Just bought my liquid red GT last week:). I am loving her!! I called Pontiac this morning and ordered an ashtray for $70.00. That's fine, but they want an arm, leg and part of my foot to install it, even though he said it only takes .02 of an hour. Anybody know how hard it is to install it? Or does anybody know where I can get installation instructions online? I have a sinking feeling that tomorrow morning I will be at the dealership waiting forever behind all the oil changes everyone is getting holding my breathe on final cost. Any ideas would be appreciated:)

Use the window and a lighter...

Use the window and a lighter...

+10

Use the window and a lighter...

-100. Litter caused by cigarette butts is one of my pet peeves. Not to mention that folks in Florida, California and West Texas do not appreciate the ignition source for grass and / or forest fires.

Do you have some pics? As far as what it will take to install it, we might be able to give you a better idea if we know what it looks like. Does it install in the cubby in front of the shifter? Does that cubby need to be removed?

-100. Litter caused by cigarette butts is one of my pet peeves. Not to mention that folks in Florida, California and West Texas do not appreciate the ignition source for grass and / or forest fires.

Um, new formulated cigarettes extinguish themselves in about 5 seconds. Its federal law now, so that's not really an issue.

I always snub out a cigarette (cherry goes out the window, its biodegradable), and the filter goes in the cup holder, until I get to my destination, where it is throw away.

Not worth $70+installation for the "smokers kit". I've NEVER used an ashtray in a car.

Here's the deal, I don't flick my smoke out the window or throw any part of it out the window. It's my responsibility to make sure I do not cause a fire here in sunny California and to be really honest here, I don't like the idea of littering or bugging the heck out of the driver behind or to the side of me by flicking MY junk at them. With that being said I am trying to do the responsibe thing here and just get the ashtray because thanks to the cup holders being so far back I can't put a smokers cup there and reach it.
To the very nice person that asked about where the ashtray goes, it goes underneath my audio system next to my power outlet. I am thinking that piece might just pop out to be able to get the new peice with ashtray in. You are right, after looking again all above still applies but yep, it's in front of the shifter. That black cubby peice. Thanks

Um, new formulated cigarettes extinguish themselves in about 5 seconds. Its federal law now, so that's not really an issue.

Interesting. I did not know that.

I always snub out a cigarette (cherry goes out the window, its biodegradable), and the filter goes in the cup holder, until I get to my destination, where it is throw away.

Unfortunately, most smokers are not that responsible. I appreciate those who make the effort. Thanks :)

I generally notice that it's usually former military members that tend to keep their butts and dispose of them properly.

I suppose most of that is due to "Area Beautification" that tends to be detailed out so often in the military. :wink2:

Interesting. I did not know that.

Its annoying. You stop to talk to someone and the cigarette goes out. You have to relight it. Any pack of cigs with an FSC next to the barcode on the pack, is "Fire Safe Cigarettes". The taste changed as well.

Personally, I am Not a member of the military nor have I ever been. I just feel like if it's my cigarette it's my problem:) I have been a smoker for a long time and I just find an ashtray to be my friend, not my window. It bugs me because I came on to ask about how to install or any ideas on how to install the ashtray, instead I get use your window comments. Are you kidding me? No wonder people hate smokers! It's bad enough that I blow the smoke in the air, but to throw it out the window? Any part of the cigarette, is not too cool with me. Okay, I'm done venting now:). LOL.

Okay, idea #2 then.

They sell cup holder ashtrays. $15, installation takes 2 seconds.

Well, there is an alternative, but I know how tough it is to accomplish.

You could quit smoking... :biggrin2:

I keed, I keed!

Yes, but seriously, if you could post pics of what it looks like I'm sure one of us may be able to figure out how it's supposed to go in.

stop smoking. bad for you lol. why would you want to ruin the interior of your car with the smell of smoke? cant you wait till you get to your location to kill your lungs?

I sit pretty close up because I have short legs, I have a cup in there now, but I can't reach it when i'm driving because the cup holders are to far back. Good idea though:)

Strap some 2x4s to your feet and pull the steering wheel out?? :wink2:

I sit pretty close up because I have short legs, I have a cup in there now, but I can't reach it when i'm driving because the cup holders are to far back. Good idea though:)


WHA!?! I'm sorry, I'm dying laughing over here.

I am going to post some pictures when my son comes home because he really knows what he is doing? I am a female and I am only 5 foot 3 inches. What can I say, LOL... But, I'm glad to see you all are having a good time with it!! LOL.

stop smoking. bad for you lol. why would you want to ruin the interior of your car with the smell of smoke? cant you wait till you get to your location to kill your lungs?

everything is bad for you if you listen to the news, you have to be allowed 1 bad vice right?

Just bought my liquid red GT last week:). I am loving her!! I called Pontiac this morning and ordered an ashtray for $70.00. That's fine, but they want an arm, leg and part of my foot to install it, even though he said it only takes .02 of an hour. Anybody know how hard it is to install it? Or does anybody know where I can get installation instructions online? I have a sinking feeling that tomorrow morning I will be at the dealership waiting forever behind all the oil changes everyone is getting holding my breathe on final cost. Any ideas would be appreciated:)

if it pays 0.2 hrs it definately can't take more than 2-3 minutes at most but then again the way GM has been cutting labor rates who knows

I am going to post some pictures when my son comes home because he really knows what he is doing? I am a female and I am only 5 foot 3 inches. What can I say, LOL... But, I'm glad to see you all are having a good time with it!! LOL.

Oh, you're a female. Sorry. For a dude, 5'3" is short. For a chick, not that uncommon.

i still say throw it out the window it's biodegradable.

i still say throw it out the window it's biodegradable.

Filters are fiberglass. Its barely biodegradable.

everything is bad for you if you listen to the news, you have to be allowed 1 bad vice right?

So why pick the one vice that makes your car smell like crap?

So why pick the one vice that makes your car smell like crap?

You quit eating mexican food, cuz that REALLY makes your car smell like crap.

Just a couple of rules for my new G8. No smoking. And no farting. It's pretty simple!

And the comment about "everything is bad for you" and "you have to be allowed 1 bad vice" is just silly. You're seriously killing yourself. And the prob is that cigs don't kill you instantly. They SLOOOWLY kill you. Here's hoping you don't have to carry around a piece of "luggage" for 15 years when your lungs don't work anymore.

There's my anti-smoking rant for the day. Now BUTT OUT!

Well, there is an alternative, but I know how tough it is to accomplish.

You could quit smoking... :biggrin2:



Actually, that is great advice. I've never smoked, and never will. Plus think of the money you save and not to mention saving your health!

stop smoking. bad for you lol. why would you want to ruin the interior of your car with the smell of smoke? cant you wait till you get to your location to kill your lungs?

+1. I hate riding in smokers' cars. AND if you really love your G8 GT then you wouldn't subject its interior to your habit. I do give you major kudos for not flicking them out the window though, thanks for actually caring. On my commute it seems that almost daily an inconsiderate smoker flicks a cig out their window and it glances off my hood, bumper or windshield before making its way to the ground. :mad:

I am going to post some pictures when my son comes home because he really knows what he is doing? I am a female and I am only 5 foot 3 inches. What can I say, LOL... But, I'm glad to see you all are having a good time with it!! LOL.

Hmmm.... doesn't smoking stunt your growth? :wall:

Just bought my liquid red GT last week:). I am loving her!! I called Pontiac this morning and ordered an ashtray for $70.00. That's fine, but they want an arm, leg and part of my foot to install it, even though he said it only takes .02 of an hour. Anybody know how hard it is to install it? Or does anybody know where I can get installation instructions online? I have a sinking feeling that tomorrow morning I will be at the dealership waiting forever behind all the oil changes everyone is getting holding my breathe on final cost. Any ideas would be appreciated:)

Quit smoking - the money you'll save from kicking the habit will make you as loaded as Spyral. Then you'll be swimming in dough and wouldn't even ask the labor rate before getting something installed by the dealer ;)

I'm only having a little fun at your expense, please don't take any of it to heart... well, except the recommendation to quit. :)

How many people saying "Quit smoking" are overweight, or eat at ANY fast food restaurant. I'm not justifying smoking, cuz its a horribly nasty habit, but being fat is worse for your health.

I think we should ban fat people in public. I don't want any second hand fat around me.

never smoked anything in my life and i am in perfect shape. yes im 23 but still. nasty habbit and smells worse the dog ****. gets on your clothes, makes ur breath smell horrible, yellow nails and teeth, smokers cough...no thanks. I would never buy a car if someone had smoked in it. but even wit all the research and facts, ppl still do it, so oh well. whatever floats your boat lol

How many people saying "Quit smoking" are overweight, or eat at ANY fast food restaurant. I'm not justifying smoking, cuz its a horribly nasty habit, but being fat is worse for your health.

I think we should ban fat people in public. I don't want any second hand fat around me.

fat people dont get lung cancer as easily as smokers
fat people dont get emphezema like smokers (spelt wrong I know)
fat people dont get gum disease as easily like smokers
fat people dont have to have a little box help them talk
fat people dont have tooth decay as quickly

yes they have high colestrol, blood pressure and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease, but smoking is much worse for you then eating fast food. and if you smoke around others, second hand smoke is even worse. eating a burger in front of your friend wont hurt him. Smoking should be banned since it is a poison. Lol I am done since this will turn into a war!!!!!!!!!1:pir_flag:

I found a pic of the smoker's package:
http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/typo3temp/pics/fdf659a1c3.jpg

From the looks of things, you might have to remove part of the trim on the center console. There appear to be two screw tabs on the bottom. I haven't looked at my center console to confirm my best guess as to how it installs.

BTW, she didn't ask for advice on her vice.

This should not take more that 5 to 10min to install if it is like the GTO you have to remove the bezel around the radio remove the cubby plug in the new lighter and install the ash tray where the cubby came out from but if you have no tools or don't know how to use them it does not matter how easy it is to do. If you try to do it be very careful and don't break the trim.

Some info on what you asked for not comments on what you like to do

Check the smokers kit for an illumination globe........it's not included in the oz kit.

How many people saying "Quit smoking" are overweight, or eat at ANY fast food restaurant. I'm not justifying smoking, cuz its a horribly nasty habit, but being fat is worse for your health.

I think we should ban fat people in public. I don't want any second hand fat around me.

+1 and don't forget alcoholics they kill alot of people every year too

I found a pic of the smoker's package:
http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/typo3temp/pics/fdf659a1c3.jpg

From the looks of things, you might have to remove part of the trim on the center console. There appear to be two screw tabs on the bottom. I haven't looked at my center console to confirm my best guess as to how it installs.

BTW, she didn't ask for advice on her vice.

Its very easy to install, I know because I took my dash apart installing a bluetooth kit. Basically you pull up the center console, and then there are two screws holding down the storage tray/power outlet. Remove it by lifting it up and pulling back, unplug the 12V outlet, then plug in the new ash tray and screw it down, and just reinstall the center console. It should take about 1-3 minutes to do.

Actually if you look the in manual there is a section about unlocking the shifter, and it describes how access a switch which is just in front of the storage tray under the cover.

BTW smoking is bad for you. I bought my last car 10 years ago, it was used by a smoker for 3 years and even after 10 years of cleaning the inside there was still a layer of cigarette smoke all over the dash. Do the next owner a favor and don't smoke in your car, it will never come out.

i used to smoke in my car, stopped after my car smelled like an ashtray. got even worse one day when i got aboslutley soaked running to my car after school in the pouring rain. so instead of smoking in my car now, i just dip. much more disgusting habit, but keeps the car smelling clean

Oh Jesus, we are seriously not telling people what to do with their cars are we?

Besides, it's a car. It's not the end of the world if it smells like smoke (for smokers). I suppose y'all have covers on the seats and carpet right? Don't wanna ruin that leather!

Let her enjoy her car however she damn well pleases.

i used to smoke in my car, stopped after my car smelled like an ashtray. got even worse one day when i got aboslutley soaked running to my car after school in the pouring rain. so instead of smoking in my car now, i just dip. much more disgusting habit, but keeps the car smelling clean

LOL

Tobacco is the devil!

First of all, Thank You so much to all that replied:) I had the kit installed yesturday and It took an hour. I was glad I did not try to do it myself:) Looks good though, the lighter ring is burnt orange. The mechanic said I had the coolest lighter he had ever seen:).
I know smoking is bad for me, I have got that, but it's my deal. I am however VERY respectful of my fellow drivers and I try to make it less about us and more about me. If I am not hurting you, than just let me wave, puff and drive off:driving:. On another note, I checked into the wheel locks and they said that they don't have them yet:( Bummer!!! I also asked about my back speakers behind the seats, they don't have music coming from them? Guess they are subs?? Whatever the hell that is? All I know is I can't eat them. LOL. He said they ONLY make the boom boom sound. LOL.

don't waste your money on wheel locks

Forgot to tell you guys something. The mechanic showed me the prongs on the end of my cubby tray and it is two pronged. The smokers kit is three pronged so he took the prongs off the cubby that was there and put that on the smokers kit to be able to give me the lighter. Just thought it was good to know. That's where the work was for him.

Does installation of the ashtray require losing the power jack?

Yeh, you do lose the power jack in loo of a lighter. But the bright side, you have one in your armrest and still one in the back:).

Yeh, you do lose the power jack in loo of a lighter. But the bright side, you have one in your armrest and still one in the back:).

Thought so. Thanks much!

you can't plug up a 12v acc. into the lighter?

I was told by the dealer that it was CONVERTED, so for me it's now just a lighter.

you can't plug up a 12v acc. into the lighter?

Yeah, since when? Did they drastically change how the lighters work?

Yea, I would assume most things would plug into the lighter, just as we have always done. What I was really after was to find out if the ashtray assy took up the full space or just the space that is now a little cubby hole.

glad you got it put in w/ no probs...but i'll have to agree with the others on quitting...i'm about 19 months since i quit, best thing i ever did, except now i need to lose the 20 lbs i gained...but i feel great, it's so good to take a full breath now without coughing my ass off like i did for 15 years...

Just a couple of rules for my new G8. No smoking. And no farting. It's pretty simple!

And the comment about "everything is bad for you" and "you have to be allowed 1 bad vice" is just silly. You're seriously killing yourself. And the prob is that cigs don't kill you instantly. They SLOOOWLY kill you. Here's hoping you don't have to carry around a piece of "luggage" for 15 years when your lungs don't work anymore.

There's my anti-smoking rant for the day. Now BUTT OUT!
WHAT??????? No farting?? I got the heated leather seats with all those little holes in them because my dealer said it was OK and the heaters had a charcoal filter.

Did I get conned AGAIN? :p

WHAT??????? No farting?? I got the heated leather seats with all those little holes in them because my dealer said it was OK and the heaters had a charcoal filter.

Did I get conned AGAIN? :p

I bet you bought the years supply of pine tree car scents too didn't you?:slap:

Its very easy to install, I know because I took my dash apart installing a bluetooth kit. Basically you pull up the center console, and then there are two screws holding down the storage tray/power outlet. Remove it by lifting it up and pulling back, unplug the 12V outlet, then plug in the new ash tray and screw it down, and just reinstall the center console. It should take about 1-3 minutes to do.

Actually if you look the in manual there is a section about unlocking the shifter, and it describes how access a switch which is just in front of the storage tray under the cover.

BTW smoking is bad for you. I bought my last car 10 years ago, it was used by a smoker for 3 years and even after 10 years of cleaning the inside there was still a layer of cigarette smoke all over the dash. Do the next owner a favor and don't smoke in your car, it will never come out.
"BTW, she didn't ask for advice on her vice."

True dat!

How is the night lighting around the "evil" smoking kit? Is the orange ring constantly lit or just when lighting up?

Smoke em if ya got em.

Well, Mine only lights up at night when when I push it in and it is burnt orange. Kinda cool, but I wish it lit up all the time and to answer a previous question it does take up that space in the cubby hole:). I have been smoking for 22 years and I know it's bad for me, but atleast with my ashtray I am attempting to be respectful of other drivers and non- smokers. My smoke stays in my car:wink2:. I personally am really enjoying my ashtray and for ME it makes my car feel finished.

I'll give you mine, i have 2 lighters in may car, one for the back seat LOL! Aussies love to get HIGH

Forgot to tell you guys something. The mechanic showed me the prongs on the end of my cubby tray and it is two pronged. The smokers kit is three pronged so he took the prongs off the cubby that was there and put that on the smokers kit to be able to give me the lighter. Just thought it was good to know. That's where the work was for him.

Hi, can you please clarify which "prongs" you are talking about? I had a Sirius install yesterday and to do it they ended up taking the cubby hole out. I didn't see anything I would call prongs. It mounted with 2 screws at the bottom front and plugged in on the end of a tail to power. Are you saying the mount point is different or the power plug?

Thanks!

Forgot to tell you guys something. The mechanic showed me the prongs on the end of my cubby tray and it is two pronged. The smokers kit is three pronged so he took the prongs off the cubby that was there and put that on the smokers kit to be able to give me the lighter. Just thought it was good to know. That's where the work was for him.

There is a matching three pronged plug the kit plugs into. I found it when working on installing a BT kit. The connector for the lighter 3 pin is attached to the right side of the radio. When you have the old accessory plug/tray out, you can feel it on the right side just under the radio , its securely attached to the frame. I think the 2 pin accessory plug wires are not thick enough to safely power a lighter. It might be worth looking into, you dont want to risk burning down the car when the wires melt.

There is a matching three pronged plug the kit plugs into. I found it when working on installing a BT kit. The connector for the lighter 3 pin is attached to the right side of the radio. When you have the old accessory plug/tray out, you can feel it on the right side just under the radio , its securely attached to the frame. I think the 2 pin accessory plug wires are not thick enough to safely power a lighter. It might be worth looking into, you dont want to risk burning down the car when the wires melt.

Most interesting! Thanks much. It is attached to the radio itself or just below it? I assume it is accessible by removing the lower trim panel on the passenger side?

Is it visible in this image? http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=760&d=1208385033

Most interesting! Thanks much. It is attached to the radio itself or just below it? I assume it is accessible by removing the lower trim panel on the passenger side?

Just stick your hand on the right side and feel for it when you have the old tray out, or take off the lower trim on the passenger side of the console. The 2 pin plug for the accessory plug also attaches to the 3 pin connector. just follow the wires for about 2".

Just stick your hand on the right side and feel for it when you have the old tray out, or take off the lower trim on the passenger side of the console. The 2 pin plug for the accessory plug also attaches to the 3 pin connector. just follow the wires for about 2".

Thanks much :)

stop smoking. bad for you lol. why would you want to ruin the interior of your car with the smell of smoke? cant you wait till you get to your location to kill your lungs?

Agreed. I smoke all day in my GP GXP, but the G8 is one car im not smokin in!!! :driving:

"BTW, she didn't ask for advice on her vice."

True dat!

+1 it seems that every non smoker has to give their opinion based on former bad experiences they've encountered. some of us "smokers" actually do realize the consequences of our actions and do realize how others around us don't appreciate the second hand smoke, so we do what we can to accommidate. I myself don't smoke in my G8, but if someone wants to, STFU and let them. I also can't stand when someone flicks their butt out the windows and it glances off my car, but I don't assume all smokers do it. it's just madening to see all the ignorant condescending comments in here directed towards smokers, save them for the people you catch being rude, don't assume that we all are.
ok I'm done.... smoke 'em if you can afford 'em!

How many people saying "Quit smoking" are overweight, or eat at ANY fast food restaurant. I'm not justifying smoking, cuz its a horribly nasty habit, but being fat is worse for your health.

I think we should ban fat people in public. I don't want any second hand fat around me.

BWAAHAHAHHAAH

Great stuff. :gr_jest:

This is a CAR FORUM, not a SMOKING CESSATION FORUM. Geez

you can't plug up a 12v acc. into the lighter?
Yes you can!

Use the window and a lighter...

Quit smoking!

Save you money, among many other things!