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Oct 1, 2012 | 07:46 PM

#21

oh1vette

Safety Car

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From: Youngsville North Carolina

MPH, RPM and oil pressure on HUD (wish I could include coolent temp here too) / / oil temp on DIC...

And I too adjust the HUD brightness based on daylight....

Oct 1, 2012 | 07:53 PM

#22

TorchRedRocket

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From: Winfield IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenerationX1

MY HUD is mph and tach.

My DIC is competetive mode.

Not sure if you know or not, but when you turn off traction control, you can press the "RESET" button, and it will stay in competitive driving mode but will erase the text from your DIC.

[QUOTE=oh1vette;1581970460]MPH, RPM and oil pressure on HUD (wish I could include coolent temp here too) / / oil temp on DIC...
/QUOTE]

You read my mind! I have MPH, RPM, and oil pressure on my HUD, and I like almost always have the oil temp on my DIC. I like to know when it's really warmed up and ready to romp on! I think it's repetitive to put coolant temperature or oil pressure on the DIC seeing as you still have the analog gauges.

Oct 1, 2012 | 07:54 PM

#23

TorchRedRocket

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From: Winfield IN

Every once in a while too, I like to dim all of the dashboard lights at night and drive with just the HUD. It really makes you feel like you're in the cockpit of a fighter jet!

Oct 1, 2012 | 07:56 PM

#24

Tuscany

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TorchRedRocket

Every once in a while too, I like to dim all of the dashboard lights at night and drive with just the HUD. It really makes you feel like you're in the cockpit of a fighter jet!

I've done that! I thought I was the only one so strange.

Oct 1, 2012 | 08:05 PM

#25

flaagan

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From: Cupertino CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TorchRedRocket

Every once in a while too, I like to dim all of the dashboard lights at night and drive with just the HUD. It really makes you feel like you're in the cockpit of a fighter jet!

Interesting.. will have to give that a try!

Oct 1, 2012 | 08:32 PM

#26

jcsperson

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From: Hillsborough NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oh1vette

MPH, RPM and oil pressure on HUD (wish I could include coolent temp here too) / / oil temp on DIC...

Same here.

On roadtrips I use the trip odometer.

I find the HUD very useful for monitoring my speed in routine driving. It's too easy to get to extralegal speeds in these cars.

Oct 1, 2012 | 08:37 PM

#27

3318C5

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From: Germantown, TN

At first when I got my car I was not used to the HUD & I would turn it off. Now I can't live without it, awesome feature!! I usually have MPH/RPM & Gas level.

As far as the DIC, I only use it when needed......

Oct 1, 2012 | 08:42 PM

#28

FYRARMS

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From: Oswego IL

I don't even use mine. Distracts me, and my regular instruments work just fine.

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Oct 1, 2012 | 08:47 PM

#29

jchantry

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From: Cartersville GA

My HUD is set for MPH/RPM and fuel. DIC selected to average fuel. Have to try turning down the display lights at night and playing jet fighter with the HUD. Sounds fun

Oct 1, 2012 | 09:13 PM

#30

TorchRedRocket

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From: Winfield IN

I still cannot believe that HUD never really took off and went mainstream, because I think it is a really convenient feature. My options are limited for my next car if I want HUD again- C6, Camaro, or Cadillac?

Oct 1, 2012 | 09:25 PM

#31

m6 c5

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From: Yorktown Virginia

MPH, tach, and coolant temp on HUD with oil temp on the DIC

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:25 PM

#32

jrose7004

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From: Oklahoma City OK

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I have MPH on the HUD and average MPG on the DIC.

Oct 2, 2012 | 10:06 AM

#33

knewblewkorvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tuscanycircle

I've done that! I thought I was the only one so strange.

Quote:

Interesting.. will have to give that a try!

me too

Oct 2, 2012 | 10:19 AM

#34

Johnz02Z06

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From: Everett WA

St. Jude Donor '14

Quote:

Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

Not sure why I do this but I normally have the DIC displaying average fuel mileage.

Oct 2, 2012 | 11:42 AM

#35

GenerationX1

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From: Asheville NC

[QUOTE=TorchRedRocket;1581970513]Not sure if you know or not, but when you turn off traction control, you can press the "RESET" button, and it will stay in competitive driving mode but will erase the text from your DIC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oh1vette

MPH, RPM and oil pressure on HUD (wish I could include coolent temp here too) / / oil temp on DIC...
/QUOTE]

Thank you very much for the heads up but I do know that.

Oct 2, 2012 | 04:26 PM

#36

MGP1

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From: My Castle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTBAIT

I love the MPH on the HUD, but that's about all I ever use it for.

My DIC is almost always on oil temp (since that isn't offered in an analog gauge).

Oct 2, 2012 | 09:35 PM

#37

s'noJob

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From: Wake Forest NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenerationX1

Thank you very much for the heads up but I do know that.

puh-leeease tell us that pun was intended. I always have the HUD with speed only. And I check it about four times a minute, or more, unless I have the cruise control active. I usually set the CC, otherwise the lead in my left foot will take over ...

.

Oct 2, 2012 | 09:40 PM

#38

Johnz02Z06

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From: Everett WA

St. Jude Donor '14

Pun IS intended in this one.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by s'noJob

If you have lead in your LEFT foot you will be going NOWHERE!...ha ha ha...

By the way I just got a new pair of Polarized prescription sunglasses and can hardly see the HUD with them...ARGGG!!!

Last edited by Johnz02Z06; Oct 2, 2012 at 09:43 PM.

Oct 2, 2012 | 09:43 PM

#39

jcgunn

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From: Horseshoe Bend ID

Quote:

Originally Posted by flaagan

My HUD only has the mph, nothing else, and the DIC is always in the 'blank' state. No need for distractions.

And yes, I've become spoiled by the HUD, every car I get into now that doesn't have one always makes me feel wierd having to look down at the speedo...

What he said...