Head up display
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
HUD is one thing that drew me to the Vette. The MPH gauge is super. I have Nav and was delighted that turns are displayed in the HUD as well. The seat heaters are most welcome by my 56 yr old butt
Safety Car
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From: Reno NV
The HUD was the main reason I got my C5, I probably would have Kept my C4 and waited a few more years, because it took me a long time to warm up to the looks of the C5. But the new HUD in the C6 is so much crisper and the NAV directions are very useful. Although I wish they would have left the fuel guage in the HUD.
Team Owner
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From: Arizona
HUD does nothing for me. I keep forgetting its even there. Although the G-meter is def kool!
However, nearly every potential buyer of my C5 asked if it had HUD.
I got a good enough price for the C5, and really had little trouble selling it, but HUD would have made it easier, and I'm sure I could have recouped its price.
However, nearly every potential buyer of my C5 asked if it had HUD.
I got a good enough price for the C5, and really had little trouble selling it, but HUD would have made it easier, and I'm sure I could have recouped its price.
Safety Car
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From: Reno NV
Originally Posted by greengo
WTF...No gas guage on the HUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Racer
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From: El Segundo CA
The heated seats come in handy anywhere when having a removable roof 
. Any night where it's a little bit cool (like driving along PCH here in Cali) and those heated seats rock. I was originally not interested in them because I didin't think I'd need them. Now I can't live without them .
Although there's a really cool feature that the new MB SLK350 has that I would love to see as an option on the Vette. They built into their heated seat option small air-vents at the neck-line. So you can activate it and it'll blow warm air on the back of your neck. VERY cool for chilly night, top-off / down drives.
. Any night where it's a little bit cool (like driving along PCH here in Cali) and those heated seats rock. I was originally not interested in them because I didin't think I'd need them. Now I can't live without them .Although there's a really cool feature that the new MB SLK350 has that I would love to see as an option on the Vette. They built into their heated seat option small air-vents at the neck-line. So you can activate it and it'll blow warm air on the back of your neck. VERY cool for chilly night, top-off / down drives
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From: Huntington Beach California
Originally Posted by mdcruiser
I think HUD is fabulous. And I love how it integrates with the NAV system.
There is nothing superfluous about 1SB, in my opinion. In fact, I think it's a great value. Don't forget the side air bags!
There is nothing superfluous about 1SB, in my opinion. In fact, I think it's a great value. Don't forget the side air bags!
Pro
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by JR_C6
Also want the V1 to alse be integrated into the HUD. That would be great!
Making CFOT Great Again
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From: Tír na nÓg
Originally Posted by nikovette
I love the HUD. I am so much more aware of my speed with it.
1st Gear
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From: West Greenwich RI
Nav System and Heated Seats a Must
I agree with Everyone here, just picked up my Magnetic Red / Cashmere Interior C6 on Friday - What a ride!! The heated seats are great I have the Vette, a 02 King Ranch F-150 and a 03 Pathfinder...all have heated seats - wife won't let me buy a car without one
Than Nav system was great with the HUD - I was going to a friend house yesterday and activated the voice command on the Nav system so we could find a place to eat and said "Italian Resturant" and 4 icons poped up on the display, I tapped one of the icons and I got turn by turn directions to the place - Now how cool is that!! Between the voice from the Nav System and the directions showing up in the HUD I never took my eyes off the road other than to push the voice button and the destination icon
Than Nav system was great with the HUD - I was going to a friend house yesterday and activated the voice command on the Nav system so we could find a place to eat and said "Italian Resturant" and 4 icons poped up on the display, I tapped one of the icons and I got turn by turn directions to the place - Now how cool is that!! Between the voice from the Nav System and the directions showing up in the HUD I never took my eyes off the road other than to push the voice button and the destination icon
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From: El Segundo CA
Originally Posted by MY_RI_C6
I agree with Everyone here, just picked up my Magnetic Red / Cashmere Interior C6 on Friday - What a ride!! The heated seats are great I have the Vette, a 02 King Ranch F-150 and a 03 Pathfinder...all have heated seats - wife won't let me buy a car without one
Than Nav system was great with the HUD - I was going to a friend house yesterday and activated the voice command on the Nav system so we could find a place to eat and said "Italian Resturant" and 4 icons poped up on the display, I tapped one of the icons and I got turn by turn directions to the place - Now how cool is that!! Between the voice from the Nav System and the directions showing up in the HUD I never took my eyes off the road other than to push the voice button and the destination icon
Than Nav system was great with the HUD - I was going to a friend house yesterday and activated the voice command on the Nav system so we could find a place to eat and said "Italian Resturant" and 4 icons poped up on the display, I tapped one of the icons and I got turn by turn directions to the place - Now how cool is that!! Between the voice from the Nav System and the directions showing up in the HUD I never took my eyes off the road other than to push the voice button and the destination icon
Now if Mr. Hill would get off his horse and realize that Steering wheel mounted controls are right in-line with that whole 'keeping your eyes on the road' thing we'll be golden.
hehe, yup, I opened up another hot topic
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by dvarapala
Speaking of speed and the HUD, has anyone else noticed that the speedometer and the HUD speed are sometimes off by 1 MPH?
You could go 49.99 mph on the speedo (50), and it still might read 49 on the digital readout.
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From: Canal Winchester OH
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Originally Posted by Hoonose
HUD is digital, speedo analog.
You could go 49.99 mph on the speedo (50), and it still might read 49 on the digital readout.
You could go 49.99 mph on the speedo (50), and it still might read 49 on the digital readout.
Of course I have to look down at it.
When / if I get a chance to get a C5 or C6, HUD will definately be a requirement. I've got it on my Grand Prix and love it.
