DIY- Rear Power Outlet DIY for US Cars

Onizukachan · 01-31-2024, 11:15 PM

Thanks cause $350 is really hard to stomach when they were $60 and for other cars they used to be under $30.

Amd you can get TESA tape at Lowe’s or Home Depot. They have it there.

I used it to do my city lights on the e46it, amd the aux/driving lights on my r53 harness. Amd the boost guage wiring on the sons r53 JCW.

StradaRedlands · 02-07-2024, 08:53 PM

Hey all, the happy/hungry robot mod is still going strong! I just did it this afternoon.
I purchased the cover piece off of Ali Express for $45.
Color is a little bit off, but it's fine. Quality is great IMO.
I bought some plugs from Amazon for another $10.
I had some T connectors on hand that I tapped into the existing wiring, and just like that, I have some accessory outlets for the back seat. There is a 95% chance they will never get used, but they're there for that 5%!!!

krashDH · 08-09-2024, 10:30 AM

I just finished up this conversion as well

I used the same sockets above as StradaRedlands but I removed the plastic covers so the sockets slide in without having to modify the holes in the cover. I had to use a bit of epoxy on the backside to hold them in place. I also used a set of flush mount USB cigarette adapters to finish it off. They do light when powered:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLYX8SHZ

01-31-2024, 11:15 PM	#353
Onizukachan Great Teacher 1543 Rep 1,466 Posts Drives: 06 e91 325ix Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: El Paso iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E91 325ix [10.00] 2006 Mini r53 JCW [0.00] 2005 Mini r53 [0.00]	Thanks cause $350 is really hard to stomach when they were $60 and for other cars they used to be under $30. Amd you can get TESA tape at Lowe’s or Home Depot. They have it there. I used it to do my city lights on the e46it, amd the aux/driving lights on my r53 harness. Amd the boost guage wiring on the sons r53 JCW. __________________ ‘06 e91 manual 325ix BarriqueRot over Terra (one of 1), Nav, Sport, L7 A few OEM+ mods: MTech front bumper, MSport wheel & handbrake, 4AD trim, full rear shades, more to come…
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02-07-2024, 08:53 PM	#354
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 6469 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.45] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [8.00] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.80] 2011 BMW 528i [8.70] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Hey all, the happy/hungry robot mod is still going strong! I just did it this afternoon. I purchased the cover piece off of Ali Express for $45. Color is a little bit off, but it's fine. Quality is great IMO. I bought some plugs from Amazon for another $10. I had some T connectors on hand that I tapped into the existing wiring, and just like that, I have some accessory outlets for the back seat. There is a 95% chance they will never get used, but they're there for that 5%!!!
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08-09-2024, 10:30 AM	#355
krashDH Private 9 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2011 NA 335d Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	I just finished up this conversion as well I used the same sockets above as StradaRedlands but I removed the plastic covers so the sockets slide in without having to modify the holes in the cover. I had to use a bit of epoxy on the backside to hold them in place. I also used a set of flush mount USB cigarette adapters to finish it off. They do light when powered: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLYX8SHZ Last edited by krashDH; 08-09-2024 at 12:42 PM..
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