The "What did you do to your car today" Thread!
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Originally Posted by FRAWSTI
theoutbackdream you should write up a DIY and show pics of it wired up.
although i didnt hardwire since i already have my phone charger hard wired.
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Pulled all the lining in the trunk, cleaned everything out. Sanded down the paint and sprayed a sound deadening material that is similar to truck bedding in my STI.
I took the day off to do exactly that today. It's super super easy. Last time I did it without the kit (on my 2003 WRX I had before). This time, I actually got the V1 hardwire kit because I am lazy, and I want to also use the concealed display.
Anyway, you pop out the map light thing (pry out the lens with a flat screwdriver, then two screws hold it to the ceiling) and there is a plug just sitting there for the powered rear view mirror (my car doesn't have this, so I am using that connector for power). You can use a volt meter to verify that you have ground and a switched 12v, and then use the supplied connectors or make your own. It's a great project to start with because it's pretty easy, and you can't really hurt yourself or destroy anything.
Anyway, you pop out the map light thing (pry out the lens with a flat screwdriver, then two screws hold it to the ceiling) and there is a plug just sitting there for the powered rear view mirror (my car doesn't have this, so I am using that connector for power). You can use a volt meter to verify that you have ground and a switched 12v, and then use the supplied connectors or make your own. It's a great project to start with because it's pretty easy, and you can't really hurt yourself or destroy anything.
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I took the day off to do exactly that today. It's super super easy. Last time I did it without the kit (on my 2003 WRX I had before). This time, I actually got the V1 hardwire kit because I am lazy, and I want to also use the concealed display.
Anyway, you pop out the map light thing (pry out the lens with a flat screwdriver, then two screws hold it to the ceiling) and there is a plug just sitting there for the powered rear view mirror (my car doesn't have this, so I am using that connector for power). You can use a volt meter to verify that you have ground and a switched 12v, and then use the supplied connectors or make your own. It's a great project to start with because it's pretty easy, and you can't really hurt yourself or destroy anything.
Anyway, you pop out the map light thing (pry out the lens with a flat screwdriver, then two screws hold it to the ceiling) and there is a plug just sitting there for the powered rear view mirror (my car doesn't have this, so I am using that connector for power). You can use a volt meter to verify that you have ground and a switched 12v, and then use the supplied connectors or make your own. It's a great project to start with because it's pretty easy, and you can't really hurt yourself or destroy anything.
Interesting... Did your lighting get affected?
Reason i ask is because i hardwired directly to the Fuse box.
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Car Info: 00 BRP 2.5RS Sold = 04 SRR WRX Wagon, 06 AW STI :(
Been busy; Trans fluid, diff fluid, oil pickup tube, spark plugs, 3" downpipe, tune ecu, fixed air in Powersteering fluid by replacing pump inlet o-ring, fixed annoying seat belt screach, plasti-dipped the silver center console trim. All on the STI.