Best $5 mod ever! (USB ports)

[lostbeachbum]

I just picked up 6 of these. So far I really like hacking up the cig lighter and placing on in there. I also like the idea of having them semi-hidden, so maybe I can find a place in the glovebox or someplace else that will work.

[LicensedToM]

Just ordered four! I have an old iPod (click wheel) that I'm going to install permanently in my e30. This will be perfect for it since the battery is useless on that thing.

[5Toes]

Well the max amperage these can supply is 1 amp each.

The stock wiring there is good to 20 amps Id guess, people run inverters off their cig outlets all the time.

And Bernzspeed, good idea. Ill grab one next time Im at the local yard and try it.

[bloodshot-e30]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Car-Cig...item3a68eeb452 linky

[Unearth078]

has a link been posted? kinda skimmed thru.. if not, edit original post with link? i actually have done this once before but spent alot more for these then 2.49!

[bloodshot-e30]

i keep goin un answerd :(

i ended up finding them! lol so how many of these can be powerd by the cig lighter wires? i was gonna hook 2 of them to it.

[bernzpeed]

What about using factory buttons to power the switches? What factory buttons were produced that fit the location by rear defroster? Could acetone take off the defroster logo???

ALSO what gauge of wire goes to the cig lighter? I want to know how much amperage those wires can handle?

use fine sand paper then plastic polish

[M-technik-3]

Not digging location but cool. I would prefer hidden in say the glove box.

[bloodshot-e30]

i need a link i wanna buy me some now! lol

and how many of these can run of the cig lighter?

[Jorgen]

That is awesome, I may have to swap one of those inplace of one of the spare cig lighter ports in my S4.

[Thizzelle]

factory button to use is the window lock switch all that is doing it cutting power connection on and off, ie switch

[KenC]

There is a blank factory button that fits there.
Why not have them run all the time? The LED won't drain your battery.

The current draw is really low. I think I used 18ga wire... just bc we had scrap laying around.

[5Toes]

What about using factory buttons to power the switches? What factory buttons were produced that fit the location by rear defroster? Could acetone take off the defroster logo???

ALSO what gauge of wire goes to the cig lighter? I want to know how much amperage those wires can handle?

[KenC]

I'm thinking about making them come out bottom of ash tray so I can hide them, or by thumb button when e-brake handle is down, theres a little gap there you can stack them on each other.

No room on the bottom of the ashtray.

I think my placement, or in the back wall of the little console tray is the best spot.

[Thizzelle]

I'm thinking about making them come out bottom of ash tray so I can hide them, or by thumb button when e-brake handle is down, theres a little gap there you can stack them on each other.