Other uses for ash tray compartment
08-29-2003, 12:49 PM
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Other uses for ash tray compartment
I mean, most of us would not smoke in our cars (see the poll?), and since there's already a dedicated 12-volt output port in the center compartment between the seats, what applications can you think of that we can take advantage of this extra unused space under the stereo console??
initial thoughts are:
1. custom audio components
2. flush mounted radar detector (with cover!)
3.
initial thoughts are:
1. custom audio components
2. flush mounted radar detector (with cover!)
3.
08-29-2003, 06:34 PM
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I've tried taking the ashtray part out, thinking it would be a little roomier in there, but it really doesn't make much difference. I put coins in mine for now.
I did find a good use for the little compartment in the plastic trunk pass-through piece -- my front license plate and bracket. :D
I did find a good use for the little compartment in the plastic trunk pass-through piece -- my front license plate and bracket. :D
08-30-2003, 01:14 PM
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how about some cool car color matching gages? i was thinking on that, we can fit two.. 1 could be a turbo bosst one :D i dunno about the 2 nd... til them coins aswell . even thoug we hava a little pull out compartment in the left side of the stering wheel for coins too...
i was also planing to make that space btw. the rear seats (yeah the front license plate and frame works better there) as a holder for a NOS bottle that you could reach back, pull down open and gooooo...., but ofcouse the hole thing comes off and doesn't go down all the way..
i was also planing to make that space btw. the rear seats (yeah the front license plate and frame works better there) as a holder for a NOS bottle that you could reach back, pull down open and gooooo...., but ofcouse the hole thing comes off and doesn't go down all the way..
08-30-2003, 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by XK4
Ammo :D
Ammo :D
on topic, if the space behind was big enough it would be nice to have an extra CD storage rack (might be too tight to the shifter though)
08-30-2003, 09:24 PM
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I removed the entire ashtray module, it's long under the ashtray, about a 1" lower than the bottom of the ashtray, but probably not wide enough for a CD.. I could fit my whole hand in underneath the environmental control modules. I really don't know how anyone would fabricate some kind of replacement unit tho..
08-31-2003, 12:29 AM
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I am planning on consealing a turbo timer in there. these cars run hot soo we tested letting my friends 8 idle for too minutes after thrashing it and when we shut her down the fans did'nt turn on. Just like a turbo gotta let let cooool down
09-03-2003, 11:37 PM
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Other ideas for what to put in place of the ash tray / lighter:
- trip computer display (current and average mpg)
- control center for supplimental video/audio (if you could hook up a dvd player or other audio devices.)
I've been trying to find some kind of trip computer that could be leveraged for install in the RX-8, and where the display could go. If it required some kind of keypad, the ashtray area would be a good spot.
- trip computer display (current and average mpg)
- control center for supplimental video/audio (if you could hook up a dvd player or other audio devices.)
I've been trying to find some kind of trip computer that could be leveraged for install in the RX-8, and where the display could go. If it required some kind of keypad, the ashtray area would be a good spot.
09-14-2003, 09:54 PM
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Guys I cant make any useout of the ash tray. I dont like reaching my fingers into it forchange so I keep money in the left pocket eventhough that is small too. The real problem I have is where to put my cell phone! My cell phone is not very wide butit is long and it falls out of the tray very easy in sharp turns or if I acccelerate hard so Ii have nowhere to put my phone in the car except inside the cupholder tray! PlusI always close the cupholder tray so I can have a rest for my arm so it is annoying to have to always open it up and close it when someone calls me or if I have to make a call. Also sometimes I forget that I have it in there and I leave it in the car like amoron. Anybody know a good spot I can put my cell phone? I like the thing I saw on the cellphone holder post that people have where they hook it up to the lighter port andit charges the phone plus holds it in place but they dont make something like that for my phone yet.
09-14-2003, 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
Guys I cant make any useout of the ash tray. I dont like reaching my fingers into it forchange so I keep money in the left pocket eventhough that is small too. The real problem I have is where to put my cell phone! My cell phone is not very wide butit is long and it falls out of the tray very easy in sharp turns or if I acccelerate hard so Ii have nowhere to put my phone in the car except inside the cupholder tray! PlusI always close the cupholder tray so I can have a rest for my arm so it is annoying to have to always open it up and close it when someone calls me or if I have to make a call. Also sometimes I forget that I have it in there and I leave it in the car like amoron. Anybody know a good spot I can put my cell phone? I like the thing I saw on the cellphone holder post that people have where they hook it up to the lighter port andit charges the phone plus holds it in place but they dont make something like that for my phone yet.
Guys I cant make any useout of the ash tray. I dont like reaching my fingers into it forchange so I keep money in the left pocket eventhough that is small too. The real problem I have is where to put my cell phone! My cell phone is not very wide butit is long and it falls out of the tray very easy in sharp turns or if I acccelerate hard so Ii have nowhere to put my phone in the car except inside the cupholder tray! PlusI always close the cupholder tray so I can have a rest for my arm so it is annoying to have to always open it up and close it when someone calls me or if I have to make a call. Also sometimes I forget that I have it in there and I leave it in the car like amoron. Anybody know a good spot I can put my cell phone? I like the thing I saw on the cellphone holder post that people have where they hook it up to the lighter port andit charges the phone plus holds it in place but they dont make something like that for my phone yet.
09-15-2003, 02:13 AM
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That sounds like it would cost too much money toget that done for something that isnt that important. What would I doif I had to change my cell phone for a different oneor change services in a few months? I think would be stuck withthis setup in my car that wont work with any other typeof phone!
09-15-2003, 05:03 AM
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Originally posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
That sounds like it would cost too much money toget that done for something that isnt that important. What would I doif I had to change my cell phone for a different oneor change services in a few months? I think would be stuck withthis setup in my car that wont work with any other typeof phone!
That sounds like it would cost too much money toget that done for something that isnt that important. What would I doif I had to change my cell phone for a different oneor change services in a few months? I think would be stuck withthis setup in my car that wont work with any other typeof phone!
09-15-2003, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
My cell phone is not very wide butit is long [...] Anybody know a good spot I can put my cell phone?
My cell phone is not very wide butit is long [...] Anybody know a good spot I can put my cell phone?
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