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jjopks · 06-17-2010, 10:14 PM

Why would Chevy opt to have a HUD option over something like Auto climate control? I find it very frustrating to have to fiddle with the A/C and fan every few minutes to get to the right temp inside the cabin. I love my Maro otherwise but don't think the powers that be got this one right. This feature is becoming a standard nowadays in many lesser cars. I'd love a power start button over a HUD come to think of it. I could probably rattle off many other features I'd like over a HUD. Where are these protesters that HAD to have a HUD?? I've never really noticed any threads on this forum that demanded this item as a must-have. Anyhoo, that's my 2 cents.

Captain Awesome · 06-17-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jjopks

Why would Chevy opt to have a HUD option over something like Auto climate control? I find it very frustrating to have to fiddle with the A/C and fan every few minutes to get to the right temp inside the cabin. I love my Maro otherwise but don't think the powers that be got this one right. This feature is becoming a standard nowadays in many lesser cars. I'd love a power start button over a HUD come to think of it. I could probably rattle off many other features I'd like over a HUD. Where are these protesters that HAD to have a HUD?? I've never really noticed any threads on this forum that demanded this item as a must-have. Anyhoo, that's my 2 cents.

Auto Climate Control is crap. I hate having the fool things constantly changing the air temperature in a feeble attempt to maintain a temperature setting when all I do is adjust one knob once to set the air blowing out of the vents to a comfortable temperature and leave it there. No hot/cold alternating breezes and no up/down of the fan speed. Auto climate control is one of those things that makes lesser cars "lesser".

Power start buttons are sooooo 1930.

HUD -is- a .must have. As stated above, "lesser" cars all have commonplace features like auto freeze/burn/blow controls. Very few cars have a Head's up Display. Jet fighters have HUDs too.

HUD > LazyMatic.

Q.E.D.

PQ · 06-17-2010, 11:03 PM

There wasn't necessarily a cry for it. But it was being developed from the beggining. And there are older threads of plenty people who wanted it.

mikeSS · 06-17-2010, 11:08 PM

buddy.... if you are complaining about a luxury feature then your in the wrong car.... the hub is much cooler for this kind of car....

Mightygrasshopper · 06-17-2010, 11:25 PM

haha, no need to freak out on the guy! i don't know what auto climate control you've used previously, but in my last ride, it was perfect. set it 20 deg C and that was it! this one you do kinda have to play around with it to figure out where 20 deg C may be.

As for luxury features...really? this is a camaro in 2010..auto climate control is as "luxurious" as auto dimming mirrors, blue tooth, and this thing's got ON STAR, leather, etc..a lot of stuff that can be "luxurious" and that we don't "need"

not asking for massaging chairs or even air conditioned vented seats...just auto climate controls.

that said, as cool as HUD is...it provides pretty little benefit compared to the current set up..where my eyeballs look downwards for like half a second. Compare that to auto climate control, and i don't see the big deal for wanting it.

Revo1 · 06-17-2010, 11:44 PM

Climate control would be nice, but what I want are power seat presets...

Sevn86 · 06-17-2010, 11:51 PM

I wish my camaro had HUD display...but memory seats along with push start and climate control would have been nice...

fbodfather · 06-17-2010, 11:54 PM

we have -- and will continue -- the discussion of these issues with the "12 Disciples of which there are 15" -- and continue to look at what our enthusiasts and intenders want.....

The HUD was something very high on the list - Automatic Climate control, as I recall, was much further down on the list -- well below "memory seats" and "Power Passenger Seat" --

Revo1 · 06-18-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

we have -- and will continue -- the discussion of these issues with the "12 Disciples of which there are 15" -- and continue to look at what our enthusiasts and intenders want.....

The HUD was something very high on the list - Automatic Climate control, as I recall, was much further down on the list -- well below "memory seats" and "Power Passenger Seat" --

Works for me! If memory seats make an appearance, I'm golden!

Push-button start and climate control can stay in Em's Lex

PS How's the new ride treating you?

Sevn86 · 06-18-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

we have -- and will continue -- the discussion of these issues with the "12 Disciples of which there are 15" -- and continue to look at what our enthusiasts and intenders want.....

The HUD was something very high on the list - Automatic Climate control, as I recall, was much further down on the list -- well below "memory seats" and "Power Passenger Seat" --

O how could I forget about the power passenger seat...I have to hear about it every time my mom or my sisters ride with me...they all have a hard time seeing out of the car...especially my mom...One time they tried to convince me to sell my baby

and get something else that had a height adjustable seat for the front passanger...i said no...lol

v6sonoma · 06-18-2010, 12:52 AM

HUD makes useful performance info easily available while driving the vehicle hard. A/C is the first thing to get ripped out in a race car. I've had climate control and it's no better. I found myself constantly adjusting the temp up or down. I'll take a dial that stays where I put it.

mikeSS · 06-18-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

HUD makes useful performance info easily available while driving the vehicle hard. A/C is the first thing to get ripped out in a race car. I've had climate control and it's no better. I found myself constantly adjusting the temp up or down. I'll take a dial that stays where I put it.

i feel then same way....

jjopks · 06-18-2010, 01:00 AM

I too, being the driver was having a difficult time finding the sweet spot so I could see over the hood and not feel like I was hovering over everything else inside. I took it in for its first oil change and found when I got it back the technician did just that. Having the wheel pushed all the way back into the dash and lowering it just enough to see the gauges works best for me, otherwise it becomes a chore to get in and out without hitting the wheel. More importantly, he somehow found the perfect seat position and I haven't touched it since. It almost felt like a different car when I got it back.

Eric's Blue · 06-18-2010, 03:57 AM

Please dont make us pay for climate control. I can work my own AC and Heat. Push button start is so weird and alien. I had to drive her Rav-4 last night with the push button. Oddly enough and think she bought it for that reason.

06-17-2010, 10:14 PM	#1
jjopks Drives: Black 2LT RS -grey interior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 65	Is it just me? Why would Chevy opt to have a HUD option over something like Auto climate control? I find it very frustrating to have to fiddle with the A/C and fan every few minutes to get to the right temp inside the cabin. I love my Maro otherwise but don't think the powers that be got this one right. This feature is becoming a standard nowadays in many lesser cars. I'd love a power start button over a HUD come to think of it. I could probably rattle off many other features I'd like over a HUD. Where are these protesters that HAD to have a HUD?? I've never really noticed any threads on this forum that demanded this item as a must-have. Anyhoo, that's my 2 cents. __________________ Autobots! Transform and rollout. 8/26 Put on wait list - Order placed official order# NNWRRS 3300 11/2 production scheduled 3400 11/2 order broadcast 3800 11/3 order produced 4200 11/4 shipped by rail (in transit) 11/10 shipped by truck 11/12 delivered to dealer 11/13 (Friday) I picked up from dealer!!

06-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	There wasn't necessarily a cry for it. But it was being developed from the beggining. And there are older threads of plenty people who wanted it. __________________

06-17-2010, 11:25 PM	#5
Mightygrasshopper Drives: 2012 45th anniversary edition 'vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	haha, no need to freak out on the guy! i don't know what auto climate control you've used previously, but in my last ride, it was perfect. set it 20 deg C and that was it! this one you do kinda have to play around with it to figure out where 20 deg C may be. As for luxury features...really? this is a camaro in 2010..auto climate control is as "luxurious" as auto dimming mirrors, blue tooth, and this thing's got ON STAR, leather, etc..a lot of stuff that can be "luxurious" and that we don't "need" not asking for massaging chairs or even air conditioned vented seats...just auto climate controls. that said, as cool as HUD is...it provides pretty little benefit compared to the current set up..where my eyeballs look downwards for like half a second. Compare that to auto climate control, and i don't see the big deal for wanting it. __________________ MightyGrasshopper www.mightygrasshopper.com Into health, wellness and fitness? Check out my site for natural health product reviews, health articles and industry news. Want to get into summer time shape? I'm a former fatty who's lost the weight - "Train With Me" for FREE - sexy abs in 16 weeks! Just follow along!

06-17-2010, 11:44 PM	#6
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Climate control would be nice, but what I want are power seat presets... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-17-2010, 11:54 PM	#8
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	we have -- and will continue -- the discussion of these issues with the "12 Disciples of which there are 15" -- and continue to look at what our enthusiasts and intenders want..... The HUD was something very high on the list - Automatic Climate control, as I recall, was much further down on the list -- well below "memory seats" and "Power Passenger Seat" -- __________________

06-17-2010, 11:08 PM	#4
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	buddy.... if you are complaining about a luxury feature then your in the wrong car.... the hub is much cooler for this kind of car....

06-18-2010, 12:52 AM	#11
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	HUD makes useful performance info easily available while driving the vehicle hard. A/C is the first thing to get ripped out in a race car. I've had climate control and it's no better. I found myself constantly adjusting the temp up or down. I'll take a dial that stays where I put it. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

06-18-2010, 01:00 AM	#13
jjopks Drives: Black 2LT RS -grey interior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 65	I too, being the driver was having a difficult time finding the sweet spot so I could see over the hood and not feel like I was hovering over everything else inside. I took it in for its first oil change and found when I got it back the technician did just that. Having the wheel pushed all the way back into the dash and lowering it just enough to see the gauges works best for me, otherwise it becomes a chore to get in and out without hitting the wheel. More importantly, he somehow found the perfect seat position and I haven't touched it since. It almost felt like a different car when I got it back. __________________ Autobots! Transform and rollout. 8/26 Put on wait list - Order placed official order# NNWRRS 3300 11/2 production scheduled 3400 11/2 order broadcast 3800 11/3 order produced 4200 11/4 shipped by rail (in transit) 11/10 shipped by truck 11/12 delivered to dealer 11/13 (Friday) I picked up from dealer!!

06-18-2010, 03:57 AM	#14
Eric's Blue Drives: Cybergray 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Temple - West GA Posts: 565	Please dont make us pay for climate control. I can work my own AC and Heat. Push button start is so weird and alien. I had to drive her Rav-4 last night with the push button. Oddly enough and think she bought it for that reason.