Custom USB Cover Switch - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chad86 · 01-10-2015, 04:12 PM

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?

iStanley · 01-11-2015, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad86

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?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad86

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?

I got your popcorn OP.

Just say no.

chubky · 01-11-2015, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackMonarch

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubky

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackMonarch

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by iStanley

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by extrashaky

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by iStanley

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.

01-11-2015, 03:53 AM	#3
Gamester Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: FRS Location: BC Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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? __________________ GT86

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone interested in custom steering wheel cover?	RedlineGoods	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	40	07-31-2014 06:24 PM
Custom Hello Kitty Intake Manifold Cover (seriously?)	Hancha Group	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	6	04-01-2013 02:36 PM
BRZ/86 Heated Seats Switch - Full Plaque Cover Trim	86_ZN6	Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)	0	01-21-2013 12:49 PM
86 centre switch cover	Ryan86	AFRICA	47	12-06-2012 01:23 PM
Center console heated seats switch place cover	doggy	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	7	11-17-2012 12:19 PM

01-11-2015, 04:36 AM	#4
chubky Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram Location: United States Posts: 59 Thanks: 31 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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!

01-11-2015, 11:30 AM	#5
BlackMonarch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Red BRZ Location: Kansas Posts: 240 Thanks: 42 Thanked 174 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

01-12-2015, 06:42 PM	#14
BlackMonarch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Red BRZ Location: Kansas Posts: 240 Thanks: 42 Thanked 174 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password