HUD.. why?
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Me? Too tall...
I sat in a HUD-Vette at the dealer, I'm too tall for it, had to scrunch down to see it, so wouldn't buy it myself but I thought "amazing technology, very worthwhile having".
I've had alphanumeric speedo's on both cars and bikes, IMHO way-better than sweep-needles.
P.
I've had alphanumeric speedo's on both cars and bikes, IMHO way-better than sweep-needles.
P.
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
Originally Posted by Docbrock
radio station? can you change the HUD display without taking hands off the wheel?
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
Originally Posted by pencipa
I sat in a HUD-Vette at the dealer, I'm too tall for it, had to scrunch down to see it, so wouldn't buy it myself but I thought "amazing technology, very worthwhile having".
I've had alphanumeric speedo's on both cars and bikes, IMHO way-better than sweep-needles.
P.
I've had alphanumeric speedo's on both cars and bikes, IMHO way-better than sweep-needles.
P.
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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
No. You would have to take one hand off to punch the page button. Why HUD? When you're winding out 400HP, the HUD tells when it's time to shift with a big up Arrow. It's worth it for that alone. You don't really have time to look down at the tack.
I had it in my C5 and would not buy a Vette without it.
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Definitely worth extra $. I bought the 1sb package just to get the telescoping steering wheel. At first I thought there would be alot of features that I didn't use, but after a few months I'm glad I have them all. I probably would have skipped a few of them if they weren't offered in a package only. I think GM knows this, thus the $4300 1sb package.
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Originally Posted by Docbrock
Ok, it's a cool gizmo, but is it worth the money?
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From: Mill Valley CA
Never had it before my C6 and I am now hooked. Everyone who sees it in my car is now hooked. Why don't other manufacturers do it?
It is a great safety idea, particularly when you add in the navigation system which shows on the HUD...
A real bonus on the Vette IMHO...
It is a great safety idea, particularly when you add in the navigation system which shows on the HUD...
A real bonus on the Vette IMHO...