and then sales will significantly drop(I think they are correct, to an extent, but I believe this car will sell relatively well for a couple more years at least).
I really don't see why they would not just offer the best car avaliable with all options possible immediately, cause seriously in the end they are going to sell the same amount of cars and make the same amount of cash(geeze I would think they want to get their hands on that money as soon as possible, considering their current financial situation!). Holding little options like this may even make or brake prospective buyers who really want a white Camaro with HUD immediately who simply cannot wait till Dec. I will be going off to college next fall, and I have to have a car by then. I don't care for the white (though it does look amazing

), but I do really want the HUD. And I am sure I am not the only one in this situation. I don't want to hassle with getting a HUD installed when it comes out, so I just hope GM pushes its avaliability up to March, or maybe makes their current HUD an option until Dec. Thanks for reading my little rant (assuming you made it this far

). But if anyone knows why at this point there will be no HUD at launch please share that info!

headpunter · 09-07-2008, 08:36 PM

they want to get it to market so they can start making money on thier investment. for many people the hud isnt a deal breaker

kanys · 09-07-2008, 09:01 PM

Ah ok, so the HUD just isn't ready yet?

ucla1ove3 · 09-07-2008, 09:10 PM

yep.

*The_Blur* · 09-07-2008, 09:41 PM

GM just wants to start making money on the car. A lot of people don't need that feature. The car is hot enough to sell without the HUD. When GM introduces it, it will be a new feature, keeping the Camaro in the spotlight after it makes production. Introducing features later may make it more appealing over time because it will be spreading out the features.

Vash · 09-07-2008, 10:43 PM

Aye they are totally broke right now. In the red. So there is no extra R&D cash. If it's not simply they don't need it right now.

You can always install a DEFI VSD-X HUD. If you install the master controller it's nice because it will support a full set of gauges and the HUD.

headpunter · 09-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

DEFI VSD-X HUD

ill pass

*GTAHVIT* · 09-08-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Aye they are totally broke right now. In the red. So there is no extra R&D cash. If it's not simply they don't need it right now.

You can always install a DEFI VSD-X HUD. If you install the master controller it's nice because it will support a full set of gauges and the HUD.

Just a little FYI. They aren't broke. They have something like 12 Billion in liquid assests. Having said that, you are right. They need to start moving cars ahead of the options or they will be.

Nexus6 · 09-08-2008, 05:49 PM

it may also be a supplier issue.If they decided on hud later,rather than early,the supplier may not be able to deliver enough.

ckellyme3 · 09-08-2008, 06:03 PM

The HUD is a great touch i think. I fell in love with it in a grand prix. But I'm not really worried about it because they will have it in the camaro when im ready to finally buy one.

Angrybird 12 · 09-08-2008, 06:07 PM

My opinion is they are just a gimic and ain't worth the money... not needed and not wanted.

headpunter · 09-08-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

My opinion is they are just a gimic and ain't worth the money... not needed and not wanted.

have you driven with one? its amazing imo.

kanys · 09-08-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

have you driven with one? its amazing imo.

Yeah that is what I hear, so as of now I am unsure wether to pay a hefty sum and get it when it comes out, or live without...

:(

*radz28* · 09-08-2008, 08:44 PM

Eh, just something else in the car to distract me. Ooohhh... ambient lighting....

09-07-2008, 08:20 PM	#1
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Why no HUD at launch? I've seen a lot of talk about how HUD will not be avaliable till Dec 09, but after searching for a little while I didn't see any official reason for this. If they are re-designing the system or something and it will not be finished until next winter then that is completely understandable. However, I certainly hope they are not just trying to keep the car selling strong all year. Like I know white is a "summer color", but that is a pretty lame reason to hold that until July in my opinion. It seems to me that GM is worried that they will sell a ton of Camaros in the first few months and then sales will significantly drop(I think they are correct, to an extent, but I believe this car will sell relatively well for a couple more years at least). I really don't see why they would not just offer the best car avaliable with all options possible immediately, cause seriously in the end they are going to sell the same amount of cars and make the same amount of cash(geeze I would think they want to get their hands on that money as soon as possible, considering their current financial situation!). Holding little options like this may even make or brake prospective buyers who really want a white Camaro with HUD immediately who simply cannot wait till Dec. I will be going off to college next fall, and I have to have a car by then. I don't care for the white (though it does look amazing ), but I do really want the HUD. And I am sure I am not the only one in this situation. I don't want to hassle with getting a HUD installed when it comes out, so I just hope GM pushes its avaliability up to March, or maybe makes their current HUD an option until Dec. Thanks for reading my little rant (assuming you made it this far ). But if anyone knows why at this point there will be no HUD at launch please share that info!

09-07-2008, 08:36 PM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	they want to get it to market so they can start making money on thier investment. for many people the hud isnt a deal breaker __________________ Stop Whinging

09-07-2008, 09:41 PM	#5
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	GM just wants to start making money on the car. A lot of people don't need that feature. The car is hot enough to sell without the HUD. When GM introduces it, it will be a new feature, keeping the Camaro in the spotlight after it makes production. Introducing features later may make it more appealing over time because it will be spreading out the features. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-08-2008, 06:03 PM	#10
ckellyme3 Drives: 1986 IROC 406 stroker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: exton pa Posts: 150	The HUD is a great touch i think. I fell in love with it in a grand prix. But I'm not really worried about it because they will have it in the camaro when im ready to finally buy one. __________________ My scheme

09-08-2008, 06:07 PM	#11
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	My opinion is they are just a gimic and ain't worth the money... not needed and not wanted. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

09-07-2008, 09:01 PM	#3
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Ah ok, so the HUD just isn't ready yet?

09-07-2008, 09:10 PM	#4
ucla1ove3 Drives: soon to be 2010 CAMARO :] Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 1,284	yep.

09-07-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Aye they are totally broke right now. In the red. So there is no extra R&D cash. If it's not simply they don't need it right now. You can always install a DEFI VSD-X HUD. If you install the master controller it's nice because it will support a full set of gauges and the HUD.

09-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#9
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	it may also be a supplier issue.If they decided on hud later,rather than early,the supplier may not be able to deliver enough.

09-08-2008, 08:44 PM	#14
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	Eh, just something else in the car to distract me. Ooohhh... ambient lighting.... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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