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GnyaTek · 02-18-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJETSFAN

Nice location TEK, easy to get to if you need it asap

Yeah, it really is completely out of the way for me since I don't really use the backseat for anything so have no need to move the seat much (though is quite simple to pop the extinguisher out, move the seat, then drop it back into the bracket when done ... takes about 2 seconds to have it loose and in hand, then just yank the pin, aim, and use.

It barely is noticeable, and when I point it out at shows/drag strip, folks have really liked the setup... I should probably make a bunch up and sell them (with metal extenders for shorter folks)!

menendez1293 · 02-18-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Frid

You don't need NOS haha. YOu have enough trouble hooking up to put the car in the garage

PonyKiller74 · 02-18-2013, 10:24 PM

Excuse me for sounding like a nimrod.

... Why the fire extinguisher? is there that big of fear of our car setting on fire?

GnyaTek · 02-18-2013, 10:36 PM

Some car shows and racing events require each participant to have a fire extinguisher at the car at all times (is a safety/liability issue for the sponsors of the show - insurance rates for the show hosts may be lower with these requirements). In case of a fire at the show, they have a lot of folks right there on the spot with equipment to deal with it prior to it getting out of control. Fires aren't common, but when you have custom cars, there is a higher risk.

PonyKiller74 · 02-18-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GnyaTek

Some car shows and racing events require each participant to have a fire extinguisher at the car at all times (is a safety/liability issue for the sponsors of the show - insurance rates for the show hosts may be lower with these requirements). In case of a fire at the show, they have a lot of folks right there on the spot with equipment to deal with it prior to it getting out of control. Fires aren't common, but when you have custom cars, there is a higher risk.

That clears that up. Thank you.

I haven't been in or participated in any shows yet and will in the future so I will def get one and have it on hand.

mikeyg36 · 02-18-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Frid

You don't need NOS haha. YOu have enough trouble hooking up to put the car in the garage

Ouch.

GnyaTek · 02-18-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PonyKiller74

That clears that up. Thank you.

I haven't been in or participated in any shows yet and will in the future so I will def get one and have it on hand.

Not all require them. Most of the antique auto shows (AACA, VCCA, etc) do have requirements, but most local shows and cruise-ins won't.

None of the shows that I have been to required them, but I was considering an autocross racing event that did have the requirement (turns out, I wasn't able to make the event!) ... but now am prepared. And I originally planned to remove it between race events, but figured since it wasn't in the way, I would leave it in case of need on the road.

GB EB · 02-19-2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GnyaTek

Not all require them. Most of the antique auto shows (AACA, VCCA, etc) do have requirements, but most local shows and cruise-ins won't.

None of the shows that I have been to required them, but I was considering an autocross racing event that did have the requirement (turns out, I wasn't able to make the event!) ... but now am prepared. And I originally planned to remove it between race events, but figured since it wasn't in the way, I would leave it in case of need on the road.

Even if not required most shows give you points for an extinguisher and first aid kit..... (at least my experience thus far)

02-18-2013, 10:24 PM	#17
PonyKiller74 Drives: 2012 Triple Black ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 584 View My Garage	Excuse me for sounding like a nimrod.... Why the fire extinguisher? is there that big of fear of our car setting on fire? __________________ CenterForce DYAD Dual Disc Clutch, JDP stage 2 Clutch Reservoir, Rotofab CF CAI with Big Gulp and WW Reservoir Relocate, Stainess Works LT Headers and Retro Cat-Back with Cat Delete, MGW ST Shifter with custom Knob, CF Tail light Bezels, more to come... Build Thread for my Z is in the works.....

02-18-2013, 10:36 PM	#18
GnyaTek Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,128	Some car shows and racing events require each participant to have a fire extinguisher at the car at all times (is a safety/liability issue for the sponsors of the show - insurance rates for the show hosts may be lower with these requirements). In case of a fire at the show, they have a lot of folks right there on the spot with equipment to deal with it prior to it getting out of control. Fires aren't common, but when you have custom cars, there is a higher risk.