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felixtb
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please come back to us and tell us what your local dealer has commented on the change from factory system if any comment at all. I asked the Swiss dealer and they are apparently checking on the possible warranty issue.........
felix b.
felix b.
felixtb
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personally would want to get the Sony system because of the tom tom nav unit. for the microphone issue, in a sports car you almost always have to put a remote micro that is close to your mouth for it to work well. the pre designated micros or in dash unit micros almost never work to satisfaction. Get a remote one and place it colse to the upper corner of the windshield, usually the best place for a good voice transmittance
felix b.
felix b.
Nik
Got there eventually :-)
dsm:
I believe it is the 7' model, I am impressed overall. It took a little while to get used to the switchology, but I like the unit. I have only spent an hour or so with it however. Not expensive.
I believe it is the 7' model, I am impressed overall. It took a little while to get used to the switchology, but I like the unit. I have only spent an hour or so with it however. Not expensive.
I called Al-Eds in West Hollywood today since they are into Tesla aftermarket units (they even have a Tesla link). I asked if they could provide a setup better than stock for $4,500 (the infotainment cost), or as good of a setup for less. The answer was "yes" suggesting that perhaps I should not get the infotainment option, and use the $ for upgrades by Al-Eds (if this can be done without a warranty issue and if I can get a double DIN dash when ordering the car).
I asked what would be the best head unit (I see Kenwood and Sony mentioned). I mentioned that I wanted the back up camera, bluetooth, ipod, and an excellent Navigation unit (as good as or better than what Acura provides). It was suggested that I select the Pioneer Z130BT
Al s Autosound - Pioneer CD/DVD/MP3/WMA/AAC Car In-Dash GPS Navigation System With Built-in...
What do you think?
I asked what would be the best head unit (I see Kenwood and Sony mentioned). I mentioned that I wanted the back up camera, bluetooth, ipod, and an excellent Navigation unit (as good as or better than what Acura provides). It was suggested that I select the Pioneer Z130BT
Al s Autosound - Pioneer CD/DVD/MP3/WMA/AAC Car In-Dash GPS Navigation System With Built-in...
What do you think?
felixtb
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Well, I agree that dealers tend to promote the products they sell for profit as being the best (and the potential for bias)... but I am having a hard time finding objective information. I could not find a good review of this Z130BT, or information that really points out how the Pioneer/Sony/Kenwood products compare to the Alpine unit. It does appear that the Acura units are well liked in terms of navigation, but I can not find information as to how they compare to aftermarket products. I would find this information useful because if I can have the option of a double-DIN opening in the dash without having to purchase the infotainment package, I would certainly go to the trouble of getting aftermarket instead if in the end, I end up with a better system for the same amount of $.
Tdave
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I had the Kenwood KVT-696 installed in my Tesla. I have a 2010 Roadster 1.5 with the single DIN stereo. This Kenwood has a popup 7" screen. I had all the options installed with it: Sirius SAT, Garmin Nav, Bluetooth, backup camera, iPhone dock, remote mic for hands free phone (using speakers for phone). The whole setup is great, and a definite improvement over the stock JVC unit in every way.
A minor mod is required: The right steering wheel stalk (for wipers) needs to be trimmed back a half inch so the popup screen will clear it.
A minor mod is required: The right steering wheel stalk (for wipers) needs to be trimmed back a half inch so the popup screen will clear it.
I was just at the Newport Tesla location and talked to Kyrstin. She said she checked, and said that unless I purchase a car with the infotainment option, the dash will be a 1 DIN dash. Therefore, although I thought I read that I can place an order for the car without this option, yet request (and get) a 2 DIN dash, it appears that this is not an option for me. Oh well.
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