Small front display for Model 3/Y - Fits inside AC slot (pics, vid and info)

[LBM4]

I received some interest regarding this display I bought from AliExpress a few weeks back, so here's more info. These come in both KPH and MPH, so be sure to click on the right one. I currently have the KPH. They are sending me the MPH version now, as I live in the U.S.

Normally, the speed is in it's normal color, but go over 75mph, and the display color turns red. I noticed that today when driving.

Price: between $50-$60 (on Amazon it's over $100)
Size: Small - displays speed, blinkers, doors, gear and lights (fits in the AC opening inside the dash)
Pros: Easy to install, uses OBD2 data port for info, not complicated and no software to update or get messed with by Tesla. Easy to see, even in direct sunlight. DOES NOT move around. Easy to uninstall.
Cons: Minimalistic display, can not change any of the data.

Video link here

Buy here: AliExpress link

Pics:

 

[phaheem]

Thanks for this! How was the installation process, and does the wiring hide well?

 

[Brou]

This might help with the color changing.

 

[LBM4]

Thanks for this! How was the installation process, and does the wiring hide well?

You can't see my wiring at all, unless you push the driver's seat all the way forward and up, then you will see a small bit of black wire coming out from where the wire attaches to the OBD2 Port plastic flap cover at the base of the center console.
Keep the seat in it's normal driving position, and you can't see anything.
Install took me around 5-10 min. Very simple with no directions included. I watched the AliExpress video they have on how they installed it. Followed that.

 

[phaheem]

Is the display’s screen somehow split in two? Looks glossier/reflective on the left half but not so on the right half

 

[LBM4]

This might help with the color changing.

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Looks like you basically shift from R to D six times in a row to turn this function off. I'll give it a shot. Thanks for that.

 

[LBM4]

Is the display’s screen somehow split in two? Looks glossier/reflective on the left half but not so on the right half

That's just the pic they used. It's not glossy. There is an anti-reflective coating on it (on mine at least. You can see it when the sun light is directly on the screen.

 

[LBM4]

Is the display’s screen somehow split in two? Looks glossier/reflective on the left half but not so on the right half

Here is a pic from my car. I used a small flood light to simulate the sun shining directly at it, so you can see the anti-reflective coating.

 

[phaheem]

Here is a pic from my car. I used a small flood light to simulate the sun shining directly at it, so you can see the anti-reflective coating.View attachment 836850

Looks good. Really glad you shared this, the best heads up display imo

 

[3geekfamily]

This might help with the color changing.

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Wow, 143km/s! That's insanely fast. 417 times the speed of sound! Not sure the blinking will matter at those speeds.

 

[GreenHokie]

Wow, 143km/s! That's insanely fast. 417 times the speed of sound! Not sure the blinking will matter at those speeds.

Damn, I didn’t realize our vehicles were that fast! Time to go test it out!!

 

[deuskid]

This looks interesting, if accurate.

I won't have my M3 for many months but does this filling some void in information for the driver?

 

[LBM4]

This looks interesting, if accurate.

I won't have my M3 for many months but does this filling some void in information for the driver?

No, this doesn't fill any void, nor does it provide any additional information. It simply puts your speed and iconography in your line of sight while driving. Most people are used to having their speed in front of them, so when you get into the Tesla Model 3/Y, you have to learn to look off to the right a bit to see your speed.
This simply prevents the need for that. And I think it looks kinda cool. That's all.
And congrats on your purchase!

 

[deuskid]

No, this doesn't fill any void, nor does it provide any additional information. It simply puts your speed and iconography in your line of sight while driving. Most people are used to having their speed in front of them, so when you get into the Tesla Model 3/Y, you have to learn to look off to the right a bit to see your speed.
This simply prevents the need for that. And I think it looks kinda cool. That's all.
And congrats on your purchase!

Thanks for the explanation

 

[Kandiru]

I won't have my M3 for a while but already have a huge mod bin, ordering one for it. Oh boy, it will be a busy winter for me.

 

[Hank101]

No, this doesn't fill any void, nor does it provide any additional information. It simply puts your speed and iconography in your line of sight while driving. Most people are used to having their speed in front of them, so when you get into the Tesla Model 3/Y, you have to learn to look off to the right a bit to see your speed.
This simply prevents the need for that. And I think it looks kinda cool. That's all.
And congrats on your purchase!

Does it block any of the front vent airflow?

 

[LBM4]

Does it block any of the front vent airflow?

Nope. That's another reason I should have put in the first post. Doesn't block any of the airflow, which is why I like this more than the other big displays you can buy.

 

[tlr1000]

Note that older Model 3s ( I forget the cutoff date) have a different connector where you tap the signal under the center console. Appears this display is for newer cars only.

 

[LBM4]

Good info. Thank you for that!

 

[Brou]

Both of the options on their page say support kph and mph. How do you know which to buy?