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n2nsanity
09-05-2012, 01:03 PM
I have the CC tray with the outlet. If I plug anything in the outlet, it's all kinds of in the way of my touchscreen double din stereo. I have to reach around the plug to try to push buttons on the screen (really annoying). Also that tiny little storage space in the tray is absolutely useless. I guess if you need somewhere to put a couple of AAA batteries or a few coins, that would work. So I was looking for a CC tray without an outlet. Then I thought about modding this tray to make it deeper. There's all kinds of room underneath. Why the hell is it only 1/4" deep anyway???

Has anyone done this before? If there's some for sale, please point me in the right direction, I'll buy one. If not, I'm going to try to start making them.
IPD
09-06-2012, 02:40 PM
I have the CC tray with the outlet. If I plug anything in the outlet, it's all kinds of in the way of my touchscreen double din stereo. I have to reach around the plug to try to push buttons on the screen (really annoying). Also that tiny little storage space in the tray is absolutely useless. I guess if you need somewhere to put a couple of AAA batteries or a few coins, that would work. So I was looking for a CC tray without an outlet. Then I thought about modding this tray to make it deeper. There's all kinds of room underneath. Why the hell is it only 1/4" deep anyway???

Has anyone done this before? If there's some for sale, please point me in the right direction, I'll buy one. If not, I'm going to try to start making them.

some n/a's don't have the outlet in that tray. i actually WANT the outlet in the tray (i got one made that way). if you're handy, i'd suggest getting an n/a tray and moving the switches on your center console there, and putting the outlet there instead (mine came stock with the outlet on the console).
n2nsanity
09-06-2012, 04:26 PM
That's what I was going to do, but I want to make the tray deeper. Moving the outlet is easy. Still debating where I want to put it, probably have 1 on the console and another inside the console.
Boost4VR4
09-06-2012, 04:33 PM
I am using my Tray to put my datalogging cable serial connector molded into the tray. From there, I can plug in my Palm or my laptop into the connector.
IPD
09-06-2012, 04:49 PM
That's what I was going to do, but I want to make the tray deeper. Moving the outlet is easy. Still debating where I want to put it, probably have 1 on the console and another inside the console.

you could try and find one of those trays that mounted underneath single-din stock radios...and try modding it to fit. i personally have a pipe-dream about putting a power inverter in that "dead space" and tapping a 110v outlet in that slot. it would make accessory for using laptops, etc while on the go.
j2k4
09-07-2012, 12:52 PM
I want a right-angle AUX plug.
IPD
09-07-2012, 02:19 PM
I want a right-angle AUX plug.

doesn't fry's carry those?
n2nsanity
09-07-2012, 05:19 PM
or part-express
j2k4
09-07-2012, 05:21 PM
I wasn't awfully successful using simple search...I mean, yeah, Parts Express is the one place I checked, beyond Amazon - anything I did find didn't turn me on.

I just want a good solid juice-passer to run a multi in the rear footwell.
vroom4
09-07-2012, 05:23 PM
first google search brought up 100. YOUR GREATEST DESIRES ARE FULFILLED!
j2k4
09-07-2012, 08:22 PM
first google search brought up 100. YOUR GREATEST DESIRES ARE FULFILLED!

Found a good description on Ebay WITHOUT A FUCKING PICTURE.

Dammit.
n2nsanity
09-08-2012, 02:10 AM
first google search brought up 100. YOUR GREATEST DESIRES ARE FULFILLED!
lol, yeah they're all over the place

IPD I thought about the single din cubby already. It'd be too wide though.
IPD
09-08-2012, 02:19 AM
lol, yeah they're all over the place

IPD I thought about the single din cubby already. It'd be too wide though.

try scouting at a junkyard for another vehicle's change tray.
j2k4
09-08-2012, 07:18 AM
lol, yeah they're all over the place.

I'm wondering if I'm being mis-understood, here...how about a link?
n2nsanity
09-08-2012, 03:11 PM
Amazon.com: Auxiliary Audio Cable Right Angle 90 degrees: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Auxiliary-Audio-Cable-Right-degrees/dp/B004RIQFEG)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/315qghORv0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg
j2k4
09-08-2012, 04:03 PM
No, looking for a right-angle 12V aux male.
CoopKill
09-08-2012, 04:26 PM
Lighter plug? and what is the plug on the other end you need?
CoopKill
09-08-2012, 04:33 PM
Powerlet Adapter Cable: Right Angle Powerlet Plug to Cigarette Socket, 24 inch - Whitehorse Gear (http://www.whitehorsegear.com/powerlet-adapter-cable-right-angle-powerlet-plug-to-cigarette-socket-24-inch)

http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/product_info.php/powerlet-right-angle-bmw-plug-alpha-listings-ppl-004-p-87?osCsid=c02b10tpb39b2begfp7a9rsnk7

http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Cigarette_Ligher_Plugs_and_Sockets_ 272.html

http://www.intertexelectronics.com/Philmore-48-785-Right-Angle-Cigarette-Lighter-Plug-With-8-Amp-Fuse-P8454.aspx
j2k4
09-08-2012, 05:43 PM
Powerlet Adapter Cable: Right Angle Powerlet Plug to Cigarette Socket, 24 inch - Whitehorse Gear (http://www.whitehorsegear.com/powerlet-adapter-cable-right-angle-powerlet-plug-to-cigarette-socket-24-inch)

PPL-004- P-Alpha Listings- Sierra BMW Online- Powerlet "Right-Angle" BMW Plug (http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/product_info.php/powerlet-right-angle-bmw-plug-alpha-listings-ppl-004-p-87?osCsid=c02b10tpb39b2begfp7a9rsnk7)

Minute Man Electronics Cigarette Ligher Plugs and Sockets (http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Cigarette_Ligher_Plugs_and_Sockets_ 272.html)

Philmore 48-785 Right Angle Cigarette Lighter Plug With 8 Amp Fuse (http://www.intertexelectronics.com/Philmore-48-785-Right-Angle-Cigarette-Lighter-Plug-With-8-Amp-Fuse-P8454.aspx)

Why, thank you Bill.

The first and last are ideal, and one of them will soon be mine. :)