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"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit) 08/07/2015 at 16:56 • Filed to: Nd, Miata, Mx5, Mx-5

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It can’t be reached from the driver seat unless you’re a knuckle dragging ape.

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ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:00

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Lolz. The extra wiring to mount that actually within reach of humans would have added at most several grams to the car. A really satisfying burp probably weighs more.

PS9 > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:02

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That is the most goddamned retarded design decision I’ve ever seen. There is 0% reason to put that there. Easy access to power and a small heat source is, like, the whole bloody point of having that device in the car at all.

The answer is not Miata this time.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:04

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The sad part is that not many people charge via 12v nowadays. It’s all USB based.

Takuro Spirit > PS9 08/07/2015 at 17:04

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Did you just blaspheme?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:04

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That... that is the dumbest thing I’ve seen in a while. That wiring adds a lot of weight I guess.

Funktheduck > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:04

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Perfect for dash cams

Takuro Spirit > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 08/07/2015 at 17:06

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My phone charger is USB. I have a dongle that plugs into the 12v outlet in the Camry. Dashcams are hardwired now.

I’m sure this is for Grandpa when he needs a plug for his Jitterbug.

Takuro Spirit > Funktheduck 08/07/2015 at 17:10

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*Firewall cams

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:10

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Yeah. 12v sockets just aren’t relevant anymore. Maybe it’s there for the tire inflator kit?

Takuro Spirit > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 08/07/2015 at 17:12

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.....you nailed it. I didn’t even think to look but YUP. The compressor has an old school 12v socket plug on it.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:15

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So now we know why it is obscured, but still there - it’s for very occasional use only.

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:21

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the e60 has one right in that same area as well (but also one in the normal place), no idea why

Urambo Tauro > Funktheduck 08/07/2015 at 17:37

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Perfect for dash cams

My dashcam is plugged into a 12V socket. I actually wouldn’t mind it being plugged into a more discreet location. It’s kind of obnoxious where it is. Maybe instead of using a socket at all, I should just hard-wire it in...

Arben72 > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 17:49

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BMW E9x’s of some years have one in a similar location. Mine has a delete due to them deleting it in newer years for costs reasons. I bet 99.9% of the owners don't know it exist.

Funktheduck > Takuro Spirit 08/07/2015 at 18:58

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Or just the power plug

Funktheduck > Urambo Tauro 08/07/2015 at 19:18

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I've thought about hard wiring mine before. I had the wire tucked away for a while but it fell out since I didn't use anything to keep it in place other than the snugness of the headliner. Just hangs now

StoneCold > PS9 08/07/2015 at 21:56

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