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  • DIY - Ashtray Mod!

    So i was eyeing my car's ashtray the other day, and thought...i don't smoke...all this thing is doing is holding some occasional coins and perhaps a chap stick every now and again.

    Here's an idea to put it to better use!

    I found there was enough clearance inside to add a plate and 3-4 illuminated switches.

    (obviously i'm doing this when i should be doing homework)

    The plate is 8.8cm by 4cm. Switches are spaced at 1.3cm. (these are just calculated values, some tweaking is required to get what you want)

    I just used some pressed acrylic($4 at home depot), switches from crappy tire, and a dremel mock it up. Doesn't look too bad! Final version will likely be painted it black.








    The door opens and closes fine, and there's a convenient square of glass that can be popped off on the side to feed your wires, so no cutting is required! I'm currently looking for a 5-pin connector so i can just detach one thing when i need to get it out. (probably snip it off of an old wiring harness at the junk yard)

    I don't actually have 3 things that need switches right now...but here's some ideas...

    -E-fan
    -RWD mode
    -Intercooler water sprayer
    -push button start
    -Disco ball
    -Gaydar
    -Oil Slick


    I'll post more pics when i get er done and installed.

  • #2
    ....smoke screen
    ....rocket launcher
    ....ejecto seat

    or maybe, a fuel-pump cut-off (for burglars)
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    • #3
      you should make a cut-off switch for the flux capasitor
      If you're not first you're last

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      • #4
        great idea btw
        If you're not first you're last

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        • #5
          I like.
          RESPONSE MONSTER

          The most epic signature ever "epic".

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          • #6
            Originally posted by frankiman
            or maybe, a fuel-pump cut-off (for burglars)
            Only problem i see with that would be some nub in the passenger seat being all
            durrrr what does this switch do *flick*
            .....
            *car dies*

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            • #7
              perhaps the best diy thread of all time, good work.
              -Pat B R33 GTR-

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