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Old 11-15-2008, 02:30 PM   #1
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Alright so I just ordered a version 2.0 AccessPort for my 2006 WRX right? Needless to say I'm very excited. Anyway, I've seen a few pictures online of AccessPorts mounted in guy's cabs and so far I'm under the impression that cell phone holders are pretty much the way to go. My question is how to run the USB cable and conceal it as best possible so after I get the pig nose re-flashed I can have a clean set up and run live data while I drive. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Instructions and/or pictures would be great.

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Old 11-15-2008, 03:41 PM   #2
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My friend just picked up one of those adjustable cell phone holders he picked up at napa auto parts and uses that to display his accessport. Looks good and works fine
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Old 11-15-2008, 03:42 PM   #3
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sorry I didnt read your full post before replying. He just leaves the accessport pluged in all the time and runs the cords underneath the steering wheel. Sorry if I didnt help out much
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Old 11-15-2008, 03:48 PM   #4
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Yeah no biggie man. That's probably what I'll wind up doing at first but I'm gonna try to figure something else out in the long run. It'd be nice if I could find a way to run the cable under the dash or something and then maybe unhook the port and hide it somewhere, only if I can do so securely though. I'll play around with it.
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:36 PM   #5
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What is the purpose of mounting an AP? You will risk damaging the OBD plug or the AP connector. Plus it'll be annoying...
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:44 PM   #6
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Yeah that's why I'm looking to find a way to hide the cable and maybe unclip the ODB port, so as to get it out of the way. I'd like to mount it so I can take full advantage of the live data features man.
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:49 PM   #7
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i believe there is a thread with a bunch of people who have already done this. you can pop out the obd port, and ziptie it out of the way underneath. as for the wire, just run it behind the dash somewhere, and use a clip of some sort maybe on the vent. something of that sort.
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:55 PM   #8
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Old 11-15-2008, 05:33 PM   #9
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Dude you don't need to be all complicated and use all that cellphone crap that makes your accessport stick out and look ugly. I mounted it with velcro, so that way you can take it off easily and hide it when ever you go somewhere. You're probably thinking that velcro isn't strong enough, but it is.
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Old 11-15-2008, 05:34 PM   #10
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Thanks man that is exactly what I was looking for. The V1.0 is still a good piece of equipment...I just ordered the 2.0 yesterday so you've still got one up on me.
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Old 11-15-2008, 05:38 PM   #11
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Dude you don't need to be all complicated and use all that cellphone crap that makes your accessport stick out and look ugly. I mounted it with velcro, so that way you can take it off easily and hide it when ever you go somewhere. You're probably thinking that velcro isn't strong enough, but it is.
Yeah man I'm more worried about the USB cable and ODB port getting in my way while driving than the actual mount. Did you move your's? If so where and if not, does it bother your leg?
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Old 11-15-2008, 08:22 PM   #12
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I did this http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1167789&page=3
Look on post #73. You should definitely relocate your OBD connector because it really gets in the way with the accessport plugged in. I let a friend repark my car and he ended up breaking the obd 2 connector. Luckely Cobb replaced it for free.

My whole wire is hidden under the plastics except for the little part where it actually plugs into the accessport.
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Old 11-15-2008, 08:35 PM   #13
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Here is how I have mine.



Cable disappears into the dash never to be seen again.



I also ran the usb cable through a switch so I could turn the AP on and off without unplugging things.

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Old 11-15-2008, 09:52 PM   #14
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If you pull the bottom half of the drivers side dash it's pretty damn easy to run the wire up and around and have it come out of an inconspicuous location. I am in the process of hardwiring my Accessport USB cable with a switch in one of the blanks next to the fogs/cruise switches. I've also relocated the OBD-II port so I could stop smacking my shins on the dongle. Being tall has it's downsides. Haha.
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Old 11-16-2008, 01:58 PM   #15
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how did you wire up the switch? i have heard of/read about splicing the red? wire in the usb cable, and there is some company that makes a switched usb cable, just wondering how you did it??? thanks
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Old 11-17-2008, 01:08 AM   #16
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That's it. Just open up the USB cable and run the red wire through a switch. I think there are switched USB cable, but you would be foolish to buy when you could just make it for way cheaper AND use any switch you like.
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:25 PM   #17
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That's it. Just open up the USB cable and run the red wire through a switch. I think there are switched USB cable, but you would be foolish to buy when you could just make it for way cheaper AND use any switch you like.
What about a fuse? What if a short occurs? what blows? your accessport?
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bumpin an old thread. i want to do this with my ap but the obdII connector runs a wire to the ap directly (non usb basically) what wire would i have to put a switch on in order for it to go off. i was prob going to use a relay and just have it turn on with the car but im unsure of which wire i should splice into

this is my connector
http://www.cobbtuning.com/products/?id=5653
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Old 03-25-2011, 10:43 PM   #19
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I don't get these threads. I thought you don't need the AP plugged in at all once you reflash?
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its nice to use the features
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Old 03-25-2011, 11:07 PM   #21
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I don't get these threads. I thought you don't need the AP plugged in at all once you reflash?
you don't and i think its dumb to have it out in the open. Buy a damn boost gauge. I mean im sure 98% of you are using for that reason. You are not data logging every day and it also just gives someone a reason to steal it so u can post a thread " OMG some one stole my AP thats married to my car what do i do help please"
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Old 11-17-2012, 07:21 AM   #22
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Go pro mount ftw!

If you have a gopro, get the vehicle mount kit and work some magic. . Use your imagination.

Any quality GPS mount will work, but this is solid.







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Old 11-17-2012, 02:01 PM   #23
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Just get one of these:
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Prot...er-Mount-Black

I got one back in July and love it. No more messing around with crappy cell phone holders, this one is made for the accessport v2.
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Old 11-17-2012, 02:01 PM   #24
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i searched this thread for a min., but didn't see where i can get a mount for my ap. help
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Old 11-18-2012, 09:37 AM   #25
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i searched this thread for a min., but didn't see where i can get a mount for my ap. help
There is no "official" mount per se. Cell phone and gps mounts work ok,

I took my gopro hero2 vehicle kit and added a mount to the back of my AP to make it work with the mount.

Some people are happy with velcro, others with cell phone holders, universal vent clips ect.
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