AUX input + CD player delete + pocket + optional USB charge ports kits group buy

[icingdeath88]

Ok, so this weekend I replaced the audio stuff in my 97. I kept the stock head unit though and made an AUX cord out of the plug that plugs the stock CD player into the head unit, and put in a pocket. After thinking for a while where to put the button that switches the AUX input, I figured I'd just epoxy it to the top right corner of the pocket, and I like how it turned out. The AUX cord I just let come out behind the glove box. Here's a pic:



And it was not too hard, so I figured I can make a few kits to do the same. And then me and Nate started talking and he said he can supply a bunch of the plugs off the back of the stock CD players. Then I thought, for a little extra, I can integrate a dual USB charger into it as well, and make it nicer, give it an aux jack instead of a cord, etc.

It will be as close to plug-and-play as such a thing can be. Just take out the radio cage, unscrew the cd player, unplug it, remove it, screw in the thingies that hold the pocket to the cage, use two 3m quick wire taps to power it from the head unit power, put the radio cage back in, slide the pocket/kit in, and good to go. The pocket will still have tons of room in it for the phone or ipod or whatever.

I ordered parts to make a prototype one, so when it gets here I'll make one and post pics of it in my 97 to show how it will look and stuff before anyone buys. I'll do some things differently from the one in the pic. It will have a jack in the side of the pocket instead of a cord, it can have a black button instead of a red button if that will look better, and I'll try to set the jack/button further in the pocket so the door still closes with a cable plugged in (no promises on that one). I'll probably line the bottom of the pocket with some felt or something so your phone doesn't get all messed up sliding around in there. The USB charger will take up a little bit more of the pocket space, but I don't think too much, I'll have to see when I put it together. But I'll make the prototype one and post pics so you've got a clearer idea.

They'll be $35 for one with the AUX jack + button + pocket, or $50 for one with the dual USB charger too + $5 shipping. Which seems like a great deal to me. Anything less and it wouldn't be worth my time.

I want to get a list of people who are definitely interested so I can order parts and make them as a batch, but I will probably keep making them later, though the price may go up due to not buying materials in bulk. You can sign up here in this thread, or send me a Facebook private message, or email me at icingdeath88@gmail.com (note: my paypal address is different). SPECIFY whether you want a USB charger in it or not. No one pays until they are ready to ship, and preference will be given to people who sign up first, although they'll have a limited time to pay or it will go to the next person on the list.