Accessport Holder - DIY

[Evil_Betty]

EDIT 9-29-08 :: I guess the AP fit a little to snug in this holder because I snapped one of the pieces off the g-tech holder. It no longer holds the AP and I'm searching for a new solution.

Ok, this isn't completely DIY, but it's pretty close. You have an accessport but hate only being able to use it with a passenger or trying to hold it while shifting? How about a nice way to mount this bad boy, hands free!

I've had the g-tech for quite a while but never really used it. So I figured I would see if I could mod it to hold the accessport and to my surprise the AP fits in it very well, without modifications. It's snug, but it won't fall out; which is a plus. Just had to make the small hole for the usb cable to be used.

Parts needed ::
- Dremel - w/ small drill bit and a couple grinding bits
- Exacto Knife
- G-tech PRO(SS or RR) window suction mount**
**Competition holder is the same & can be used.
**Buy the holder here $20 :: http://www.gtechprostore.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=020201

Parts ::
http://lh3.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSncji3CI/AAAAAAAAEsM/kPG06vuTmOc/s400/DSC_2827.jpg

G-Tech holder ::
http://lh6.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSkQkZd-I/AAAAAAAAErk/uV6xNld-zW0/s400/DSC_2808.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSkiRutaI/AAAAAAAAEro/v8R4UJiMBSk/s400/DSC_2810.jpg

Spot that needs a hole made with the drill bit to make way for the usb cable::
http://lh6.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSjmRgIOI/AAAAAAAAErc/D8QtUKhTqfc/s400/DSC_2806.jpg

Pilot hole made. You'll need a good sized hole so to make the pilot, a quick eyeball spot is all that is needed. ::
http://lh6.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSmR_VI4I/AAAAAAAAEr8/1KdJr1abV1k/s400/DSC_2820.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSl_jGrmI/AAAAAAAAEr0/l0IsNzZkOnQ/s400/DSC_2813.jpg

Now use a grinding bit to expand the hole.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSmlBUIxI/AAAAAAAAEsA/6XHKgZJvQis/s400/DSC_2822.jpg

Testing to see if the hole is big enough yet. Nope, time to grind more away.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSm5WrCyI/AAAAAAAAEsE/6_eMz-eIs5E/s400/DSC_2824.jpg

Getting closer. The usb goes in but not all the way. I want a nice snug fit, so a bit more grinding.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSoKfS-gI/AAAAAAAAEsY/taAOkZVzkck/s400/DSC_2830.jpg

You can see the plug is almost all the way in but hitting the plastic still.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSn5HgHNI/AAAAAAAAEsU/mP5BlV1dHkY/s400/DSC_2829.jpg

Now the plug goes all the way in :headbang: I used the exacto knife here to cut off any excess plastic that the grinding bit left behind. You could also sand it but I didn't feel like going that far with it.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKcSoXVacNI/AAAAAAAAEsc/1OpTHu3u008/s400/DSC_2831.jpg

All done & installed.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKiDjz0EhEI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/fYj7hJHLQHk/s400/DSC_2838.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/justinhyson/SKiDikcyzpI/AAAAAAAAEyM/0koWPeIK45I/s400/DSC_2837.jpg


All the pictures/bigger size ::
http://picasaweb.google.com/justinhyson/AccessportMod

I'll add some pics of how I mounted the dongle semi-permanently(so it doesn't hit your leg while shifting) and routed the usb cable. Enjoy!



Mods, I wasn't exactly sure which DIY forum to put this in. It's electrical, but also performance & cosmetic... please move if you need too.

[pigpen]

that's pretty cool...can you buy just the gtech holder separately?

[Evil_Betty]

Sure can. Check out the link at the top of my post, should take you directly to the holder. If not, it's in the gtech store, under parts/accessories.

-Justin

[BlueREX04]

This would make me sell my AP V1.0 and get the AP V2.0.. yes I am still using the brick :-)

[Evil_Betty]

BlueREX04 ::
Cobb has a trade-in program for old AP's; up to $200.
http://cobbtuning.com/info/?id=3846

There are a ton of new features on the AP v2 (with new or upgraded dongle) so it may be worth it.

-Justin


EDIT :: I guess the AP fit a little to snug in this holder because I snapped one of the pieces off the g-tech holder. It no longer holds the AP and I'm searching for a new solution.

[m1r4g3]

Hey bluerex04, you should i mean if your wife would let you lol. did you ever fix the o2 sensor prob?

[BlueREX04]

Hey BAMF! I know I want to get one really bad now. I did get the sensor fixed a guy that runs Alpine Sales sent it to me from CA.