Tesla Roadster 1.5 GPS/Head unit replacement

[snaffah]

Has anyone found a good upgrade for the JVC unit that is in the 1.5 roadsters?

 

[X.l.r.8]

If you loose the PS there are many good 1 DIN units, the 1.5 will allow the Halo Alpine unit I believe.

 

[snaffah]

Thanks for the info, I will look into it. It would be great if the alpine unit would work.

 

[MCroadster]

Scott had installed the Alpine Halo earlier this year in the 2.0. Here is the link to his post. This install should work for 1.5s too.

 

[coolVariable]

Let me know what you find. I have been toying with the idea of installing a Android radio - there are some 1DIN 7inch screen ones and it would be nice to have google maps/waze in the car itself.

 

[X.l.r.8]

Pretty sure thats a 1.5 with a custom glovebox. The flip screen stereos require shortening the wiper control stalk or putting the wipers on every time you start the car. Theres slim pickings on single din size. I found a nice wireless magnetic charger that fits the drink holder and as I will never be able to be an uber driver I rarely use it unless I need to know how far it is to my destination in case I need to charge on the way

 

[coolVariable]

My Roadster actually has a flip screen radio right now (Kenwood KVT 614) that fits fine without moving the wiper stalk or anything.
I hate the radio though, since they did not wire the backup camera to the reverse lights (ie you need to manually turn on the camera) and the navigation sucks. It's a big screen with no purpose.
I would assume that most 1DIN radios with screens will be fine.


Sadly the state of "smart" car radios is abysmal. I checked XDA and there are some Android radios that sound promising but it is very disappointing overall.

 

[coolVariable]

How long is your wiper stalk? Mine is 3.75 inches (9cm) long. Goes out as far as the steering wheel.

I wonder if mine was shortened when the radio was installed (lucky me as that makes it easier to find a replacement)