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Chad86 01-10-2015 04:12 PM

Custom USB Cover Switch
 
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I had seen a custom USB cover switch a while back that looked like one of those red fighter pilot style buttons. Anyone seen this before?

:popcorn:

iStanley 01-11-2015 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad86 (Post 2085564)
I had seen a custom USB cover switch a while back that looked like one of those red fighter pilot style buttons. Anyone seen this before?

:popcorn:

I would also like to know, it looks sick.

Gamester 01-11-2015 03:53 AM

Lots of results if you search Ebay for "Missile Switch". Maybe use a Dremel to make the switch's faceplate fit over the usb jack?

chubky 01-11-2015 04:36 AM

My friend used to have that exact switch to turn on and off the subs in his Porsche. If you're looking to use that particular switch cover, I don't think it would work very well. It'll be too big and stick out about a centimeter. Also the way the hinges work, you'd need a bit more space to make it work. It would go nicely in the area next to the switch to dim the dash lights (imo).

The thing with switches in my experience is making sure theres enough clearance behind for the wiring and clearance for hinges. Hence the cheap rubbery one that comes stock...it's pretty much the easiest way to have a cover with minimal space.

If you do find something that works, I'd be excited to see!

BlackMonarch 01-11-2015 11:30 AM

Who the hell ruins a Porsche with subs. What. Also, I imagine there would be an issue with the hinging on the switch. The current plastic cover has a simple pull-swivel that is just thick rubber that slides out. For that kind of cover we'd have to drill two itty bitty screws in to the dash surround to flip it open and closed.

TRD-X 01-11-2015 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad86 (Post 2085564)
I had seen a custom USB cover switch a while back that looked like one of those red fighter pilot style buttons. Anyone seen this before?

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/...Gifts/c095.gif I got your popcorn OP. http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/...cons_joint.gif



Just say no.http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/...Gifts/a037.gif

chubky 01-11-2015 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMonarch (Post 2086310)
Who the hell ruins a Porsche with subs. What. Also, I imagine there would be an issue with the hinging on the switch. The current plastic cover has a simple pull-swivel that is just thick rubber that slides out. For that kind of cover we'd have to drill two itty bitty screws in to the dash surround to flip it open and closed.


It was actually a really well done custom install he did on the car. It was an '83 944. He took the spare tire out and used the wheel well as the box for 2 10" audiobanh alum subs. It was a super clean install where you don't even see the subs.

extrashaky 01-11-2015 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chubky (Post 2086588)
It was actually a really well done custom install he did on the car. It was an '83 944. He took the spare tire out and used the wheel well as the box for 2 10" audiobanh alum subs. It was a super clean install where you don't even see the subs.

And then he could listen to them while he was waiting two hours for the tow truck to arrive rather than just changing his flat himself.

Or wait a minute. Do Porsche owners actually change their own tires?

iStanley 01-11-2015 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMonarch (Post 2086310)
Who the hell ruins a Porsche with subs. What. Also, I imagine there would be an issue with the hinging on the switch. The current plastic cover has a simple pull-swivel that is just thick rubber that slides out. For that kind of cover we'd have to drill two itty bitty screws in to the dash surround to flip it open and closed.

I'm not a fan of subs but you can't ruin a car with them.

daiheadjai 01-11-2015 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iStanley (Post 2086607)
I'm not a fan of subs but you can't ruin a car with them.

Me neither.
I prefer burgers.



I have nothing constructive to add to this.

iStanley 01-11-2015 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by daiheadjai (Post 2086682)
Me neither.
I prefer burgers.



I have nothing constructive to add to this.

Burgers can ruin a car, it's very greasy. Subs on the other hand, have little grease and a low chance to ruin the interior. Rekt.

chubky 01-12-2015 04:27 AM

Custom USB Cover Switch
 
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Originally Posted by extrashaky (Post 2086603)
And then he could listen to them while he was waiting two hours for the tow truck to arrive rather than just changing his flat himself.

Or wait a minute. Do Porsche owners actually change their own tires?


Yea, exactly. He'd listen to the subs during the two hours with the car off, drain the battery, and also get the tow truck driver to give him a jump. Hahaha =)

He just kept a fix-a-flat in the car instead. Even with a spare tire, I usually try using a fix-a-flat first and driving off to change the tire else where that's not the side of the road. I guess it was a trade off he was willing to make to have the BOOM BOOM

It was ages ago, so I don't have the original pics, but here's a picture of the picture. There was also a cover so that people couldn't see it through the back windshield

daiheadjai 01-12-2015 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by iStanley (Post 2086911)
Burgers can ruin a car, it's very greasy. Subs on the other hand, have little grease and a low chance to ruin the interior. Rekt.

Subs are made of harder bread.
The baguette crumbs will scratch up our consoles something fierce

BlackMonarch 01-12-2015 06:42 PM

Holy shit OP delivered to subs-in-Porsches. OP: You won't find much appreciation for that 'round these parts, sadly. It is a super clean install, and I'm sure it sounds great. Hell, it looks great. But 'round here we value cars going quickly around corners as lightly as possible.


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