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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Too many peripherals, not enough outlets?

Just upgraded from an 02 Cooper to an 09 Cooper. The 02 had enough space for me to put one of those Radio Shack cigarette lighter "splitters" that allowed me to plug 3 devices into 1 cigarette lighter outlet - a radar detector, personal nav unit, and an iPhone.

The 09 does not have the clearance for this splitter, so I can't use it anymore. I can't be the only person interested in hooking up a radar detector, navigation unit, and powering an iPhone right?

Can anyone give any recommendations on how to hook up all 3 devices without doing any wire-splicing? (I've searched and not come up with anything btw).
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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People still use radar detectors? I'm in law enforcement and most of us use laser. And you can't detect a laser until it's pointed at you and then it's already too late.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Maybe in San Diego, but in Orlando, I haven't run across too many laser alerts.

Appreciate the response, but still hoping for a solution.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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Look for something like this in any auto parts store.


They usually come with a velcro solution that may or may not work for you, but with a long enough cord, you can even put it in the glove box.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Try this...




Cig lighter adapter to USB mini plug. USB Mini plug goes to 4 port hub. then you can plug your iPhone, GPS, and whatever else...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Thanks guys. OPC, that is exactly what I'm looking for.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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drdocdds, thats slick! nice job!
 
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