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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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so simple but yet so hard

I didn't want to pay $100 for the lighter/ashtray from the dealer so I ebayed it. I THOUGHT the lighter would be just a plug-in and go.Murphy's law kicks in again, it don't fit and it came with the whole socket.PLEASE tell me I don't have to take apart the dash to install a damn lighter.any tips/tricks?
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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No offense, but get a Bic. Get 2 and keep one in the console if you need to.

Then get one of those "cup holder" ashtrays.

IOW - don't muck up OE parts with "smokers" accesories, it'll reduce future value.

I hadn't had an OE "smokers package" for the past 3 cars. Never missed 'em.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
No offense, but get a Bic. Get 2 and keep one in the console if you need to.

Then get one of those "cup holder" ashtrays.

IOW - don't muck up OE parts with "smokers" accesories, it'll reduce future value.

I hadn't had an OE "smokers package" for the past 3 cars. Never missed 'em.
I have 2 bic's in there at all times and the cupholder ashtray is already installed. Just recently my co-worker stole one bic and the other one died. I had to stop at the store to grab 2 new ones which delayed my smoke 10-15 minutes. (white/black/red lighters only to match interior)I just want to be 100% sure i got a light AT ALL TIMES but if i gotta rip out the dash I might just leave well enough alone
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
I have 2 bic's in there at all times and the cupholder ashtray is already installed. Just recently my co-worker stole one bic and the other one died. I had to stop at the store to grab 2 new ones which delayed my smoke 10-15 minutes. (white/black/red lighters only to match interior)I just want to be 100% sure i got a light AT ALL TIMES but if i gotta rip out the dash I might just leave well enough alone
Basically, this bad misfortune on your part, is just another way of telling you to leave that smoking shit alone THUN!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Basically, this bad misfortune on your part, is just another way of telling you to leave that smoking shit alone THUN!!!
I wish, I am a feeble man

You should support me, my lungs are NBP......
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
I wish, I am a feeble man :
"You used to be down, back in the day,
it happens all the time, it never seize to amaze
...you got the vapors!"
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
I wish, I am a feeble man

You should support me, my lungs are NBP......
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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ahahahah drive a wdp but nbp inside
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
ahahahah drive a wdp but nbp inside
I like that AL!

They frontin' on the Ave with the WDP...but deep down inside - they straight up N-B-MOFO-P!!!!! It's all good Buzz! Hahahaha...it'll be our lil secret!
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
No offense, but get a Bic. Get 2 and keep one in the console if you need to.

Then get one of those "cup holder" ashtrays.

IOW - don't muck up OE parts with "smokers" accesories, it'll reduce future value.

I hadn't had an OE "smokers package" for the past 3 cars. Never missed 'em.
Actually, it may not hurt resale in all cases. In this case, since the car has been smoked in - maybe depending on the condition later. Almost all of the clients I have (my company leases cars commercially), order the smokers package so that their drivers have somewhere to plug in their cell phone charges, laptops, etc. - not for the purpose of the cigarette lighter. Although, in our case with the TL we already have the power acc port there for us, so this general idea doesn't apply.

To the OP - I'm not sure if this is in the 3G garage, I haven't looked - but perhaps you can give that a try - otherwise, I'm not sure, sorry
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Stop smoking thats why you only weigh 150lbs and pick up your phone when somebody calls you..bitch
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Stop smoking thats why you only weigh 150lbs and pick up your phone when somebody calls you..bitch
weren't you RETURNING my call that you didn't pick up..........bitch





no idea's on the lighter issue???
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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nevermind the smoking, the smell it leaves in your car, the tar gets attached to your interior, just gross. I could never understand how you could do that to your ride.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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You shouldn't be smoking anyway....
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
no idea's on the lighter issue???
Yeah...stop smoking then your car AND your lungs will be WDP (lighter)!

Hahahahaha...I'm killing me! I'm so hilarious!
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