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intensifi · 10-12-2012, 08:30 PM

Instantaneous MPG not just average on MPG screen please.

This should be an easy update.

tomlink · 10-12-2012, 10:04 PM

My daughter's Mazda has this. My wife's Ford has a graphical indicator for instantaneous MPG. I agree this should be easy.

I'd also like to see the HUD display the gear I am in for a manual, like it does for an auto. I'm sure I can think of a few more.

RollaMo · 10-12-2012, 10:12 PM

And just what good would it do?
That instant reading is pretty much worthless.

I have that on my Corvette, and never use it.
I can make it read anywhere from 4 mpg to 80 mpg.

Go down a long grade on the interstate where you are just coasting, and it will read 50+ mpg.
But then you have to go back up the other side and you can watch the instant reading fall into the single digits.

Neither of those readings are doing you any good as far as your real mpg goes.

There is no need for it.

dkp2LT · 10-12-2012, 10:18 PM

I had this on a car a while back. Played a game on a hill that I could coast on and get it to 99 mpg - the highest it could go since it was 2 digits. Other than that it was worthless. I don't even remember if it was on either of my Corvette's...

MMC · 10-13-2012, 08:58 AM

Worthless feature, My Impala has it and its just like the others said. You can add this feature yourself with an UltraGauge.

007s 'Vert · 10-13-2012, 09:30 AM

My Monte Carlo had it as well....never used it, instead I was wishing for an average mileage indicator just like the one we NOW have on our Camaros, that of which I use ALL the time

demonik · 10-13-2012, 09:33 AM

+1 for the gear showing up on the manual. Maybe even a shift light of sorts...have the entire HUD blink rapidly as you near redline and go solid when you are at or above.

Bonanza7 · 10-14-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollaMo

And just what good would it do?
That instant reading is pretty much worthless.

I have that on my Corvette, and never use it.
I can make it read anywhere from 4 mpg to 80 mpg.

Go down a long grade on the interstate where you are just coasting, and it will read 50+ mpg.
But then you have to go back up the other side and you can watch the instant reading fall into the single digits.

Neither of those readings are doing you any good as far as your real mpg goes.

There is no need for it.

I have it on my Honda. You learn to ignore it quickly. Absolutely useless.

10-12-2012, 08:30 PM	#1
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	DIC software update request Instantaneous MPG not just average on MPG screen please. This should be an easy update.

10-12-2012, 10:12 PM	#3
RollaMo Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 1,106	And just what good would it do? That instant reading is pretty much worthless. I have that on my Corvette, and never use it. I can make it read anywhere from 4 mpg to 80 mpg. Go down a long grade on the interstate where you are just coasting, and it will read 50+ mpg. But then you have to go back up the other side and you can watch the instant reading fall into the single digits. Neither of those readings are doing you any good as far as your real mpg goes. There is no need for it. __________________ 1996 Corvette - LT4 2017 Camaro 2SS 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited

10-13-2012, 08:58 AM	#5
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	Worthless feature, My Impala has it and its just like the others said. You can add this feature yourself with an UltraGauge. __________________

10-13-2012, 09:30 AM	#6
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	My Monte Carlo had it as well....never used it, instead I was wishing for an average mileage indicator just like the one we NOW have on our Camaros, that of which I use ALL the time __________________

10-12-2012, 10:04 PM	#2
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	My daughter's Mazda has this. My wife's Ford has a graphical indicator for instantaneous MPG. I agree this should be easy. I'd also like to see the HUD display the gear I am in for a manual, like it does for an auto. I'm sure I can think of a few more.

10-12-2012, 10:18 PM	#4
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,907	I had this on a car a while back. Played a game on a hill that I could coast on and get it to 99 mpg - the highest it could go since it was 2 digits. Other than that it was worthless. I don't even remember if it was on either of my Corvette's...

10-13-2012, 09:33 AM	#7
demonik Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 45	+1 for the gear showing up on the manual. Maybe even a shift light of sorts...have the entire HUD blink rapidly as you near redline and go solid when you are at or above.