Sorry for your loss.

 

I've been here. i know what your going through.

 

I thought the same thing while watching the video. Gonna start carrying some around with me as well.

 

I have been considering a system. Apparently SCCA requires it now.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ad...ID=FIRESYSTEMS

 

i was thinking about the fire extiquishing system in the engine bay but i never thought it would happened.

 

also a vented hood is on my list as soon as i rebuild or buy a new one

 

I know what you mean. Systems are a little pricey with easily a $500 pricetag. With the cost of our cars, and an ever growing parts list, it can be a little hard to drop the cash on a non-performance product.

But in the end, some of us have easily over $10k in our engine bay. And that small investment would be woth it.

I wish you the best of luck OP.

 

Welcome to the "have seen my rx7 on fire" club.

 

Been there, too. Sorry to hear about this.

 

Sorry Man!

 

I think what worries me the most is the amount of "been there, done that" replies in this thread. I didn't realize that this was a somewhat common problem. It could happen to any of us I suppose. When I finally get mine going in a few weeks, I think I will invest in a small extinguisher to keep in the rear bin.

Sorry to see that

 

i havent had it happen to me but ive seen it. does anyone have an idea of what a common cause of this could be? cuz obviously its becoming a common occurrence but what can we do to stop it? cuz we all put alot of money into our cars, an thats not something that we want to go to waste. though rebuilding these cars is so much fun, just not for the wallet

 

There are essentially three factors that play a role in the possibility of an engine fire.

1. Heat
2. Age
3. Modification

In relative stock form, we are all prone to 1 & 2. The heat factory that is the OEM FD brakes down parts very fast. Age plays a huge role and is only compounded by number 1. Hoses, pulsation dampener, lines and leaks all begin to show age. An exhaust leak at the turbo can cause an engine fire. I've seen it happen. Now if owners have pulled in the reigns and restored the fuel system, there is always a possibility of error. New lines, fittings, aftermarket rails, and injectors can all be tricky to work with if you have never done it before. All in all it comes down to limiting the possibility with thorough restoration and maintenance. Even then, backups such as an extinguisher or suppressant system is always a good idea.

Theft is still my biggest fear. In a theft, every single trace of my car would be gone. There would be murders.

 

Who worked on your car and how was your maintenance schedule?

Did you have any work done on the fuel system recently?

 

My condolences, unfortunately I know this pain myself


To those that were saying how slow the firemen were moving: What's the point? The car is done for, there are no structures or other cars near by, no one's life is in danger. So yeah there is no hurry as they just need to put it out.

 

Had you ever replaced your fuel pulsation damper or any of the fuel lines on top of the engine?

 

Exactly. As much a thread about having appropriate insurance as anything else.

 

Does anybody have Hagerty collector car insurance for their FD? I saw a commercial and started thinking about it. I think it would make sense for alot of us. It's difficult to get the right amount of money back from a regular auto insurance company such as USAA.

 

Yes. I have two cars with them, both "guaranteed value" policies. When I moved the FD over it actually saved me a couple hundred a year over the previous insurance carrier.

 

I have American Collectors Insurance, been awesome to deal with (had a significant claim through them last year). Very easy process and they virtually didn't even raise my premium (something like $380 annual).