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gajagfan · 02-10-2015, 10:14 AM

Hard to believe GM could not come up with a better acronym than DIC. I might suggest VIC (vehicle information center). I bet they were just having too much fun with it.

Red2014SS · 02-10-2015, 10:18 AM

HUD only. Can't vote.

Evergreen6 · 02-10-2015, 10:18 AM

When I had HUD, I always kept it on the tach setting. I've always prefered the digital velocity readout in the DIC.

The other day, I changed the DIC screen to something else just to see if I could even get used to the analog speedo. Nope. For some reason the location and print of the numbers is visually illogical for me.

DJ A · 02-10-2015, 10:22 AM

When I had my 2011 I used the HUD for speed and left the DIC on tire psi but now I just leave it on speed. I agree that it's a lot easier to just glance at the DIC rather than try and figure out where the dial is.

snymat68 · 02-10-2015, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

If something was going wrong ... it would pop up and the chime will sound.

Are we still talking about the DIC?

FilibustaRhymes · 02-10-2015, 10:25 AM

I have a speedometer? I thought it was just on the HUD.

I hope I never have to drive another car without HUD...I'm not sure I'd remember how to tell how fast I'm going.

lbls1 · 02-10-2015, 10:50 AM

Not looking at your speedometer can be dangerous for your wallet's health, as well as your driving record.

TheSmokingSuns · 02-10-2015, 10:57 AM

HUD only for me. It really spoils me. I don't think I could ever drive without one now.

Firehawk178 · 02-10-2015, 11:10 AM

HUD here, my DIC is always show miles left to empty or the occasional tire pressure check.. The analog speedo just seems like is too far out of the way to look at.

The HUD spoiled me.

Dfault · 02-10-2015, 11:13 AM

I love my DIC I don't look at the analog at all

allmotor · 02-10-2015, 11:22 AM

After I had the motor stroked to 417CI, I'm afraid to take my eyes off the road when running through 1st to 3rd..

maddoggyusa · 02-10-2015, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benji276289

I guess you must not have a HUD. I'm always looking at the speed on my HUD.

+1, everything I need is on the HUD... no need for gauges

LoneCynic · 02-10-2015, 12:35 PM

When I had the 2011 LS, I used the DIC for speed. The needles were like a quarter inch thick (exaggeration, but they were wide for gauge needles) and the dial had the marks for the various speeds closer in on the dial, so the needle could be sitting between 50 and 70 on the gauge, and you didn't know if that meant 55 or 65 you were going. On the 2015 1LE I have now, I just use the speedometer. It has a thin needle, and the marks are further out on the dial, where you can see precisely how fast you are going. That way I can monitor something else on the DIC.

those 2010-2011 models have really poor gauges, design wise, and I'm glad to be rid of that fat needle. I hated it.

digdeep0169 · 02-10-2015, 12:55 PM

HUD - and always looking at speed!

View Poll Results: Do you bother looking at your SPEEDOMETER?
I never pay attention to how fast I'm going.	6	3.49%
I never look at the speedometer, just the DIC for my speed.	126	73.26%
Occasionally, when I use the DIC for other info.	24	13.95%
Most of the time, force of habit/I like it/feels retro.	8	4.65%
Yes. Excusively. I don't use my DIC for my current speed.	8	4.65%
Voters: 172. You may not vote on this poll

02-10-2015, 10:18 AM	#16
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	HUD only. Can't vote. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

02-10-2015, 10:22 AM	#18
DJ A Drives: Cammed 2010 SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 390	When I had my 2011 I used the HUD for speed and left the DIC on tire psi but now I just leave it on speed. I agree that it's a lot easier to just glance at the DIC rather than try and figure out where the dial is. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - 450rwhp and 425tq - TSP 231/236 Cam, Dynatech 1 7/8" LT Headers, Dynatech Cat Delete, CAI Intake, BMR 1.4" Drop Springs, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Magnaflow Street Series Axle-Back w/X-pipe - Tuned by Ivan @ SouthwestSpeed

02-10-2015, 10:50 AM	#21
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	Not looking at your speedometer can be dangerous for your wallet's health, as well as your driving record. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

02-10-2015, 11:22 AM	#25
allmotor movin' down the motorway Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palmetto Fl and Peabody MA Posts: 740	After I had the motor stroked to 417CI, I'm afraid to take my eyes off the road when running through 1st to 3rd.. __________________ 417 stroker - Florida Speed and Power

02-10-2015, 10:14 AM	#15
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	Hard to believe GM could not come up with a better acronym than DIC. I might suggest VIC (vehicle information center). I bet they were just having too much fun with it.

02-10-2015, 10:18 AM	#17
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,435	When I had HUD, I always kept it on the tach setting. I've always prefered the digital velocity readout in the DIC. The other day, I changed the DIC screen to something else just to see if I could even get used to the analog speedo. Nope. For some reason the location and print of the numbers is visually illogical for me.

02-10-2015, 10:25 AM	#20
FilibustaRhymes Drives: SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: USA Posts: 529	I have a speedometer? I thought it was just on the HUD. I hope I never have to drive another car without HUD...I'm not sure I'd remember how to tell how fast I'm going.

02-10-2015, 10:57 AM	#22
TheSmokingSuns Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	HUD only for me. It really spoils me. I don't think I could ever drive without one now.

02-10-2015, 11:10 AM	#23
Firehawk178 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Katy, Tx. USA Posts: 196	HUD here, my DIC is always show miles left to empty or the occasional tire pressure check.. The analog speedo just seems like is too far out of the way to look at. The HUD spoiled me.

02-10-2015, 11:13 AM	#24
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	I love my DIC I don't look at the analog at all

02-10-2015, 12:35 PM	#27
LoneCynic Drives: 2015 BVM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 457 View My Garage	When I had the 2011 LS, I used the DIC for speed. The needles were like a quarter inch thick (exaggeration, but they were wide for gauge needles) and the dial had the marks for the various speeds closer in on the dial, so the needle could be sitting between 50 and 70 on the gauge, and you didn't know if that meant 55 or 65 you were going. On the 2015 1LE I have now, I just use the speedometer. It has a thin needle, and the marks are further out on the dial, where you can see precisely how fast you are going. That way I can monitor something else on the DIC. those 2010-2011 models have really poor gauges, design wise, and I'm glad to be rid of that fat needle. I hated it.

02-10-2015, 12:55 PM	#28
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	HUD - and always looking at speed! __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~