Escalade Mods 2021 - Tesla Style Radio Review, Ghost lights, Rolls Royce Fiber Optics, Google Nest

Latest update on my Escalade.
There's been a lot of questions about the Tesla style head units, so I've covered that here.
Head unit custom firmware: / 1781126328861799
Wrap: vvividshop.com/products/dark-...
SiriusXM Radio: shop.siriusxm.com/siriusxm-co...
How to install headliner: • Rolls Royce Headliner ...
Fiber Optics (they sell a few models, make sure to get one with "Twinkle" feature): www.amazon.com/CHINLY/s?k=CHINLY

[@skypallman6169]

The Phoenix has a new really good looking one out with fast boot Apple carplay Android auto etc. I like it because it lets you control all your climate stuff on the tablet as well. I'm like you I have a 2007 EXT with 150,000 Miles and I've decided to keep it. The features that came on these trucks were so far ahead of their time. I've already stripped out factory carpet and sound deadening and did three layers of a dynamat type sound deadening followed by a foam layer and brand new carpets and floor mats. I also redid the leather seats. I went with a company called roadwire, and to be honest their leather seat replacements are nicer than the ones that came factory. You can also have custom stitching done and all other kind of custom add-ons. I'm in the process of redoing all the door seals, window seals, Chrome accents on the outside of the vehicle, and I'm going to have it completely repainted. I'm going to put the newer Escalade front end on it as well. Haven't decided if it's going to be the 15 to 2020 for the brand new one. I think to be honest I like the 15 to 20 style. I'm going redo the a pillars and the headliner with suede or alcantara and put the starlights in them. Also adding extra sound deadening to the roof as I did the three layers on the floor and in the doors. Really makes the biggest difference in how quiet it is inside the car and I know it will get even better with new window seals and door seals. I just decided that this truck with the magnetic suspension and how good it rides and the options it has with heated steering wheel heated in cool seats ect. I'm going to spend 40 to 60 Grand to get something close to this nice. It's been paid off for a very long time so I have no problem putting 10 to 15 grand into it. I want to add push to start and a proximity fob. As well as Auto dimming headlights. As I spoke of at the beginning of this post that has turned out way longer than I intended (I apologize). Do you know of a way that I could just use a regular Android tablet and use some kind of interface instead of using the Phoenix in dash? I have a 7-in tablet mounted above my Kenwood 9903s at the moment using the maestro RR connected into the obd. Just didn't know if there was anything out there where I could just use a Samsung tablet and be able to control the climate control on the touch screen like they do on the new Phoenix one. I have morel elate three ways in the front door 9-in mid base drivers and making pods for a 4-in mid-range and then the Tweeter on the a pillars. JL audio 600/6 on each door bridged so each component speaker receives 200watts.... So 600 w atts RMS on each front door Then custom built a box that sits in the bed with a w7 but then fires into the cab. Where the cut through access is. I love your heads up display and the other things you have done. I was about to replace all my interior panels but I love your idea of wrapping them. I know this is an older post but if you see this and it's not too much to read I would love to hear some of your thoughts. Great job man good content

[@TheSeanGTV]

Did you get the push to start/fob. That’s something I’ve been thinking bout doing also.

[@skypallman6169]

​@@TheSeanGTVsorry for late reply. I haven't gotten around to it. Hoping to here in the next month or two. Doing full suspension first😢🙄... Z55 Auto ride 👎 not cheap... And I paid for a Cadillac ride....I'm not doing the "delete" deal ...wish I had the the z95 magnetic system....much cheaper

[@PearsonParty]

Just purchased & received my 2012 EXT and ordering the 13.4 android 11 now. You inspired me to finish my mod development scheme. I already love the truck but OMG!!! I got goosebumps looking at this vid, subscribing and searching for your other vids now! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@TheSeanGTV]

Thank you for this review on the Tesla style screen. Much appreciated. Awesome mods! Followed!

[@a.r.bigdog8957]

New subscriber! Glad I decided to keep my 07 EXT! Will be watching all of your videos. Thanks for posting 😎

[@thathvacguy]

Your up grades are crazy!! Just subscribed to your page, don’t know if you sell and instruct your mods but YOU SHOULD!!! I’d buy em’

[@ZAY________]

Super dope. Been watching your channels videos. Very inspiring. I have a 2011 ESV so these videos have helped a lot. You’re in one of the 3 major Escalade groups on Facebook yeah? I’m sure those guys would love to see all your mods 🤙🏾

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

Thanks, glad you've found the vids helpful. Yeah Im in the Facebook groups, I've posted on there too.

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

Sweet set up!

[@andreriley768]

These upgrades are ridiculous! I mean that in a good way. I have a Tesla style screen like you have but you’ve blown my mind (pause) on all the mods you’ve done. I thought I did some solid mods but it’s Mickey Mouse compared to yours. Sheesh! I can’t even comprehend the things you’ve done. I’m blown away.

[@warrendconner]

Dude you are amazing

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

A+ info! Thanks a bunch!!!!

[@davntelisha19]

Wow that's pretty cool man

[@alex33211]

Can you elaborate on how you wired the Pac unit in and what wire you cut to disable canbus comm? Thanks, great mods 👍

[@brucehendrix]

Great in depth video man! Would love the more detailed head unit video was the install hard ? I know trying ro figure out how to wire in an rca jack for an after market amp and subs was a pain in rear trying ro track down and find info online

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

I plan to do more videos on the unit, but it was a really easy install overall. Most people could do it no problem.

[@petecruz3946]

Looks great ..Looking to get one of these radios for my truck will definitely be picking your brain for some tips and tricks I'd possible thanks in advance

[@thaanswer500]

Awesome updates! What year and how many miles?

[@chevyboiii2115]

Hella nice!!! How many starlights did u install?? Can u tell me how u connect it the wires

[@guramritklair5147]

Hey boss, what exact model is that HUD? Great video btw!

[@NBAwasBetterInThesands]

Thinking of doing the same radio upgrade in 14 Platinum. Have you done the Android 10 version uet? If so, does it come with a fix for the steering wheel volume control issue that affects the factory amp? Great vid.🍻

[@ZAY________]

You mentioned you do towing. I put Hummer H2 bags on my Escalade back in November. Best thing I ever did. What a smooth ride. ZERO air leaks through this brutal MN winter. Truck stayed up in the air the entire time. (H2 and Escalade are the same Chassis so the air springs twist-lock in at the top of the frame) No cutting, screwing, drilling, welding nothing. Both bags share the same line with a T fitting and out to the bumper for now. Once it gets warmer I will install a 5 gallon air tank, with a 480 Viar compressor. Switches up front for up and down using (normally closed) solenoid valves. (Maybe try to make the 3 garage door opener buttons be the (ON/OFF) for air compressor | (UP) | (DOWN) for the other two buttons? We will see if its possible. I also will do a manual dump valve at the bumper for when i'm dropping trailers. I will already be back there detaching chain and lights etc so, id like to just boom, drop the truck and drive forward instead of crank on trailer jacks all the time. Also, nice thing about onboard air is Impacts for tire changes and I might get one of those Air Bag jacks and make life easier. I digress: I purchase 90% of this off amazon for under $200.00 (Bags and Lines & Fittings) Home Depot for a Schrader valve $10.00 Menards for an air manifold $5.00 SMOOTHEST ride I would recommend to everyone with an escalade for real. Another guy in the group just did his yesterday. I towed a trailer from Mn to Chicago twice floating the entire time like a Coach/Prevost bus. Also, one would think having both bags share the same line that the sway during cornering would be worse but it actually isn't. The front and rear swaybars help with the majority of that. I actually like both the bags sharing the same air because the axles actually equalize out going in and out of parking lots / gas station inclines. It's smooth instead of aggressive. You hardly feel the rear its super dope.

[@grahammcdonagh4100]

Any links on these parts? I’m interested in doing this

[@JermaineSavoires]

I just bought this same radio & had it installed 2 days ago. I love it ! The only issue I'm having is my Bluetooth. Do you have any suggestions ?

[@ismaelalcaron6877]

Does the screen on the head unit come with a matte finish like yours? Or did you put a matte screen protector on it?

[@dwwdevin]

Can you post a link for the door ghost lights?

[@threetwinz2311]

You're amazing smart! Engineering should hire you.

[@hugosalazar7617]

So I have a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. Would I need the GMRVD or the GMRVD2 to keep the rear motor working?

[@bobfreedman9455]

Great video. I was wondering with the android system do the rear radio functions and earphone jacks work? Also I have the second and third row over head dvd monitors . Do they still work with this unit with the external dvd drive ?

[@Alexaey]

I would like to know that too!

[@davntelisha19]

Check out the new 13 inch one for caddilac escalade this new one takes the ac and heater off now and can control everything threw the radio now

[@davntelisha19]

Did you ever figure out a wire for external subwoofer

[@daroachdoggjr188]

Did you install all of this yourself, or did you take it into a shop?

[@terrellcarter5127]

Do you have a link for the radio? After watching your video I want to order one.

[@roncross3532]

Also any new updates to the Escalade

[@codyjustus5658]

My question is with the after market screen is can my kids watch something different in the back with factory screen while I watch or have something different in the front ??? I know they want Netflix in the back while I have music or Hulu upfront?

[@kawasakicruisader5600]

Can you or can you not stream video to the fold down tv screens with this unit?

[@shacoradudley6649]

Hi, where I the link to purchase the Tesla radio the one that you have android 9 or 10 units ?

[@3rdiknowledgetv]

Does it blow ur fuses or head and tail liggts because im having dat issue please help

[@roncross3532]

Do you have a link to the head unit and the heads up display

[@davntelisha19]

Yeah I got the same radio

[@delricotaylor8744]

Does the back tv still work with this radio

[@chikenbagdotcom9305]

Curious if you've done anything about the cylinder deactivation?

[@turbojay70]

His 2007 doesn't have AFM. If you truly want to get rid of AFM, you need to replace the parts in the engine with non-AFM parts (camshaft & lifters), plus you will need to do a custom tune on the engine afterwards. Cost is around $3k but well worth it.

[@davntelisha19]

They got the new 13 inch now it takes away the ac and heater control off now and it's all in the radio

[@aalisterw-un9369]

Is there any way to replace the radio, but also retain functionality of the DVD screens in the 2nd and 3rd row

[@skypallman6169]

Yes. Look at the new Phenix unit

[@ericwilkerson5]

Can you please explain what wires you cut or tapped into for the steering wheel controls when you was dealing with the bose volume?

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

Had to cut the green wire and wire to the PAC SWIRC adapter, they show the wire here: pac-audio.com/swi-guide-center/swi-guides/#2007-cadillac-escalade-swi-rc/12903/30

[@capitalr8649]

@@daraiusgandevia3062 what did u connect to the rear of the unit because my android screen didn’t have a key 1 nor key 2 wire. Also a swc wire wasn’t present as well.

[@NIKOLAOSrevis]

@@daraiusgandevia3062 any issues with the battery dying?? I’m having a dead one every day

[@johnmedina8323]

What HID bulbs do you run?

[@justin8658]

Hey big I'm in Toronto Canada. Have the same truck but I'm having issues with mine. May need your help.

[@Bball128]

How do you add pictures from your android phone

[@saltlife650]

Can anyone tell me how to remove old phones, when using the voice command it says no tags assigned, so there is 5 phones with no tag assigned to them? When trying to add it says 5 phone max reached, 2014 ESV. Would think that a 14 this would be easy, it is on almost any vehicle

[@gibbsnbits]

I have an android 9 unit I bought off of amazon installed in my 2011 Escalade EXT and I love it. My only issue (and its a big one) is I'm getting battery drain. If I don't drive everyday it kills my battery. I can't find anything online to help me figure this out. Any help or suggestions you could send my way would be greatly appreciated.

[@djcliffyc]

Get 2 batteries

[@ledgic1317]

I heard it was the OnStar and Gps killing it... Fuse #22

[@NIKOLAOSrevis]

Hi did you figure out the problem With the battery draining????? Mine is going dead every night

[@NIKOLAOSrevis]

@@ledgic1317 do you have the same problem with the battery dying? Man is driving me crazy 😂😂

[@kevinkelch4807]

What ghost lights did you use for Escalade?

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

The place I got them from doesnt sell them any more, ebay might have them

[@gque021]

I have the same head unit in my 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT. I was wondering if you ever went through the "parasitic draw" problem that I am currently having. If I don't drive my truck for 2 days in a row, the battery will be dead. This wasn't an issue until I put in this head unit.

[@grantheckman3719]

Hey did you ever get a fix for this issue? I’m having the same problem.

[@gque021]

@@grantheckman3719 Nope! I work offshore, so my truck sits for 3 weeks at a time. I had to start disconnecting the battery, and reconnecting it when I go home from work. I contacted the seller, and they told me that the unit should be shutting down completely... so, I don't know. But, I see they are selling the 12.3 inch tablet radios now... the new unit will also have a digital AC control, which will replace the current hard unit in the truck. Fingers crossed it works better than the unit I have now.

[@grantheckman3719]

Darn! Yea I am still trying to find a solution. I have the 13.6 inch unit with the digital ac controls. The unit is awesome, just kills my batter in just a couple days lol

[@gque021]

@@grantheckman3719 Yeah, it's such an inconvenience!

[@gque021]

@@grantheckman3719 I recently saw a comment on a video regarding this head unit that said they had the same "parasitic draw". They said they took out the "info" fuse in the cabin fuse panel... it has something to do with OnStar or the satellite (either fuse 20 or fuse 22). They said, after removing this fuse, the parasitic draw is no longer an issue. I haven't been home yet to try this out, but I wanted to pass that knowledge onto you.

[@AlanTrades]

What's the link to the hud?

[@BarryGreenheadedcrack456]

What would you charge to do this with equipment ?

[@escaladeandgmtrucks7577]

Can that unit control the rear display screen?

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

Yes, need a PAC GMRVD adapter to make it work.

[@jasons6781]

Very nice upgrade. Im looking to pick up one of these tesla style head units for my truck and I'm torn between the Android 9 PX6 13.6" screen 4gb ram/64gb or the Android 11 10.4" screen octa-core 6gb ram/128gb. I feel like the larger 13.6" size Android 9 would look much cleaner and it's compatible with the factory backup camera making it more plug-in-play controlling both the radio and climate control, but also becomes all the eggs in one Chinese basket. The Android 11 10.4" unit would be super smooth but lacks support for the oem backup camera which I have little desire to rewire and is sold with a lot of extras to take advantage of all the features. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[@MrBEEZY601]

Where did you get the rear console with the cup holders

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

Junk yard, was out of a mini van

[@aslynnhallett7542]

@@daraiusgandevia3062 u are a legend

[@jherinp]

I had this radio for 2 years. It can't connect Bluetooth devices such as video game controllers. Only cellphones will connect. I bought it for gaming in the truck but no controller support.

[@saltlife650]

Doesn't XM have an android app?

[@coldfear50]

Where are you from

[@curbsidecustom6148]

Hey great mods to your Escalade, my uncle has one showed him your video. On the clock replacement for the phone. Would you make a video of that. I see you mention you don’t have it. But would be nice to get a scope on how to do that to a phone.

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

How to get tasker thing?

[@daraiusgandevia3062]

Here's the app: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm

[@raticalcustoms6215]

-26° dude where the heck do you live Siberia?😂

[@chaelodoul9401]

I wish you were my Dad

[@user-bp7zw3iy3g]

Do you have an email or some for of contact for communication purposes? I'd really like to communicate with you for some updates for my truck.

[@davntelisha19]

I paid 800 hundred for mines on Amazon

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

About 20$ us for xm here haha

[@keepitthoro6768]

Nice....but that wood look like crap🤦‍♂️ and🤣 knob is pointless,great job on the rest

[@RasTona_]

If anyone wants to collaborate on this project plz hmu. It sucks the guy doesn’t respond at all.

[@kendrickdavison6510]

I just found ur information on KZbin and I tryed the link for the radio and no go the one for Amazon does work please hote back looking to customizey truck asap