[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Honestly, I woudnt skimp on size. I figure if the racing associations recommend 2.5 there is a reason.

I know a guy who had a fire in his engine bay and 2 fire extinguishers didn't put it out, but I dont know which kind or size he was using. It was a methanol fire and oil.

It is not the cost I care about. It is simply about mounting thing. I am not sure you can fit 15" near the front of the driver's or passenger's seat. The BMW OEM kit has a 1.5 lb from the looks of it.

[NoPwrOvrMe]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Jeff, the Safeguard and H3R are Halon/Halotron. Is 2.5 lb necessary or is the 1.5 lb enough? The 2.5 lb is 15" wide and will be tougher to fit.

Someone get a ruler and go measure (:

the 1.5LB is a 10incherr if anything.

[NoPwrOvrMe]

If the 15" Doesn't fit, GET 2 brackets and 2 extinguishers of the 1.5LB kind (: 3LBs total

[Pete Schweaty]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Jeff, the Safeguard and H3R are Halon/Halotron. Is 2.5 lb necessary or is the 1.5 lb enough? The 2.5 lb is 15" wide and will be tougher to fit.

Oops. Disregard this.

[Pete Schweaty]

I cant comment on what auto X requires, but I will say that the difference between 1.5 and 2.5 LBS is nominal. I am a professional firefighter. After seeing several hundreds of auto fires I can tell you that if you dont get it out immediately, the size of the extinguisher doesn't matter. If the fire gets out of the point of origin (engine bay) and sets the rest of the car on fire, or if you get a running fuel/oil no ABC or HALON extinguisher will save you. Here is an example of what a running fuel fire will do, even to the "pro's"

Buy what you can fit for your setup and be quick to deploy it. And BTW I would go for dry chem over HALON any day of the week. It makes a hell of a mess, but it does the job.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

This is 13.3" wide. I would assume the 14.8" H3R would fit too then?

[tofu-]

looks like there's a ton of room

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by tofu-

looks like there's a ton of room

Some list the H3R as 17"? We really need someone to test fit it.

[NoQuarter]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

So you went with the small H3R?

Yep. I bought 2 of them. One for passenger seat and one for driver seat.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by NoQuarter

Yep. I bought 2 of them. One for passenger seat and one for driver seat.

I would prefer to have just one if I can.

[blackshan]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I just don't want a nasty red fire extinguisher sitting under my seat. I know that sounds dumb, but I feel I have done the car right to this point and I want to keep it clean.

It's grey!! Jk I understand!

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

It is not the cost I care about. It is simply about mounting thing. I am not sure you can fit 15" near the front of the driver's or passenger's seat. The BMW OEM kit has a 1.5 lb from the looks of it.

I just talked to my buddy who is a fire fighter he said you want a 5lb, but he said 2.5 is better then nothing and anything less would be the same as pissing on a fire. He said you want ABC rated too.

I'm about to buy a kit for myself now that you reminded me.

The guy above is right, it doesnt matter what bottle you have if the fire is out of control, but most people should be able to tackle a fire quick if its in their own vehicle, heaven forbid.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

I just talked to my buddy who is a fire fighter he said you want a 5lb, but he said 2.5 is better then nothing and anything less would be the same as pissing on a fire. He said you want ABC rated too.

I'm about to buy a kit for myself now that you reminded me.

The guy above is right, it doesnt matter what bottle you have if the fire is out of control, but most people should be able to tackle a fire quick if its in their own vehicle, heaven forbid.

Jeff, good info. The 5 lb is nearly impossible to fit into your car. 2.5 lb H3r is about 15" and likely will fit, but we are not 100% sure. It is Halotron and should be effective on fuel and electronic fires without doing damage. I may go with the H3R 2.5 lb and be the test subject.

[enrita]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

So you are comfortable with only a 1 kg fire extinguisher? That is my real decision now... 1 kg or 2.5 kg.

yes, i mean if 1 kg is not enough dont think there is much to do anyway.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by enrita

yes, i mean if 1 kg is not enough dont think there is much to do anyway.

I think I can fit the 2.5 lb in there. I am really tempted to try.

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

It is not the cost I care about. It is simply about mounting thing. I am not sure you can fit 15" near the front of the driver's or passenger's seat. The BMW OEM kit has a 1.5 lb from the looks of it.

The VAC kit that goes in the same area shows a 2.5lb in it.

Mount:
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...e9x-p2681.aspx

Extinguisher they offer to go with the bracket:

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/gene...isher-p35.aspx

When I search for Purple K 2.5Lb at amazon I see this which shows Size: 2.5 lbs - Dimensions: 14.875" H x 5.5" W x 3" Diameter

http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Extinguis...Purple+K+2.5Lb

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by scottp999

The VAC kit that goes in the same area shows a 2.5lb in it.

Mount:
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...e9x-p2681.aspx

Extinguisher they offer to go with the bracket:

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/gene...isher-p35.aspx

When I search for Purple K 2.5Lb at amazon I see this which shows Size: 2.5 lbs - Dimensions: 14.875" H x 5.5" W x 3" Diameter

http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Extinguis...Purple+K+2.5Lb

Any pictures of it actually mounted? The actual extinguisher appears to use the same type of bracket as the H3R. The pic on the VAC page looks like a smaller fire extinguisher unit..

[scottp999]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Any pictures of it actually mounted? The actual extinguisher appears to use the same type of bracket as the H3R. The pic on the VAC page looks like a smaller fire extinguisher unit..

Not that I know of. Good catch. The one in the mount says Kiddie ABC, but the 2.5lb vac link looks to show a different General Purple K B:C extinguisher.

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by scottp999

Not that I know of. Good catch. The one in the mount says ABC, but the 2.5lb vac link looks to show a different B:C extinguisher.

I measured and it appears at ~15" should fit without issue. I just want to make sure before making the purchase. On a side note, the Safecraft 2.5 lb has a dimension of 3" diameter also, but only 11.5" length. It just cost twice as much if you want any mounting bracket.

[nafoo]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

I measured and it appears at ~15" should fit without issue. I just want to make sure before making the purchase. On a side note, the Safecraft 2.5 lb has a dimension of 3" diameter also, but only 11.5" length. It just cost twice as much if you want any mounting bracket.

I find it kind of funny that you're so hesitant to purchase such a non-expensive item (compared to other purchases you have made).

Just get the darn thing and hope for the best! If it doesn't fit you can always return it

If it does fit write a review about it!

[Former_Boosted_IS]

Originally Posted by nafoo

I find it kind of funny that you're so hesitant to purchase such a non-expensive item (compared to other purchases you have made).

Just get the darn thing and hope for the best! If it doesn't fit you can always return it

If it does fit write a review about it!

LOL! Good point. I think it is because I just want get my setup finished and just drive it.

[nafoo]

Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

LOL! Good point. I think it is because I just want get my setup finished and just drive it.

Less forum creeping, more single turbo write up. Stat.