forget those stupid little trees...

[scott42]

After going through a bunch of stupid, rather expensive for what they do, air fresheners, I have found the ultimate air freshener for the car>>>Old Spice High Endurance Soap... :eek: :confused: "What the hell is he talking about", you say...Wow, does this stuff smell good. I threw a bar (still in the box) under my seat and damn does that car smell good now... :D
And for all of you people saying, well, it'll slide all over under there...put some velcro on the box and the opposing fabric on the underbody of the seat somewhere that isn't in the way, and vuala...no sliding, invisible, great smell :D :D

Man I'm bored tonight.

[Antoine]

Thanks for the info...

[AZxMP3]

I agree the trees are kinda expensive. But the vanillaroma in my opinion is the best smell for my car and nose. I buy a tree a week. Ahhhh....... But I do wish they had something that lasts longer and smells the same.

[hixtrix]

Good idea in the winter, but do you think it will melt- or at least be a little overpowering after sitting in the parking lot for 8 hrs on a 90 degree day?

[scott42]

Its always a possibility...its an ongoing experiment... :D :D I'll let you know how it all turns out.

[mp3girly]

What about those Japanese squash air fresheners or whatever? I'd like to find a nice air freshener.. but not an insanely overpowering one or anything.. yah know. :o

[311Mazda]

Bwa ha ha ha. That's the funniest and possibly most effective use for soap I've ever heard of. Mad props for starting this experiment. You should ask people that ride in your car with you what they think. Take a survey, make polls, pie charts, and share your findings with the board. :)

[scott42]

I just may do that,
Again, its going to get warmer, and I'm not sure the soap will "melt" thought it should get pretty crankin'...worse comes to worse, I take it out and my car smells a little too good for a little while...thanks for the suggestion!:D :) :D

[Gro Harlem]

I've found those "Super Stone" things you find at walmart, pepboys etc. to work much better than those "stupid lil trees" haha.

They cost like $2 a peice though, but once they wear out.....just drop a lil bit of water in the packet and it'll releash more smell (add too much water and your car will reek so bad you can't breathe).

DO NOT get wildberry....it smells like shit....their vanilla and cool breeze one is good tho

[Racer 5]

Good Idea with the soap... I use a less expensive method though yours may last longer. ... I use Dryer sheets in my car, under the seats, it offers subtle scent, but smells really clean. They last for like 3-4 weeks.

[PaulMP3]

yea i use a dryer sheet to, and if u really want it to smell good i put it between my radar detector cord and on my air vent then turn on the vents and it really smells good. i will have to try the soap thing. i do like the fresh scent old spice deodorant.

[Massyellowmp3]

If you are worried that the soap will melt try going to CVS,Walmart whatever and get one of those plastic soap travel cases. if the soap should melt then it will be safly contained in the case and wont get all over you rug.
;)

[scott42]

an update for anyone that cares.
The smell is still doing really well...
I've kind of gotten used to it, but at least 75% of the people who get into my car for the first time, within the first 5 minutes say, what the hell do you have in here to make it smell so good...females especially...:D
Also, i've been keeping an eye for any "seepage" from the box (soap box:D ) and it looks fine. The temp inside the car has maybe gotten up to 80. The test will be the summer as it comes on...
:rolleyes:
is this the dumbest topic or what...:D :rolleyes: :p

[311Mazda]

Best thread, EVAR!! :D

[hakushi no sakura]

Sorta off topic, but I was looking around in this Japanese store and I saw cigarrette-flavoured air fresheners!!! :confused: Who the hell wants smoke-flavoured air? The Japanese come up with some weird s#$t... I wonder when they'll have rotting fish, smelly socks, or vomit flavours.

[scott42]

Ok, for all of you in the northeast us, you know that its been oddly hot over the past week, up over 90...anyway, the soap is still doing well. I noticed the dryer sheets replies, and I totally use them in my room on the back side of the fan or wherever...If you want to continue with that smell, If you look under the front seats, you'll see the floor vents pointing towards the back...now this is just me thinking as I type, but you could rubber band or tape the dryer sheets over the opening...then whenever you have your floor vents on with the A/c on or whatever, it blows real nice smelling air indirectly (thus not overpowering and invisible) into your car...:D
another rainy sunday afternoon:D :rolleyes:

[Massyellowmp3]

best post ever:D

[enry]

I was thinking.. Some of us may not have access to this soap. Do you think you could maybe sell them online? It would be really neat if you could include the velcro with the box of soap. Maybe we can brand the soap as "the soap for the real mazda enthusiast". I have visions of franchises, large factories, and lots of money.
So, whaddya say?

[scott42]

Enry, you just gave me quite an idea...

I'm going to work on this project...When I come back with my "invention"
you won't be amazed, but you just might want to buy one...:D :D
Pictures of the "Emination" *copyright* soon to come...:rolleyes: :confused: :D

[PaulMP3]

hey scott, i bought some old spice soap and it doesnt make my car smell like the soap???? i have it open what else must i do. so for now i just used the rest of the bars in the shower!!!!

[scott42]

I've got no idea paul. I actually never even opened up the box. It just gave off a good smell without even being opened...I must admit that the scent is just starting to fade, then again, when did this post start?:)
I'm still working on my own stupid ass idea that will definetly pleasantly surprise you guys...
:D :D

[Steve]

you know what i did? i had one of my friends steal a *new* urinal pad (not cake) from his work. i threw it under the seat, and it smells great. it's not a strong smell at all. once you get over the idea in your head that it smells like a public bathroom, you reaalize just how good the smell is. :D :D :D

[Massyellowmp3]

now that is just wrong dude.:p

[enry]

This really is the best thread, EVAR.

[scott42]

I promise I'm still working on a final product that you will all be able to do yourself for under $3 that will change the way we think of air fresheners...its slow because I'm getting slammed with stuff at work, and i'm in the process of moving, so I'll get it up here as soon as poss...:D

[Massyellowmp3]

This post ruled we have to get it going agian.
I am now using these things called ashtray beads. They are like soap i guess and you just pure them into your ashtray(not recomended for smokers). they came in three flavors. I got the ocaen breeze or some shit like that. They Rule






:D

[[Cruzer]]

curious!!! bump!!!

[MazdaSalesman]

This thread is definately a good one, I agree. I can just see all the amazing things I can tell my customers now! Got anything for that "new car smell" that actually works???

[Syzygy]

I know that soon we'll all be buying scott42's new air fresheners and telling everyone that "I knew him when", but I'd like to tell you what I do to freshen up the car.

I buy these cool three-wick candles at Tuesday Morning. They are only $5 for a giant candle. These usually retail for $15.

Now, i know what you're thinking: "You don't light the candle in your car, do you?". The answer is no. I light the candles in my home. I put the plastic wrap from around the candles under my seats.

It's heavenly!

[scott42]

:eek: holy cow, i can't believe what legs this topic has had...

Ok, so I haven't done $hit like I said I would, and I lost my motivation...so I'll spill the beans, and anyone that is motivated enough can run with it and make thier millions...
Basically, I was going to take the old dorm room soap dish type (without any holes in the bottom) thing...(the plastic two piece soap holder that you used back in college (if you lived in a dorm, or went for that matter) or use on trips and things of the sort...anyway, take a dremmel and cut tiny slices down the center (enough for your liking), but some hook tape (from hook and loop tape (aka velcro) on the bottom to prevent sliding. Take your favorite Type R sticker and vtec sticker and put it on the sides :rolleyes: :D and you're set. When the smell wears out, throw in a new bar, and use the other for the shower...I could go on and on about possible mods, but everyone has their own taste :D :D (oh yeah, it goes under the seat)
until the next zany idea...
I'm off to go hit some golf balls...you got to love the expressions you get when you roll into some golf course in a crowd of Town Cars and Retired people...:cool: :D:rolleyes: