Re: FireExtinguisher Story

[Michael Zamikhovsky <MikeZ755@sprintmail.com>]

Steve Currie - d21 wrote:

> >Whether the fire extinguisher stays put depends on how strongly its
> >bracket is made. I do not advise relying solely on the quick release
> >strap normally supplied with these devices. Some additional structure
> >to prevent forward movement during extreme deceleration is usually
> >needed.
>
> Very important point here.   Once at Mid-Ohio, my buddy was driving my VW Golf
> when the fire extinguisher went off.  Corner workers were very impressed with
> his ability to pull over and put out the (nonexistent) fire.
>
> SCCA specs even required an upgrade to a metal holding strap from the cheap
> plastic one provided with the extinguisher.
>
> Steve Currie
> Columbus OH
>
> 86 5kcstq  143k
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If one goes to any Fire Extinguisher company and asks for a model with vechicle
bracket they will automatically provide proper metal one that will pass SCCA and
FIA and any other.
Mike Z.