New digital dash, ugh!
08-08-2012, 09:50 PM
#21
Melting Slicks
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I really Like the new digital dash and things like that. What I am really tired of is so many I see trying to hold on to the past and all the retro crap and ideas. Left up to them, the C7 would have friggin pop up headlights or grab bars on the dash etc. Leave the past where is is and lets move on. Ready for changes, especially with the C7. I'll be disappointed if they don't.
08-09-2012, 07:32 AM
#22
Drifting
I really Like the new digital dash and things like that. What I am really tired of is so many I see trying to hold on to the past and all the retro crap and ideas. Left up to them, the C7 would have friggin pop up headlights or grab bars on the dash etc. Leave the past where is is and lets move on. Ready for changes, especially with the C7. I'll be disappointed if they don't.
08-09-2012, 07:55 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
Many new buyers would be impressed with cool technology and the welcome customization options. One option, a dash that looks like a cool analog 63 Corvette, another is modern and glitzy, yet another has digital read outs for those who prefer it. Cheers,
JB
a digital dash.
08-10-2012, 11:45 AM
#26
Pro
I really Like the new digital dash and things like that. What I am really tired of is so many I see trying to hold on to the past and all the retro crap and ideas. Left up to them, the C7 would have friggin pop up headlights or grab bars on the dash etc. Leave the past where is is and lets move on. Ready for changes, especially with the C7. I'll be disappointed if they don't.
08-10-2012, 11:48 AM
#27
I work on computers all day, have for about 30 years. I personally don't know what that had to do with anything, just because something is digital doesn't make it better. In fact, computers are not dependable think of how often people have to reboot. Regarding a dash, KISS, all I ne'er to know is RPM n MPH in cheapest way possible.
08-10-2012, 12:34 PM
#29
Le Mans Master
Of course, the engine is already being run by a computer... o noes.
Consumer PCs are not dependable because of what consumers do with them. I doubt you'll be surfing **** or installing crappy old software on your Corvette's dash.
.Jinx
08-10-2012, 12:54 PM
#30
Melting Slicks
I think the new Caddies' digital dashes could use nicer graphics and fonts, but overall I like it. The Aventador's by comparison seems almost over the top, too garish/gimicky. The LFA's has very good graphics and it's plenty fast enough to keep up with the engine (idle to 9000 rpm in 0.6s, apparently among the quickest-revving engines on the market). Check the first 20 seconds here:
08-10-2012, 01:45 PM
#31
Drifting
I work on computers all day, have for about 30 years. I personally don't know what that had to do with anything, just because something is digital doesn't make it better. In fact, computers are not dependable think of how often people have to reboot. Regarding a dash, KISS, all I ne'er to know is RPM n MPH in cheapest way possible.
As far as digital goes and dependability, remember your car already runs by receiving output from a computer. So what's wrong with taking that technology that we use successfully already and expanding it to a digital display?
I'd rather not keep the Corvette dash the "cheapest way possible".
08-10-2012, 02:10 PM
#32
I'm perfectly happy with the gauge layout on our C6 except for the HUD. The graphics there are pre Pong and would make Commodore Vic 20 graphics look wonderful by comparison.
08-10-2012, 03:32 PM
#37
Race Director
i like the porsche / madza design. what i hope we don't get is something like honda's fail of a cluster in the s2000. i remember driving one of these and thinking: gee this is a fun little car and gawd, this cluster is making me rage
08-10-2012, 08:23 PM
#38
Burning Brakes
GM had a digital gauge cluster fail with the introduction of the c4. Don't do the digital dash unless you do it right.
I would love for the center stack to be able to accept an iPad insert for additional functionality, for example. That would be sweet. I think someone on here actually modified their stack and put one in.
I would love for the center stack to be able to accept an iPad insert for additional functionality, for example. That would be sweet. I think someone on here actually modified their stack and put one in.
08-10-2012, 10:31 PM
#39
Drifting
Imagine they gave use the ability to change the gauges and put things like
Knock Retard
Boost (if that is the case)
WB O2 readings (hope new corvette comes in with wbs)
Lap Times
0-60
1/4 mile
That sort of stuff would fuel this forum too with all the data! People could share gauges!!
Knock Retard
Boost (if that is the case)
WB O2 readings (hope new corvette comes in with wbs)
Lap Times
0-60
1/4 mile
That sort of stuff would fuel this forum too with all the data! People could share gauges!!
