[MrForbes]

Yes, you're right, there is some standardization in car electrical systems, as far as components such as fuses and relays and bulbs. Also the computer systems are using a few standard data bus designs. Still, the power distribution parts such as wiring and fuse boxes and whatnot are designed specifically for each model. Have you priced a battery cable for a late model car lately?

The old IFI distribution panel is probably as good as it gets...there just doesn't seem to be anything in industry that can be readily adopted to FIRST robotics use.