Auxiliary 12V outlet install - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Tony Davila · 05-04-2014

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.

12V multiport outlet of your choice.

Small piece of wood, paint it black so it is not noticeable.

Attached outlet to wood then wood to front of seat via self tapping screws. Plenty of juice under seat to tie in for 12V.

Mission complete, 12V power source for your additional electrical needs.

Franke · 05-04-2014

Thats a cool idea.

LantanaTX · 05-04-2014

Nice write up. Thank you.

mike100 · 05-04-2014

Much better there than on the knee bolster for several reasons.

Mystic ZR-1 · 05-04-2014

Looks good!
Maybe an in-line fuse on the power lead?

Tony Davila · 05-04-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Looks good!
Maybe an in-line fuse on the power lead?

Yes, definitely.

ZZZZZR1 · 05-04-2014

Tony,

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

Thanks for the great writeup!!!!

David

XfireZ51 · 05-04-2014

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blownrunner

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.

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Tony Davila Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Posts: 352	Auxiliary 12V outlet install 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. 12V multiport outlet of your choice. Small piece of wood, paint it black so it is not noticeable. Attached outlet to wood then wood to front of seat via self tapping screws. Plenty of juice under seat to tie in for 12V. Mission complete, 12V power source for your additional electrical needs. __________________ Tony Davila (Projects) Water Meth: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19422 Exhaust cut outs: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22689 Auxiliary 12V install: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22878 Auxiliary pusher fan install: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22859 Oil Catch can Project: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20320 Last edited by Tony Davila; 05-04-2014 at 05:38 PM.

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Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 516	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install Thats a cool idea.

05-04-2014	#3
LantanaTX Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 134	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install Nice write up. Thank you. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]1991 #0663

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install Much better there than on the knee bolster for several reasons.

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Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,635	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install Looks good! Maybe an in-line fuse on the power lead?

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ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install Tony, Now that's an upgrade I need to do!!! Thanks for the great writeup!!!! David

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,709	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install Looks like the ticket for someone who does datalogging and needs power for a netbook, altho still need a 120v converter. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

05-05-2014	#9
Blownrunner Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 118	Re: Auxiliary 12V outlet install 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.