I like them, and I would buy them as a cost-option.

As a C5 Corvette owner, I can speak many praises of the HUD-- I absolutely love it!!! I really like the asthetic of the console gages, and expected when I saw it on the concept that it would most likely be an option-only thing, which would be perfect for people like me, who would absolutely love to have it, (the look that it conveys: ALL business, Hell Yes!!) while allowing others to have a (less? ) traditional cluster layout. As long as the important info is also showed on the HUD (a low-gas signal, warnings, etc...) why the hell would you NOT want such a cool looking thing?

I'm still of the opinion that, properly executed and layed-out, a HUD is one of the best things ever-- the C5's has a few flaws, but is easily one of my favorite features of the car. When not over-gimmicked, it has many positive things to add to the driving experience, not the least of which safety.

Keep the console cluster-- just make it an option for Z/28 or SS buyers...

 

The would be okay for the aux. gages. - trip odometer, fuel economy, voltage, etc. However, instead of HUD, I would prefer that the gages in the conventional location could be customized - similar to the current GTO.

Randy

 

You know what would be really sweet on the 5th gen? A temp gauge that actually worked in real time again, like on the 98s.

 

agreed 100%. The guages down there seem like they unnecessarily take up a lot of room and also make the interior look a lot less smooth.

HUD would be a VERY nice option to have though

 

Why doesn't GM have an official spokesperson for the Internet boards?
This is 06, the internet is a huge form of FREE advertising and FREE marketing research. I know you are on here, but it's not your real job.
I would think someday the big 3 will realize how many people they can reach online on message boards like this. How much free feedback they can get, How they can even get photoshops of what someone wants to see and then have 50 people comment and get an instant feel for how well it is recieved without ever lifting a finger.
How they can get a free feel for what options people want and what percentage would be willing to pay what for them.
They can ease complaints, such as ones about weight, by actually reaching a message board with 10,000+users and explaining in detail why it is what it is. This makes the customer(us) feel like we matter and are important much more then a form letter.
There are so many other benefits ,I just for the life of me can't figure out why someone from the big 3 hasn't jumped on this. I'm sure someday someone will and there will be a fulltime person that just types on large message boards all over the internet doing some PR work. I just wonder why not now.

 

Not when you really look at them. The Dash pad that went across the top of the 69 is pulled way back in the concept exposing the tops of the guages(Tach and Speedo). It looks to be similar when you look at it without the bling. Remember origionally alot of that Orange was black...

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...3&page=1&pp=20

 

That would be sort of a gimmick, bundling the unuseable gauges with the HUD.

 

HUD would be cool but still, if the retro look inside was kept, I'd really dislike it.

Please please please, no retro look inside. No guages by the shifter, I dont feel like rearending a semi truck as a result of looking at one of them down there.

 

I like the guages in the console. Combined that with a HUD would be great. At least make console guages an option..

 

Scott-Please, if a HUD is to be incorporated, make it an option. I'm not saying I want roll up windows and such, but the Camaro needs to be somewhat simple, I don't need navigation, climate control, hud, heated seats, stability control, and such. ABS/TCS is great for most driving, and I really don't need a power seat for my passenger. Look at the way the Mustang is equipped, and selling quite well, I may add.
Just a thought.

 

I like the idea of the HUD, I've been wanting one since GM starting using them years ago. But like above I'd be worried about it being attached to a larger expensive option package w/ a bigass nav screen/AC control/radio control thing in my dash and whatever accompanying crap. I don't really want that other stuff, that would cost like $2k or more.

I actually really like the idea of some gauges down by the shifter, I had thought of doing a custom project to add some gauges like a tranny temp gauge, oil temp gauge etc down in a similar location (instead of the ashtray) on my thirdgens. Never got around to doing it. However, I don't like the idea of my fuel level, oil pressure, engine temp, or voltage (ok, maybe voltage) gauges being down there. It's not a deal breaker but I like more of a cockpit feel and having those gauges tucked that far down there seems old fashioned (which I guess it is). I'd rather have those kinds of gauges over to the side more towards the middle of a dash in a panel that is angled towards the driver or something (to help add some "wrap around" cockpit feel to the dash setup) if they can't be right w/ the speedo and tach.

Maybe you guys are deliberately trying to get rid of it due to some complaints or it being a little extreme for teenage girls and the like, but I like the center console that flows up into the dash and then forms a bit of a "wrap around" feel for the driver like the 4thgens. In fact if it didn't have a aircraft carrier deck for a upper dash panel I'd say the dash and gauge setup on the 4thgens is one of the better setups I've ever used... It's extremely sweet IMO and I really dig it, definitely has a cockpit feel.

A HUD along w/ those gauges down there is better than nothing though, I think I already said it but as long as all the gauges are decent looking (I thought the concept gauges looked hideous and near unusable regardless of positioning, maybe it would help alot of people if they were realistic looking gauges) it's not a deal breaker...

 

Hmm, I did a quick edit on the interior image since I feel the gauges used in the concept really hurt getting a feel for that layout.

I'm not very good at image editing and this was just supposed to be quick and dirty anyway, still has orange crap showing around and stuff, but I think with something that actually resembles gauges the layout actually isn't too bad:

 

Can you turn the orange a soft blue?

 

Just wanted to say WOW! I did as you said, commented on the gauges and the possibility of having a HUD, along with the gauges in the console. Not only did I get a phone call thanking me for my comment and assuring me I'd get a follow-up email, but I got the follow-up email the next day.

Not that I doubted you, but it was a great feeling to get the phone call and know that people really do read the comments.

Thanks!

 

I keep going back and looking at this interior concept. I have to honestly say that there is nothing about it that I like. I despise the retro theme (I like the exterior though); Gauges in the console are ridiculous; Gauges are supposed to give information to the driver. If you are going to put them this far out of the line of sight, they may as well be in the trunk.

A HUD would be a nice option. It won’t make up for a bad interior design.

The interior needs to be modern, well styled, sporty and functional. It should be well built with good materials and good fit and finish.

GM, I am begging you, please, please please! Scrap this interior design and start over!!!

NO RETRO IN THE INTERIOR!