Damn! Pontiaddict your link is down, I couldent get in, is it too busy?? I was thinkin about doin a swap, but I went to the junk yard, and everyone of them were stolen!! Just out of the Fieros!! I called GM and they said they have the OEM ones for $12.99. I think im gonna have to go tha route.

Can anyone post the install notes for a new OEM air freshener?

Thanks!

WOW im glad I didnt install it yet. I think that this will be a HOT item in the future. Anyone like to trade me for a stock sub system?? Dont let this pass you bye...This tree is flawless and includes the rare purge valve & tree warmer..

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quote Originally posted by sluppy123: [b]Warning, RECALL NOTICE-if you have purchased and/or are currently using a Pontiac Fiero Pine Tree Air Freshener,Nitros Oxide sent #4 with Ser. #'s-435432-697064 . STOP USE IMMEDIATELY AND RETURN TO YOUR AUTHORIZED FIERO PINE TREE AIR FRESHENER DEALER!!!! Studies have shown that improper mounting of the said pine tree air freshener can cause extreme preformance increases. It has been discovered that placing the said fiero pine tree air freshener into or around the engine intake grate produces the same effects as a 80 hp shoot of NOS. This practice has lead to several reports of Fieros out-running Corvettes and a few rumors of Viper slayings. If you are participating in this practice stop use and return to dealer for a less powerful air freshener. [/B]

[This message has been edited by Haze_Performance (edited 06-11-2000).]

I broke my windshield pretty badly (big bump) and am using the opportunity to take the entire cockpit down to bare metal.
Anybody needing underdash information, this is a good time for hands on answers. 88GT, AC.

But back to the thread.
When I put the Fiero all back together again I want the smell to just Be There, no high end big budget, just there.
Sometimes things get carried away and the poor guy what is still proud of his Fiero gets lost.
I just wanta smell good without needing a research grant to get there.

Sorry about the link not working. Everybody has been trying to get to the information on my site and it flooded my server. Having the network guys working on it now. I'll let you know when the site is back up. I'd bring the information here bit I'm afraid that the same thing will happen. You might as well get the GM Performance parts notchback string. Although mine is about $4.00 cheaper, I have a 2yr backorder. For those of you on the waiting list, hold on. We are committed to bringing you the finest in air freshner performance. In doing do we are reconstructing 3 more machines and purchasing more of the original tooling from other GM suppliers. Thank you all for your enthusiasm for our products.

--pine tree air freshner conversions

Me: Hahahahahahahahahaha!

Anna (seven weeks): BURP!

Sorry I haven't responded sooner. I've been in eastern NC... negotiating with Weyrhauser, in what was a very successful meeting, to buy the left over pulp and pine needles from there clearcutting operations.

Several of you have expressed some concerns and I would like to address those.

SCCA:
1)Yes, I will include an elastomer based string. However, it will only be available in one color... white.
2)There is no guarantee of performance, if combined with other air fresheners. Independant studies have shown that this could be harmfull to the passengers of the automobile.
3)I factor all orders on 30 day terms! All product is money back guaranteed, provided that you have not removed it from it's plastic wrapper, or modified it in some way that may be contradictory to it's intended use.
4)Initially, I will offer no guarantees towards flamability, or lack thereof. In the future, I may offer a self extinguishing variant.
5)"Pine Tree Air Freshener", will only be available in a "natural" pulp color.
6)The use of scoop's, voids all waranty's or claims!
7)"Pine Tree Air Freshener" is priced at $1.25+$0.99 S/H. I believe that I am offering a superior produce at a reasonable price.

tgowens:Please see items 3 and 7, above.
Dan86gt3.8:The expected installation time is 37 seconds. However, this may vary do to technical experience,room temperature and lighting.
My7Fieros:Due to the limited production numbers, for 1988, "Pine Tree Air Freshner" has not been designed for use on these cars. I have plans to purchase a '88 GT, Yellow with T-Tops, leather lumbar support and subwoofer, as a test mule for "Pine Tree Air Freshener".
Sluppy123:I am aware of that recall notice. Rest assured that that does not apply, as mine is a newer design.
86SE:You can buy the OEM for that price, or you can save over $10.00 and purchase my newer design for $1.25!

Also, as I have the production ability, I do not anticipate any oforder fullfillment problems.

If you have any questions, or to place your orders, please email me at:
tarstatepinetreeairfreshnerfor84_87fiero@pinesap.com

Thanks,
Hoop

How can i tell if my tree has had the recall work done to it? Does anyone have pics or detailed info? PLEASE Help....i dont want to lose my tree (sobbing)....

Oh boy! It was my lucky day today. While picking a motorpool vehicle at work, I found a pine tree air freshener in perfect working condition lying in the parking lot. I quickly picked it up before anyone saw it. BTW, this is really true and the guy I was with thought I'd lost my marbles when I got into the van holding the tree and laughing hysterically.

THIS IS A CEASE AND DESIST WARNING!!!

ANY ATTEMPT TO INFRINGE ON MY COPYRIGHTS AND PATTENED DESIGN'S FOR "PINE TREE AIR FRESHENER" WILL BE DELT WITH BY MY ATTORNEY'S!!

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!

this is directed at several forum members. these members know who they are, and are fully aware of the damage that they are causing to this community!

I will donate the yellow GT to you for free plus $4 shipping and $500,000.34 handling.

It has never been used with any air freshner and still has the new car scent so you can work with that!!!!!

Umm... I purchased a pine tree air freshener around 12 years ago. But, since then, it doesn't have the same performance.

Is there a rebuild kit for the '88 pine? I need one soon... Or maybe a new short trunk would do the trick...

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Formula, thanks! (I sent youi a email )

Bro, I will eventually offer new strings and "Pine Tree Air Freshener In a bottle"... this will alow you to rebuild your freshener. Cost will probably be around $2.38 / combo kit + s/h.

hoop

Hoop,

I am going to assume that your "Pine Tree Air Freshener in a bottle" is available in 2.5mL and 2.8mL bottles. Although the original 'stock' Pine Tree fresheners are good, I am considering an upgrade. Will you be offering 3.1 - 3.4mL or 5.0mL refill bottles? Will they be compatible with my existing windshield and rear view mirror? Will they include a new string if necessary? Or do we send you our existing string for modification?

Also, I hear the Oldsmobile and Cadillac Pine Tree Air Fresheners are really fragrant. Does anyone have any info on upgrading the Fiero A/F to one of those?

I once met a fellow, who knew a friend of a friend that owned a Fiero with a Pine Tree A/F. It was explained to me that said Fiero, while going down the interstate, burst into flames, and wedged itself under a semi! All due to the A/F. I believe there was a recall, or TSB issued.

Does anyone know of a supplier of the "ultimate" string fastener? You know, the one made of polyurethane. I don't want my A/F to swing back and forth under hard cornering. Very distracting!

DJRice,

My understanding is that the 3.1 or 3.4 (and even the 3.8!!!) refills will work with only minor adjustments to the mirror. However the 5.0 or 5.7 will require drilling a small hole in your windshield and installing the cap on the outside.

I just called AdvancedAuto Parts and asked them if they had any OEM pine tree airfreshener for a 1986 Pontiac Fiero V-6. There was a long pause............then I heard everyone laughing!! Did GM stop making these things or something and AdvancedAuto Parts thinks im crazy??

Anyway I kept calling around asking for '86 Fiero V-6 air fresheners and they kept hanging up!! I think im gonna buy one from a ricer and make the swap.

You guys are nuckin' futs.

This just in..... Get your new Carbon/Kevlar pine tree air freshner hanger. Because of a high demand for my conversion pine tree hangars. I have developed a new line (excuse the pun) of conversion hangers. These new hangers will support ANY air freshner conversions. Notchback, hatchback and the elusive convertible air freshners along with the bottle style ones. Thats right, if you want a 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, 3.4, 4.0, 4.6, 4.9, 5.0, or 5.7ml bottle in your car, NO PROBLEM. Even if you want to put an old Pontiac big bottle air freshner in it. You could swap a 4.00, 4.21 ,4.28, or 4.55 oz bottle into it if you really wanted to have a powerfull air freshner in your car. This hanger is what you need. Don't just think it will work only with Fieros. This universal conversion string is available in any length to work with any air freshner on any car.

The site should be up now, But there are no guarantees.
www.pinetreeairfreshnerconversions.com/ultimate

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I was just wondering what kind of kits there are for the new A/F's. I don't really want a pine A/F, so I was thinking about getting the Sequoia A/F kit to make my Pine A/F look a little more aggressive. Do they make such a thing? Maybe I'll get a Palm A/F for my summer trips to Florida as well. Someone help me out here...

87GTBro, yes we DO make such a thing.......you may want to look at our web site...........place your orders soon!! -- www.tgowens.com/air_fresheners.html

I cannot believe how much attention this thread is getting!
Now for an important question. I drive a 94 Saturn as a to and from work car, The Fiero is my weekend car. Does someone have a conversion that I can interchange between the 2 vehicles whenever I want? I know the Saturn is a second cousin of the Fiero (Same plastic panels) So I would assume the conversion should be easy enough.

Oreif, it should be a simple conversion - say from a Pine tree to a Douglas fir - that kinda what ya had in mind?? or maybe something in a nice Blue Spruce?

TGowens,

I suggest that you add the following warning to your air freshener page to avoid any unwanted liability.

WARNING: Use of this Air Freshener may cause the uncontrollable urge to stop by any available convinence or grocery store in search of Funions or Ice Cream. We are in no way responsible for any ice cream stains in your seats or floor boards, nor are we responsible for the greasy fingerprints on your steering wheel, window, lock, and mirror controls, or Radio.

DJRice - sounds like a good idea -- I have added the warning.........is this from experience???????

my "Pine Tree Air Freshener" doesn't have any of the competitions "side effects", or fit problems.

mine are made from genuine pine... not the fibreglass stuff that the competition makes theirs from. this eliminates the need for additional sanding and glazing, which can increase installation time.

hoop

Actually, I steer clear of controlled substances, but I have gone on snack runs for friends that might have partaken once or twice.

It sounds like everybody on this thread is a few cards short of a full deck.But it sure makes for an interesting card game.

hmmmmmmm, now there's an idea -- how about a group purchase on a 'less than full deck' of cards to use in the Poker Runs??? Anybody??? Then we could use the Pine Tree Air Fresheners (or suitable modifications) as prizes!!! -- thanks for the idea Hugh -- and, welcome to the forum!!

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Al Gore recently boasted that HE invented the in-car aroma scent! Since he invented the Internet and was the protaganist in the Love Story movie, maybe we can peition him to offer the Fiero Forum a federal tax right-off for each .89 cent purchase. With the money collected in Washington, he can purchase a parcel of virgin forest land for future scent research.

pollock, whooda thunk that this thread woulda had 70 posts????????? -- Thanks for getting us started on a lot of fun!!

Your all bloody cracked!!! It's finally happened...An entire forum has become elegible for the 'room with the rubber wall paper.'

ubetcha Ozzy!!! see what all happens after you take off and go to Utah??? Gotta keep 'em all in line here while you are on the road!! Welcome back!!

Here is a pic of my prototype Pine Tree Air Freshener. This isn't just any normal Pine Tree Air Freshener. This is one of only 3 Royal Pine scented ones. It's hard to see in the pic, but the string is even color coordinated. I will start producing these sometime next week. Better start sending me your orders now. Special price for forum members only...$27.99 (plus tax, shipping and other related charges).

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great job MM, are there 3 in a pkg? for that price that may be a real deal!! I get the idea that these are very rare as all I have ever used is an air freshener and I have never even seen an air freshener desodorisant before -- is this approved by the EPA, NASA, MTV, Phi Beta Tau, OSHA, NHRA, and Congress??

(You realize that if we keep this up we'll have a thread that has run for 100 posts??)(If that happens we may have to send Cliff a pkg of the air fresheners as a thank you gift!)(I wonder if he has any ideas of producing a 'digital' air freshener? that's probably why he is being so quiet about all of this - he's hard at work in his secret lab!)

well, i was just wondering about how all you guys are doing with the pine tree transplants from other cars. are you still getting those performance gains? any long term effects from running these freshners? i heard that the chemicals from air freshners designed for other cars will cause the door seals to swell, causing the doors to be permanently shut and you'll have to get new door seals. is this true? lol

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UR2BITEME
'87 econo coupe
170k and a bad fender :(

ur2biteme, the performance gais re met when you convert the 2.8 oz. freshener to the 3.4 oz. freshener. It's fairly simple, all you have to do is move the mounting string to the other side. i will warn you tho that it is loaded with a torque scent and you will notice a more powerful aroma.

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www.tgowens.com/fiero - Blue '87 GT - Gold '87 GT
www.cfog.org - Classic Fiero Owners Group
www.http://www.fieroshop.net/ - Fiero Shop - Richmond, CA - 1-510-23-FIERO

Would you like to place a order? Production numbers have dropped slightly as we are retooling for the holiday season.

Expect a lot of new and exciting holiday colors! We are even going to produce one in the traditional holiday silver xmas tree look!

I thought I would never see this post again..

Come on guys.. Its time to push it over 100 posts.

OK.. Ill shut up now

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"AHHHHH!!! All Fiero's don't start on fire you BONEHEAD"