Sunglasses with HUD - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

ZPinhead · 04-22-2012, 02:04 AM

Looking for suggestions for non-polarized sunglasses that will allow use of the HUD. I've looked at Serengetis but haven't seen mention of other options (that are a bit less $$$).

svache · 04-22-2012, 02:41 AM

My Ray-Ban's are polarized and while the HUD is more vaguely displayed when wearing them, the picture is still clear enough to actually see what is displayed. Thankfully they didn't completely fade the image of the HUD out.

Sephanite · 04-22-2012, 05:39 AM

never thought of this issue. Thank you for addressing it

jzcrna · 04-22-2012, 07:05 AM

loving my fake ray-bans I bought in Mexico. very slightly polarized

Feanor · 04-22-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jzcrna

loving my fake ray-bans I bought in Mexico. very slightly polarized

Slightly OT but are you sure they have adequate UV protection? You probably know this but you can seriously damage your eyes if your sunglasses don't block UV well enough and there's a high risk of this with fake sunglasses.

tonyzale · 04-29-2012, 10:09 AM

Mosley Tribes! Have a non-polarized pair for my 135i (soon to be F30).

mhdelarosa · 04-29-2012, 11:00 AM

I just slightly tilt my head sideways with polarized lenses to see the image. I guess inconvenient and awkward, but it works! Haha

MickeyM3 · 04-29-2012, 11:34 AM

Humm...on most newer jets (like 737's, Gulfstreams, etc) with HUDs far more detailed than ours they've figured out how to overcome this....I'll call some buddies and post my findings.

MacAttackBMW · 04-29-2012, 11:48 AM

I went to the Ray Ban website and just ordered a pair of my same glasses just not polarized. They are surprisingly awesome and the glare is still minimal. I found most higher end stores carry almost all polarized but pretty much every style can be ordered online without.

Good luck.

asmo · 04-29-2012, 11:53 AM

I found simply turning up the brightness to full for the HUD makes it quite useable while wearing my polarized sunglasses.

Fetko · 04-29-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mhdelarosa

I just slightly tilt my head sideways with polarized lenses to see the image. I guess inconvenient and awkward, but it works! Haha

This. I noticed a while ago that I do it subconsciously when I want to know the speed. Somehow tilting my head is more natural than actually looking down at the speedometer.

AggieTexan · 04-29-2012, 01:53 PM

I'll have to experiment with it when I get my car. I wear Maui Jim's, and I thought the HUD was very difficult to see with my glasses on.

mhdelarosa · 04-29-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fetko

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Originally Posted by mhdelarosa

I just slightly tilt my head sideways with polarized lenses to see the image. I guess inconvenient and awkward, but it works! Haha

This. I noticed a while ago that I do it subconsciously when I want to know the speed. Somehow tilting my head is more natural than actually looking down at the speedometer.

Just "lean your head like a gangsta" and you'll be fine!

ZPinhead · 04-29-2012, 09:13 PM

Ended up getting a pair of Serengeti Dante Espresso for $150 (Amazon). They definitely do the job, adjust to brightness and actually make the HUD 'pop' in daylight.

matt_335Ci · 04-30-2012, 12:25 AM

I have 2 pairs of Maui Jim's (polarized) and during the day at full HUD brightness it is often difficult to see the radio channels in the HUD (btw, I love this feature). After turning my head certain angles to see the HUD data during the day I couldn't take it anymore. So I bought a pair of Spy+ non-polarized sunglasses and now I can see the full HUD perfectly!! Best $75 I spent in a long time!

nexusonemeover · 05-01-2012, 04:35 PM

Rudy project

shoptb · 05-01-2012, 09:47 PM

I bought some Oakley Crankcases that were non-polarized. Oakley is good if you prefer a sporty style to your glasses.

jopa489 · 05-02-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AggieTexan

I'll have to experiment with it when I get my car. I wear Maui Jim's, and I thought the HUD was very difficult to see with my glasses on.

Argh, it's a shame they couldn't figure out a way to display the HUD with polarized lenses. I wear MJs, and don't think it's worth downgrading sunglasses to gain better clarity with the HUD.

1.fresh.f30.335 · 05-03-2012, 09:46 AM

polarized glasses are worth it... now blast that night at the Roxbury and watch as the numbers show up and disappear!

TheObviousChild · 05-03-2012, 02:18 PM

Got in my car for the first time after getting a new pair of sunglasses (polarized) and thought my radio display was broken. Started jabbing my finger at it and figuring out when I'd be able to take it in for service. The screen was either dim or completely invisible.

Yeah...wasn't until I got home and took off my sunglasses that I realized what the hell was going on.

04-22-2012, 02:04 AM	#1
ZPinhead New Member Drives: F30 328i Sedan Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Sunglasses with HUD Looking for suggestions for non-polarized sunglasses that will allow use of the HUD. I've looked at Serengetis but haven't seen mention of other options (that are a bit less $$$).
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04-22-2012, 02:41 AM	#2
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	My Ray-Ban's are polarized and while the HUD is more vaguely displayed when wearing them, the picture is still clear enough to actually see what is displayed. Thankfully they didn't completely fade the image of the HUD out. __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread

04-29-2012, 11:00 AM	#7
mhdelarosa Enlisted Member Drives: '12 328i Mineral Grey Metallic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	I just slightly tilt my head sideways with polarized lenses to see the image. I guess inconvenient and awkward, but it works! Haha __________________ F30 328i Mineral Grey Metallic, tech & prem packages. My first BMW! What a car!!!

04-29-2012, 09:13 PM	#14
ZPinhead New Member Drives: F30 328i Sedan Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Ended up getting a pair of Serengeti Dante Espresso for $150 (Amazon). They definitely do the job, adjust to brightness and actually make the HUD 'pop' in daylight. __________________ 2012 F30 328i Sport, Sapphire Black, Black Dakota w/Red accents

04-30-2012, 12:25 AM	#15
matt_335Ci Colonel Drives: F30 335i Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona - West Valley Posts: 2,211 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 335i sedan [5.00]	I have 2 pairs of Maui Jim's (polarized) and during the day at full HUD brightness it is often difficult to see the radio channels in the HUD (btw, I love this feature). After turning my head certain angles to see the HUD data during the day I couldn't take it anymore. So I bought a pair of Spy+ non-polarized sunglasses and now I can see the full HUD perfectly!! Best $75 I spent in a long time! __________________ '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

04-22-2012, 05:39 AM	#3
Sephanite First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	never thought of this issue. Thank you for addressing it

04-22-2012, 07:05 AM	#4
jzcrna Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 753 iTrader: (0)	loving my fake ray-bans I bought in Mexico. very slightly polarized

04-29-2012, 10:09 AM	#6
tonyzale New Member Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Mosley Tribes! Have a non-polarized pair for my 135i (soon to be F30).

04-29-2012, 11:34 AM	#8
MickeyM3 Enlisted Member Drives: E30 325is, R1200RT, F30 335 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Humm...on most newer jets (like 737's, Gulfstreams, etc) with HUDs far more detailed than ours they've figured out how to overcome this....I'll call some buddies and post my findings.

04-29-2012, 11:48 AM	#9
MacAttackBMW First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Sport Line - Alpine Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	I went to the Ray Ban website and just ordered a pair of my same glasses just not polarized. They are surprisingly awesome and the glare is still minimal. I found most higher end stores carry almost all polarized but pretty much every style can be ordered online without. Good luck.

04-29-2012, 11:53 AM	#10
asmo New Member Drives: F30 328i Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I found simply turning up the brightness to full for the HUD makes it quite useable while wearing my polarized sunglasses.

04-29-2012, 01:53 PM	#12
AggieTexan Enlisted Member Drives: 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	I'll have to experiment with it when I get my car. I wear Maui Jim's, and I thought the HUD was very difficult to see with my glasses on.

05-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#16
nexusonemeover First BMW Drives: 2012 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 115 iTrader: (0)	Rudy project __________________ 2013 X1 xDrive 28i - sport 1977 E21 320i (first one sold in the US - featured on the cover of January 1982 Roundel) - Dad's

05-01-2012, 09:47 PM	#17
shoptb Captain Drives: 13 328i MSport EBII 8A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 614 iTrader: (0)	I bought some Oakley Crankcases that were non-polarized. Oakley is good if you prefer a sporty style to your glasses. __________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________ Delivered! '13 F30 328i, 8SA, Estoril Blue II w/ Black Lthr. ZMM, ZPP, ZTP, ZLP, ZDA, ZCW, ZDH

05-03-2012, 09:46 AM	#19
1.fresh.f30.335 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 335i saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NH-CT Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	polarized glasses are worth it... now blast that night at the Roxbury and watch as the numbers show up and disappear! __________________ '12 335i Sport Apline White w/black

05-03-2012, 02:18 PM	#20
TheObviousChild First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335xi - M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	Got in my car for the first time after getting a new pair of sunglasses (polarized) and thought my radio display was broken. Started jabbing my finger at it and figuring out when I'd be able to take it in for service. The screen was either dim or completely invisible. Yeah...wasn't until I got home and took off my sunglasses that I realized what the hell was going on.

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