Nick Woods Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 I've had a hunt through and read all the postings about the pros and cons of different types of extinguisher but cant find anything about where or how to fit one. I've always carried one in my cars since I heard a particlarly horrifying story about a car fire from a friend of mine who dealt with the insurance claim sad.gif The obvious place is between the seats but I was wondering if in the event of an accident it might go flying off just when I needed it the most. So, can those of you with extinguishers fitted pass on your knowledge of where (and how) to fit one ? Thanks Nick Woods P8MRA - The green one with red wings Edited by - Nick Woods on 30 Apr 2002 13:33:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 most seem to fit the extinguisher in the passenger footwell, just in front of the seat, if it is a hand held device. Mine is boot mounted as it is plumbed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FH Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 Ours is mounted on the floor of the pax footwell. Fine for getting in and out with the hood off, but more awkward if the hood is up. Answer.... leave hood at home, after all we're a tough lot here wink.gif We considered mounting it between the seats, but it's too tall for the tonneau in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike ashurst Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 I've just fitted mine on the passenger floor, longways so that the passenger can sit with one foot either side. Not ideal, but it keeps the weight low. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan T Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 What size, type etc is recommended? Cheers Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Rich_Bernie Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 I think its a good idea to have some kind of overcentre catch on the mounting. The one that came with my (ex Academy) car has this, as did the one I bought from GP Racewear for a previous car. If the extinguisher comes loose in an accident it could do a lot of damage. Mine is mounted in the passenger footwell - still plenty of room for passengers legs and handbag too. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 I've mounted mine between the seats with a very small tie-it to stop it moving about/comming lose. I'm sure it will stay put if theres an acident, and if there is a fire I'll be quite motivated to remove it! Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted April 30, 2002 Share Posted April 30, 2002 AFFF, 1.75l min. Bought one from Grandprix Racewear for about 40-45 quid. sits across the passenger footwell and bolts through the floor. Use BIG washers above and below the floor so it doesn't rip the floor out when your dumb arse passenger kicks it. Comes with the over centre catch. Think it's a Lifeline make. Nice and red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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