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dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 16 Jul 2013, 21:23
by badgerfax
I'm thinking of fitting a panel mounted USB port & Ciggy Skt wired off the Westy DIN skt that's already there as I'm currently using one of those Chinese 3 way ciggy socket on a lead and its a load of cr@p

I have been having a scout about on the net but the only one that I can find so far is on Australian ebay and is $60 :shock:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-NARVA-HE ... 1063958207" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm sure I have seen a thread on here where someone posted up a pic of the sort of thing i'm after.

Any Ideas? Has anyone else done this.

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 16 Jul 2013, 22:41
by 1_eyed_jim
Isn't that lisiting for 2? As he's put 2x dual sockets?? If so maybe ask for one? If not I'm an idiot lol

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 06:18
by markhale10
How about something like this...

http://bit.ly/11VE8dh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mark

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 06:21
by markhale10
Or flush mounted...

http://bit.ly/17kfHEy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mark

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 07:46
by AdrianC
Or fit a normal ciggy lighter, then put something like this into it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400509116303" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Two USBs from one ciggy socket - for 99p with free postage? What's not to like? If you want a first-hand report of the quality etc, wait until the one I've just ordered arrives...

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 10:45
by Krugerbaydesign
I use one in the Golf everyday, works a treat :D

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 10:57
by jocko
there was someone on ebay a while ago doing a 3 socket, with USB. They were metal with VW logo on them, not seen them on for a while, but they do pop back up. About £25 posted.

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 13:25
by bootie3367
I got the 3 socket with USB job, I'm just trying to find the pics the now, bear with me....... Damn, it's not in my photobucket account and I don't have my hard drive with me.

Suffice to say, it fits nice and looks good and does the job. I mounted mine on the front of the dash tidy, had to modify the cup holders so it would fit but that was a personal choice.

It will be too late to post up pics when I get home as that won't be for another 2 weeks, sorry.

Jon

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 15:22
by badgerfax
jocko wrote:there was someone on ebay a while ago doing a 3 socket, with USB. They were metal with VW logo on them, not seen them on for a while, but they do pop back up. About £25 posted.

Sounds like just the thing i'm after.

Liked the Auzzy one as it looked neat and USB was rated at 2 Amps

bootie3367 wrote:I got the 3 socket with USB job, I'm just trying to find the pics the now, bear with me....... Damn, it's not in my photobucket account and I don't have my hard drive with me.

Suffice to say, it fits nice and looks good and does the job. I mounted mine on the front of the dash tidy, had to modify the cup holders so it would fit but that was a personal choice.

It will be too late to post up pics when I get home as that won't be for another 2 weeks, sorry.

Jon

Thanks Jon, 2 weeks is fine by me as we're off ourselves on Friday. Have A good trip :ok

Re: dash panel mount USB & Ciggy port

Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 18:01
by CovKid
I have two sets on the dash - one that comes from starter battery and only live when ignition is on (perfect for the dash cam or things you only use on the move), and another powered from the leisure. I opted for two-sided tape. Can't bring myself to cut or drill dash.