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Old 02-18-2018, 07:09 PM
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Question Why did/didn't you spec the fire extinguisher?
I see a lot of cars with the fire extinguisher in them, and many people have it in the build. What is your rationale for adding or not adding this to your spec?
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Old 02-18-2018, 07:18 PM
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I wouldn’t add the OEM extinguisher because it is corrosive to the paint (or at least the old one was). I would get one aftermarket, and it is on the upgrade list.
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Old 02-18-2018, 07:18 PM
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A fire extinguisher saved my Defender 90 so I always have one in a car and this seemed like a cool way to do it for only 7x the cost of a Home Depot one.
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Old 02-18-2018, 07:22 PM
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It's cheap and it looks cool plus provides a safety factor.
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YMMV
i dont have them. b/c if my car is on fire, i get the hell out and RUN
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My SA talked me into it and said he'd buy it if I didn't want it. My teenage daughter's hate it, as it's in the way of their short legs. Sorta looks cool.
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Have it as a weapon just in case it is needed..
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Old 02-18-2018, 07:31 PM
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Think it looks pretty cool..so I specced it on my incoming GT3
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Honestly FE is just there for a cool factor. Makes the car look more "racey"
I didn't get it b/c my car is specced as touring.
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I just put it on my build since I saw it on a lot of other GT3's. Definitely has a nice race car look to it though....
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If the GT3 engine goes up in flames, do you really want to save the car ? Engine catches fire, I'm getting as far away from the car as possible and don't want it after the fire is out. This is one reason we carry fire/theft coverage.
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Old 02-18-2018, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by horns
I see a lot of cars with the fire extinguisher in them, and many people have it in the build. What is your rationale for adding or not adding this to your spec?
If you don’t intend to use it, the OEM option is a good deal for looks (if you’re into it). If you do intend to use one, I’d get a halon-based extinguisher that won’t leave white residue all over everything.
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Thanks. I understand the cool factor especially in a GT car. And it's cheap. I just can't imagine a case where I'd really want to actually use it. Like a couple others, if the car is on fire, I'm getting out of the way and I don't want it back.
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ordered since it is a cheap option
more expensive to retrofit
"cool" factor?

but if my car catches fire, I'm running the hell out of the car and calling my insurance for a write-off.....just saying
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So here you go:
1. I don't have one but do think they look cool but are in the way. Also made me feel like a Fast-and-Furious poser.... But that's just me...

2. After the initial 2014 release/recall due to engine fires, the extinguisher probably sounded like a logical option for many.

3. Regular fire extinguisher will ruin paint, wiring, you name it. Get Halon or CO2
http://youtu.be/zTdHmZ-FC4s
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