What a great video and an eye opener on how carbon fibre parts can be made. I’d love to try this but not sure what I’d make for the Emira. Maybe I could find some parts on my boat that would look great in carbon.
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Feeding cable from USB socket to trinket tray
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What a great video and an eye opener on how carbon fibre parts can be made. I’d love to try this but not sure what I’d make for the Emira. Maybe I could find some parts on my boat that would look great in carbon.
I finally have the car so was able to test fit.
I modified @frazzer ‘s design a bit. Moved the camera cutout to the back, rerouted the cable channel and removed the side holders.
(Thank you for the idea my friend! If you have the original 3mf file and are willing to share it would help me out a lot. I had to hack my way into converting the stl to mesh and it’s not pretty and very hard to work on
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I need to make the sides taller though because, at least in my car, when I remove the stock rubber tray the alcantara stops short of the base and you can see glue. Most people won’t notice but it bothers me lol.
I also installed the USB-PD power source that @Porter suggested because the factory usb port doesn’t provide enough wattage to effectively charge the phone. I used the spare 12v power connector from this thread
Some pictures:
I modified @frazzer ‘s design a bit. Moved the camera cutout to the back, rerouted the cable channel and removed the side holders.
(Thank you for the idea my friend! If you have the original 3mf file and are willing to share it would help me out a lot. I had to hack my way into converting the stl to mesh and it’s not pretty and very hard to work on
)I need to make the sides taller though because, at least in my car, when I remove the stock rubber tray the alcantara stops short of the base and you can see glue. Most people won’t notice but it bothers me lol.
I also installed the USB-PD power source that @Porter suggested because the factory usb port doesn’t provide enough wattage to effectively charge the phone. I used the spare 12v power connector from this thread
Some pictures:
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Could you tell us (like we're idiots) how you installed the power source?I finally have the car so was able to test fit.
I modified @frazzer ‘s design a bit. Moved the camera cutout to the back, rerouted the cable channel and removed the side holders.
(Thank you for the idea my friend! If you have the original 3mf file and are willing to share it would help me out a lot. I had to hack my way into converting the stl to mesh and it’s not pretty and very hard to work on
I need to make the sides taller though because, at least in my car, when I remove the stock rubber tray the alcantara stops short of the base and you can see glue. Most people won’t notice but it bothers me lol.
I also installed the USB-PD power source that @Porter suggested because the factory usb port doesn’t provide enough wattage to effectively charge the phone. I used the spare 12v power connector from this thread
Some pictures:
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It’s really easy, take a look at that thread I linked.
There is a spare 12v connector behind the glovebox. All you gotta do is buy the pigtail connector also listed on that thread and extend the wires to the footwell. Then you would just use that to power the usb charger.
There is a spare 12v connector behind the glovebox. All you gotta do is buy the pigtail connector also listed on that thread and extend the wires to the footwell. Then you would just use that to power the usb charger.
What did you attach the power with? Command strips, rivets?
3m double sided tape
@silent cilantro did you change what the cable goes to? Accessory fuse?
It just works. The MagSafe charger is rated for “up to 15W” and I’m getting around 13. So not lighting fast but better than you’d get from most automotive Qi chargers.
I didn’t. The connector branches off of the harness right before the glovebox connector. I just added the pigtail and extended the wires down to the charger.
I didn’t add any fuses but was considering it. I assume it already is fused since it’s a factory connection though.
jubbalandcars
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This is awesome. I'm going to run a USB-C extension cable from the center console/arm rest, route it down, and connect the Magsafe charger to that.I finally have the car so was able to test fit.
I modified @frazzer ‘s design a bit. Moved the camera cutout to the back, rerouted the cable channel and removed the side holders.
(Thank you for the idea my friend! If you have the original 3mf file and are willing to share it would help me out a lot. I had to hack my way into converting the stl to mesh and it’s not pretty and very hard to work on
I need to make the sides taller though because, at least in my car, when I remove the stock rubber tray the alcantara stops short of the base and you can see glue. Most people won’t notice but it bothers me lol.
I also installed the USB-PD power source that @Porter suggested because the factory usb port doesn’t provide enough wattage to effectively charge the phone. I used the spare 12v power connector from this thread
Some pictures:
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Can you share the file for the tray you 3d printed? I like the modifications you made and all I would need is to raise the edges and then it would be perfect. Or if you're going to sell fully printed and alcantara-wrapped trays I'd be happy to buy one =D
Would you have any interest in putting together a kit for this that we could purchase? I'd buy it.I finally have the car so was able to test fit.
I modified @frazzer ‘s design a bit. Moved the camera cutout to the back, rerouted the cable channel and removed the side holders.
(Thank you for the idea my friend! If you have the original 3mf file and are willing to share it would help me out a lot. I had to hack my way into converting the stl to mesh and it’s not pretty and very hard to work on
I need to make the sides taller though because, at least in my car, when I remove the stock rubber tray the alcantara stops short of the base and you can see glue. Most people won’t notice but it bothers me lol.
I also installed the USB-PD power source that @Porter suggested because the factory usb port doesn’t provide enough wattage to effectively charge the phone. I used the spare 12v power connector from this thread
Some pictures:
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I can upload the STL for you guys to print but would have to do more research regarding a complete kit.
Between the alcantara, the wireless charger, the usb power supply and the connector/cables it would not be cheap.
Between the alcantara, the wireless charger, the usb power supply and the connector/cables it would not be cheap.
Alright, if people really are interested in purchasing a turn-key kit I can make it happen for $300 + shipping.
You will get:
PM me if you are interested. I won't take deposits or start the clock until I fill all 10 spots.
You will get:
- 3D printed tray upholstered in genuine Alcantara (matches OEM).
- Authentic Apple MagSafe Charger.
- Wiring harness with plug-and-play connectors (uses factory harness behind glovebox)
- Dual port (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A) power supply.
- Installation instructions.
PM me if you are interested. I won't take deposits or start the clock until I fill all 10 spots.
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HI, I sent you a PM. I think you would get a significant response if you created a dedicated new thread with this offer. It will receive much more exposure.
Thanks for offering to do this.
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