Where do you run the JB4 USB cable?

dman918 · 03-11-2016, 07:23 AM

Hello all,

I may do some logging this weekend, and I was wondering if I should just run the cable to the inside of my car and have it available for whenever I decide to log, etc. Is there a pic or DIY of a location to get into the inside of the car?

Also, if I just decide to do some logging and not run the cable, how are people running the usb cable for that?

Thanks for your help!

Mike

ronanz · 03-11-2016, 09:25 AM

The BT Connector Kit HERE is probably a better solution...

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dman918 · 03-11-2016, 10:01 AM

Thanks for the link.

Better solution - yes. However, I already have the usb cable and am not interested in spending that much for something I'll rarely use.

Earthmaster · 03-11-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Thanks for the link.

Better solution - yes. However, I already have the usb cable and am not interested in spending that much for something I'll rarely use.

I run it through the edge of the hood and into a crack I keep in the window plugged into my computer on my driver side. I start the log from parked then drive immediately.

CRJdriver · 03-11-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Earthmaster

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Originally Posted by dman918

Thanks for the link.

Better solution - yes. However, I already have the usb cable and am not interested in spending that much for something I'll rarely use.

I run it through the edge of the hood and into a crack I keep in the window plugged into my computer on my driver side. I start the log from parked then drive immediately.

that's pretty ghetto lol. what's wrong with the firewall hole?

dman918 · 03-11-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CRJdriver

that's pretty ghetto lol. what's wrong with the firewall hole?

This is what I am asking. Is there one there? I know the e90 had one that was fairly easy to get to. Not sure if the f30 does or not.

jgoens · 03-11-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CRJdriver

that's pretty ghetto lol. what's wrong with the firewall hole?

Yeah it is kind of funky, but the glovebox on the F30 is sealed and pretty hard to access compared to the E90. But running it out the hood and through the window works for a quick log.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-11-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dman918

Hello all,

I may do some logging this weekend, and I was wondering if I should just run the cable to the inside of my car and have it available for whenever I decide to log, etc. Is there a pic or DIY of a location to get into the inside of the car?

Also, if I just decide to do some logging and not run the cable, how are people running the usb cable for that?

Thanks for your help!

Mike

I would only install the cable if i need to use it, after that uninstall it

That being said, as mentioned above get the Bluetooth connect kit. It will make your life much easier

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dman918 Captain 80 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2014 335i x-drive m-sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin, IL iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the link. Better solution - yes. However, I already have the usb cable and am not interested in spending that much for something I'll rarely use.
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