Cig Lighter USB
 

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Hey! At least it’s Free shipping ��

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:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/612310-dr-bulczynski-3-2-cigarette-lighter-mod-5-99-a-3.html



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

Here is an Option...... $5
 

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.


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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.

Here’s how I did it, everything is functional, including the fader. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1734470745.jpg

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.

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

total money grab.... SMH