mounting advice for fire extinguisher?
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mounting advice for fire extinguisher?
Just bought a fire extinguisher for the car... trying to decide on where to mount it.
I dont want to put it on the passenger side pillar... plus its prolly too large to fit there... i was thinking of putting it on the panel separating the cabin from the trunk... anyone have any other suggestions/pics on where they mounted theres? also it didnt come with mounting brackets so im trying to figure out some sorta quick disconnect system... any input is appreciated
I dont want to put it on the passenger side pillar... plus its prolly too large to fit there... i was thinking of putting it on the panel separating the cabin from the trunk... anyone have any other suggestions/pics on where they mounted theres? also it didnt come with mounting brackets so im trying to figure out some sorta quick disconnect system... any input is appreciated
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Originally Posted by edv
Believe it or not, but velcro works on the wall behind the bins. I have a very small extinguisher, though. Has not fallen off in 18 months.
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Originally Posted by RotorMotor
velcro???? are you serious?? good luck with that in a crash. it will turn into a deadly projectile.
Good point. Can't believe I didn't think of that! Better get a helmet, eh?
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If you ever need to pass a tech inspection (autocross, track days...) then velcro, cubbies, or behind the seat ain't gonna cut it. I have a mount fabricated from square aluminum tubing that bolts to the two front passenger seat bolts. Extinguisher ends up sitting just off and under the front edge of the passenger seat. I have a pull pin for quick release.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
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Originally Posted by zullo
If you ever need to pass a tech inspection (autocross, track days...) then velcro, cubbies, or behind the seat ain't gonna cut it. I have a mount fabricated from square aluminum tubing that bolts to the two front passenger seat bolts. Extinguisher ends up sitting just off and under the front edge of the passenger seat. I have a pull pin for quick release.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
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Originally Posted by zullo
If you ever need to pass a tech inspection (autocross, track days...) then velcro, cubbies, or behind the seat ain't gonna cut it. I have a mount fabricated from square aluminum tubing that bolts to the two front passenger seat bolts. Extinguisher ends up sitting just off and under the front edge of the passenger seat. I have a pull pin for quick release.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
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Originally Posted by zullo
If you ever need to pass a tech inspection (autocross, track days...) then velcro, cubbies, or behind the seat ain't gonna cut it. I have a mount fabricated from square aluminum tubing that bolts to the two front passenger seat bolts. Extinguisher ends up sitting just off and under the front edge of the passenger seat. I have a pull pin for quick release.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
I can take pics but it is not installed at the moment.
Putting it in the bins isn't exactly accessible, and every second counts.
If your extinguisher fits on the A-pillar, it's not real, and it's just for show. You need at least a 2.5 lb bottle to put out a real fire that you might encounter in the FD. I haven't mounted mine yet, but if I were to, it would go in front of the passenger seat like Zullo's, fastened by metal brackets. No dangerous missle in my car in case of an accident! I'm just not sure if I can fit a 5lb bottle there...
I'll prob get a roll bar/cage first, and that's really the best place to mount it...w/ metal brackets, to one of the cross bars. Safe, accessible.
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Fire Extinguisher
I also have mine mounted on the passenger seat rails.
Simply took a piece of flat aluminium bar, bent it down and flat again at each end to raise the centre, and drilled it to suit the seat rails. 4 Tek Screws to hold the fire extinguisher bracket onto the bar, and done.
It has been used as an example to other drivers at the track
Simply took a piece of flat aluminium bar, bent it down and flat again at each end to raise the centre, and drilled it to suit the seat rails. 4 Tek Screws to hold the fire extinguisher bracket onto the bar, and done.
It has been used as an example to other drivers at the track
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I knew when I posted that, there would be requests for pics... which is good, cuz I need to get it back in the car soon - before the first track event of the season... woo-hoo!!!
I'll try to post pics of at least the mounting hardware, if not installed, tonight.
I'll try to post pics of at least the mounting hardware, if not installed, tonight.
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Zullo thats where i was thinking of putting it... thanks for the pics and id like to see some of the brackets...
btw did i read something wrong or are you tracking a mercedes 300E? cause id want vids
btw did i read something wrong or are you tracking a mercedes 300E? cause id want vids
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Originally Posted by Alpine
which extinguisher did you guys use?
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If you're trying to decide where to mount your extinguisher, sit in the drivers seat, strap yourself in good, now reach around with your hands, it should be somewhere you can reach without moving your body too much. Infront of the passenger seat is a great spot, just be sure you can pull it out easily. Nothing worse than being trapped in the car when it's on fire and can't get at your extinguisher. In my old car I had one mounted upsidedown vertical behind the center console.
Last edited by Oxbrain; 03-28-05 at 07:50 PM.
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extinguisher mount pics
So it's not the prettiest thing but it is functional. Probably a bit over-engineered, but this mount is shared between 3 cars (Rx7, S2000, and 300ZX) so it's strength is in its
flexibility; the design could certainly be simplified for one car only.
The first pic shows the bracket. The two bolts bolt into the front seat rail bolt holes, passenger side. The two elegant steel pipe spacers hold the bracket up off the floor
a couple inches. The longer piece across the middle is slotted for insertion of the
extinguisher's bracket piece - and a quick release pin holds it all together.
This shows the extinguisher attached to the mount. When installed in the car, the mount is angled forward and the extinguisher pulls straight back and up at 45 degrees.
Here you can see the extinguisher attached to the mount with the quick release pin in place.
Once the pin is pulled you can see how the extinguisher and bracket slide right out of the mount.
Sorry no pics of it in the car yet but didn't have time this evening.
flexibility; the design could certainly be simplified for one car only.
The first pic shows the bracket. The two bolts bolt into the front seat rail bolt holes, passenger side. The two elegant steel pipe spacers hold the bracket up off the floor
a couple inches. The longer piece across the middle is slotted for insertion of the
extinguisher's bracket piece - and a quick release pin holds it all together.
This shows the extinguisher attached to the mount. When installed in the car, the mount is angled forward and the extinguisher pulls straight back and up at 45 degrees.
Here you can see the extinguisher attached to the mount with the quick release pin in place.
Once the pin is pulled you can see how the extinguisher and bracket slide right out of the mount.
Sorry no pics of it in the car yet but didn't have time this evening.