What does your Nav HUD show? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

stampchez · 03-04-2012, 08:36 PM

Has anyone seen the complex Nav graphics? I have only seen simple red and white Nav graphics.

nofuture · 03-04-2012, 08:50 PM

I think in Europe they get maps from different provider, hence the difference in the graphic.
After using HUD for two weeks, I can say I am underwhelemed by it. It just does not show information I care about to see.

brad0 · 03-04-2012, 08:52 PM

all I got it white and orange.

stampchez · 03-04-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nofuture

I think in Europe they get maps from different provider, hence the difference in the graphic.
After using HUD for two weeks, I can say I am underwhelemed by it. It just does not show information I care about to see.

It has a lot of potential but they don't really do much with it.

jebbusbin · 03-05-2012, 03:30 AM

would you say the tech package is worth it? were about to lease the 328i and am trying to figure out if its worth the extra 50 bucks a month what do you think?

E90Fleet · 03-05-2012, 05:17 AM

It depends if the information for the area is available and if needed.

Here is a youtube video showing a US 5 Series in CA driving with Navigation showing on the HUD.
Some bits get just arrows others get the "pictures"
HUD shown from around 2:22

Goody4 · 03-05-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jebbusbin

would you say the tech package is worth it? were about to lease the 328i and am trying to figure out if its worth the extra 50 bucks a month what do you think?

Aside from the "cool" factor you'll get when you show HUD to your friends, HUD is also a safety feature, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road while viewing other information.

Yes. Navigation and HUD are totally worth the price.

stampchez · 03-05-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

It depends if the information for the area is available and if needed.

Here is a youtube video showing a US 5 Series in CA driving with Navigation showing on the HUD.
Some bits get just arrows others get the "pictures"
HUD shown from around 2:22

I have not seen the type of graphics you start seeing at 3:17.

I guess I'm not driving in the right places?

stampchez · 03-05-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jebbusbin

would you say the tech package is worth it? were about to lease the 328i and am trying to figure out if its worth the extra 50 bucks a month what do you think?

I think it's worth it just for the bigger screen. It's really beautiful.

volsfan0911 · 03-05-2012, 10:59 AM

I didn't even pay attention to the HUD on the test drive and was totally underwhelmed when I did finally notice it. As far as the nav? Very nice. Unfortunately, I find my iPhone 4S to be as functional with MotionX GPS installed with a great search function. And I don't use nav very often. So $20 in software versus $2,500? duh.....

Yay-Z · 03-05-2012, 11:16 AM

I dont plan on getting the Tech package when I make my order later in the year. I hardly use the current Navi I have in my E92. I think a Garmin would make more sense.

surma884 · 03-05-2012, 04:18 PM

That HUD is nice. It is a little underwhelming but you don't want it to be distracting.

sunxnus · 03-18-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stampchez

Has anyone seen the complex Nav graphics? I have only seen simple red and white Nav graphics.

I'm not impress so far. It kind of strip down version of what you have in the image. I see the MPH, the NAV, but Lane Departure even I turned in on. Not sure it is a bug or just not for US.

E90Fleet · 03-18-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sunxnus

I'm not impress so far. It kind of strip down version of what you have in the image. I see the MPH, the NAV, but Lane Departure even I turned in on. Not sure it is a bug or just not for US.

I think lane departure will only show something in the HUD when you are being warned.

That picture also shows speed limit display and the collision warning from Active Cruise Control. The collision warning will also only show if you are being warned

So dont think you are missing anything in the USA HUD

Ron Scott · 03-18-2012, 11:23 AM

The vid above is pretty good, maybe not mind blowing but being able to see simple turn indications in front of you instead of interpreting them from the screen is nice. I think it's worth it. I wouldn't go for the Driver's Assist or Parking stuff but HUD and Nav seem to be good buys.

matt_335Ci · 03-18-2012, 11:53 AM

don't forget the HUD also displays Contacts, Radio, iPod and Sat. radio information. this car is from the future!

nexusonemeover · 03-18-2012, 12:13 PM

Now that I have HUD I don't think ill ever want a car without it again. Great feature. And, it needs to be simple but helpful. Is not to detract a driver from looking at the road. On the contrary, its to keep a driver from having to look away from the road. Simpler is better.

Raspartan · 03-18-2012, 02:30 PM

Does the F30 HUD show the highway intersection/lane guidance as in the video too? Also true for Canada?

CE750Jockey · 03-18-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

don't forget the HUD also displays Contacts, Radio, iPod and Sat. radio information. this car is from the future!

Ok, having established that the HUD can display multiple things, here's my question: Can the HUD display have different user memory settings, like say the driver's seat, so when my wife gets in it, she doesn't go nuts 'cause I've got everything displayed, and she only wants the speedometer? Or, do you have to re-configure it every time the wife and I swap driving?

stampchez · 03-18-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

Ok, having established that the HUD can display multiple things, here's my question: Can the HUD display have different user memory settings, like say the driver's seat, so when my wife gets in it, she doesn't go nuts 'cause I've got everything displayed, and she only wants the speedometer? Or, do you have to re-configure it every time the wife and I swap driving?

unless you're changing music, using the phone, or using Nav, it doesn't display anything but speed. You can turn everything off in idrive and it would be my guess that it saves those settings in the driver profile but I'm not sure.

shoptb · 03-18-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

don't forget the HUD also displays Contacts, Radio, iPod and Sat. radio information. this car is from the future!

Ok, having established that the HUD can display multiple things, here's my question: Can the HUD display have different user memory settings, like say the driver's seat, so when my wife gets in it, she doesn't go nuts 'cause I've got everything displayed, and she only wants the speedometer? Or, do you have to re-configure it every time the wife and I swap driving?

The HUD brightness, height, and rotation settings are stored in the profile, so yes it could be different by driver.

E90Fleet · 03-19-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Raspartan

Does the F30 HUD show the highway intersection/lane guidance as in the video too? Also true for Canada?

It depends if the information is available for the area you are driving in.
If the info is available then it will show it.

03-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#1
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Yay-Z Shifting to Top Gear Drives: F30 328I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midland / Houston, TX Posts: 299 iTrader: (0)	I dont plan on getting the Tech package when I make my order later in the year. I hardly use the current Navi I have in my E92. I think a Garmin would make more sense. __________________ 2011 E92 335i 6MT (Gone, will be missed) 2013 F30 328i SAT

03-18-2012, 11:53 AM	#16
matt_335Ci Colonel Drives: F30 335i Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona - West Valley Posts: 2,191 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 335i sedan [5.00]	don't forget the HUD also displays Contacts, Radio, iPod and Sat. radio information. this car is from the future! __________________ '12 335i Glacier Silver w/everest grey leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/ZTP/ZPS/Sport8spd/PDC/hot seats/20% ceramic tints RETIRED 2009 z4 35i [e89] \| 2007 335i coupe [e92] \| 2001 325Ci [e46] RETIRED

03-04-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
nofuture Enlisted Member Drives: F30 335i sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phila Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	I think in Europe they get maps from different provider, hence the difference in the graphic. After using HUD for two weeks, I can say I am underwhelemed by it. It just does not show information I care about to see.

03-04-2012, 08:52 PM	#3
brad0 Private Drives: none Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	all I got it white and orange.

03-05-2012, 10:59 AM	#10
volsfan0911 Private First Class Drives: 2010 VW GTI Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 113 iTrader: (0)	I didn't even pay attention to the HUD on the test drive and was totally underwhelmed when I did finally notice it. As far as the nav? Very nice. Unfortunately, I find my iPhone 4S to be as functional with MotionX GPS installed with a great search function. And I don't use nav very often. So $20 in software versus $2,500? duh.....

03-05-2012, 04:18 PM	#12
surma884 Enlisted Member Drives: Infiniti G35 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	That HUD is nice. It is a little underwhelming but you don't want it to be distracting.

03-18-2012, 11:23 AM	#15
Ron Scott Captain Drives: 2013 335 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	The vid above is pretty good, maybe not mind blowing but being able to see simple turn indications in front of you instead of interpreting them from the screen is nice. I think it's worth it. I wouldn't go for the Driver's Assist or Parking stuff but HUD and Nav seem to be good buys.

03-18-2012, 12:13 PM	#17
nexusonemeover First BMW Drives: 2012 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 115 iTrader: (0)	Now that I have HUD I don't think ill ever want a car without it again. Great feature. And, it needs to be simple but helpful. Is not to detract a driver from looking at the road. On the contrary, its to keep a driver from having to look away from the road. Simpler is better. __________________ 2013 X1 xDrive 28i - sport 1977 E21 320i (first one sold in the US - featured on the cover of January 1982 Roundel) - Dad's

03-18-2012, 02:30 PM	#18
Raspartan Captain Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 679 iTrader: (0)	Does the F30 HUD show the highway intersection/lane guidance as in the video too? Also true for Canada?

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