Question for those who have HUD

bimmerking818 · 02-27-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerking818

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

So last week I did the "Ultimate Driving Experience" here in Houston. It was a fabulous event, writeup in this thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1054898

I got to drive an M6 droptop after dark. It had the HUD, which I adjusted a bit for my tastes....but I still found it pretty bright. Does the HUD dim automatically when you turn the headlights on (or they go on by themselves)? I used the HUD in M mode most of the time, but found that it was kind of difficult to see the rev counter unless I was approaching redline. So I didn't see it as a true "rev counter" rather that more of a shift light type setup.

How do you find the radio and nav info displays? Too much info? Not enough?

I'm not so sold on this option having driven it again, especially as I wear polarized glasses and that washes it out.

Thanks.

This is how u change the dimness of the HUD in my F30 not sure if it's the same with Ms I tho

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antych · 02-28-2015, 02:58 AM

That dial doesn't do anything for HUD, it needs to be adjusted from iDrive.

Needsdecaf · 02-28-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by antych

That dial doesn't do anything for HUD, it needs to be adjusted from iDrive.

That is the dashboard light dimmer.

mjcecil · 02-28-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MDIVISION

You see that on the Split Nav Screen

It's not that the information isn't available in other areas of the car. It's that the information is available essentially in the line of sight. I find that, especially when using the NAV system, to be super helpful.

mjc

MDIVISION · 03-01-2015, 11:25 AM

Yes, I have it in the 335. I'm in 111 and have a week to decide if I want it in the M3, which has a better interface.

M4UK · 03-01-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerking818

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Originally Posted by bimmerking818

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

So last week I did the "Ultimate Driving Experience" here in Houston. It was a fabulous event, writeup in this thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1054898

I got to drive an M6 droptop after dark. It had the HUD, which I adjusted a bit for my tastes....but I still found it pretty bright. Does the HUD dim automatically when you turn the headlights on (or they go on by themselves)? I used the HUD in M mode most of the time, but found that it was kind of difficult to see the rev counter unless I was approaching redline. So I didn't see it as a true "rev counter" rather that more of a shift light type setup.

How do you find the radio and nav info displays? Too much info? Not enough?

I'm not so sold on this option having driven it again, especially as I wear polarized glasses and that washes it out.

Thanks.

This is how u change the dimness of the HUD in my F30 not sure if it's the same with Ms I tho

Pic

No. It is adjustable via the iDrive menu.

Joey13 · 03-04-2015, 08:06 AM

The BMW HUD system is promoted more as an optional piece of technology. I agree with previous comments. It is brilliant technology but the safety aspect is often overlooked. Combined with the. Voice activation system you can almost always keep your eyes on the road. The only thing I don't understand is why isn't it promoted more by BMW or motoring press. It is the safest way of using Nav, making a phone call, looking at speed etc or being alerted to a fault or collision warning. I have it on my M4 and X5 50i and would never be without it.

antych · 03-04-2015, 11:17 AM

Many people would claim that it's just another distraction, reducing your safety. I don't necessarily share this opinion, but I heard it from driving instructors, educating people on how to drive safely.

afadeev · 03-04-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by antych

Many people would claim that it's just another distraction, reducing your safety. I don't necessarily share this opinion, but I heard it from driving instructors, educating people on how to drive safely.

No-one who has it would make that claim.
HUD is absolutely awesome. Not cheap (as part of Exec pack), but probably the single most valuable improvement in driving experience after Navigation (vs. paper maps). Coupled with Nav == priceless.

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dhoggm3 · 03-04-2015, 09:05 PM

Agreed. It's a superb tool for keeping eyes on the road and head up. I've never heard of a DE instructor making a claim like this.

Joey13 · 03-06-2015, 08:05 AM

Most probably already know but if you press the phone button on the steering wheel while driving the most recent used phone numbers will appear on the HUD and you can simply scroll through with the wheel and select a name and number without taking your eyes away from the road. Again brilliant convenience and Safety.

secretariat · 03-06-2015, 10:01 AM

Joey13, your talking about regular HUD right, not M-Mode.

Joey13 · 03-06-2015, 10:24 AM

Yeah sorry I am talking about the regular HUD mode which is much more flexible. I agree with previous comments that the M HUD IS a little limited and colour scheme a bit dominant . Regular HUD mode is better overall in my opinion

Aralan · 03-06-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HOUSE Motorsports

UGH I have spent too many hours of my life on that stretch of I-81 when I was still living in Ithaca but working on Long Island.

Stage1 · 03-06-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey13

Yeah sorry I am talking about the regular HUD mode which is much more flexible. I agree with previous comments that the M HUD IS a little limited and colour scheme a bit dominant . Regular HUD mode is better overall in my opinion

So far around town I have only used M HUD. Ill have to see what I think of the other features in regular HUD mode on a longer drive

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Andrew115 · 03-06-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by antych

That dial doesn't do anything for HUD, it needs to be adjusted from iDrive.

It does for me, it dim's the dash as well as the HUD, the iDrive settings will set the brightness and this will slightly dim or brighten it. Maybe I changed some things in coding that enabled this but I can confirm it works.

antych · 03-06-2015, 02:10 PM

You're right, I just tried it and it does work. Dunno why I thought that it doesn't.

Joey13 · 03-07-2015, 03:39 PM

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Andrew115 · 03-09-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by antych

You're right, I just tried it and it does work. Dunno why I thought that it doesn't.

If the lights are off then the switch is dead and won't adjust the hud or dash. If the lights are on it works. I think that's probably why you didn't notice its function, during the day.

rr006rbc · 03-09-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

Real Raybans
Prescription Lenses that are Polarized

Could not see the HUD at all. Absolutely 0.

YEP. Same. it does a magical disappearing act. And mine are authentic 100%. Pretty sad..

GrussGott · 03-09-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by antych

You can program different views to M1 and M2 buttons, so if one of them is set to standard and the other one to M View, then you can switch between them using the steering wheel. This will also change your other settings for suspension etc. however.

It's a real bummer that you can't switch into M-view on the fly. I don't like my M2 with M-mode because I want to see the music and GPS many times when I'm in M2 (full everything) ... but then there are lots of times with I want M-view as well. No way to do that.

Basically I've had to just turn off m-view since there's no alternate way to turn it on outside of the m buttons.

3er · 03-09-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

It's a real bummer that you can't switch into M-view on the fly. I don't like my M2 with M-mode because I want to see the music and GPS many times when I'm in M2 (full everything) ... but then there are lots of times with I want M-view as well. No way to do that.

Basically I've had to just turn off m-view since there's no alternate way to turn it on outside of the m buttons.

I don't yet have the car to test this, but you *may* be able to navigate to the HUD option and program one of your 1-8 numbers to switch between the two views.

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antych Lieutenant 246 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M4CP SO Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M4 [10.00]	That dial doesn't do anything for HUD, it needs to be adjusted from iDrive.
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Joey13 Private 38 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2016 Azurite Black M4 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrigal iTrader: (0)	Safety and performance The BMW HUD system is promoted more as an optional piece of technology. I agree with previous comments. It is brilliant technology but the safety aspect is often overlooked. Combined with the. Voice activation system you can almost always keep your eyes on the road. The only thing I don't understand is why isn't it promoted more by BMW or motoring press. It is the safest way of using Nav, making a phone call, looking at speed etc or being alerted to a fault or collision warning. I have it on my M4 and X5 50i and would never be without it.
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antych Lieutenant 246 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M4CP SO Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M4 [10.00]	Many people would claim that it's just another distraction, reducing your safety. I don't necessarily share this opinion, but I heard it from driving instructors, educating people on how to drive safely.
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dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Agreed. It's a superb tool for keeping eyes on the road and head up. I've never heard of a DE instructor making a claim like this. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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Joey13 Private 38 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2016 Azurite Black M4 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrigal iTrader: (0)	Phone button and HUD Most probably already know but if you press the phone button on the steering wheel while driving the most recent used phone numbers will appear on the HUD and you can simply scroll through with the wheel and select a name and number without taking your eyes away from the road. Again brilliant convenience and Safety.
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