What are your personal MUST HAVE Add-Ons/Accessories for your Slate?

[5ohbrad]

Prefer a double din mount and wired speakers. I prefer using CarPlay, and not using the phone. Some double din stereos have CarPlay built in. I’m not interest in putting a tablet on my dash as it seems to me it’s a going to be a theft magnet.

This right here- a double din mount and wiring pigtail for head unit would probably put a lot of us at ease. Just the option to install a conventional stereo. I don’t mind running speaker wire, but at least stereo power and a convenient spot to pull power for a small amp or powered sub.

 

[Johnny-Longtorso]

Prefer a double din mount and wired speakers. I prefer using CarPlay, and not using the phone. Some double din stereos have CarPlay built in. I’m not interest in putting a tablet on my dash as it seems to me it’s a going to be a theft magnet.

+1

I feel without some factory provision for a reasonable audio system anything added on will be a kludge.

Along those lines - I sincerely hope they're considering making CAD drawings available for most of the bolt-on pieces. It's not like the stuff can't be duplicated with a scanner already - might as well embrace the aftermarket fully. IMO it would be a big win in the credibility department.

 

[BahamaTodd]

+1

I feel without some factory provision for a reasonable audio system anything added on will be a kludge.

Along those lines - I sincerely hope they're considering making CAD drawings available for most of the bolt-on pieces. It's not like the stuff can't be duplicated with a scanner already - might as well embrace the aftermarket fully. IMO it would be a big win in the credibility department.

This information is usually available to aftermartket businesses. Will be interesting to see what they make available to the public. I expect this to make a big splash at the SEMA show in November next year.

 

[Letas]

+1

I feel without some factory provision for a reasonable audio system anything added on will be a kludge.

Along those lines - I sincerely hope they're considering making CAD drawings available for most of the bolt-on pieces. It's not like the stuff can't be duplicated with a scanner already - might as well embrace the aftermarket fully. IMO it would be a big win in the credibility department.

Kludge is a great word.

I get the idea of trimming back, but users want their audio to work seamlessly with their car. Turn the car on, plug the phone in, music plays.

 

[bartflossom]

This information is usually available to aftermartket businesses. Will be interesting to see what they make available to the public. I expect this to make a big splash at the SEMA show in November next year.

Oh man. I need to get tickets. I've always wanted to go.

 

[JeffVA]

NOTHING! That's the whole point of the Slate.

Brian

Reading some of these requests like heated seats, steering wheel, leather seats, lumbar support, etc . . These people are looking at the wrong truck. Maybe a Tesla will suit their needs better. My first car was made in the 60ies so just A/C is Huge

 

[BahamaTodd]

Oh man. I need to get tickets. I've always wanted to go.

SEMA is only open to people in the industry.

 

[63surf]

Basic Slate with MAYBE just upgraded wheels/tires and the two inch lift.
May consider the spare wheel setup on the tailgate. Really gives it that 60’s Scout truck vibe.

 

[bartflossom]

SEMA is only open to people in the industry.

Yeah just saw that. Bummer.