HUD: The true story? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mr_Draco · 12-22-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

also a good guess would be the 2ss price will increase with the HUD as a standard. . no way they'll give it away free.

I doubt it will be standard, at least for the 1st MY it's offered. I can see it being standard on the 2LT and 2SS trims for the '12 MY though.

bobscogin · 12-22-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBenny

Am I the only one who doesn't like the HUD? I think it looks like it belongs on a spaceship and I'd rather just check my gauges.

Wouldn't say I dislike it, but HUD is no big deal for me. I sure wouldn't pay extra for it.

Bob

Joe in T.O. · 12-22-2008, 10:26 PM

I had HUD on my 98 Gran Prix GT and before I leased the car, I thought it was a waste of $300 but it is really cool. They have to put a different windshield in it (that has a reflective coating on the inside) I found that out when I had to replace the windshield due to a stone chip & crack). It is worth it.

Croathlete · 12-22-2008, 10:58 PM

I really don't understand the difficulty of adding the HUD to the Camaro for this MY. The technology is already there. Nothing new has to be developed. All modern cars receive the same basic information from the computer. The only work that would need to be done is design the mount for the projector. From the time the announced it would be included to production, I find it hard to think of what problems they could have run into...unless of course the whole issue is $$$ related.

EDIT: I apologize if they already told us why it was delayed...I haven't searched much about it yet.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-22-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croathlete

I really don't understand the difficulty of adding the HUD to the Camaro for this MY. The technology is already there. Nothing new has to be developed. All modern cars receive the same basic information from the computer. The only work that would need to be done is design the mount for the projector. From the time the announced it would be included to production, I find it hard to think of what problems they could have run into...unless of course the whole issue is $$$ related.

EDIT: I apologize if they already told us why it was delayed...I haven't searched much about it yet.

Maybe they are adding something new?!?!?!? You won't know till it comes out I guess.

Black5thgen · 12-23-2008, 08:39 AM

I can't stand HUD. I turn it off every time I drive our C6. It's a nuisance to me. I can look at a gauge just as quick and I really don't plan on going 150 on a track. The Ambient lighting issue is starting to worry me, but not enough to hold out for it.

b_pappy · 12-23-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L. James

I used to not see the point of the HUD, until I bought a car that had it, and now I miss it whenever I drive another vehicle. This option is AWESOME!

I have it my Corvette, it is terrific, especially when really working the car. In my XLR it shows a lot less info, and is needed a lot less, but I still like it. Hopefully it becomes an option later for the Camaro.
Bruce

XAnimal · 12-23-2008, 02:27 PM

Hopefully we can add it to our 1st run camaros later on

linkwpc · 12-23-2008, 08:45 PM

I just finished renting a 2008 Corvette with the HUD in it and I LOVE IT! I got to have it for the new camaro!! If you never own one before, you will be in for a surprised!! I need it!

tbss1 · 12-23-2008, 09:40 PM

isn't the camaro about performance, and going fast, whats up with all the worries of hud and abl's

ROE · 12-23-2008, 10:12 PM

I NEED THE HUD PLEASE GM

Speedy1975 · 12-24-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbss1

isn't the camaro about performance, and going fast, whats up with all the worries of hud and abl's

Seriously? So a Vette isn't about performance and going fast? Vettes include nice tech gadgets as well as creature comforts.

Rogue Leader · 12-24-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomServo

On the track at 150+ MPH you'd change your mind.

While I like the HUD on the street, its WAY to distracting for the track, and I've been 150+ in a race car. Many race cars don't even have speedometers, and in reality the only thing any race driver really would want in their face is some sort of tach/shift light, everything else is a second thought when you are going 110%.

Any time I ever ran my Vette as well I always shut it off, if the race drivers wanted it they would have had it by now.

brantley847 · 12-24-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBenny

Am I the only one who doesn't like the HUD? I think it looks like it belongs on a spaceship and I'd rather just check my gauges.

Yea...you are the only one

12-23-2008, 02:27 PM	#36
XAnimal Just in time Drives: MRAP, M-1151 (Humvee) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Savannah, GA currently: Baghdad, Iraq Posts: 145	Hopefully we can add it to our 1st run camaros later on __________________ I'M HOME from Iraq, can't wait for my Black on Black 2LT RS 2010 Camaro

12-23-2008, 08:45 PM	#37
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	I just finished renting a 2008 Corvette with the HUD in it and I LOVE IT! I got to have it for the new camaro!! If you never own one before, you will be in for a surprised!! I need it! __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

12-23-2008, 09:40 PM	#38
tbss1 More then meets the eye! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 426 hp Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maui Posts: 584 View My Garage	isn't the camaro about performance, and going fast, whats up with all the worries of hud and abl's __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, M6, OBX 7/8" l/t headers, with high flow cats, MBRP full 3" exhaust, Whipple supercharger, 3.875 pulley, ID-1050X 1260CC injectors, JRE rough idle street blower cam kit, ZL1 fp, ZL1 fpcm, ZR1 3 bar map sensor, cold air intake, Richman 4.10 gears, BMR toe rods, trailing arms, f/r sway bars, f/r sway bar end links, BMR end link brackets, full BMR poly bushing including solid rear cradle bushings, BMR frame connectors and tunnel brace, f/r Hurst swaybar bushing brackets, Fluidamper, MGR shifter, and tune by Jannetty Racing.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
BIG RED - The WORLDS BADDEST CAMARO and its '69 Z/28 non the less (True Story)	NOODLESgoneWILD	1st & 2nd Generation Camaros	12	10-01-2014 10:15 AM
Why no HUD at launch?	kanys	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	85	03-16-2009 06:41 AM
HUD, Aftermarket, Features, Ideas	Drsandman2	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	7	10-05-2008 10:12 AM
Warning: long and boring story of how the camaro changed my life.	byebyeImports	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	15	08-28-2007 01:18 AM

12-22-2008, 10:26 PM	#31
Joe in T.O. Drives: 1970 GTO Ragtop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 325	I had HUD on my 98 Gran Prix GT and before I leased the car, I thought it was a waste of $300 but it is really cool. They have to put a different windshield in it (that has a reflective coating on the inside) I found that out when I had to replace the windshield due to a stone chip & crack). It is worth it.

12-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#32
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	I really don't understand the difficulty of adding the HUD to the Camaro for this MY. The technology is already there. Nothing new has to be developed. All modern cars receive the same basic information from the computer. The only work that would need to be done is design the mount for the projector. From the time the announced it would be included to production, I find it hard to think of what problems they could have run into...unless of course the whole issue is $$$ related. EDIT: I apologize if they already told us why it was delayed...I haven't searched much about it yet.

12-23-2008, 08:39 AM	#34
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I can't stand HUD. I turn it off every time I drive our C6. It's a nuisance to me. I can look at a gauge just as quick and I really don't plan on going 150 on a track. The Ambient lighting issue is starting to worry me, but not enough to hold out for it.

12-23-2008, 10:12 PM	#39
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	I NEED THE HUD PLEASE GM