Radar detectors

[The Radium King]

go to suncoast. they sell a usa-spec lighter kit for the boxster.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by The Radium King

go to suncoast. they sell a usa-spec lighter kit for the boxster.

you should do that too but IIRC, the lighter spec switched to USA as std in 2002.

Regardless, it'd still be on all the time. Why not hardwire it to the switched line of the phone power cord behind the center console? This way it will turn on/off w/ ignition. Here's my schematic for it:


Then you can hide the ugly coiled power cord and just go w/ a straight RJ11 cord hidden in the trim.

Good luck

[j.fro]

Here's a strange one:
I got one of Porsche's pricey little key chain flashlights for being a judge at a concours. At best, it fits loosely in my 2000 boxster S cig. lighter, and you've got to position it just right to get it to charge.
In my wife's G35, the fit is perfect. Go figure.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by j.fro

Here's a strange one:
I got one of Porsche's pricey little key chain flashlights for being a judge at a concours. At best, it fits loosely in my 2000 boxster S cig. lighter, and you've got to position it just right to get it to charge.
In my wife's G35, the fit is perfect. Go figure.

Your 2000 Boxster has the European spec lighter. For it to fit properly and charge (along w/ cellphone power cords, radar detectors, etc.) you need to replace it w/ the US spec lighter (which became std ~ 2002). It's an easy DIY which cost ~ $15. Here are the specific part #s:

996-652-101-10-A05 Socket
996-652-102-10 Lighted retaining ring