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Jul 27, 2019 | 10:39 AM

ROD BROWN

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Could be a stupid question!

I have a 2016 LT1 and my car has 2 speedometers.What is the purpose of 2 speedometers? I have searched and searched with no answer .Can anybody tell me the purpose of 2 speedometers?Yhanks to all who reply.Rod

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Jul 27, 2019, 11:09 AM

KCV

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If you have HUD there are 3 speedometers.

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Jul 27, 2019 | 11:07 AM

Maxpowers

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There is no real reason. C7 was a relatively early adopter of using a configurable LCD screen. I think they kept the analog Speedo for those that like it. I never look at it.

Jul 27, 2019 | 11:09 AM

KCV

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If you have HUD there are 3 speedometers.

Jul 27, 2019 | 11:11 AM

Elk

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As with tachometers, people have very strong opinions as to whether a digital display is fine or whether there must be a swept analog looking display.

Jul 27, 2019 | 12:25 PM

mschuyler

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You can have just one if you want. Just switch the digital speedometer displays to another setting. You have choices.

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Jul 27, 2019 | 03:25 PM

dvilin

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One for each eye.

Jul 27, 2019 | 04:16 PM

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I think they have the analog speedo as backup. Problem is the analog is driven off the digital speedo data so if something fails more than likely they both fail. Notice the tach is only shown in analog form. No matter what configuration of instruments you choose you never see a digital tach on the IP or the HUD. That is because it is impossible to read a digital tach as the numbers would be a blur.

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Jul 27, 2019 | 05:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KCV

If you have HUD there are 3 speedometers.

I always have Waze on to get alerts for traffic, cops, etc... It also displays the speed so that 4 for me. LOL

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Jul 27, 2019 | 09:32 PM

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You can have just one if you want. Just switch the digital speedometer displays to another setting. You have choices.

since I have the HUD I pretty much NEVER have the digital speed in the dash.

I do like the MPH sign in the dash if I am on an unfamiliar road, but I believe you need the NAV option to see that. The configurable display is one of things I love about this car.

Jul 27, 2019 | 10:21 PM

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I have my dash display set to something other than the Speedometer. Showing up in the HUD is enough for me.

Jul 27, 2019 | 10:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mschuyler

You can have just one if you want. Just switch the digital speedometer displays to another setting. You have choices.

I've been meaning to look up what the options are and how to change it. Having a second speedo is a waste, especially since I have HUD.

Sep 14, 2019 | 11:41 AM

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You are correct!

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One for each eye.

As funny as your thread is,its probrably is true! Ha .Ha I love it, Rod

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Sep 14, 2019 | 12:22 PM

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It’s probably a Gob’ment regulation. You always have to have a speedometer. The digital ones can be turned off but not the analog one. We can all feel safer for that.

Sep 14, 2019 | 03:46 PM

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Because

they could and more is always better than less

Sep 14, 2019 | 04:06 PM

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It’s probably a Gob’ment regulation. You always have to have a speedometer. The digital ones can be turned off but not the analog one. We can all feel safer for that.

Another example is rear view mirrors. Even if you have a camera-based rear view mirror, you MUST also have an analog mirror. That's why you see the dual configuration for the C8. The camera is a much better solution with a wider viewing angle, but the feds insist.

Sep 14, 2019 | 04:21 PM

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they could and more is always better than less

except for canker sores.

Sep 14, 2019 | 04:34 PM

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The camera is a much better solution with a wider viewing angle, but the feds insist.

Yes, but the quality is dreadful in the C7 - both the rear and front cameras.

Sep 14, 2019 | 05:10 PM

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But it's hard to beat the reliability of mirrors. They hardly ever fail. That said, their days are limited in automobiles.

Sep 14, 2019 | 05:18 PM

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Yes, but the quality is dreadful in the C7 - both the rear and front cameras.

Isn't that the truth. What I don't understand is why some cars get better ones than others. My friends Colorado the rear camera is nice and clear and the car is half the price.