My AP install

wpwm020 · 10-01-2007, 07:34 AM

I was tired of plugging and unplugging the usb cable to the AP every time so I put a switch and I can turn the AP on and off with it. What you do is slice up the usb cable and inside are 4 wires black, red, white, and green. The red wire is the power so you cut the wire and put the switch. I didn’t take pictures while I was doing the install but I took some pictures of the final result. What do you guys think?

holycow · 10-01-2007, 09:12 AM

I think I don't use the AP frequently enough to worry about it... I flash my map, and im done.

wpwm020 · 10-01-2007, 09:47 AM

i use it for the guages

**tyler_sti** · 10-01-2007, 09:49 AM

^ lol, its not that accurate. At least the time delay makes it not very usefull. But it is cool to watch none the less.

**boxtwo** · 10-01-2007, 09:51 AM

Very cool! I never plan on using the AP as a real-time tool, but I have though about putting in a switch to make the connection a little easier!

05_GD7 · 10-01-2007, 10:48 AM

Doesn't the big OBD plug between your knees bother you?

wpwm020 · 10-01-2007, 10:58 AM

i know it's not accurate but for now it's better than nothing

I took off the OBD2 from its place and i put it under the steering column with zip ties and it's out of the way.

RevTo9K · 10-01-2007, 12:26 PM

Nice work. What are you using to hold the AP in front of the vent? Is that a cell phone holder? I'd like to get one of those.

wpwm020 · 10-01-2007, 01:46 PM

yea i got that from pep boys. i think is a Type S it was like $8

Psychopat · 10-03-2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevTo9K

Nice work. What are you using to hold the AP in front of the vent? Is that a cell phone holder? I'd like to get one of those.

Dont get that holder, it moves too much and will end up scratching your dash. It also is in the way of the USB plug so needs to be shifted a bit to fit right.

I got that one.

Amazon.com: Type S AC01994-60/6 Universal Holder: Automotive

Much better.

-pretty much same color than the AP
-Once installed, its not moving at all.

Only downside is that the mounting isn't articulated. As a result you get your AP tilted backwards a little. But I got used to it and now love how it looks.( on 02-04 MY)

And beware of the clips that mount on the vent. Its metal and will scratch the vents plastic plates. BTW you will have to slide them a bit closer than the factory setting so they fit the vertical vent plates. (I'm giving that extra info so you dont end up scratching your vent in two different places like I did.)

It looks like that on 05MY

esqdgg · 10-03-2007, 08:14 AM

plus the ap only reads boost up to 18.4 psi. this isnt a big deal unless you are pushing over 18.4 psi or have some overboost probs.

BassOverflow · 10-03-2007, 08:19 AM

props for a good idea

RevTo9K · 10-03-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychopat

Dont get that holder, it moves too much and will end up scratching your dash. It also is in the way of the USB plug so needs to be shifted a bit to fit right.

I got that one.

Amazon.com: Type S AC01994-60/6 Universal Holder: Automotive

Much better.

-pretty much same color than the AP
-Once installed, its not moving at all.

Only downside is that the mounting isn't articulated. As a result you get your AP tilted backwards a little. But I got used to it and now love how it looks.( on 02-04 MY)

And beware of the clips that mount on the vent. Its metal and will scratch the vents plastic plates. BTW you will have to slide them a bit closer than the factory setting so they fit the vertical vent plates. (I'm giving that extra info so you dont end up scratching your vent in two different places like I did.)

Thank you very much for the info! Ordering...

wpwm020 · 10-03-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychopat

Dont get that holder, it moves too much and will end up scratching your dash. It also is in the way of the USB plug so needs to be shifted a bit to fit right.

I got that one.

Amazon.com: Type S AC01994-60/6 Universal Holder: Automotive

Much better.

-pretty much same color than the AP
-Once installed, its not moving at all.

Only downside is that the mounting isn't articulated. As a result you get your AP tilted backwards a little. But I got used to it and now love how it looks.( on 02-04 MY)

And beware of the clips that mount on the vent. Its metal and will scratch the vents plastic plates. BTW you will have to slide them a bit closer than the factory setting so they fit the vertical vent plates. (I'm giving that extra info so you dont end up scratching your vent in two different places like I did.)

It looks like that on 05MY

thats a good cell holder too. in the one i got i put some
window insulator in the back of the cell holder to keep it from rubbing against the dash. You can see it in the 3rd pic because it’s sticking out a bit

wpwm020 · 10-03-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esqdgg

plus the ap only reads boost up to 18.4 psi. this isnt a big deal unless you are pushing over 18.4 psi or have some overboost probs.

yep im stage 2 right now and i'm hitting 20.4 psi and in a week or so i'll get protuned.

10-01-2007, 07:34 AM	#1
wpwm020 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STI Location: Upstate NY Posts: 181 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	My AP install I was tired of plugging and unplugging the usb cable to the AP every time so I put a switch and I can turn the AP on and off with it. What you do is slice up the usb cable and inside are 4 wires black, red, white, and green. The red wire is the power so you cut the wire and put the switch. I didn’t take pictures while I was doing the install but I took some pictures of the final result. What do you guys think? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-01-2007, 09:12 AM	#2
holycow Spec C Club Car: 07 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 :D Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 1,041 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: My AP install I think I don't use the AP frequently enough to worry about it... I flash my map, and im done.

10-01-2007, 09:47 AM	#3
wpwm020 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STI Location: Upstate NY Posts: 181 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My AP install i use it for the guages

10-01-2007, 09:49 AM	#4
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,162 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: My AP install ^ lol, its not that accurate. At least the time delay makes it not very usefull. But it is cool to watch none the less.

10-01-2007, 09:51 AM	#5
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,365 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: My AP install Very cool! I never plan on using the AP as a real-time tool, but I have though about putting in a switch to make the connection a little easier!

10-01-2007, 10:48 AM	#6
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,692 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: My AP install Doesn't the big OBD plug between your knees bother you?

10-01-2007, 10:58 AM	#7
wpwm020 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STI Location: Upstate NY Posts: 181 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My AP install i know it's not accurate but for now it's better than nothing I took off the OBD2 from its place and i put it under the steering column with zip ties and it's out of the way.

10-01-2007, 12:26 PM	#8
RevTo9K Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Blue/Gold Posts: 175 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My AP install Nice work. What are you using to hold the AP in front of the vent? Is that a cell phone holder? I'd like to get one of those.

10-01-2007, 01:46 PM	#9
wpwm020 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STI Location: Upstate NY Posts: 181 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My AP install yea i got that from pep boys. i think is a Type S it was like $8

10-03-2007, 08:14 AM	#11
esqdgg Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: SF, CA Posts: 659 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: My AP install plus the ap only reads boost up to 18.4 psi. this isnt a big deal unless you are pushing over 18.4 psi or have some overboost probs.

10-03-2007, 08:19 AM	#12
BassOverflow Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STI Fav Mod: BPM GT TBE Location: Western NC Posts: 182 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: My AP install props for a good idea