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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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Even at full brightness I can barely see my HUD on a sunny day. Looks fine if it is overcast or night. Is this normal?
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 03:21 PM
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"Dim" is a relative word. But yes, in direct sunlight, the HUD can be hard to see, especially if you're wearing polarized sunglasses
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 03:55 PM
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Mine is fine in the bright sun, but as one person mentioned it really goes away with polarized sunglasses. If fact, here is a funny story. About 2 days into corvette ownership I am leaving the house and making a turn. I stop at a stop sign and put on my sunglasses. I drive about 1 min and notice the HUD is really dim. I say...well at least it still has warranty but a drag I have to take it in. about 5 min later I remember I put on my sunglasses....took them off...all better.
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 04:32 PM
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no issues here
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No issues so far with mine, but on my C5 the HUD would wash out in bright sunlight.
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 06:19 PM
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My C7 washes out......
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Mine is great even with polarized glasses.
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I can't see the moon with polarized glasses....
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Originally Posted by z edge
I can't see the moon with polarized glasses....
The dark side?
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
The dark side?
Any color you like
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May be an issue with your day/night sensor
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Originally Posted by z edge
Any **color you like
Time will if there is any Brain Damage that doesn't Eclipse the HUD

(**colour )
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Time will if there is any Brain Damage that doesn't Eclipse the HUD

(**colour )
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