Lude Generation

Looking very good.

What's that air intake you've got there? Would like one of those on my 4G

It's a @4thgenphil special

Believe it's 2 ebay intake pipes welded together to take the filter into the space behind the bumper

I've always liked those roof spoilers.
Dibs if you change your mind

I like those spoilers too. I'll second dib if you sell

With the number of USB powered devices in the car, I wanted something a bit more permanent than a cigarette plug adapter.

I will always have in the car:
Dashcam
Smartphone

And potentially:
Sat nav
Extra charge for OH phone, walkie talkies, etc

So 4 ports were needed (2 permanent).

I purchased the following:
5v USB power regulator - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301728404410
Project box - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261168658631
Twin USB lead - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221903579994

I also bought 3m USB lead for dashcam and 2m USB lead for phone. I also fitted a switch to be able to turn the unit on/off as required, which I had one lying around so didn't need to purchase one.

Fitted the regulator into the project box by cutting a gap into the side of the box, and a small notch for the power cable:





I then cut a hole into the side of the glovebox fascia to mount the twin USB ports, and drilled a hole to mount the switch.



It wasn't the cleanest of cuts, but the angle this is mounted at you can't see from inside the car I glued the 2 ports together with superglue to hold them square, then used 2 part Araldite to hold them in place on the fascia. Should be strong enough

Dashcam and phone cables were connected direct to the box, and the twin lead run from the glovebox and connected also. This gives the 2 extra ports required for additional items.

Power was run through the switch and connected directly to the cigarette socket power behind the stereo.

Looks

Just a quick one tonight.

Thanks to @ubernoobza for providing the panels required for me to return the boot back to original condition. Looks so much neater now I know the boot lip trim is missing, it's somewhere in the garage but can't find it at the moment!!

Because U have a dancing man in as your avatar Ive nevr really noticed your Lude....or your private plate...
What a stunning looking machine, if I had a 4th... That's the look I would want for it...

About time! Saying that mine been in the hut for almost a year