HUD with RPM and gear indicator
09-01-2008, 01:34 PM
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I believe the HUD in an M5 has a few more features such as the RPM revs and the current gear but these are not present on the standard HUD option on other 5 series cars. Is there a way to update the software to add it? Having the revs and current gear seems like it would be awesome.
BTW I did try searching for this topic but my keywords (HUD and RPM) cannot be searched for, I think the words are too short and all my other keywords didn't return anything useful.
TIA
BTW I did try searching for this topic but my keywords (HUD and RPM) cannot be searched for, I think the words are too short and all my other keywords didn't return anything useful.
TIA
09-01-2008, 02:13 PM
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While very desirable for us that drive enthusiastically in our e60's, I don't think there's a way to do it.
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='659458' date='Sep 2 2008, 01:13 AM
While very desirable for us that drive enthusiastically in our e60's, I don't think there's a way to do it.
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because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see 
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OK, point taken - if you replace the e60 dash cluster with an M5 setup I guess you might get there (let us know!).
Another way to do it is...
... buy an M5.
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Another way to do it is...
... buy an M5.
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09-01-2008, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='659479' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:12 AM
Another way to do it is...
... buy an M5.
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... buy an M5.
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09-02-2008, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Techno79' post='659430' date='Sep 1 2008, 10:34 PM
I believe the HUD in an M5 has a few more features such as the RPM revs and the current gear but these are not present on the standard HUD option on other 5 series cars. Is there a way to update the software to add it? Having the revs and current gear seems like it would be awesome.
BTW I did try searching for this topic but my keywords (HUD and RPM) cannot be searched for, I think the words are too short and all my other keywords didn't return anything useful.
TIA
BTW I did try searching for this topic but my keywords (HUD and RPM) cannot be searched for, I think the words are too short and all my other keywords didn't return anything useful.
TIA
The reason I ask is I've been running my 05 535D Sport for a while now and get approx 30mpg mixed use motorway and B Roads but the M5 could get as high as 20mpg and given the difference is petrol and diesel..........well this all works in my head anyway.....
Plus I guess a MY2006 535D is going to be about ?30k ?......thats M5 money :-)
Come on....you know you'd rather have an M5
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09-02-2008, 05:00 AM
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Alright Nick, that'll be awesome!!!
Will such mod also require a HUD capable front windshield glass too (if there's such thing)?
GL on the mod...!
Will such mod also require a HUD capable front windshield glass too (if there's such thing)?
GL on the mod...!
Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='659462' date='Sep 1 2008, 05:20 PM
Please don't be so sure because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see
because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='659462' date='Sep 1 2008, 11:20 PM
Please don't be so sure because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see
because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see
09-02-2008, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BigladUK' post='659780' date='Sep 2 2008, 11:58 AM
Have you considered an M5 or is fuel a big thing for you ?
The reason I ask is I've been running my 05 535D Sport for a while now and get approx 30mpg mixed use motorway and B Roads but the M5 could get as high as 20mpg and given the difference is petrol and diesel..........well this all works in my head anyway.....
Plus I guess a MY2006 535D is going to be about ?30k ?......thats M5 money :-)
Come on....you know you'd rather have an M5
Si
The reason I ask is I've been running my 05 535D Sport for a while now and get approx 30mpg mixed use motorway and B Roads but the M5 could get as high as 20mpg and given the difference is petrol and diesel..........well this all works in my head anyway.....
Plus I guess a MY2006 535D is going to be about ?30k ?......thats M5 money :-)
Come on....you know you'd rather have an M5
Si
. I had the same great intentions but honestly the temptation to give the car a good thrashing is just too strong. So I often only get half that. On a quiet motorway at legal speeds I get about 16mpg.To the OP - sorry we hijacked your thread!
Edit: BTW, Biglad and techno, did you both notice that you are in the same town, and each respectively a prospective seller and buyer of a 535d? Go on, make it work!
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='659462' date='Sep 2 2008, 07:20 AM
Please don't be so sure because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see
because I'll try it shortly. HUD and fully leather dash with stitches (mint condition taken from M5) is already mounted. Of course, I won't have gear indicator, cause I'm manual, but why not rev indicator? ..as I already have the M5 cluster that transfers the info to the already M5 programmed from the factory HUD ...we'll see