Couple of questions to pose at these events.
Basic Maintenance:
With the Frunk cladding. How to convenient are basic items like headlight bulb replacement? For reference, my 2012 GMC sierra light bulb replacement is a pain in the rear to change out this basic component unless you have tiny...
I will not disagree that the Slate is well setup for utility fleet operators,
However, I can definitely see the Slate having additional markets.
I see it getting in new/used market segment for new drivers. Particularly, if Slate can hit their Safety and Pricing targets.
The Slate's lower...
At this point, I think this topic has been beaten to a dead radio.
For fleet operators, the owners could care less.
For some, a blue tooth speaker is all you need.
For folks who need the airwaves , a universal antenna with a basic head unit works.
For audiophiles, their going custom anyway and...
Part of me wanders about mounting a couple of these on the dash. Keep it simple and power sources for small devices independent and off the high voltage. And under $50.
That panel has to be removable for any SUV kit conversion.
So either an official Slate Auto or third party panel with a pass through sliding door door should be available in the future accessory.
May have to live with something like a Wrangler or PT Cruiser roll bars/cage around the cab volume.
I keep seeing the possibility of a flip up rear rumble seats covered by tonneau cover and a folding hard or soft rear cab panel folding over the rear cab roof structure to cover the cab and...
Done. I will say I am likely modify mine to be like a convertible car. Look like truck with soft top and tonneau cover when roof is up. Top down revealing flip up rear bench for open air convertible ride for five.
AM/FM reception is possible on cell phones that have normal wired headphone jacks and an appropriate tuning app. The wired headphones act as a radio antenna. It does work.
AM/FM Bluetooth speakers are also very practical. I have been using one, hanging off my rear-view mirror, as my handsfree...