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lucas13dourado · 01-31-2011, 12:40 PM

Alright guys I have searched on here with no luck.
I have a s14 and I am going to a drift event where a fire extinguisher is mandatory, while I could just zip tie it for the event somewhere; I would like to keep it in the car (might as well, shit happens and why not since I own it?)
so I would like to know where you guys mounted it and pictures would be awesome..

Thank you

ps. once I buy mine and mount it I will post pics on here

raz0rbladez909 · 01-31-2011, 12:52 PM

usually I see them mounted on the floor behind the driver/passenger seats or if you have a roll cage that is a common place.

lucas13dourado · 01-31-2011, 12:59 PM

Roll cage is out of question at this point.
The rules say it has to be accessible for the driver, the rear counts as accessible?

rbpwr · 01-31-2011, 01:04 PM

i just have mine jammed in between the center counsel and passenger seat

blueshark123 · 01-31-2011, 01:17 PM

i always see it in the back seat

jholman · 01-31-2011, 01:43 PM

tie it to the Passenger side headrest....no thats accessible

***S14DB*** · 01-31-2011, 01:56 PM

Behind the passenger seat on the floor.

raz0rbladez909 · 01-31-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lucas13dourado

Roll cage is out of question at this point.
The rules say it has to be accessible for the driver, the rear counts as accessible?

Mainly depends on your car, is it fully gutted, does it have a passenger seat, do you have a bucket seat with proper harnesses, more info is definitely necessary at least a pic would be good enough to give us reference on how your car is setup interior wise, there is a few choice details missing.

codyace · 01-31-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Behind the passenger seat on the floor.

Winner winner, chicken dinner. Even if you have a guy with the seat all of the way back and tilted, it won't interfere.

h2v7 · 01-31-2011, 08:10 PM

this is my fav

rbpwr · 01-31-2011, 08:15 PM

lol i had it like that in my one car and somehow the pin came off and when my girl was in the car she kicked it on accident and was like wtf is all that smoke and i freaked out cause i didnt no what happened either lmao

ericcastro · 01-31-2011, 08:18 PM

Mine is ziptied to the roll cage right between the seats.

lucas13dourado · 01-31-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

Mainly depends on your car, is it fully gutted, does it have a passenger seat, do you have a bucket seat with proper harnesses, more info is definitely necessary at least a pic would be good enough to give us reference on how your car is setup interior wise, there is a few choice details missing.

touche, sorry.
its a completely stock interior from a S14 base model. it has a boost gauge and that's it.

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Originally Posted by h2v7

this is my fav

that is awesome, and that's kind of what I had in mind!

[email protected] · 02-01-2011, 01:29 AM

I have mine on the A pillar so everyone driving next to me can see it, hella jdm.

sike!

I ziptied mine to my cage, it works.

Milo (San Antonio) · 02-02-2011, 12:03 PM

Is your extenquisher loose or did it come with a bracket?

Personally I would say closest to the driver as possible as you will most likely be the guy grabbing for it in the "heat" of the moment.

Just saying.

lucas13dourado · 02-03-2011, 10:37 PM

Alright guys, thanks for all of the responses, and ideas; this is what I eneded up doing.
that way I can reach it fairly easy, and I can leave it there for every day driving.

let me know what you guys think

jasoncanseeoh · 02-09-2011, 10:43 AM

Nice. Mine is quite similar, but I think pgp's requirements were at least a five pound extinguisher. Correct me if wrong, but that looks like a 4. Where'd you get your mount btw?

h2v7 · 02-09-2011, 11:05 AM

yup thats the spot

Jayycob · 02-09-2011, 11:14 AM

just clench between your butt cheeks and hold on! =)

godrifttoday · 02-09-2011, 11:16 AM

Does it matter what type if Fire extinguisher it can be? Can it Be one from homedepot?

h2v7 · 02-09-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by godrifttoday

Does it matter what type if Fire extinguisher it can be? Can it Be one from homedepot?

gotta be a certain class im pretty sure

Teddy · 02-09-2011, 01:23 PM

My dad's car had it mounted in front of the passenger seat so it was under the passenger's legs (whenever there was one).

Pandapants · 02-09-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 9K∙RACING™

I have mine on the A pillar so everyone driving next to me can see it, hella jdm.

sike!

I ziptied mine to my cage, it works.

The stove looks like it needed a fire extinguisher....

codyace · 02-09-2011, 04:07 PM

I'm NOT a fan of them on the passenger tranny tunnel mount...I'd be more concerned with a passenger accidentally setting off than anything. Plus it gets in the way there (limited room as it is). Not saying it's wrong, just my personal opinion.

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Originally Posted by godrifttoday

Does it matter what type if Fire extinguisher it can be? Can it Be one from homedepot?

Home Depot/Lowes/Walmart all carry these type of 'emergency' extinguishers, all usually at a good price. I know for a fact walmart has the A-B-C ones very cheap, as we resell them to trucks that need them.

rbpwr · 02-09-2011, 04:22 PM

i agree with cody on that one...... already had it set off by my girl lmao

lucas13dourado · 02-10-2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

I'm NOT a fan of them on the passenger tranny tunnel mount...I'd be more concerned with a passenger accidentally setting off than anything. Plus it gets in the way there (limited room as it is). Not saying it's wrong, just my personal opinion.

I agree with you on that, I am concerned that someone will set it off; I hope it doesnt happen but I can reach it quickly and easily so I think that is the best position for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

Home Depot/Lowes/Walmart all carry these type of 'emergency' extinguishers, all usually at a good price. I know for a fact walmart has the A-B-C ones very cheap, as we resell them to trucks that need them.

this.. I just picked the one that had the Fluid/wiring capabilities. Which is all that can burn in that thing to the best of my knowledge

lucas13dourado · 02-10-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasoncanseeoh

Nice. Mine is quite similar, but I think pgp's requirements were at least a five pound extinguisher. Correct me if wrong, but that looks like a 4. Where'd you get your mount btw?

I doubt they will give me shit for it. It is mounted accessible and I don't think they will get that specific; and if they do I will find someone to shift the blame (like someone who ziptied theirs haha jk jk)

pinkarrowsnow · 02-11-2011, 12:37 AM

some people are quiet dumb. Your extinguisher should be within hand ready from your driverseat to pass tech atleast by me. When your car is on fire the last thing you want to be doing is reaching behind seats or running over to the passenger side opening the door and grabbing it. Put it on the floor right infront of your seat running verticle on the floor. Im short 5'5 sit close and still it clears my legs so taller people will have plenty of room.

lucas13dourado · 02-11-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkarrowsnow

some people are quiet dumb. Your extinguisher should be within hand ready from your driverseat to pass tech atleast by me. When your car is on fire the last thing you want to be doing is reaching behind seats or running over to the passenger side opening the door and grabbing it. Put it on the floor right infront of your seat running verticle on the floor. Im short 5'5 sit close and still it clears my legs so taller people will have plenty of room.

When I got the extinguisher in my hand and was about to mount it I tried to put it in front of me like you are saying. This particular one is too long and would hit the lump for clearing the transmission.
While i agree with you that would ber the best position; you would still have to lean forward to grab it, i feel that leaning to the side would be about the same. Especially if you are wearing a harness, at that point its a matter of how quickly you can un buckle yourself from it.

Imarvin240 · 02-11-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lucas13dourado

When I got the extinguisher in my hand and was about to mount it I tried to put it in front of me like you are saying. This particular one is too long and would hit the lump for clearing the transmission.
While i agree with you that would ber the best position; you would still have to lean forward to grab it, i feel that leaning to the side would be about the same. Especially if you are wearing a harness, at that point its a matter of how quickly you can un buckle yourself from it.

i kind of agree with you...just as long as you aren't laying across the car to try and get hah oh and people who ziptie it are dumb...how are you supposed to get it if its ziptied to the car hah

01-31-2011, 12:40 PM	#1
lucas13dourado Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Fire extinguisher on daily cars. Alright guys I have searched on here with no luck. I have a s14 and I am going to a drift event where a fire extinguisher is mandatory, while I could just zip tie it for the event somewhere; I would like to keep it in the car (might as well, shit happens and why not since I own it?) so I would like to know where you guys mounted it and pictures would be awesome.. Thank you ps. once I buy mine and mount it I will post pics on here

01-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#6
jholman Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Va bitches Age: 32 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tie it to the Passenger side headrest....no thats accessible __________________

01-31-2011, 01:56 PM	#7
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Behind the passenger seat on the floor. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-01-2011, 01:29 AM	#14
[email protected] Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA (91423) Age: 31 Posts: 478 Trader Rating: (87) Feedback Score: 87 reviews	I have mine on the A pillar so everyone driving next to me can see it, hella jdm. sike! I ziptied mine to my cage, it works. __________________ LIKE 9K Racing On Facebook for discount and product updates. http://www.facebook.com/9KRacing Contact 9K racing for any of your tuning or modifying needs.

02-09-2011, 11:14 AM	#19
Jayycob Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal Age: 30 Posts: 600 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	just clench between your butt cheeks and hold on! =) __________________ 1995 s14 Zenki - R.I.P 1992 s13 Zenki Coupe - KA-T

01-31-2011, 12:59 PM	#3
lucas13dourado Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Roll cage is out of question at this point. The rules say it has to be accessible for the driver, the rear counts as accessible?

01-31-2011, 01:04 PM	#4
rbpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: buffalo new york Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just have mine jammed in between the center counsel and passenger seat

01-31-2011, 01:17 PM	#5
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	i always see it in the back seat

01-31-2011, 08:10 PM	#10
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	this is my fav

01-31-2011, 08:15 PM	#11
rbpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: buffalo new york Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol i had it like that in my one car and somehow the pin came off and when my girl was in the car she kicked it on accident and was like wtf is all that smoke and i freaked out cause i didnt no what happened either lmao

02-02-2011, 12:03 PM	#15
Milo (San Antonio) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX. Age: 44 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is your extenquisher loose or did it come with a bracket? Personally I would say closest to the driver as possible as you will most likely be the guy grabbing for it in the "heat" of the moment. Just saying.

02-03-2011, 10:37 PM	#16
lucas13dourado Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Alright guys, thanks for all of the responses, and ideas; this is what I eneded up doing. that way I can reach it fairly easy, and I can leave it there for every day driving. let me know what you guys think

02-09-2011, 10:43 AM	#17
jasoncanseeoh Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle FTW Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice. Mine is quite similar, but I think pgp's requirements were at least a five pound extinguisher. Correct me if wrong, but that looks like a 4. Where'd you get your mount btw?

02-09-2011, 11:05 AM	#18
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yup thats the spot

02-09-2011, 11:16 AM	#20
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	Does it matter what type if Fire extinguisher it can be? Can it Be one from homedepot? __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

02-09-2011, 01:23 PM	#22
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	My dad's car had it mounted in front of the passenger seat so it was under the passenger's legs (whenever there was one). __________________ www.realize-jp.net

02-09-2011, 04:22 PM	#25
rbpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: buffalo new york Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i agree with cody on that one...... already had it set off by my girl lmao

02-11-2011, 12:37 AM	#28
pinkarrowsnow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	some people are quiet dumb. Your extinguisher should be within hand ready from your driverseat to pass tech atleast by me. When your car is on fire the last thing you want to be doing is reaching behind seats or running over to the passenger side opening the door and grabbing it. Put it on the floor right infront of your seat running verticle on the floor. Im short 5'5 sit close and still it clears my legs so taller people will have plenty of room. __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/

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