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The shift light in the HUD really is a waste of Technology. It's very hard to notice and is worthless in my opinion. A better approach would have been if GM installed a stand alone shift light in the dash that catches your eye. The HUD one certainly doesn't and is probably why many C5 owners add shift lights to their cars.
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Originally Posted by Shylor
SNIP......A better approach would have been if GM installed a stand alone shift light in the dash that catches your eye.....
(sorry, I just couldn't help myself. 
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From: Germantown, TN
Originally Posted by Shylor
The shift light in the HUD really is a waste of Technology. It's very hard to notice and is worthless in my opinion. A better approach would have been if GM installed a stand alone shift light in the dash that catches your eye. The HUD one certainly doesn't and is probably why many C5 owners add shift lights to their cars.
I had never noticed till now!!!
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Originally Posted by Vette 4 Fun
Yea, with my A4, the first time it came up on my HUD I thought to my self, "go ahead then and shift, Hal"
Sad but I didn't know the A4 did that.
Must try harder!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
When I'm rowing through the gears heading for insane speeds and twisting the steering wheel to go the correct direction down the road; that little bitty "SHIFT" light on the hud is the LAST thing I'm looking for! For that matter, I never even use the HUD. Its nice on a cruise to no where but, when I'm seriously hammering the car, I use the Tach!
I plan on installing a shift light soon!
Bill C
I plan on installing a shift light soon!
Bill C
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
When I'm rowing through the gears heading for insane speeds and twisting the steering wheel to go the correct direction down the road; that little bitty "SHIFT" light on the hud is the LAST thing I'm looking for! For that matter, I never even use the HUD. Its nice on a cruise to no where but, when I'm seriously hammering the car, I use the Tach!
I plan on installing a shift light soon!
Bill C
I plan on installing a shift light soon!
Bill C
We never hooked up - I'm back in the country and we should get together sometime soon.
And I use my HUD exclusively - with just the tach and the speedo - especially and ludicrous speeds
Stephen
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Stephen
I'm an old analog guy! I like sweep of the hand. We could meet at Mohegan Sun one night for dinner! We could also drop a few quarters in the slots!! They have an 04 Vert at the dollar slots. Wouldnt that be COOL to win!! 
Getting together would be really COOL!
Bill Curlee
I'm an old analog guy! I like sweep of the hand.
We could meet at Mohegan Sun one night for dinner! We could also drop a few quarters in the slots!! They have an 04 Vert at the dollar slots. Wouldnt that be COOL to win!! Getting together would be really COOL!Bill Curlee
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From: Enterprise AL
Originally Posted by Shylor
The shift light in the HUD really is a waste of Technology. It's very hard to notice and is worthless in my opinion. A better approach would have been if GM installed a stand alone shift light in the dash that catches your eye. The HUD one certainly doesn't and is probably why many C5 owners add shift lights to their cars.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I mounted a Raptor shift light a couple of years ago right after I did heads/cam and gears. It's an excellent addition for HP driving. Works great and is easy to see in my peripheral vision. I mounted it in the upper A-pillar.
