Smoking In Your Vehicle

Volusianator · 03-10-2011, 01:32 PM

I love to smoke in my truck, on the way to/from work, road trips, whatever. One thing I notice though is that cigars never burn as well when I'm driving. I've tried every setting I can think of on my heater/air conditioner, but I think there's some kind of airflow that just makes my cigars burn poorly in the truck. The only way I can describe it is that the ash gets like "petrified" while I'm in the truck, meaning the center gets really hard, kind of like the middle of an old Butterfinger candy bar. Instead of the ash coming off straight across as it usually does inside, it comes off in a cone shape. Anybody else have this, or better yet figured out a cure?

NCRadioMan · 03-10-2011, 01:33 PM

You don't realize it but you are smoking faster.

Skywalker · 03-10-2011, 01:36 PM

I always have the window down, so I've noticed mine burn a little fast than usual!

Bill86 · 03-10-2011, 01:39 PM

I use to smoke in my old car and I found it's mostly the window and AC causing this. I stopped smoking in my cars just because I hated the f**ked up burn and touching them up. Not to mention ash all over the place.

kydsid · 03-10-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

You don't realize it but you are smoking faster.

this. i use music to slow me down. three puffs per song.
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Volusianator · 03-10-2011, 01:55 PM

As far as speed smoking, that's me in a nutshell to begin with even indoors. I truly don't think this is a smoking fast thing as much as it is with some kind of airflow. I deal with the irregular burns as I truly do enjoy a smoke on the way to/from work.

KenyanSandBoa · 03-10-2011, 03:04 PM

I always have the same issue. I've tried redirecting the vents, switching hands, opening the back windows, and it seems no matter what I try I can never get a good burn in my truck.

I tend to stick with the smaller (Tat Petite Cazadore) type smokes just so I'm not as concentrated on it as much and I don't kill myself and my passengers while I'm trying to touch up.

SNKBYT · 03-10-2011, 03:11 PM

I find that "rolling" the cigar after a few puffs helps keep the burn even (mostly)

OLS · 03-10-2011, 03:17 PM

It is also with MUCH research that I have found this out, and now I pass it on to you for free.
Light your cigar and set your climate control to put out air at the feet only. Crack the window
slightly and smoke away. It is the best you're going to get. It creates positive pressure from
bottom to top helping the burn, helping air out the smoke and keeping the overall noise and breeze
to the bare minimum.
Your welcome.

icehog3 · 03-10-2011, 03:18 PM

My burns often seem a little off in the truck, but nothing outrageous, Wade. Might call for a couple extra touch ups, which can be a pain at 65MPH though.

Devanmc · 03-10-2011, 03:26 PM

I have to agree, here i have a messed up burn when i smoke and touch ups at 70+mph tend to be alittle dangerous. i think its just the increased air flow

03-10-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

this. i use music to slow me down. three puffs per song.
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hmmm, but what about when `...And Justice for All` comes on?

M1903A1 · 03-10-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

You don't realize it but you are smoking faster.

I've noticed that myself...I think it's because I'm subconsciously trying to make sure I finish my cigar by the end of my trip.

kydsid · 03-10-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kickerb

hmmm, but what about when `...And Justice for All` comes on?

and justic isn't as bad as shine on you crazy diamond,

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Volusianator · 03-10-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

It is also with MUCH research that I have found this out, and now I pass it on to you for free.
Light your cigar and set your climate control to put out air at the feet only. Crack the window
slightly and smoke away. It is the best you're going to get. It creates positive pressure from
bottom to top helping the burn, helping air out the smoke and keeping the overall noise and breeze
to the bare minimum.
Your welcome.

That's EXACTLY what I do, 1" crack in the window and air set to feet only, at least it draws out the smoke best that way. I have a Ford Expedition, not that it should really matter.

HollywoodQue · 03-10-2011, 03:44 PM

When I smoke in my car, I never have that problem...maybe because I'm parked...LOL

03-10-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kydsid

and justic isn't as bad as shine on you crazy diamond,

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so very true

Volusianator · 03-10-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kydsid

and justic isn't as bad as shine on you crazy diamond,

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OK, that must be code or something, cause I have no clue what you just said!

03-10-2011, 04:04 PM

Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond, its a great track, and he was comparing it to ...and justice for all, just short hand

TheLostGringo · 03-10-2011, 04:06 PM

I love to smoke in my truck and find that it is one of my most enjoyable times. I crack or open all the way the rear window and as long as I am ashing in the Bobken as opposed to hanging it out the window I never have burn problems.

03-10-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Smoking In Your Vehicle I love to smoke in my truck, on the way to/from work, road trips, whatever. One thing I notice though is that cigars never burn as well when I'm driving. I've tried every setting I can think of on my heater/air conditioner, but I think there's some kind of airflow that just makes my cigars burn poorly in the truck. The only way I can describe it is that the ash gets like "petrified" while I'm in the truck, meaning the center gets really hard, kind of like the middle of an old Butterfinger candy bar. Instead of the ash coming off straight across as it usually does inside, it comes off in a cone shape. Anybody else have this, or better yet figured out a cure? __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

03-10-2011, 01:33 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle You don't realize it but you are smoking faster. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle I always have the window down, so I've noticed mine burn a little fast than usual! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-10-2011, 01:39 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle I use to smoke in my old car and I found it's mostly the window and AC causing this. I stopped smoking in my cars just because I hated the f**ked up burn and touching them up. Not to mention ash all over the place.

03-10-2011, 01:55 PM	#6
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle As far as speed smoking, that's me in a nutshell to begin with even indoors. I truly don't think this is a smoking fast thing as much as it is with some kind of airflow. I deal with the irregular burns as I truly do enjoy a smoke on the way to/from work. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

03-10-2011, 03:04 PM	#7
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle I always have the same issue. I've tried redirecting the vents, switching hands, opening the back windows, and it seems no matter what I try I can never get a good burn in my truck. I tend to stick with the smaller (Tat Petite Cazadore) type smokes just so I'm not as concentrated on it as much and I don't kill myself and my passengers while I'm trying to touch up. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

03-10-2011, 03:11 PM	#8
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle I find that "rolling" the cigar after a few puffs helps keep the burn even (mostly) __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

03-10-2011, 03:17 PM	#9
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle It is also with MUCH research that I have found this out, and now I pass it on to you for free. Light your cigar and set your climate control to put out air at the feet only. Crack the window slightly and smoke away. It is the best you're going to get. It creates positive pressure from bottom to top helping the burn, helping air out the smoke and keeping the overall noise and breeze to the bare minimum. Your welcome.

03-10-2011, 03:18 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,290 Trading: (60)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle My burns often seem a little off in the truck, but nothing outrageous, Wade. Might call for a couple extra touch ups, which can be a pain at 65MPH though. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-10-2011, 03:26 PM	#11
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle I have to agree, here i have a messed up burn when i smoke and touch ups at 70+mph tend to be alittle dangerous. i think its just the increased air flow __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

03-10-2011, 03:44 PM	#16
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,122 Trading: (46)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle When I smoke in my car, I never have that problem...maybe because I'm parked...LOL

03-10-2011, 04:04 PM	#19
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond, its a great track, and he was comparing it to ...and justice for all, just short hand

03-10-2011, 04:06 PM	#20
TheLostGringo Wish I had a Dr. Pepper Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Roger Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 443 Trading: (16)	Re: Smoking In Your Vehicle I love to smoke in my truck and find that it is one of my most enjoyable times. I crack or open all the way the rear window and as long as I am ashing in the Bobken as opposed to hanging it out the window I never have burn problems. __________________ You don't need a Weatherman to know which way the wind blows.