Heads Up Display

Taurian · 09-20-2010, 10:49 AM

Anyone have this? Do you like it? Waste of money?

thijs-v-d-H · 09-20-2010, 11:02 AM

Best option available, it really does work.

It helps you to keep focussed on the road while you get all the information you need to navigate, your speed etc.

In my opinion together with active cruise control one of the two must have´s on a 7-series.

xDrive50i · 09-20-2010, 05:56 PM

Totally agree with thijs-v-d-H!

Or let me put this in other words:

I wouldn't buy another car without it!

It's quite annoying if you drive another car that doesn't have HUD and you have to start looking at the dashboard all the time again

Taurian · 09-20-2010, 07:56 PM

...i went for it.....

xDrive50i · 09-20-2010, 08:29 PM

Cool, did you test drive a F01 with the HUD?

Jblackbelt · 09-20-2010, 10:04 PM

i agree, wouldnt get the car w/o it

socal mom · 10-04-2010, 01:45 PM

Has anyone felt that the dash where the head up display is located is quite warm? My husband's car has the head up display and when I drive it, it always feels very warm. I haven't noticed the increased temp in the passenger seat. Wasn't sure if it was me...or the car?

wjhughes420384 · 10-05-2010, 01:51 PM

I have it and it is awesome
as for the heat, I think socal mom may be the source

Deltari09 · 10-06-2010, 05:40 PM

Dissed.

wjhughes420384 · 10-06-2010, 08:41 PM

just wanted to add a little humor, no disrespect and I apologize to socal mom if I insulted

Cocodrilo · 10-06-2010, 10:39 PM

Works but not a must.. I even forget it's there.... Good when there is a warning signal... And w/o navi don't see it as a really good option. I'd get the auto shades those are cool

xDrive50i · 10-06-2010, 11:40 PM

Navi on the HUD is awsome!

Ultrasonic · 10-07-2010, 04:03 PM

I love the HUD--especially when using the navigation. I would definitely get it on any vehicle, if available.

socal mom · 10-07-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjhughes420384

just wanted to add a little humor, no disrespect and I apologize to socal mom if I insulted

Love the humor! Not insulted at all...by the way, I drove our M6 yesterday and I still swear the dash emits heat. It's a snug fit in the M6 and the dash and interior are black, so that could the culprit.

xDrive50i · 10-07-2010, 05:57 PM

Do you sit on the dash while you drive???

I can't detect any heat coming from the HUD. Mind you if I wanted to even feel if any heat was coming from the HUD, I would have to lean forward just to be able to put my hand above the spot where the HUD is ...

On the other hand, I assume your weather is quite a bit warmer than where I am and the dashboard being black with the sun shinning on it will definitely create some heat! So maybe that's what you are feeling?!?

wjhughes420384 · 10-07-2010, 06:02 PM

is the M6 windshield steeper rake than the 7? there is a lot of room between the windshield and the HUD on the 7

socal mom · 10-07-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xDrive50i

Do you sit on the dash while you drive???

I can't detect any heat coming from the HUD. Mind you if I wanted to even feel if any heat was coming from the HUD, I would have to lean forward just to be able to put my hand above the spot where the HUD is ...

On the other hand, I assume your weather is quite a bit warmer than where I am and the dashboard being black with the sun shinning on it will definitely create some heat! So maybe that's what you are feeling?!?

C'mon now...if my name was socal DAD you wouldn't be giving me such a hard time now would you? No, I don't sit on the dash. And as long as we are on along those lines...not old enough for "hot flashes" either. (Beat you to it!) My new 7 comes in 2 weeks with HUD with oyster interior...I will let you know if I can tell there is a difference. And yes...there is a HUGE difference in the distance between the windshield on the 6 and 7. The 6 is very close in comparison. The black is probably a factor too. I'm just comparing the heat emited from the 6to my current 7 (that does not have HUD)

With all said...HUD is great. Driving a manual 6 in southern cal traffic keeps you busy... making HUD very helpful.

xDrive50i · 10-08-2010, 01:56 AM

LOL, I wasn't even thinking of that

I still had the conversation of the seats in the someone's 7 getting hot when the cooling is turned on in my head...

And yes, I would have asked the same question if your name was socal_DAD

The HUD unit (the part that generates the image) is actually a lot lower and further inside the dashboard behind the instrument cluster. The display unit itself isn't really that big. What you see from the outside (when you look through the windshield) is the optical part (lenses and mirrors). So I doubt that the HUD is the source of any heat you feel.

And congrats on your new 750. Post some pictures when you get your ride

wjhughes420384 · 10-08-2010, 09:34 PM

Socalmom,
where exactly are you feeling the heat? on my car the HUD area of the dash is recessed and I was just holding my hand over the area. are you touching the area around the HUD display or are you reaching into the recessed area. or is the M6 HUD not recessed?

socal mom · 10-09-2010, 03:38 PM

The driver's seat seems to be warmer than the passenger seat and the only difference I could come up with is the HUD. I am not putting my hand in the area of the HUD as much as it is warm when I drive the car...and I am ALWAYS cold.

It's not a problem for me since I only drive the 6 every once in a while.

wjhughes420384 · 10-09-2010, 04:40 PM

oh, driving always gets your blood pumping, need to try the air conditioned seats. I have always driven when I am in my car. I don't think the HUD could put off that much heat could your seat heaters be stuck on?

wjhughes420384 · 10-10-2010, 07:20 PM

okay, today after driving around a bit, i put my hand in the recess of the HUD. it does generate some heat, but not that I could detect it from the drivers seat.

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thijs-v-d-H Private First Class 23 Rep 129 Posts Drives: M3 E30 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Rotterdam, The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Best option available, it really does work. It helps you to keep focussed on the road while you get all the information you need to navigate, your speed etc. In my opinion together with active cruise control one of the two must have´s on a 7-series.
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xDrive50i Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: '09 750i individual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Totally agree with thijs-v-d-H! Or let me put this in other words: I wouldn't buy another car without it! It's quite annoying if you drive another car that doesn't have HUD and you have to start looking at the dashboard all the time again __________________ 2009 750i individual \| Citrin Black Metallic \| Platinum Merino Extended Leather \| BMW Individual Composition Package (includes Sport Package) \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Multimedia Package \| Technology Package \| Executive Package http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234432
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xDrive50i Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: '09 750i individual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Cool, did you test drive a F01 with the HUD? __________________ 2009 750i individual \| Citrin Black Metallic \| Platinum Merino Extended Leather \| BMW Individual Composition Package (includes Sport Package) \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Multimedia Package \| Technology Package \| Executive Package http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234432
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socal mom New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 750LI, 2010 M6, 2005 X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Heat from the head up display? Has anyone felt that the dash where the head up display is located is quite warm? My husband's car has the head up display and when I drive it, it always feels very warm. I haven't noticed the increased temp in the passenger seat. Wasn't sure if it was me...or the car?
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wjhughes420384 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jarrettsville MD, USA iTrader: (0)	HUD I have it and it is awesome as for the heat, I think socal mom may be the source __________________ 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metallic, Sport Pkg, HUD, Camera pkg, Conv pkg, Driver Asst pkg, Lux Seat pkg, Lux rear seat pkg, Prem sound pkg, Smartphone integration, Sat radio
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wjhughes420384 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jarrettsville MD, USA iTrader: (0)	just wanted to add a little humor, no disrespect and I apologize to socal mom if I insulted __________________ 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metallic, Sport Pkg, HUD, Camera pkg, Conv pkg, Driver Asst pkg, Lux Seat pkg, Lux rear seat pkg, Prem sound pkg, Smartphone integration, Sat radio
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Cocodrilo Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW activeHybrid7 beast Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Works but not a must.. I even forget it's there.... Good when there is a warning signal... And w/o navi don't see it as a really good option. I'd get the auto shades those are cool
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xDrive50i Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: '09 750i individual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Navi on the HUD is awsome! __________________ 2009 750i individual \| Citrin Black Metallic \| Platinum Merino Extended Leather \| BMW Individual Composition Package (includes Sport Package) \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Multimedia Package \| Technology Package \| Executive Package http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234432
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Ultrasonic New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2009 750i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I love the HUD--especially when using the navigation. I would definitely get it on any vehicle, if available.
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xDrive50i Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: '09 750i individual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Do you sit on the dash while you drive??? I can't detect any heat coming from the HUD. Mind you if I wanted to even feel if any heat was coming from the HUD, I would have to lean forward just to be able to put my hand above the spot where the HUD is ... On the other hand, I assume your weather is quite a bit warmer than where I am and the dashboard being black with the sun shinning on it will definitely create some heat! So maybe that's what you are feeling?!? __________________ 2009 750i individual \| Citrin Black Metallic \| Platinum Merino Extended Leather \| BMW Individual Composition Package (includes Sport Package) \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Multimedia Package \| Technology Package \| Executive Package http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234432
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wjhughes420384 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jarrettsville MD, USA iTrader: (0)	is the M6 windshield steeper rake than the 7? there is a lot of room between the windshield and the HUD on the 7 __________________ 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metallic, Sport Pkg, HUD, Camera pkg, Conv pkg, Driver Asst pkg, Lux Seat pkg, Lux rear seat pkg, Prem sound pkg, Smartphone integration, Sat radio
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10-08-2010, 01:56 AM	#18
xDrive50i Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: '09 750i individual Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	LOL, I wasn't even thinking of that I still had the conversation of the seats in the someone's 7 getting hot when the cooling is turned on in my head... And yes, I would have asked the same question if your name was socal_DAD The HUD unit (the part that generates the image) is actually a lot lower and further inside the dashboard behind the instrument cluster. The display unit itself isn't really that big. What you see from the outside (when you look through the windshield) is the optical part (lenses and mirrors). So I doubt that the HUD is the source of any heat you feel. And congrats on your new 750. Post some pictures when you get your ride __________________ 2009 750i individual \| Citrin Black Metallic \| Platinum Merino Extended Leather \| BMW Individual Composition Package (includes Sport Package) \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Multimedia Package \| Technology Package \| Executive Package http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234432
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wjhughes420384 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jarrettsville MD, USA iTrader: (0)	Socalmom, where exactly are you feeling the heat? on my car the HUD area of the dash is recessed and I was just holding my hand over the area. are you touching the area around the HUD display or are you reaching into the recessed area. or is the M6 HUD not recessed? __________________ 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metallic, Sport Pkg, HUD, Camera pkg, Conv pkg, Driver Asst pkg, Lux Seat pkg, Lux rear seat pkg, Prem sound pkg, Smartphone integration, Sat radio
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socal mom New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 750LI, 2010 M6, 2005 X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	The driver's seat seems to be warmer than the passenger seat and the only difference I could come up with is the HUD. I am not putting my hand in the area of the HUD as much as it is warm when I drive the car...and I am ALWAYS cold. It's not a problem for me since I only drive the 6 every once in a while.
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wjhughes420384 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jarrettsville MD, USA iTrader: (0)	oh, driving always gets your blood pumping, need to try the air conditioned seats. I have always driven when I am in my car. I don't think the HUD could put off that much heat could your seat heaters be stuck on? __________________ 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metallic, Sport Pkg, HUD, Camera pkg, Conv pkg, Driver Asst pkg, Lux Seat pkg, Lux rear seat pkg, Prem sound pkg, Smartphone integration, Sat radio Last edited by wjhughes420384; 10-09-2010 at 05:06 PM..
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wjhughes420384 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jarrettsville MD, USA iTrader: (0)	okay, today after driving around a bit, i put my hand in the recess of the HUD. it does generate some heat, but not that I could detect it from the drivers seat. __________________ 2009 750Li - Space Grau Metallic, Sport Pkg, HUD, Camera pkg, Conv pkg, Driver Asst pkg, Lux Seat pkg, Lux rear seat pkg, Prem sound pkg, Smartphone integration, Sat radio
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