Double Din Car Stereo Aftermarket Head Unit / Radio Capable (confirmed by Slate CEO)

[skidoofast]

Some have said they want an AM/FM radio - Its designed to accommodate that request

Designed to be able to take a Double Din Stereo Head Unit / Radio - Great Interview

@ minute 20:44

 

[Luxrage]

Great news! I wonder what the wiring harness inside will be like. I have a few random double din radios from various junkyard expeditions, I wouldn't be against slapping an old Ford F150 radio in there or something. Hopefully it's a simple MOLEX plug or something you can whip up an adapter for power and stuff.

 

[Adam W]

Car radios have changed a lot since the last time I looked. This one is more my style:

https://uncrate.com/panasonic-cq-tx5500d-vacuum-tube-car-stereo/

 

[JeffVA]

Don't you still need something like a shark fin antenna?

 

[skidoofast]

Don't you still need something like a shark fin antenna?

im guessing there will be a video on the “Slate University” that they say is coming

couple of possible options is a stick on window antenna or a hole here option

 

[Luxrage]

Maybe the spare tire upgrade bumper will have mounting points for extra stuff. Could slap one of those wobbly CB radio antennas on there!

I know the Jeep guys have several antenna mounts that go on the hinges, spare tire carrier, etc. I wouldn't be against those, but a little shark fin or stuff like mod 00s cars had with the little 6'' rubber one I wouldn't be against. Even a hole in the top of one of the fenders for mounting an old whip style would be good.

 

[Letas]

Does this mean I can install a Carplay unit (hard wired into dash) and have it plugged directly into speakers? So it works like a normal car?

 

[skidoofast]

Does this mean I can install a Carplay unit (hard wired into dash) and have it plugged directly into speakers? So it works like a normal car?

Yes, not sure what wiring will already be installed but yes, it will take a carplay double din radio according to the interview

 

[Adam W]

Since the body panels are all plastic, is there a reason an antenna needs to be external? Maybe something in the frunk or under a bed rail would work.

 

[slateya]

Composite body panels will allow an antenna to be installed underneath the panels. No need for holes and external mounting.

This thing is going to be awesome!

 

[cvollers]

Composite body panels will allow an antenna to be installed underneath the panels. No need for holes and external mounting.

This thing is going to be awesome!

I'm hopeful that there will be an antenna option for the topper. Wire it up in the same chase as the third brake light wiring.

 

[SlateModGarage]

Look ugly to me. I will look for a cleaner way.

 

[zipn]

Does this mean I can install a Carplay unit (hard wired into dash) and have it plugged directly into speakers? So it works like a normal car?

Sure. Just get a double din stereo and some (door ? ) speakers. If you want to get fancy find a place for a powered subwoofer too.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_110CAR714M/Jensen-CAR714MW.html

 

[JeffVA]

Since the body panels are all plastic, is there a reason an antenna needs to be external? Maybe something in the frunk or under a bed rail would work.

Since there is so much chatter about installing radios Slate might just surprise us and produce it with a hidden antenna under the plastic roof panel that we can just plug our radio into

 

[Letas]

Since there is so much chatter about installing radios Slate might just surprise us and produce it with a hidden antenna under the plastic roof panel that we can just plug our radio into

A standard radio??? What is this? 1931?

Slate might as well rebrand to Plymouth with that innovative of an idea.