Cig Lighter USB

[SCforme]

Over the years there have many comments about the poor fit and performance of cigarette lighter USB chargers for G-body cars. The German lighter apertures are larger than U.S. counterparts so the adapters do not fit snugly enough. Stuttgart-Classica now sells a charger specially made for G-Body Porsches that fits perfectly and has both a USB-A and USB-C port Pricey, but it works. https://www.stuttgart-classica.com/dashboard/cigarette-lighter-usb

[Ltanderso]

Looks cool but that price is ridiculous. The porshce markup is strong on this one.

[PeteKz]

Anybody who pays that price has more money than brains. I have lots of cheap cig lighter USB ports that stay in the Porsche lighter socket (and MB, BMW, etc.).

I'll send you one for "only" $79.

[mooch29]

Love the idea of this. Refuse to pay that much. If anyone has a cheaper alternative, please sent my way

[fallingat120mph]

I have done the "sleeve" modification to make the lighter work with normal sized usb/voltage meter and even I have to say it "kinda looks less than stellar"...especially now that I have redone the entire dash and interior.

I think these would sell like crazy if they were priced reasonably. What that price is...I do not know.

As an 80's and early 2000's Land Rover owner also, I am struggling to find parts/new parts for them...so, am glad the 911 scene is still getting new parts being upgraded and offered.

The part makes sense...the price, I am not so sure.

Erik

[fallingat120mph]

Originally Posted by mooch29

Love the idea of this. Refuse to pay that much. If anyone has a cheaper alternative, please sent my way

Design 911 out of the UK -

Sorry link won't work.

https://www.*****************/p/cigarette-lighter-to-usb-adapter-for-porsche-911-1984-89-91165210208-91165210206-91165210210/


Maybe this?

EDIT: With the exchange rate probably not much less.



Erik

[Tony V]

Hey! At least it’s Free shipping ��

[theiceman]

Many years ago you used to get a sleeve when you got a adapter for this exact reason .. i wish i had one now. All you need is a metal sleeve with the right slot in it. it was invisible too.

Cant be that hard to make at hone surely

[fallingat120mph]

Originally Posted by theiceman

Many years ago you used to get a sleeve when you got a adapter for this exact reason .. i wish i had one now. All you need is a metal sleeve with the right slot in it. it was invisible too.

Cant be that hard to make at hone surely

This is what I did:
Dr. Bulczynski 3.2 Cigarette Lighter MOD $5.99



EDIT: I don't use my cigarette lighter for anything other than GPS and occasionally a volt check. With that said if you look through the thread I linked the video on the third page shows something of concern. My tab inside is not touching the 'hot' part of the lighter (visually verified) and I do not have metal chargers/devices plugged in as addressed per the video. Knock wood I have had no issues in many many years, but can not give out advice/links without properly addressing the "do at your own risk".

Again, I don't really use the lighter socket a lot but when I do it is only for the GPS and that doesn't have the metal housing he speaks of in the video. My stereo charges my phone and I don't need USB plugs in my cigarette lighter....

Erik

[PRE-H20]

Here's an option..... cost next to nothing and keeps you in the garage!

Fun little project, ZERO issues once completed, fully functional.

The USB Port cost me less than five bucks.










The center console was something I added to my 74 doesn't come with one, but I liked the idea of the console, the knobs were useless so I made the functional.... I love the way it came together.

Super easy.

[Lammers]

Here’s how I did it, everything is functional, including the fader.

[PeteKz]

I as joking about the $79. Really, most of the $14 cheapies on Chinazon will work and stay in the socket. That's where I got mine.

[MrBonus]

Does anyone know if this will work/fit a '71?

[Geneman]

total money grab.... SMH