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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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It stinks when I follow most vehicles. My nose is sensitive enough to smell their exhaust fumes.

Is there a way to install the filter, even though our cars are not equipped with one?
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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I'll second that! I have a sensitive nose to.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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Installation Instructions For 350Z In Cabin-Microfilter:

1. Retrieve two pieces of cotton material small enough to fit in nostrils.

2. Stuff each piece of cotton material up each nostril.

3. enjoy the fresh air as you breath through your mouth.

IMPORTANT : Make sure to account for number of passengers and repeat procedures 1-3 as many times as needed.


Seriously, you guys would not happen to be talking about the microfilter located underneath the passenger side of the dashboard, would you?
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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I didn't know there was one there.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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I just press the a/c button for air to circulate inside of the car whenever I'm behind a car I know is going to give me that kind of smell (usually too old cars, or that smoke seems to be going out of their tail, or even garbage truks)
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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I don't think there is a microfilter for the Z. Because I can smell the air outside all the time. The one on the G was so good.

Everytime I follow my friend's RX-7 with no cats it smells so bad.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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I've been told by the dealer:

1.) The 350Z is equipped with an In-Cabin Microfilter

2) The 350Z is NOT equipped with an In-Cabin Microfilter

3.) Depends which model you have

So...your guess is as good as mine!
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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yeah I dont think there is one either...

infact im 99.9% sure there is NOT one in the Z...

but there is in the G35...
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Wow we do have some comedians here! You gave me a gut buster. I know my car smells without the cats! Have fun guys.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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The 350Z does not have an In Cabin Air Filter.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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There wouldnt even be a way to access it since the Z doesnt have a traditional glove box on the right side of the dash. The microfilter is located behind the glove box in cars like the Altima, Maxima, etc.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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since we dont have one how can we put one in? Or are we unable to put one in?
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by the7ferret
since we dont have one how can we put one in? Or are we unable to put one in?
See my post right above yours.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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but the dash can come apart per technosquares instructions...
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Since Z's don't have in cabin microfilter.. has anyone tried the car version of ionic breeze?

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...=SI710BLK#tabs
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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How would an air filter (of the sort you all are speaking of) filter out exhaust fumes? Those air filters are usually just "mechanical-type" dust/pollen filters. To get rid of any sorts of nasty smells you'd need a carbon filter of some sort... even then, I'm not sure that could handle car exhaust.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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Take a Zyrtec and call me in the morning.

Those ionic breeze do a good job with masking the scent but dosen't do anything for removing pollen. At least I think...
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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A dust filter/pollen for the cabin is great.

That will help alot.

as far as exhaust fumes....

I drive with the recirculation on and the windows cracked open.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Ahaaa.. found it!

http://www.amaircare.com/Product-XR100.shtml

costs about $110.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by corsair
I've been told by the dealer:

1.) The 350Z is equipped with an In-Cabin Microfilter

2) The 350Z is NOT equipped with an In-Cabin Microfilter

3.) Depends which model you have

So...your guess is as good as mine!
The 350Z is not equiped with a microfilter from the factory, but it can be "retro-fitted" if you want to do some cutting. It's not really going to help with smells though, just pollen and dust.
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