MG ZS MK2 cosmetic upgrades

[N2STY]

I really think for charging just get a charger that goes in the 12v socket it will always be faster loads to choose from some with like 6 ports View attachment 12095View attachment 12098View attachment 12100View attachment 12101

 

[scoobeesnac]

Just use the 12v socket with like 4 USB slots

...but the 12v doesn't get powered on when you open the car, only when you start the car?

 

[N2STY]

So use lights on usb and all charging and aa on 12v it will charge faster then aswell

 

[scoobeesnac]

So use lights on usb and all charging and aa on 12v it will charge faster then aswell

I expect AA/Carplay is only available on the main USB-A ? Unless you are using a wireless option into the main USB-A of course. Which is why a splitter would hopefully work.

 

[N2STY]

Good point
On side note my car says data from usb1 and usb2

 

[N2STY]

Are you sure usb stays active on unlock I was think it comes on like the head unit then switchs back off?

 

[scoobeesnac]

Are you sure usb stays active on unlock I was think it comes on like the head unit then switchs back off?

The USB-A does switch off after a short period when locking.

The use-case would be unlock car->USB lights on to enter->power on & drive->exit car->lock->lights off.

The USB-A stays on when the car is powered on.

If you were lighting the car with a sunroof LED strip to the switched interior light then that probably achieves similar results I guess.

 

[Cyther]

Here are more of the mods I made:

1. Frunk solution using net and secure onto car's screwheads. I found this very useful to store my charging cable. The net is strong enough even when the bonnet closes, the cable wouldn't touch the battery. Easily reversible.

1A. Gas structs for easy opening of the bonnet.

2. Carbon fibre steering wheel covers

3. Metal air vent trim

4. Hardwired front and backdash cam which runs android

5. Interior mood light using the dash cam socket next to rear view mirror

6. Carlinkit wireless android auto

7. Electric tailgate installed by my friend. I can confirm it works with car remote. Rear boot button and an installed button in the front of the dash.


Enjoy!

@Liandada some great upgrades there! Please could you say where you purchased the net for the frunk?

 

[Liandada]

It looks as though you are running the ambient footwell lighting from the cigarette socket?

I found that the only USB-A socket that would power-on when unlocked and turn off when locked was the main one for CarPlay/AA. I'm hoping that a splitter cable will allow both charging/CarPlay with a phone and the ambient lights to work.

I used the OBD port for ambient lighting. It comes on when the car is on and off 10 mins after car is locked.

 

[Liandada]

@Liandada some great upgrades there! Please could you say where you purchased the net for the frunk?

igadgitz home U7115 Cargo Net, Car Boot Net, Car Net Storage, Boot Net Organiser - Black https://amzn.eu/d/hoNITha

 

[scoobeesnac]

I used the OBD port for ambient lighting. It comes on when the car is on and off 10 mins after car is locked.

I just tried a Rearmaster OBD but discovered that the OBD doesn’t go live when the car is opened like I would like, only when it’s started.
Looks like I have to settle on the overhead lights and the underseat ones during the drive.