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| stephenaki |
  Feb 21 2008, 08:52 AM
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Can I get this one dad??  Group: Members Posts: 1,185 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None  |
OK, anyone use an aftermarket cigarette/cigar lighter for their car? Since the one I have doesn't work and, from my observation in Italy, is rusted like nobody's business, I need to replace it.
I have seen OE parts offered for about $80 but I'm not sure I want an OE model. Anyone have any experience with this particular item? |
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| degreeoff |
Feb 21 2008, 08:59 AM
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I like big butts and I can not lie! Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Man I dont see why you could'nt just buy a radio shack special made of ABS and stick it in there?
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| ejm |
Feb 21 2008, 09:09 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,707 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
If you want to maintain stock dash appearance you could wire in one of these and tuck it out of sight when not in use.
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| stephenaki |
Feb 21 2008, 09:28 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,185 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ejm @ Feb 21 2008, 07:09 AM)  If you want to maintain stock dash appearance you could wire in one of these and tuck it out of sight when not in use. Nope, not worried about keeping a stock dash appearance. This kinda gives me an idea of mounting a dual system on a center console though. That would allow for cell phone and GPS simultaneously. Primary concern is if our cars will have any problems with any of the aftermarket non-Porsche stuff. Thoughts on this? Issue, non-issue? |
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| cobra94563 |
Feb 21 2008, 09:43 AM
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Chris Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 1-March 05 From: San Francisco Member No.: 3,696 |
non-issue. i have an aftermarket with a cap attached (since few people smoke these days!). I noticed the oem plug, did not fit the newer power plugs as well. So I replaced it. It must be a $5 item, but nice quality.
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| blitZ |
Feb 21 2008, 10:00 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
You'll lose about 5hp with a non OEM lighter.
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| stephenaki |
Feb 21 2008, 12:04 PM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,185 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(blitZ @ Feb 21 2008, 08:00 AM) You'll lose about 5hp with a non OEM lighter. and this would be because....? |
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| Rand |
Feb 21 2008, 12:22 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Well, technically I think it's only 4.7HP. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I'm moving mine right and out the bottom of the dash because plugging phone or mp3 player into it, I want the cords more out of the way. And yes, generic parts - It's just a socket and wires. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Feb 21 2008, 01:02 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,315 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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I added one that mounts under the passenger seat, on the rail. I tapped it into the circuit direct off the battery, and put a 30 amp fuse in between it and the power feed wire.
It will let me charge my phone, or run the portable air compressor with the key OFF! |
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| stephenaki |
Feb 21 2008, 01:17 PM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,185 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Rand @ Feb 21 2008, 10:22 AM) What, the power loss or the HP a 1.7L engine generates? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 21 2008, 02:45 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Radio shack sells a nice power supply socket that fits in the original hole. It's made to be used as a power source, so the plugs fit in well and don't keep losing contact like the lighters. The Cap'n
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| Jeffs9146 |
Feb 21 2008, 03:14 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE is rusted like nobody's business You would be surprised at how well it could clean up! I would take it out and go at it with a wire brush. If the center coil is broken it may be hopeless but if you are only using it for power you can solder a new center piece in and call it a day! They are very basic units |
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