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5THGENRS · 04-19-2010, 09:20 PM

back when i was ordering i heard of the HUD and was asking my dealer when it was due to come out and also the addition to the rear back up sensors. I thought about waiting but no official word, but low and behold i did get the sensors (despite the circles, nice feature). I wish i had the HUD, it would be nice to have but even me being # 92,608 i still wouldnt trade mine in bc i just like to

over the fact that i coincidently totaled my GP when i did and was able to get the first official release year. Just weird the timing of it all and the fact i was

over my first camaro i ever seen in person back in May 09 and fast forward 8 months later and i was putting my order in!

My quote: "Yeah it sickens me over how i totaled my car, and it was a great car, but hey i cant totally regret it happening bc look at what ive got now"

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-19-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder

MY vette HUD does more than that. It does less than my moms acadia with HUD.

No...

It doesn't. This HUD is a bit more advanced than the one in the Corvettes thanks to the Camaro's next-generation electronics.

EDIT: Something else to consider...this CAN be turned off and dimmed separately from the interior lighting in case it becomes too distracting in certain lighting conditions. The controls are on the opposite side of the steering wheel from the headlight controls.

aldaran · 04-19-2010, 09:57 PM

I like it a lot. It doesn't need to be large because it becomes a distraction. It's an additional reference.

5thGenOwner · 04-19-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLT4

Looks pretty damn distracting to me. No thanks, I'll drive like a man.

I believe HUD was actually used in the millitary first. This isn't "parking assist" or some wussie crap like that. Lets be honest, if you can't park your car... you shouldn't be driving. (maybe a bicycle is more... for you?)

But, regarding HUD... Less time looking away from the road... less chance of an accident. Face it, this is a true improvement to the current method of driving. Not exactly what the millitary invented it for, but it definately works.

That said, I ain't trading in my 2010 for nothin'! But, well done GM!

Captain Awesome · 04-19-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty 6

What a crock of crap!

Everyone cried like a little girl when the camaro arrived with out HUD. Now everyone is crying like a little girl because HUD came out.

One member on here was pretty critical of HUD when he saw the actual configuration, but when shown the video of the original example of HUD in a promotional video (prior to the car even coming out) he thought it was cool. What are the differences?....it looks the same to me.

I completely agree it needs to be an OPTION! But I just don't see how people can be so disappointed in something they were so passionate about the car not having when it was released. Based on the description of what HUD displays I don't think there is a lot more they can display. It shows useful and meaningful data to HELP YOU DRIVE.

DISCLAIMER: I realize not everyone who has posted was around when the HUD was first discussed, and vice versa.

I for one am angry that HUD came out on the 2011, but that's because it DIDN'T come out on the 2010 at all, so I missed getting it.

On the other hand, far too many people jumped down my throat for saying that the backup sensor should be an OPTION, so I can't get on board with anyone complaining that HUD should be optional.

All I can hope for is a retrofit kit. I hope it is do-able.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-19-2010, 11:15 PM

Unfortunately...HUD as an option is virtually impossible.

After talking to the Great Camaro Team members that attended the Fest....somehow the unit ties into way too many different subsystems of the car to even make half a lick of sense as offering it as an option. I say "somehow" because I'm no engineer...especially when it comes to sensitive electronics.

Captain Awesome · 04-19-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Unfortunately...HUD as an option is virtually impossible.

After talking to the Great Camaro Team members that attended the Fest....somehow the unit ties into way too many different subsystems of the car to even make half a lick of sense as offering it as an option. I say "somehow" because I'm no engineer...especially when it comes to sensitive electronics.

That implies this is an impossible retrofit.

However, as an electronics/software engineer I can say it would be really poor layout to tie this device into all kinds of systems with a mass of interconnects. The information that needs to be displayed should be readily available over a single connection from the main controller in the car.

I can accept it if they say that the info from the audio/bluetooth/usb controller is separate.

They should be working to integrate all these functions into a standard network on the car so that they can save weight.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-19-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

That implies this is an impossible retrofit.

However, as an electronics/software engineer I can say it would be really poor layout to tie this device into all kinds of systems with a mass of interconnects. The information that needs to be displayed should be readily available over a single connection from the main controller in the car.

I can accept it if they say that the info from the audio/bluetooth/usb controller is separate.

They should be working to integrate all these functions into a standard network on the car so that they can save weight.

The Camaro features their newest electronics "platform"(? I dunno what else to call it). Anyways...like I said, I'm no engineer so I can't really delve into it intelligently. All I can guess is that systems like OnStar, ECM, and the "silver box" all have to communicate to it...and everything must sync up...meaning lots of inter-system communication...all displayed through the HUD...which can get complicated.

superstockcam · 04-19-2010, 11:37 PM

If it showed me the stock ticker then I would care...

5thGenOwner · 04-19-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by superstockcam

If it showed me the stock ticker then I would care...

I guess they don't call it a 'crash' for nothin'!

Kenji · 04-19-2010, 11:57 PM

Where's the whiskey marker, reticle, velocity vector, etc.?...

LSP2010 · 04-20-2010, 05:53 AM

nice

Liquid Snake · 04-20-2010, 07:19 AM

Cool feature, but another that goes to sh** all the time. And it's not like it's a new invention or anything, I had it on my 1991 silvia (factory option).

camdaddy · 04-20-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLT4

Looks pretty damn distracting to me. No thanks, I'll drive like a man.

04-19-2010, 09:20 PM	#127
5THGENRS Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT RS, 08 IOM G8 GT, 87ta Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 591 View My Garage	OPINIONS back when i was ordering i heard of the HUD and was asking my dealer when it was due to come out and also the addition to the rear back up sensors. I thought about waiting but no official word, but low and behold i did get the sensors (despite the circles, nice feature). I wish i had the HUD, it would be nice to have but even me being # 92,608 i still wouldnt trade mine in bc i just like to over the fact that i coincidently totaled my GP when i did and was able to get the first official release year. Just weird the timing of it all and the fact i was over my first camaro i ever seen in person back in May 09 and fast forward 8 months later and i was putting my order in! My quote: "Yeah it sickens me over how i totaled my car, and it was a great car, but hey i cant totally regret it happening bc look at what ive got now" __________________ 1000 = Order Placed (11/16/2009) RS Constraint 1100 = Preliminary Order Accepted (1/9/2010) Order # NSPHF8 2000 = Accepted by GM (1/12/2010) 2500 = Preferenced (1/12/2010) 3000 = Accepted by Production (1/13/2010) TPW = (2/8/2010) 3100 = Sequenced (1/29/2010) 3300 = Scheduled (1/29/2010) 3400 = Broadcast (1/29/2010) 3800 = Produced (2/10/2010) VIN # 2G1FG1EVXA9192608 4150 = Invoiced (2/11/2010) 4200 = Shipped (2/12/2010) 5000 = Delivered to Dealer (2/24/2010) 6000 = Delivered to Customer (3/1/2010)

04-19-2010, 11:15 PM	#132
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Unfortunately...HUD as an option is virtually impossible. After talking to the Great Camaro Team members that attended the Fest....somehow the unit ties into way too many different subsystems of the car to even make half a lick of sense as offering it as an option. I say "somehow" because I'm no engineer...especially when it comes to sensitive electronics. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

04-19-2010, 11:37 PM	#135
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	If it showed me the stock ticker then I would care... __________________ .

04-20-2010, 05:53 AM	#138
LSP2010 IM A GURL Drives: 2010/2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Killeen,TX Posts: 640	nice __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 13oct08 2000, Order accepted by GM ----- n/a 3000, Order acc. by P.R---------- n/a 3100, Order available to sequence- n/a 3300, Order sch. for production--- 21may09 3400, Order broadcast------------ 28may09 3800, Order produced ------------ 2jun09(2G1FT1EW8A9114199) 4000, Available to ship 4200, Shipped--------------------9june09 *ITS HERE 18JUNE09*

04-19-2010, 09:57 PM	#129
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	I like it a lot. It doesn't need to be large because it becomes a distraction. It's an additional reference.

04-19-2010, 11:57 PM	#137
Kenji Drives: 2SS/RS M6 SW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 274 View My Garage	Where's the whiskey marker, reticle, velocity vector, etc.?...

04-20-2010, 07:19 AM	#139
Liquid Snake Drives: Nissan silvia Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Cool feature, but another that goes to sh** all the time. And it's not like it's a new invention or anything, I had it on my 1991 silvia (factory option).