Fire Extinguisher

[Stone Cold]

Evening, will I do any damage or catch anything important fitting a fire extinguisher on the rear shelf, I’m guessing the bracket is just a couple of short self tappers

I know it’s a daft question but I’m new to this and don't want to inadvertently do something daft for the sake of looking daft

[TwinKam]

Perhaps consider the physics of fitting a 3kg (?) chunk of metal into the gf shelf behind you with 'a couple of short self tappers'... and what will subsequently happen when you have to hit the brakes hard.

Edited by TwinKam on Tuesday 12th December 00:41

[Classic Chim]

Mine was fixed to the floor underneath the front of the passenger seat so you could hardly see it and had the added bonus that it kept the weight low down in the car

Bolting it to the floor means unless you land hard upside down on the roof the spring cage it sits in keeps it secure. Bolting it to the rear wall of the cabin creates the situation Twinkam mentions.

To be honest unless you get in there very quickly and a fire has only just started you are unlikely to stop a fire if the fibreglass catches fire with a small extinguisher.
I did it because I thought it looked good and back then was worried about fire.
Changing your fuel lines regularly is a far better thing to do.
Since rebuilding my car I filled in the holes in the floor and no longer bother with it.
I did a few track days way back when which is actually why I fitted it.
I used M4 bolts and Washers because the self tappers are not to be trusted.

Edited by Classic Chim on Tuesday 12th December 05:38

[8Speed]

I've got a firestick clipped in behind the seats - easy reach & the best solution imho.

[SlimJim16v]

I was going to suggest a fire stick as they're not very heavy. I would look at the aftermarket mounts from Demon Tweeks though.

Edited by SlimJim16v on Tuesday 12th December 21:49

[fieryfred]

8Speed said:

I've got a firestick clipped in behind the seats - easy reach & the best solution imho.

My extinguisher is in the pull down flat behind the drivers seat. Never moves.
On the floor is a jack, triangle, map etc.
In the boot is the magic bag of tricks & tools, puncture repair kit, coil, leads etc.
Never needed them but some one else might.
I like your polished seat belt extenders & bolts. Bit of bling.

[pb450]

Classic Chim said:

Mine was fixed to the floor underneath the front of the passenger seat so you could hardly see it and had the added bonus that it kept the weight low down in the car

Bolting it to the floor means unless you land hard upside down on the roof the spring cage it sits in keeps it secure. Bolting it to the rear wall of the cabin creates the situation Twinkam mentions.

To be honest unless you get in there very quickly and a fire has only just started you are unlikely to stop a fire if the fibreglass catches fire with a small extinguisher.
I did it because I thought it looked good and back then was worried about fire.
Changing your fuel lines regularly is a far better thing to do.
Since rebuilding my car I filled in the holes in the floor and no longer bother with it.
I did a few track days way back when which is actually why I fitted it.
I used M4 bolts and Washers because the self tappers are not to be trusted.

Edited by Classic Chim on Tuesday 12th December 05:38

^^^This, completely. It really covers all bases, very effectively.

[Stone Cold]

Thanks everyone, I think I’ll just not bother, although the latent teenager in me does think they look good (I’m 61 btw)

[Classic Chim]

Stone Cold said:

Thanks everyone, I think I’ll just not bother, although the latent teenager in me does think they look good (I’m 61 btw)

Looks the nuts too
Totally pointless and you can’t move the seat without popping the tube out the carrier but in fact other than being able so see it ( frightens passengers) I forgot about mine being there.
It does have a remarkable effect on people when they see it

[Classic Chim]

pb450 said:

^^^This, completely. It really covers all bases, very effectively.

Thank you kindly.
If you can save a guy a quid you would.

[dhutch]

There is an argument for having it within reach if you are trapped in the car.

In the kitcar mine lives under my knees just in front of my seat.

Certainly I would avoid fitting it behind you head!


I went for a foam one, over a dry powder, imo the only drawback is you have to ensure it doesnt freeze which is manageable for a garaged summer car.

[TwinKam]

dhutch said:

There is an argument for having it within reach if you are trapped in the car.

In the kitcar[b] mine lives under my knees just in front of my seat[b].

Certainly I would avoid fitting it behind you head!


I went for a foam one, over a dry powder, imo the only drawback is you have to ensure it doesnt freeze which is manageable for a garaged summer car.

Agreed, but the number that I have seen in people's boots...
That's where I put mine in the Cerb, in a proper rally type holder (with over-centre buckles) and bolted through the floor, you wouldn't want it coming free and getting under your feet. Driver's seat never needs adjusting anyway. It's the most accessible position when seated as I didn't think I'd be able to reach over to the passenger floor after a heavy meal.