Pics - Heads Up Display Standard vs. M View

[STi2M3]

How advantageous do you find having the gear indicator on the HUD vs. below? Will be my first DCT and wondering if it is worth springing for the exec pkg in order to have gear info more accessible.

[tisme]

Originally Posted by STi2M3

How advantageous do you find having the gear indicator on the HUD vs. below? Will be my first DCT and wondering if it is worth springing for the exec pkg in order to have gear info more accessible.

It is the nav info in the HUD that I find more useful.

[mil405]

Originally Posted by tisme

It is the nav info in the HUD that I find more useful.

+1, on the Nav Directions in the HUD.

[Andrew115]

Originally Posted by mil405

+1, on the Nav Directions in the HUD.

After having it, this is one thing I will not go without in a BMW regardless of what I have to give up.

If its not your primary daily driver, then your okay with out HUD if it is your DD treat yourself and get it.

[shortseller]

Originally Posted by STi2M3

How advantageous do you find having the gear indicator on the HUD vs. below? Will be my first DCT and wondering if it is worth springing for the exec pkg in order to have gear info more accessible.

For me, the exec pkg was a ripoff $4300, but essential since I wanted park assist and backup camera that are part of the pkg. Heated steering, pop up headlamp washers, and HUD, etc are all nice but not worth the price. My guess is if they didn't include the camera assist( which btw becomes mandated in 2016 here in the US - huh go figure) the pkg would have not been as successful as it is. $4300 would go a long way to buying lots of other really nice upgrades for those of us with a budget limit.

[lubricious]

Originally Posted by shortseller

For me, the exec pkg was a ripoff $4300, but essential since I wanted park assist and backup camera that are part of the pkg. Heated steering, pop up headlamp washers, and HUD, etc are all nice but not worth the price. My guess is if they didn't include the camera assist( which btw becomes mandated in 2016 here in the US - huh go figure) the pkg would have not been as successful as it is. $4300 would go a long way to buying lots of other really nice upgrades for those of us with a budget limit.

+1

[Andrew115]

Originally Posted by shortseller

For me, the exec pkg was a ripoff $4300, but essential since I wanted park assist and backup camera that are part of the pkg. Heated steering, pop up headlamp washers, and HUD, etc are all nice but not worth the price. My guess is if they didn't include the camera assist( which btw becomes mandated in 2016 here in the US - huh go figure) the pkg would have not been as successful as it is. $4300 would go a long way to buying lots of other really nice upgrades for those of us with a budget limit.

Dont forget about the seats... Extended Leather is $950 stand alone but $0 with exec package.

If you wanted cloth and exec package then your screwed paying for exec and not getting the $950 back.

[Sir Loin]

FYI, Exec Package (HUD included) vs. no Exec Package from the survey thread. Most cars in the survey have Exec package.

[Mortis]

Slightly off-topic question: for those who did not order the executive package, what does the dashboard section that normally houses the HUD mirror+projector assembly look like?

[Mxb401]

I have searched but didn't see anything - do you have to turn on the hud (the one w the tach) each time you start the car? I turned my on yesterday and this am I started it up and it was just the mph showing. I guess I'll resort to reading the manual......

[1stm3f80]

A teddy bear.

[Mxb401]

huh? what does that mean....

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by 1stm3f80

A teddy bear.

sorry but

[pkimM3r]

who needs speed limit info?

[Mxb401]

I guess my question is - why does m view turn off every time I turn off my car. It goes back to the standard speedo HUD. Which I think is weak

[vip]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

HUD is awesome

does the m hud show rpm if you have a 6 speed?

[theriz]

Originally Posted by mil405

Having the Navigation directions displayed in the HED is pretty impressive too. It allows me to keep the main screen full map without the side screen active.

+10000

[BEMR]

speed limit info on HUD little white square does not use GPS only cameras. After passing any speed limit sign right or wrong, it displays speed limit within 1 second of passing sign. NO GPS. And it always shows LAST recorded sign. I don't know what these guys were talking about 6 months ago.

[mil405]

Originally Posted by BEMR

speed limit info on HUD little white square does not use GPS only cameras. After passing any speed limit sign right or wrong, it displays speed limit within 1 second of passing sign. NO GPS. And it always shows LAST recorded sign. I don't know what these guys were talking about 6 months ago.

Maybe "These Guys" were talking about this?

Signed,
Guys from 6 months ago

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle..._info.html#t=l

This is shown on the Info Display in the instrument cluster or in the Head-Up Display. A special camera detects the relevant traffic signs. This information is processed by a control unit along with data from the navigation system. Features including the rain sensor are also incorporated, so variable speed limits in specific instances are also registered – under wet conditions or at certain times of day, for example. This means the driver will always be well informed about the road ahead. The Navigation System Business or Professional are required.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by vip

does the m hud show rpm if you have a 6 speed?

That is a good question. I have yet to drive a 6mt M with HUD yet so I can't comment. Im sure one of the 6mt guys can chime in. I would assume yes but am not 100% sure.

[WVUDrJay]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

That is a good question. I have yet to drive a 6mt M with HUD yet so I can't comment. Im sure one of the 6mt guys can chime in. I would assume yes but am not 100% sure.

Yes, including shift indicator lights.

[Powerbeast]

Yup! HUB is a great feature.