Has anyone installed a fire extinguisher in their 992?
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Has anyone installed a fire extinguisher in their 992?
Owners that have installed a fire extinguisher, would you mind posting what you have purchased and any photos? Thanks in advance!
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08-14-2020, 02:44 PM
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Why?
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
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I have and I will.
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Why?
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
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Why?
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
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No requirements as far for the groups I run with. In fact, if there is a car fire, I would not want to put it out because I want the car to be totaled.
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Here you go. It will tuck under the front seat of they are extended (14 and 18 way), otherwise it kind of hangs out there.
After coming up on a truck that was just starting to catch fire, I wished that I had a fire extinguisher to hand to him. So my last two cars I’ve put one in. If I came up on a situation lien that again, I’d hand it over to them.
I have to agree with the above that if my car caught fire, I’d run and let it burn. However, it’s a cheap option that gives you a choice if confronted with a situation.
After coming up on a truck that was just starting to catch fire, I wished that I had a fire extinguisher to hand to him. So my last two cars I’ve put one in. If I came up on a situation lien that again, I’d hand it over to them.
I have to agree with the above that if my car caught fire, I’d run and let it burn. However, it’s a cheap option that gives you a choice if confronted with a situation.
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It varies from organization to organization, even the various sub-chapters of PCA have different rules and regs regarding in-car fire extinguisher (just FYI - the Porsche factory fire extinguisher will not pass many PCA club inspections because of the plastic mounts. Go figure.)
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@Dan Nagy Thanks for the pics (great interior... love the Sport tex). Can you tell me which can and mount you are using? I do like that set-up... and I have the exact seats.
I've owned many a British car... so it gives me peace of mind. And yes, I understand the 911 is not British, but those cars put the fear of God in everything I've owned since.
I've owned many a British car... so it gives me peace of mind. And yes, I understand the 911 is not British, but those cars put the fear of God in everything I've owned since.
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@Dan Nagy Thanks for the pics (great interior... love the Sport tex). Can you tell me which can and mount you are using? I do like that set-up... and I have the exact seats.
I've owned many a British car... so it gives me peace of mind. And yes, I understand the 911 is not British, but those cars put the fear of God in everything I've owned since.
I've owned many a British car... so it gives me peace of mind. And yes, I understand the 911 is not British, but those cars put the fear of God in everything I've owned since.
This is the OEM setup and ordered it from the factory.
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I carry an Element E50 in my cars. Smaller , no residue and lasts longer. Check out some of the online videos for demonstrations.
The only issue is that if you are entering an event that has a fire extinguisher requirement, it will probably not qualify. Not because of performance but because of a lack of certification. More information about this on their website.
https://elementfire.com/products/element-e50
The only issue is that if you are entering an event that has a fire extinguisher requirement, it will probably not qualify. Not because of performance but because of a lack of certification. More information about this on their website.
https://elementfire.com/products/element-e50
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Zero chance I’m going to step in and prevent my car from being totaled should there be an unexpected fire. I’m getting a good 100 yards away and waiting for the fire department while I take goodbye photos.
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If one actually wants an effective and "clean" fire suppression system, it would be best to install an automatic or manual SFI- or FIA-approved fire system using FE-36.
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Why?
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
Are you joining your local volunteer fire department?
Seriously, though, may I ask why you want a fire extinguisher in the car?
Is it to put out a fire? If so, if my car is on fire, the first thing I do is run. Fast and far.
The last thing I want to do is to reach down to the passenger seat footwell and grab a dinky fire extinguisher, open it up, unbuckle myself, then try to put out a fire, while all the time risking my life.
This is true if I'm on the street, and even more so if I'm on a track.
(Full disclosure: I have a fire extinguisher in my Pista. It's there just for looks and to impress the kiddos at Cars & Coffee. Yeah, I'm a total poseur and loser. But it was standard OEM equipment, so I guess I have an excuse. )
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Setting aside the cool factor for a moment lol .. the only concern one could have to keep handy is if they were trapped IN the car with a fire.
Quite possible if high speed crash or on the track.