Fire Extinguisher

Since my car is a cab and doesn't have a roll bar( stock cab pop up bars only) suggestions for mounting locations would be appreciated . Photos if you've done this would be even better.

The most common one is the Rennline (and other brands) solution that puts the extinguisher just in front of the passenger seat. Depending on your budget and your tolerance for southern engineering, you could effect a perfectly functional mount with some pipe strap tape and two toggle clamps. Ghetto version: Some of this pipe strap attached to the front seat mounts on the passenger side, plus a couple of these quick-release pins or some other toolless clip, would work, although certainly not as good looking as the machined aluminum mounts...

Thanks 5chn3ll . That's what I was looking for. I'll order the Rennline mount tomorrow.

My car came with the black Brey-Krause fire extinguisher from pelican parts. With the extinguisher removed, it's very discrete and you don't notice it's there.

Is there one that fits under the seat instead of in front of it?

Under? I think that if you need the extinguisher, you aren't going to want to be hunting around under the seat for it.

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

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Take that Rennline one and rotate 90 degrees. Now you can still use the under-seat area for passenger storage, and still easily reach the extinguisher. For a DD car this makes more sense than something that not only blocks the under-seat area, but protrudes into the passenger footwell.

Porsche actually has a mount that goes under the seat, and its not very expensive. If I recall, I used the Porsche mount and velcro strips that wrap around the extinguisher and the mount. Porsche Genuine Factory Part Fits 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Part Number: 99652167400 Support W/O SPORT SEATS, SEAT COMPONENTS, fire extinguisher Right Item #15 on image MSRP $22.19 Save $2.09 Online Price $20.10 Porsche also sells a bracket that I think fits specific extinguishers to attached them to the mount. Part Number: 99652160700 holder W/O SPORT SEATS, SEAT COMPONENTS, fire extinguisher Left MSRP Core ? Save Online Price $93.44 $0.00 $8.78 $84.66

Maybe you could fashion some external brackets to hold the fire extinguisher - maybe down low on the front spoiler?

If it were me and this isn't a track car, I'd let it burn. Nothing worse than a half crispy NON right off from the insurance company...

Just mount it to one of your Spatula's and be done with it.

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I would but it would look unbalanced. I'd need to mount a matched pair

Interesting timing - thread on Corvette Forum right now about a gent who was driving his C3 the second time after finishing his 4-year restoration... By the time the fire department got there, the car was completely ruined with at least 6 inches of standing water in the cabin. I think I'll get around to mounting extinguishers in both cars this weekend.

I found this mount online - OP might be interested?

^^^ That would look awesome on both sides.

I keep mine in the frunk. I wonder if the DIY clamps would stay put during track events, lest I send a red rocket thru the windshield. It's hard enough balancing my coffee cup.

Late to the party but I have one of these in my GTO. Why on earth would I need one in the 996? http://www.thebracketeer.com/

I have one from Kap Industries out is Australia. It was the only brand I could find for my BMW 135i. It was also the cheapest i und for Indy for my Porsche. I bought it even before I bought my 996. I knew I’d want one right away.

Mine is just rolling around in my frunk right now. I need to mount it under the seat.

Holy thread resurrection Batman! I have a Halguard H3R extinguisher mounted on a SpeedTactics bracket.

I forgot I had this left over from my 986S w Sport Seats. Guess after seeing that Vette, I should put it in the Targa. After I get it re-certified Sheet aluminum w Grade 8 Allen bolts/Capsulated nuts 5 lbs Halon 1211 Bracket held off Floor and Moves with Seat.

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Yes, with my Corbeau seat, I bought the rennline EZ adjust and made it work. Very nice quality product and still well attached after several track days.

Unless the extinguisher is a descent size, unfortunately it won't do anything in an engine fire. Most of the ones that people install in their cars are way too small, including the ones installed in front of the passenger seat. You need one that's at least twice the size that's shown in front of that passenger seat to have any chance of putting out an engine fire. Save your money people.

5lbs of Halon or Halontron will put out most engine fires, I haven't checked using it on a Top Fuel fire, that requires 20 lbs, if not mistaken according to rules. Now that Corvette engine might be a challenge, but if caught early enough it would. I'm sure he wish he had something after 4 years work. I used my previous one on a guys 944 fuel rail that caught on fire at a Mid Ohio event. Guy was very appreciative, first that I stopped and that it wasn't covered in Extinguisher Dust when out. He was happy to reimburse me. The one thing to keep in mind when buying these. Powder works but can be an issue later when trying to clean up, The other is to have it checked regularly at a know service site like Silco, Amerex, etc. I wouldn't discourage anyone from not having something available and know how to use it (start at base of flames) How many of you have something in your garage ? Or Kitchen ?

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I'd think 180 degrees would turn it downward but harder to access release point. Were you thinking of mounting it somewhere else, vertically ? I don't have this one, but the BK one I modeled mine after didn't really protrude into leg space. unless you draw you legs back, my wife didn't even notice it was there. As far as underneath seat. There isn't much room there anyway, and it keeps things from getting under seat that are a bitch to retrieve. I could see behind the seat, but most organizations want you to be able to see it, to retrieve it.

Just get this... Amazon Amazon

Description says "This is an ideal solution for our air cooled vehicles." Only works on 993 and earlier Mike

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Originally designed for the early VW's as they where prone to burning...will work just fine on any vehicle.

I need to buy an extinguisher, and a roll bar mount. Suggestions? I think maybe Blue Chip had a scratch start extinguisher that looked promising. I didn't save the link. Let's see what you got! BTW 808Bill, that's pretty cool too!

I just bought an Element fire extinguisher with the Pelican group buy. Seems like a better solution to me than a traditional extinguisher. Right now it's just in the frunk loose, but it's so small and light I might leave it like that.

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That's the one I was thinking of, thanks!

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It does ABC so it'd work Just their advertisements had mostly all air cooled engines, which is a very declining market even before they burn.....

I do... The vehicles at my work are equipped with even smaller ones. The safety officer jokes they would only be good to put out a small ashtray fire (but the insurance company likes them). With the exception of the 996, all my cars have a grown-up extinguisher in the back.

Very Impressive... great lesson. I have one in Garage, Both kitchens, Other than putting this one in the Targa now, nothing in the cars. If I was back living in Cali (late 70's) I'd probably have one everywhere also. Kinds like having the generator at FL house

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That's the proper size of extinguisher that everyone needs. I have one in my garage and kitchen. Anything smaller is useless in an engine fire. You will cause more problems tying to play Fire Marshall Bill with those small extinguishers than just waiting for the fire department to arrive.

As my retired firefighter father says, “Those little extinguishers are to buy time to get people out, not put engine fires out.”

Anyone here with experience with the Cold Fire extinguishers? The 20oz model is supposed to contain enough for a 12 second continuous flow. https://www.coldfiretactical.com/wp-...17/11/20oz.jpg

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12 seconds of what amount of flow? That thing is the size of a hair spray, you really think it will do anything other than making you open the engine bay and feed the fire with more air?

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Yup, we're having this same conversion over on the Speedster Owners Club. I've had a Bug burn down and I tell these guys they are kidding themselves with these little units...Try driving and pretend you see smoke, pull over and do what you think is necessary, practice makes perfect, but you need a fire extinguisher that will get the job done.

If the fire doesn�t ruin your car, the traditional extinguishing agent will. Pick your poison IMHO.

That is exactly the point, just long enough to get out of the vehicle. I don't want to own a car that caught on fire. The damage is done, time to move on. Life and limbs are #1.

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But you ARE already out of the vehicle if you are trying to put the engine fire out. So then what's point of having these small extinguishers? In a house fire, you should get everyone out and then if you still think you can put the fire out, go and try. But you need to know how to put a fire out or else you will make things worse. This goes for engine fires too. Most people pop the hood and then continue to open. That is not how you put a fire out but is a good way to make things worse.