my BRZ doesnt have a USB port, what should i do? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dave-ROR · 02-18-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch

Weird. Why is it in the glovebox? Also, is it possible to add a usb connection in the glovebox to US cars?

I'd much rather have it in the glovebox myself. I plan to move mine if I ever get bored enough. Having to move/hide the ipod everytime I leave the car parked somewhere is annoying.. glove box = problem solved.

I'll need to source that canadian blockoff plate eventually

Rayme · 02-18-2013, 11:51 AM

That damn plug...FR-S owners want that USB plug in the glove box and BRZ owners wants it on the front of the shifter. lol

Burrcold · 02-18-2013, 11:54 AM

I love the delete plate. I'm going to eventually fabricate my garage door opener button into it.

chenshuo · 02-18-2013, 01:31 PM

i would love to have the usb port at the console and not in the glove box. such a hassle to crawl down and insert usb. is there a DIY to connect it to my console?

Rayme · 02-18-2013, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

i would love to have the usb port at the console and not in the glove box. such a hassle to crawl down and insert usb. is there a DIY to connect it to my console?

USB cable extension?

I personally hate having that cable running INTO MY GLOVE BOX

FRSFirestorm · 02-18-2013, 02:08 PM

I actually love having the USB plug in the console. It sucks, and suprising the BRZ doesn't put it there.

I originally plugged my Iphone into it to charge and play tunes. I've since move the charging to the cupholder area and bought a microusb stick to store music on. Works out very well.

WolfpackS2k · 02-18-2013, 03:35 PM

I'm not a fan of having the USB (and Aux) input on the dashboard. I would much prefer it in the glovebox with the 12V power supply. I never leave my iPod out in plain sight when the car is parked so having to run a wire into the glovebox just looks bad.

Gords_zenith · 02-18-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

my brz limited doesnt have a USB port. should it come with one? what are my options?Attachment 28563

Your in Toronto? The Canadian models come with the USB and audio plug in the back of the glove box. Problem solved.

Guess I should've read the whole thread....lol

Z3D · 02-18-2013, 04:00 PM

If you have the USB/AUX port in the glove box, Is the port the same size? It may fit in the dash location?

Burrcold · 02-18-2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSFirestorm

It sucks, and suprising the BRZ doesn't put it there.

The BRZ does have it on the console just like the FR-S, but only on the US model. The Canadian model of both cars have it in the glovebox.

If you were to poll this, I would think it would probably be 50/50 as to what everyone would prefer.

Z3D · 02-18-2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

The BRZ does have it on the console just like the FR-S, but only on the US model. The Canadian model of both cars have it in the glovebox.

If you were to poll this, I would think it would probably be 50/50 as to what everyone would prefer.

All the little differences between the US spec, CAD spec, EUR spec, and JPN spec is quite ridiculous. It does give us some fun stuff to talk about in the mean time.

Sport-Tech · 02-18-2013, 04:48 PM

Maybe the difference is related to the fact that the Canadian BRZ has a different Pioneer-branded HU, possibly connecting through the glovebox works better for that unit?

Burrcold · 02-18-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

Maybe the difference is related to the fact that the Canadian BRZ has a different Pioneer-branded HU, possibly connecting through the glovebox works better for that unit?

But then why would it be in the glovebox for the FRS? It is strange that they didn't use the same location globally, but I'm sure there is some reason...none that I can think of though lol.

Sport-Tech · 02-18-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

But then why would it be in the glovebox for the FRS? It is strange that they didn't use the same location globally, but I'm sure there is some reason...none that I can think of though lol.

Maybe the FR-S HU is "position neutral" on these inputs... so they went with what's best for our BRZ

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