custom pfc commander holder (my cheapest mod)
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From: kali
Originally Posted by OC94Rx7
It's not a new idea. I made mine a few years ago like others on this forum. In my opinion, I think it's the best location
my intensions were just to show the forum members that its that easy to make their own and save money
you can have the credit if you want, but i actually made the thread to share with others
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Looks pretty good!!
BUT,....isn't there a possibility the washer/bolt combo will cause an electrical short in the Lighter socket if it comes in contact with the internal terminal?? If so, it might knock-out more than the juice to the lighter.
BUT,....isn't there a possibility the washer/bolt combo will cause an electrical short in the Lighter socket if it comes in contact with the internal terminal?? If so, it might knock-out more than the juice to the lighter.
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From: kali
Originally Posted by areXseven
Looks pretty good!!
BUT,....isn't there a possibility the washer/bolt combo will cause an electrical short in the Lighter socket if it comes in contact with the internal terminal?? If so, it might knock-out more than the juice to the lighter.
BUT,....isn't there a possibility the washer/bolt combo will cause an electrical short in the Lighter socket if it comes in contact with the internal terminal?? If so, it might knock-out more than the juice to the lighter.
i took that into consideration when i was gathering the materials for this project
nice lookin out tho man
mike
man that looks great!! although what about the people who run radar detectors? im sure you can prob wire the radar to a power supply but i rather spend the 40 bucks to have it by the right side of the shifter console..
but it does look better in the cig spot..
thats something i should look foward to in the next couple of months. thanks
but it does look better in the cig spot..
thats something i should look foward to in the next couple of months. thanks
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Originally Posted by The_penguin
I don't agree. I think this is a much better solution and puts the commander right in view, allowing you to see the readout at the same time as you are looking at most of your other gauges. Also, it brings the screen closer for those that have a little trouble seeing smaller text. However, that isn't what this thread is about either way.
I have my radar detector mounted above the right side of the rear view mirror. I spliced into a wire in the sunroof switch for power. No dangling wires, and the power is off when the ignition is off.
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From: Dayton, OH
Originally Posted by adam c
I have my radar detector mounted above the right side of the rear view mirror. I spliced into a wire in the sunroof switch for power. No dangling wires, and the power is off when the ignition is off.
Originally Posted by ulost2my7
what about people who dont have sunroofs? 
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Originally Posted by adam c
You can use the dome light wires for power, but you will have to turn off the detector, or it will be on all the time.
^^i knew all that, i was just being sarcastic
i saw something in autozone of some adapter that plugs into your cig lighter and has 2 more outlets so you can plug 2 things at once..it looks like 2 eyes..i think ill get that, i can use the left side for the pfc (when i get it) and the right side for the radar detector.. problem solved
i saw something in autozone of some adapter that plugs into your cig lighter and has 2 more outlets so you can plug 2 things at once..it looks like 2 eyes..i think ill get that, i can use the left side for the pfc (when i get it) and the right side for the radar detector..
problem solved
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Originally Posted by rotoboy661
i didnt say it was new nor did i say i was the 1st one to make it
my intensions were just to show the forum members that its that easy to make their own and save money
you can have the credit if you want, but i actually made the thread to share with others
thanx everyone for the koo comments and all pm's have been answered
my intensions were just to show the forum members that its that easy to make their own and save money
you can have the credit if you want, but i actually made the thread to share with others
thanx everyone for the koo comments and all pm's have been answered
Mike your correct, you did not say it was a new idea or that you made it first. I was speaking to those who might not have ever seen a lighter holder before and thought it was a new idea.
Thanks, but I'm not looking for credit... Like you, my intensions were only to show my version for those who might want to compare idea's and to see which might work best for them. For example, some have tools and materials to make there own and others go to home depot. That's the best part about this forum.. sharing idea's.
We get new people all the time..right! so it looks like we both are sharing...yes?
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From: Denmark
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
OC94RX7, What did you use for the holder portion? I can see the insert is a metal slug milled to fit.
The entire holder is made of solid black plastic. I made the plug with a lathe and the holder with a CNC machine at my work, so it didn't cost me anything.
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thanx everyone i hope i showed ya how easy it is to make parts just like this one
visibily is koo IAN, nice at night just wished that the back light was amber not gree
its koo oliver nice work BTW
mike
visibily is koo IAN, nice at night just wished that the back light was amber not gree
its koo oliver nice work BTW
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Looking good Mike. I am putting this down as the greatest brain fart in history.. 
All u need now is to make it in a polished aluminum option or plexiglass option, add an apex'i decal, somehow do the impossible task of getting a license to sell it (or Ebay)
, and ur rich.
Mikey M.
All u need now is to make it in a polished aluminum option or plexiglass option, add an apex'i decal, somehow do the impossible task of getting a license to sell it (or Ebay)
, and ur rich.Mikey M.
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From: kali
Originally Posted by Spirit_Rotary_7
Looking good Mike. I am putting this down as the greatest brain fart in history..
All u need now is to make it in a polished aluminum option or plexiglass option, add an apex'i decal, somehow do the impossible task of getting a license to sell it (or Ebay) , and ur rich.
Mikey M.
All u need now is to make it in a polished aluminum option or plexiglass option, add an apex'i decal, somehow do the impossible task of getting a license to sell it (or Ebay)
, and ur rich.Mikey M.
haha thats pretty funny man
hmm ill post it on ebay just for the hell of it
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