14.5" Tesla style radio

[radelow]

The one I ordered still has physical buttons for the HVAC. I don't really use any of the other buttons really...

 

[radelow]

Setup arrived. Looks good quality and well packed. I got it all installed and setup. Took around and hour and a half to get everything wired up. Very easy. Works as advertised. Wireless Carplay is seamless, HVAC and seat controls work, factory backup camera works. You can also directly access the Sync 2 screen if you want. I can also confirm it works with my DSR1 and stereo setup flawlessly. Will have to spend some time testing however I have one fitment issue that I am sorting out with the them that needs to be resolved first. Will report back.

 

[radelow]

All installed and operating correctly! Here are some screenshots. If you have any questions let me know.

Install without screen on


"Modern" Homescreen


Apple Music through wireless carplay


Wireless carplay home screen


Playing music through wireless carplay

 

[radelow]

Some more photos. Last one shows Gaia GPS. This is great so i can stop using a separate iPad.

HVAC control screen


Factory Backup Camera


"Classic" Homescreen


Gaia GPS

 

[radelow]

Couple other notes...

1. Speed is VERY fast. Way faster than Sync 2. Feels like the system in my BMW iX.
2. Boot time is less than 5 seconds typically.
3. Button color at the bottom is completely customizable.
4. Sound quality is ok. It has a built in EQ that I may need to play with. Not sure how it interacts with the DSR1. Might have to go into the DSR1 and change my curves in there instead.
5. System response (HVAC, etc.) is near instant when you press buttons.
6. There are a lot of extra things to wire. IE RCA outs, GPS antenna, microphone (not sure what that is for), extra USB plugs (not sure if the factory ones still work. I believe they do as I plugged a USB into the back. Need to test.

Bottom line I highly recommend it based on initial observations. The install was very easy. The one issue I had was due to user error. I forgot to use the included brackets that relocate the old CD player lower in the stack. Couldn't get it to fit otherwise. Everything labeled well and the harness appears to be high quality.

 

[CarRamrod]

You can also directly access the Sync 2 screen if you want.

What's this mean? Is the sync 2 screen behind this screen? Or do you remove it

Not sure how it interacts with the DSR1. Might have to go into the DSR1 and change my curves in there instead.

I'm behind the times in car audio. What's the DSR1? Is this something aftermarket?

How about the front camera?

 

[radelow]

What's this mean? Is the sync 2 screen behind this screen? Or do you remove it

I'm behind the times in car audio. What's the DSR1? Is this something aftermarket?

How about the front camera?

- Sorry for not being clear. You can ACCESS the Sync 2 system directly through this system in case you want to. The actual physical screen is removed.

- DSR1 is a module made by Rockford Fosgate for taking the signal from a proprietary audio system like Sync 2 and converting it to RCA outputs along with allowing the factory controls to remain. Also includes a very advanced DSP for control. See: https://rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/dsr1/

- Have not checked the front camera. That is a great question I will have to look into.

 

[CarRamrod]

- Sorry for not being clear. You can ACCESS the Sync 2 system directly through this system in case you want to. The actual physical screen is removed.

- DSR1 is a module made by Rockford Fosgate for taking the signal from a proprietary audio system like Sync 2 and converting it to RCA outputs along with allowing the factory controls to remain. Also includes a very advanced DSP for control. See: https://rockfordfosgate.com/products/details/dsr1/

- Have not checked the front camera. That is a great question I will have to look into.

any update on the front camera? i think im about to order one

 

[radelow]

any update on the front camera? i think im about to order one

Shoot! I will go check that today. Give me until tonight if that's cool.

 

[CarRamrod]

No its not cool bro!




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