Where to put the fire extinguisher?

jekel · 12-19-2009, 07:36 PM

Hi guys

Going to try out track soon and was told i need to have a fire extinguisher bolted in via metal bracket. Just wondering where some of you have installed yours in the 370z? Couldn't find any examples.

nogoodname · 12-19-2009, 07:42 PM

How about on the side of the center console on the passenger side. That's where I would put it.

AK370Z · 12-19-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

How about on the side of the center console on the passenger side. That's where I would put it.

First location came to my mind

theDreamer · 12-19-2009, 08:40 PM

Maybe behind the passenger seat? It will end up blocking that little pop out storage unit, but if you do not use it.

nogoodname · 12-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Mounted to that bar behind the seats would be cool

jekel · 12-19-2009, 11:00 PM

hhmm do you guys have pics/do i need to drill some holes?..........hoping for a example where i could possibly screw it and existing bolt somewhere........my friend did it in his 350z........just not sure where i can do it in the 370

spearfish25 · 12-24-2009, 10:34 PM

Interesting they want you to have a fire extinguisher. If it were up to me, I'd rather have my car burn completely than have to restore any fire damage. I'm going to have to search Youtube cus I have no idea how a tiny fire extinguisher would ever save a driver while trying to get out of a car. My bro's corvette just went up in flames and the little pony extinguisher didn't even put a dent in the fire.

travisjb · 12-24-2009, 11:45 PM

many regions of nasa this year are getting strict about TT folks using fire suppression... in prior years the rule was not strictly enforced... still not required for "driver's ed" but as you move up need to equip w/ either extinguisher or full suppression kit

as for where to mount, when I use to drive a boxster, I used brey-krause, which had a good selection of mounts that fastened to the bottom of the passenger seat and so required no drilling... you might be able to find or fabricate something similar

Ztoon · 02-03-2010, 10:02 PM

Center mounted to the cross support bar works, using velcro or quick release stainless steel bands.
Painting the extinguisher black or aluminum to match the interior gives it a good look as well.

travisjb · 02-03-2010, 10:23 PM

pls no on velcro for projectiles

Ztoon · 02-03-2010, 11:05 PM

Agreed...The Walmart variety a definate no-no.

I've used 2" industrial Velcro brand polyester mushroom or palm hook, used primarily in military or aerospace applications. This stuff has amazing sheer strength and is intended for limited separations.

travisjb · 02-03-2010, 11:32 PM

I use it too... but for stuff attached to my panel that weighs < 1 lb... even if you are careful to brace at angles that limit movement against foreseeable high-g impact, I wouldn't trust it... imagine several pounds of fire extinguisher coming at you at 50+ mph in an impact... helmet may not be enough... let's put this one to rest

Ztoon · 02-03-2010, 11:49 PM

Hmmm.....Upon further reflection, I'll concede to your wisdom on this.
Kids, don't use Velcro.

Trips · 02-03-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Hmmm.....Upon further reflection, I'll concede to your wisdom on this.
Kids, don't use Velcro.

I agree, Weld it to rear cross support Bar!!

onzedge · 07-14-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Trips

I agree, Weld it to rear cross support Bar!!

12-19-2009, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jekel Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 170 Drives: Pearl White 6MT Rep Power: 16	Where to put the fire extinguisher? Hi guys Going to try out track soon and was told i need to have a fire extinguisher bolted in via metal bracket. Just wondering where some of you have installed yours in the 370z? Couldn't find any examples.

12-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Maybe behind the passenger seat? It will end up blocking that little pop out storage unit, but if you do not use it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-19-2009, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Mounted to that bar behind the seats would be cool onzedge likes this.

12-24-2009, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Interesting they want you to have a fire extinguisher. If it were up to me, I'd rather have my car burn completely than have to restore any fire damage. I'm going to have to search Youtube cus I have no idea how a tiny fire extinguisher would ever save a driver while trying to get out of a car. My bro's corvette just went up in flames and the little pony extinguisher didn't even put a dent in the fire. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-24-2009, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	many regions of nasa this year are getting strict about TT folks using fire suppression... in prior years the rule was not strictly enforced... still not required for "driver's ed" but as you move up need to equip w/ either extinguisher or full suppression kit as for where to mount, when I use to drive a boxster, I used brey-krause, which had a good selection of mounts that fastened to the bottom of the passenger seat and so required no drilling... you might be able to find or fabricate something similar __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-19-2009, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	How about on the side of the center console on the passenger side. That's where I would put it.

12-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
jekel Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 170 Drives: Pearl White 6MT Rep Power: 16	hhmm do you guys have pics/do i need to drill some holes?..........hoping for a example where i could possibly screw it and existing bolt somewhere........my friend did it in his 350z........just not sure where i can do it in the 370

02-03-2010, 10:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Center mounted to the cross support bar works, using velcro or quick release stainless steel bands. Painting the extinguisher black or aluminum to match the interior gives it a good look as well. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

02-03-2010, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	pls no on velcro for projectiles __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-03-2010, 11:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Agreed...The Walmart variety a definate no-no. I've used 2" industrial Velcro brand polyester mushroom or palm hook, used primarily in military or aerospace applications. This stuff has amazing sheer strength and is intended for limited separations. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

02-03-2010, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I use it too... but for stuff attached to my panel that weighs < 1 lb... even if you are careful to brace at angles that limit movement against foreseeable high-g impact, I wouldn't trust it... imagine several pounds of fire extinguisher coming at you at 50+ mph in an impact... helmet may not be enough... let's put this one to rest __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-03-2010, 11:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Hmmm.....Upon further reflection, I'll concede to your wisdom on this. Kids, don't use Velcro. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

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