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Old 11-06-2013, 08:12 PM
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I want to wire a 12v lighter socket under the dash somewhere to the passenger side where the mesh net is, wheres the best power supply and ground for this please?
Old 11-06-2013, 08:47 PM
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My vote goes for behind the radio, plus you can run the wires out of the side above the net!
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This is what i used as reference.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/501...#entry10847685
Old 11-07-2013, 10:17 AM
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Ground it to the bracket right behind it and get power from the fuse block under the driver dash
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Originally Posted by ApePee2
Did the same thing for me and my buddy's s2ks a couple years back

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Originally Posted by ApePee2
I'll third / fourth this. I even went so far as to get an OEM "filler cap" for the socket when not in use. Looks factory, hot all the time for running a Go-Pro, charging a phone or running a GPS. Plus, since it's on the passenger side the wires are their problem.

The OEM location is not ideal.
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This is the best power source inside the cabin.

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