Fire Extinguisher Mount Location - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BIGBLKZL1 · 08-08-2012, 04:32 PM

The SSCC.US events require a 2.5lb extinguisher "within easy reach of the driver and secured to the car". Any suggestions as to where this can go with as little damage to the car as possible would be appreciated. Photos would help. I am thinking substantial sheet metal screws into the drive shaft hump between the front and back seats. Are there any cables or wires in that area? Other suggestions? Thanks.

yotaman96 · 08-08-2012, 05:39 PM

I have one from speed tactics that mounts to the seat frame rail. Just google speed tactics Camaro fire extinguisher and you'll find it.

pyr0b0y · 08-08-2012, 05:45 PM

I have a 4-point cage, and have mine mounted on the driver side with hose clamps.

flht99b · 08-08-2012, 07:12 PM

I made a mount from 2" angle aluminum that bolts to existing holes in the driver side seat runners that mount in the floor. Cut a large portion of the vertical portion of the angle aluminum away, see pictures. Does not interfere with seat travel for and aft nor up or down. Though my car is an SS and not a ZL1, I'd bet the seat runners are the same so my mount would work.
Ed M.

BIGBLKZL1 · 08-08-2012, 07:25 PM

The seat rail solution is perfect! Comes in and out easily enough. Thanks!!! Wonder if I could make one to include a sub belt mount for a 5 point harness...

flht99b · 08-08-2012, 08:42 PM

I have enough aluminum to make another mount. I got the fire extinguisher from O'Reilly Auto Parts, P/N 466141, see:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...e+extinguisher
It's rated for Class B (liquids & gases) and Class C fires (energized electrical equipment).
Ed M.

redleader · 08-26-2013, 11:16 AM

I don't understand what the strap is made off.
The strap that hold the extingusher round it's middle in the photos above.
And how it may quick-release ?

Thx,

Scalded Dog · 08-26-2013, 07:30 PM

Mounted mine in the back seat, on the armrest, which may not count as "easily accessible" for the driver. And... I invested an hour of labor and a couple of bucks for a yella rattle-can, and customized mine. Not sure, though, if race officials would approve of anything other than 'fire extinguisher red' for a fire extinguisher. Moot point for me, as mine won't see a track.

I actually really like the previously- posted location just in front of the driver's seat, on the floor... might even move mine to that location.

Scalded Dog · 08-26-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redleader

I don't understand what the strap is made off.
The strap that hold the extingusher round it's middle in the photos above.
And how it may quick-release ?

Thx,

Buy any extinguisher, ya get the mounting bracket for free... it's quick release, because it's only lightly 'latched,' so it pops open very easily.

Vroom_vroom · 08-26-2013, 07:42 PM

They make a bracket for camaros the puts it sideways in front of the seat bolts by your feet.

redleader · 08-27-2013, 11:18 AM

Thanks all above :-)

I'm going to try the under seat method (mainly thinking of it not being too visible to thieves).

Spotted this Quick-Release Cable-Tie whilst searching about, may be useful for this or other projects FYI:
http://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk/sit...50hr/115-00030

08-08-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
BIGBLKZL1 Drives: '12 ZL1/M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 149	Fire Extinguisher Mount Location The SSCC.US events require a 2.5lb extinguisher "within easy reach of the driver and secured to the car". Any suggestions as to where this can go with as little damage to the car as possible would be appreciated. Photos would help. I am thinking substantial sheet metal screws into the drive shaft hump between the front and back seats. Are there any cables or wires in that area? Other suggestions? Thanks.

08-08-2012, 05:39 PM	#2
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	I have one from speed tactics that mounts to the seat frame rail. Just google speed tactics Camaro fire extinguisher and you'll find it. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

08-08-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	I have a 4-point cage, and have mine mounted on the driver side with hose clamps. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

08-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#4
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	I made a mount from 2" angle aluminum that bolts to existing holes in the driver side seat runners that mount in the floor. Cut a large portion of the vertical portion of the angle aluminum away, see pictures. Does not interfere with seat travel for and aft nor up or down. Though my car is an SS and not a ZL1, I'd bet the seat runners are the same so my mount would work. Ed M. Attached Images __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

08-08-2012, 07:25 PM	#5
BIGBLKZL1 Drives: '12 ZL1/M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 149	The seat rail solution is perfect! Comes in and out easily enough. Thanks!!! Wonder if I could make one to include a sub belt mount for a 5 point harness... Last edited by BIGBLKZL1; 08-08-2012 at 07:58 PM.

08-08-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,584 View My Garage	I have enough aluminum to make another mount. I got the fire extinguisher from O'Reilly Auto Parts, P/N 466141, see: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...e+extinguisher It's rated for Class B (liquids & gases) and Class C fires (energized electrical equipment). Ed M. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter, SS brake lines ZLI calipers, rotors/pads BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle/diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers, HF cats, GMPP axle back, Elite Eng Catch Can, Black ZL1 20x10 & 2011 whls 285/35/20 & 305/35/20 General G-Max RS, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console, hand brake lever, Grant steering whl.

08-26-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,202 View My Garage	I don't understand what the strap is made off. The strap that hold the extingusher round it's middle in the photos above. And how it may quick-release ? Thx,

08-26-2013, 07:30 PM	#8
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Mounted mine in the back seat, on the armrest, which may not count as "easily accessible" for the driver. And... I invested an hour of labor and a couple of bucks for a yella rattle-can, and customized mine. Not sure, though, if race officials would approve of anything other than 'fire extinguisher red' for a fire extinguisher. Moot point for me, as mine won't see a track. I actually really like the previously- posted location just in front of the driver's seat, on the floor... might even move mine to that location. Attached Images

08-26-2013, 07:42 PM	#10
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	They make a bracket for camaros the puts it sideways in front of the seat bolts by your feet. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

08-27-2013, 11:18 AM	#11
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,202 View My Garage	Fire Extinguisher Mount Location Thanks all above :-) I'm going to try the under seat method (mainly thinking of it not being too visible to thieves). Spotted this Quick-Release Cable-Tie whilst searching about, may be useful for this or other projects FYI: http://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk/sit...50hr/115-00030 Last edited by redleader; 08-31-2013 at 10:58 AM.