Fire supression system?

[San Diego GTR]

Has anyone installed such a system in their car? I'm really new at these. What questions should I be asking. I guess I'm leaning toward a foam system, but not set on that yet.
Paul

[Pilot Pete]

I had one in my single seater, never had to use it, so can't say how good it was.
Mine was foam, the electric type one. Lifeline I think

[steve_d]

I put a system in my build but again have never used it (which is nice).
Think mine is just a chemical treated water.

Steve

[chuntington101]

what do most of these systems contain?? i would have thought dry powder would have been the best would it not??

thanks Chris.

[pb3]

I fitted a Zero 2000 electric system in my GTR, this is foam based (propably containing some water). Have a look at www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/fireextinguisher/electricalsystems.htm for more details. I too have not used mine, yet, the down side is you should get them refilled after the expiry date (doh).

[peterpsg]

I fitted one of these behind the passenger seat

www.spa-uk.co.uk/design/firesuppressionsystems.asp

I used the slim line mechanical 4 liter version, MFM400-A-SL, which has plumbing for 3 cockpit and 3 cabin nozzles, you can get spares and extra hoses etc if you need them as well.

The spa guy did stress, that even a big bottle like that is only going to slow down a serious fire, i.e. you'll have more time to get out...

Oh, and make sure you take the seat out first, as it's an hard job otherwise, just ask me how I know...

[steve_d]

Mine is an OMP CA/303.
4.2litre AFFF which is a low expansion foam.

Steve