I'm entering the Spider in a SuperSprint event and I need to install a fire extinguisher inside the car.
Where has everyone else placed theirs for easy access ? Looking for ideas ?
Regards
Fire extinguisher placement
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Fire extinguisher placement
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2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
Re: Fire extinguisher placement
is it just a regular extinguisher or a system with nozzles? Either way, make it easily accessible. If you have a rollbar, attach it there on an upright
Re: Fire extinguisher placement
Make sure you can access it from outside your car. If you should need it for your car the first rule is get out, then reach for the extinguisher.
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- Your car is a: 1974 124 Spider
- Location: Western Australia
Re: Fire extinguisher placement
I installed mine in the passenger side footwell, screwed into the rail below the map pocket (i.e. running north south to leave room in the footwell for, well, feet!). The advice I was given (and followed) was that it was better to have the extinguisher readily accessible (i.e. in the cockpit) rather than in the boot (trunk for the American English speakers). I have done the same in one of my Coupes but mounted it against the engine firewall.
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Perthling
1974 Fiat 124 Spider (blade bumper 1756cc)
1974 Fiat 124 CC (same family since new)
1975 Fiat 124 CC (project)
1969 Fiat 124AC (project)
1997 Coupe Fiat 20VT (daily driver)
http://www.fiatlancia.org.au
Perthling
1974 Fiat 124 Spider (blade bumper 1756cc)
1974 Fiat 124 CC (same family since new)
1975 Fiat 124 CC (project)
1969 Fiat 124AC (project)
1997 Coupe Fiat 20VT (daily driver)
http://www.fiatlancia.org.au