Cruise Control Tray Idea

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09-05-2012, 01:03 PM
n2nsanity

Cruise Control Tray Idea

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.
09-06-2012, 02:40 PM
IPD

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Originally Posted by n2nsanity

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).
09-06-2012, 04:26 PM
n2nsanity

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.
09-06-2012, 04:33 PM
Boost4VR4

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.
09-06-2012, 04:49 PM
IPD

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Originally Posted by n2nsanity

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.
09-07-2012, 12:52 PM
j2k4

I want a right-angle AUX plug.
09-07-2012, 02:19 PM
IPD

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Originally Posted by j2k4

I want a right-angle AUX plug.

doesn't fry's carry those?
09-07-2012, 05:19 PM
n2nsanity

or part-express
09-07-2012, 05:21 PM
j2k4

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.
09-07-2012, 05:23 PM
vroom4

first google search brought up 100. YOUR GREATEST DESIRES ARE FULFILLED!
09-07-2012, 08:22 PM
j2k4

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Originally Posted by vroom4

first google search brought up 100. YOUR GREATEST DESIRES ARE FULFILLED!

Found a good description on Ebay WITHOUT A FUCKING PICTURE.

Dammit.
09-08-2012, 02:10 AM
n2nsanity

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Originally Posted by vroom4

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.
09-08-2012, 02:19 AM
IPD

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Originally Posted by n2nsanity

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.
09-08-2012, 07:18 AM
j2k4

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Originally Posted by n2nsanity

lol, yeah they're all over the place.

I'm wondering if I'm being mis-understood, here...how about a link?
09-08-2012, 03:11 PM
n2nsanity

Amazon.com: Auxiliary Audio Cable Right Angle 90 degrees: Electronics

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg
09-08-2012, 04:03 PM
j2k4

No, looking for a right-angle 12V aux male.
09-08-2012, 04:26 PM
CoopKill

Lighter plug? and what is the plug on the other end you need?
09-08-2012, 04:33 PM
CoopKill

Powerlet Adapter Cable: Right Angle Powerlet Plug to Cigarette Socket, 24 inch - Whitehorse Gear

http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/produ...2begfp7a9rsnk7

http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/O...ckets_272.html

http://www.intertexelectronics.com/P...use-P8454.aspx
09-08-2012, 05:43 PM
j2k4

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Originally Posted by CoopKill

Powerlet Adapter Cable: Right Angle Powerlet Plug to Cigarette Socket, 24 inch - Whitehorse Gear

PPL-004- P-Alpha Listings- Sierra BMW Online- Powerlet "Right-Angle" BMW Plug

Minute Man Electronics Cigarette Ligher Plugs and Sockets

Philmore 48-785 Right Angle Cigarette Lighter Plug With 8 Amp Fuse

Why, thank you Bill.

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