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Tony Davila
05-04-2014, 01:35 PM
For those of you who hate having only one 12V outlet on the center dash, I may have a solution. I have installed a 3 port 12V outlet on the front of the passengers seat.

All you need is the following.

1. A desire....
2. 12V multiport outlet
3. a block of wood 7"x1/4"x1"
4. Self tapping screws
5. Some wiring knowledge.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i66/Zrace1/5330jpeg_zps5687b165.jpg
12V multiport outlet of your choice.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i66/Zrace1/4540jpeg_zps1e20f817.jpg
Small piece of wood, paint it black so it is not noticeable.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i66/Zrace1/44300jpeg_zps1bc22590.jpg
Attached outlet to wood then wood to front of seat via self tapping screws. Plenty of juice under seat to tie in for 12V.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i66/Zrace1/4414jpeg_zpsf09f9e3e.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i66/Zrace1/2907jpeg_zps9318ce55.jpg
Mission complete, 12V power source for your additional electrical needs.
Franke
05-04-2014, 02:13 PM
Thats a cool idea.
LantanaTX
05-04-2014, 02:35 PM
Nice write up. Thank you.
mike100
05-04-2014, 02:39 PM
Much better there than on the knee bolster for several reasons.
Mystic ZR-1
05-04-2014, 02:42 PM
Looks good!
Maybe an in-line fuse on the power lead?
Tony Davila
05-04-2014, 03:24 PM
Looks good!
Maybe an in-line fuse on the power lead?

Yes, definitely.
ZZZZZR1
05-04-2014, 09:09 PM
Tony,

Now that's an upgrade I need to do!!!

Thanks for the great writeup!!!!

:saluting:

David
XfireZ51
05-04-2014, 09:53 PM
Looks like the ticket for someone who does datalogging and needs power for a netbook, altho still need a 120v converter.
Blownrunner
05-05-2014, 12:06 AM
On 1991+ cars, there are three wires the GM left in the center console for installing a cell phone and whatnot. I bet one is ground, constant, and switched 12volt. Just another way of getting the same result inside your center console.

I saw a 1980's car cell phone a few months back on craiglist and thought it would be cool to install it in the car. It would be right at home next to my old school radar detector.
XfireZ51
05-05-2014, 12:23 AM
On 1991+ cars, there are three wires the GM left in the center console for installing a cell phone and whatnot. I bet one is ground, constant, and switched 12volt. Just another way of getting the same result inside your center console.

I saw a 1980's car cell phone a few months back on craiglist and thought it would be cool to install it in the car. It would be right at home next to my old school radar detector.

I have that connected to my WB O2.
mike100
05-05-2014, 01:24 AM
Looks like the ticket for someone who does datalogging and needs power for a netbook, altho still need a 120v converter.

They sell universal laptop power adapters with different plugs, but more importantly, with optional 12v lighter socket inputs rather than 120v ac plugs.

my console 12v is still available. I will keep it available for a WB O2 if I ever get around to that. Seems like the shortest wire run.