[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

I just got some cheap non polarized sunglasses and keep that in the car and use my polarized ones for my regular stuff. Its a simple fix and worth it with the HUD

I hear you, but I’d rather my nice sunglasses in my nice car.

At some point, if you’re having to make concessions like that, it takes away from the experience/value.

[xmanpro]

BMW HUDs are the best. Can’t wait for this next version.

[Tejas1836]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

I just got some cheap non polarized sunglasses and keep that in the car and use my polarized ones for my regular stuff. Its a simple fix and worth it with the HUD

That's what I do, cue ZZ Top...

[dbvallett]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

This is why I think the full screens like ID8 were not needed. They will be so dated once this is the standard.

I would still prefer a traditional dash like ID7 until this is possible.

Wouldn’t mind the physical buttons back… as for the HUD, I wear polarized sunglasses, which means I can’t see it anyway.

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by srswans

Strongly agree - my G80 HUD is useless in daytime because I drive in sunglasses. This is what BMW needs to fix. (I would have skipped the HUD but it was bundled in the Executive Pkg.)

See the posting earlier in the thread from this morning. Solid recommendation for top quality HUD compatible sunglasses with zero loss of vision, etc. even though non-polarized. The PRISM lenses are Oakley's next gen and polarization not needed.

[Daaaadadundun]

Fk me. Are people actually having a discussion about polarized sunglasses in relation to HUD? Yeah lil Umfufu in Africa who is starving totally understands that's worth a discussion because it's an insurmountable problem to overcome.

[Quadruple VANOS]

I’m not sure I even consider this a HUD, because a HUD displays the information much further forward than the windshield. This displays the information ON the windshield. I’d call this an on-glass display.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Daaaadadundun

Fk me. Are people actually having a discussion about polarized sunglasses in relation to HUD? Yeah lil Umfufu in Africa who is starving totally understands that's worth a discussion because it's an insurmountable problem to overcome.

Yeah, he’s probably not on the BMW forum either.

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by NGT2

You can’t see the HUD if you’re wearing polarized sunglasses. When driving is one of the times I need sunglasses the most. Unless there’s a way they can change that, I don’t think I’d like to see the HUD become a vital part of the information feedback from the vehicle. But if it’s all redundant from what’s in the instrument panel and just offers a second place to view the info, then that’s different.

Yeah...don't invest in an $8 pair of tinted but not polarized sun glasses!

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by spuntyb

Here’s a neat idea: put physical buttons back in the cabin. Thx.

https://www.edmunds.com/amp/car-news...r-buttons.html

Neat HUD though!

Worthy example of a car manufacturer actually listening to its customers.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

Yeah...don't invest in an $8 pair of tinted but not polarized sun glasses!

I sense sarcasm. I understand the workaround. I’m saying that a German luxury car shouldn’t require a workaround. My only point was that they shouldn’t EXCLUSIVELY display vital info on the HUD if that issue exists. I didn’t say it’s a bad feature or shouldn’t be there or a wast of money. I enjoy the feature.

[sahajesh]

[QUOTE=bloozemanAZ;29707350]Yep but that depends on the vehicle. In my wife's X5 never had issues with my Oakley polarized black iridium lenses. However, when I got my M850i it was a no go. I surmise it is the windshield slope that makes the difference.


In my X5, my polarised Oakleys barely show the HUD, so it’s not as B&W as people may think.

If this is the way forward then fine but they had better make this new HUD replicate and not replace.

[THEROK]

Unless HUD can detect pot holes and road debris in front of me, I’m not using it here in LA. It gets in the way visually. Next.

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by sahajesh

In my X5, my polarised Oakleys barely show the HUD, so it’s not as B&W as people may think.

If this is the way forward then fine but they had better make this new HUD replicate and not replace.

Perhaps they've changed the HUD itself between iD6 (in my wife's 2017 X5) vs iD7 in the 2019 refresh.

[DMason]

You know... Ah-ha was a one note wonder.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Daaaadadundun

Fk me. Are people actually having a discussion about polarized sunglasses in relation to HUD? Yeah lil Umfufu in Africa who is starving totally understands that's worth a discussion because it's an insurmountable problem to overcome.

Ah, an Eddie Murphy reference.

But in reality HUD vs sunglasses has a lot of variables.
1. Angle of inclination for windshield
2. Type of polarization in the view H/V
3. Type of polarization in the glasses and orientation of lenses in the frames.

Some sunglasses have circular polarization.

But this is definitely a "first world" problem.

[Aalfred]

Originally Posted by NGT2

I hear you, but I’d rather my nice sunglasses in my nice car.

At some point, if you’re having to make concessions like that, it takes away from the experience/value.

Its just the way the physics of it works. The HUD is a projection and polarized glasses change the angle in which the light is perceived. Unfortunately, they work against each other. I love my HUD and its great esp for navigation and able to change radio stations/pick songs without using the I drive controller or touch button. IMO, using a non polarized sunglasses (there are some good ones out there too) to be able to use the HUD is totally worth it. They are now used by Pilots as the FAA recommends against using them. So there are some great options out there if you wanna have the best protection and use the HUD. As for me, didnt make sense to spend a lot on something I dont use much but for those who do, they r available.

[Jlewisinsyr]

Originally Posted by NGT2

You can’t see the HUD if you’re wearing polarized sunglasses. When driving is one of the times I need sunglasses the most. Unless there’s a way they can change that, I don’t think I’d like to see the HUD become a vital part of the information feedback from the vehicle. But if it’s all redundant from what’s in the instrument panel and just offers a second place to view the info, then that’s different.

I wear polarized Ray Bans and have no issues seeing my HUD.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Jlewisinsyr

I wear polarized Ray Bans and have no issues seeing my HUD.

What are you driving? Seems like there’s some difference depending on the angle of the windshield. I’m in a 5 series but the SUV drivers seem to be able to see it better.

I can see it faintly, most of the time. But I have to focus so hard that it cancels out the purpose, because I can’t focus on the road at the same time.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

Its just the way the physics of it works. The HUD is a projection and polarized glasses change the angle in which the light is perceived. Unfortunately, they work against each other. I love my HUD and its great esp for navigation and able to change radio stations/pick songs without using the I drive controller or touch button. IMO, using a non polarized sunglasses (there are some good ones out there too) to be able to use the HUD is totally worth it. They are now used by Pilots as the FAA recommends against using them. So there are some great options out there if you wanna have the best protection and use the HUD. As for me, didnt make sense to spend a lot on something I dont use much but for those who do, they r available.

Thanks for the tip. I didn’t know that about pilots. I’ve got some buddies that fly for FedEx. I’ll ask them about it.

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Yep but that depends on the vehicle. In my wife's X5 never had issues with my Oakley polarized black iridium lenses. However, when I got my M850i it was a no go. I surmise it is the windshield slope that makes the difference.

Picked up a pair of these with the PRISM black lenses and work like a champ in the M850i with no downsides to not being polarized.
https://a.co/d/0WEFGAw

Have a 2018 and 2019 X5, HUD does not work with my polarized Maui Jim sunglasses on either. Did they change the HUD tech?

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Perhaps they've changed the HUD itself between iD6 (in my wife's 2017 X5) vs iD7 in the 2019 refresh.

Not in my experience. Neither works with polarized sun glasses