After more than a year of creating custom bespoke Tesla creations for our customers it was time to annouce version 2.5 at the Consumer Electronic  Show in Las Vegas on January 6, 2010

Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood, CA are without a doubt the most knowledgeable and experienced customizes of  Tesla cars. We have created custom one of a kindbespoke interiors, audiophile sound systems and one off special requests. We also were the first to manufacture carbon fiber doors sills. to replace the factory plastic ones that scratch and get damaged easily.

On January 6, 2010 at the CES Show in Las Vegas Al & Eds Autosound unveiled in the Alpine booth our brand new AE Edition Tesla 2.5

Here is a list of what was unveiled making it a worlds first for a Tesla…

1. Installation & integration of a double DIN size touch screen Alpine Electronics radio offering AM/FM/XM/CD/DVD/iPod/iPod video/navigation and back up camera. The radio is housed in a carbon fiber dash kit and the factory air vents that resided there have been relocated to the top of the dash. We have found that  air flow has been dramatically improved.

2. Chrome front and rear mesh inserts to replace the factory plastic ones in the diffusers

3. After market front and rear carbon fiber diffusers to replace the factory plastic ones with blue LED lights activated by an interior switch to create a visual electric glowing effect.

4. LED lights activated by either opening the door or activating the remote key less system to assist with entering and exiting the vehicle.

5. Color matching the rear tail lights to the factory paint.

6. Customized 2-tone chrome and black treatment to the factory wheels.

7.  After market carbon fiber air ducts to replace the factory plastic.

8.  After market carbon fiber interior door handles and center console trim to replace the factory plastic.

9.  Complete interior bespoke makeover. We used Ferrari grade black leather and grey Alcantara suede to completely reupholster the interior of the car. The door panel inserts and seat inserts received a diamond quilted look. The front and back side of the headrest were embroidered with the Tesla logo. The steering wheel has been reupholstered using the same leather that was perforated and integrating black Alcantara suede. New extra thick and plush floor mats with the Tesla logo hand carved into it.

10. Audiophile Alpine sound system which includes remolding the doors to accommodate a 6.5″ mid bass speaker and tweeter. A 10″ shallow subwoofer in a fiberglass enclosure located in the foot well on the passenger side. A hidden 600 watt Alpine PDX series digital amplifier. The system is powered by an independent 12 volt recyclable battery. Charging is required is done from a 110 volt plug installed in the mesh area of the rear diffuser. A full charge is completed overnight and provides up to ten days of audio enjoyment before the battery will need to be recharged.

11. To protect the exterior paint and the new bespoke interior we applied Cila Jet interior and exterior sealant.

12.  Nine LED white lights in their own separate housing we integrated into the front diffuser.

13. Since the Tesla is a silent electric car we installed an Mp3 based system that gives you endless tones that are emitted. The controller was integrated into the dash and gives you endless sounds like a Ferrari reving its engine, a Formula car driving, horse and carriage or even an old fashioned horn tone.

Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood, CA customized this Tesla Roadster to match the owners Lamborghini.

When we were approached to create a custom one of a kind Tesla Roadster to match Lamborghini LP640 Roadster we could not wait to get started.

Paint:

I will never forget the day when I picked up his car from the Tesla showroom paint ready in white primer. Since our customer’s Lamborghini is painted Giallo Orion (pearl yellow) he wanted the Tesla Roadster to be painted to match. After driving to our Al & Eds Autosound location in West Hollywood,Ca we immediately striped the interior and sent the car off to paint. We decided to ad some additional paint to areas that Tesla normally leaves in a matte black. The front defuser, rear tail light housing and rear defuser were also painted Giallo Orion.

Interior:

The complete Tesla interior was completely reupholstered. Lamborghini authentic black leather an Alcantara suede were used throughout the interior.

The dash was reupholstered using both material components with a yellow double stitch to divide the two distinctive areas.

The steering wheel was also recovered in Lamborghini perforated leather and Alcantara suede and then hand stitched together with yellow stitching to match the dash.

The doors were completely reupholstered in leather with Lamborghini Q-Citura (quilted) style Alcanta suede inserts.

The rear wall on the car was reupholsted in Alcantara suede and received the Q-Citura quilted treatment throughout.

The seats match the same theme to complete the overall interior match to the Lamborghini LP640 Roadster however with embroidered Tesla logos on the headrest inserts. Since these materials are superior and softer than what the factory uses the seats are now more plush and comfortable.

Whatever was not wrapped in either leather or suede was covered in carbon fiber. All the factory plastic upper and lower dash components and door handle pulls were treated with carbon fiber. The factory door sills were replaced with new ones made completely from carbon fiber in an exact mold of the factory plastic ones.

Hand carved plush floor mats were made with the Tesla logo in yellow. Unlike the factory floor mats which a tendency to slip and move around these mats have rigid plastic spikes on the backside that prevent this from happening.

Audio:

Taking our Tesla Audiophile system to a new level we used the finest components available.

Focal Utopia Kit7 three-way components were used. The factory installs 4″ round speakers in the dash of the car. We removed those speakers and custom installed the 3″ and tweeter component from the Focal Utopia Kit7 system. The doors were remolded to properly fit the 6.5″ bid bass woofer from the speaker set. The Focal cross block network was hidden behind the seats.

For bass a Pioneer TS-SW2501S4 shallow woofer was custom installed in a fiberglass enclosure in the passenger footwell area. Minimal legroom was compromised due to all the extra space the factory provides.

Hidden behind the dash is an Alpine PDX-5 amplifier totaling over 550 watts of power for the system.

All of this is controlled by a Kenwood KVT-614 am/fm/XM/cd/dvd/iPod/iPod video/navigation 7″ motorized touch screen radio. A back up camera was also installed and engages when the vehicle is put into reverse.

We also installed the Rockford Fosgate 3sixty.2 processor which offers 153 bands of equalization, time alignment and an independent subwoofer control knob. After we install this device and hook it up to our laptop and via bluetooth we can control and tune each speaker in the car independently in real time.

The system is powered by an independent 12 volt recyclable battery. Charging is required is done from a 110 volt plug installed in the mesh area of the rear defuser. A full charge is completed overnight and provides up to ten days of audio enjoyment before the battery will need to be recharged.

Ticket Avoidance System:

We installed the Escort “Ticket Avoidance System” The controller is installed in the glove box and the front laser defusers are custom installed into the front grilles. The rear laser defuser installs in the same holes as the license plate screws. This system will warn the driver of upcoming X, K & KA bands of police radar while “defusing” laser guns. 

Bespoke Accessories:

The roof of the Tesla is removable making it a Roadster however once you take it off there is no proper storage cover. As part of our Bespoke interior we offer a custom cover made especially for the roof.

We also offer a matching leather bag for the 110 charging cable that comes with car.

Please enjoy the before and after transformation pictures and compare to the owners Lamborghini LP640 Roadster

This is how your 110 charging cable should be stored and protected. Instead of just rolling up your 110 charging cable and throwing it into your trunk Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood, CA created a custom made to order leather storage bag. Designed to match your cars interior or exterior trim and therefore available in a wide variety of colors the leather bag in the perfect way to store your charging cable. 

This is how you can protect your roof when it has been removed from your car.

When you remove the roof from your car how do you store it in your garage? Do you just lean it up against the wall? What if it falls over? Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood,CA has created an easy to use protective cover. Made from your choice of vinyl or leather the bag allows you to cover and store your roof within minutes.

Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood, CA creates a carbon fiber glove box solution

If you own a 2008-2009 Tesla Roadster you will notice that the car does not have a glove box for storage. The only area that you have is an open stainless steel section that does not protect the times that you put in it and that they slide around scratching the inner surface. Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood, CA has come up with the solution. 

First we install suede as an inner liner to prevent objects from sliding around and to prevent scratching of the surface. Second we divided the area creating two separate storage units. Two carbon fiber doors are installed with hindges to close off the glove box area. Lastly we installed two locking mechanisms to secure the glove box. 

This Tesla Roadster was completely customized by Al & Eds Autosound in West Hollywood,Ca

When Dr. Taras told us that he was getting a new Tesla Roadster and was not satisfied with the interior and audio options we were excited at the opportunity so express our creativity within the Tesla community.

Problem number #1 the factory rubber (get scratched by just looking at them) door sills. We immediately recognized this problem and had molds made so we can recreate them in carbon fiber.

Problem #2 although Tesla offer a wide range of interior leather colors and options Al & Eds Autosound took the interior to a whole new level! We used Mercedes Benz leather, Alcantara suede and extra thick stitching throughout.

The dash had the factory 4″ speakers removed and holes were filled. We then reupholstered the dash using part leather and part suede. Stitching separates the two sections.

 The doors did not have speakers in them so we remolded the doors to fit Focal 165KRX2 component speakers and tweeters. We then reupholstered the doors using leather for the complete outer area and suede with diamond stitching for the inserts.

The seats were also reupholstered with the same materials and theme.

The rear deack also have bulging rear speakers that were removed, holes filled and reupholstered in suede with the diamond pattern.

Audiophile Upgrade: Kenwood 7″ motorized flip out media controller that offers the following features all controlled from the 7″ touch screen display:

AM/FM radio

XM or Sirius radio

Optional HD radio

iPod and iPod  video playback

USB thumb drive audio input

Garmin based navigation

Bluetooth hands-free phone interface

Rear view back up camera

3-band parametric equalizer

Plays DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3/WMA/AAC files on disc

Focal hand made component 6.5″ and tweeter speakers were custom installed in the doors.

For bass a 10″ subwoofer in a custom fiberglass enclosure is installed in the passenger footwell area. Minimal legroom is compromised.

 Alpine PDX series 600 watt amplifier powers the system. A 153 band EQ processor is installed for accurate tuning and time alignment of each speaker. A Dedicated subwoofer control knob allows independent bass control.

 System is powered by an independent 12 volt recyclable battery & interfaced with a 110 volt inverter. Charging is required