Interior and Upholstery Recommendation on fire extinguisher installation.

Justin87 · Jul 13, 2022

Hey all!

Been a while since I’ve posted. Busy life and all that jazz.

Looking for some recommendations and tips on mounting methods and locations for a fire extinguisher.

Where and how have you guys attached yours?

Don’t have a crazy race car or anything but I figure it’s a worth while investment.

90sickfox · Jul 13, 2022

Don't mount it anywhere where it will get direct sunlight.

90trunk · Jul 13, 2022

Stinger Performance Engineering has a nice fire bottle mount. https://www.stinger-performance.com...tinguisher-mounts/extinguisher-mounts-mustang

Mustang5L5 · Jul 14, 2022

Definitely mount it somewhere where you can grab it quickly for an underhood fire.

Justin87 · Jul 14, 2022

90sickfox said:
Don't mount it anywhere where it will get direct sunlight.

Haha! Fair enough, I probably wouldn’t have even thought of that.

Justin87 · Jul 14, 2022

90trunk said:
Stinger Performance Engineering has a nice fire bottle mount. https://www.stinger-performance.com...tinguisher-mounts/extinguisher-mounts-mustang

That looks like a nice piece for sure!

Is that on the back side of the seat?

General karthief · Jul 14, 2022

Yes
I like it cause you don't drill holes in the floor!

2000xp8 · Jul 14, 2022

What about Element fire extinguishers?
Looks like it will fit in the glove compartment.

90trunk · Jul 14, 2022

Justin87 said:
That looks like a nice piece for sure!

Is that on the back side of the seat?

Yes, it is mounted to the rear of the front seats. I have two Halotron fire extinguishers mounted in the car, one on each front seat. They are out of the way and you really don't see them when the front seats are are slid to the rear.

2Blue2 · Jul 15, 2022

2000xp8 said:
What about Element fire extinguishers?

I’ve heard good things about these but can be quick to reflash.
With no expiration date and no service needed they don’t go bad sitting around.

Justin87 · Jul 15, 2022

General karthief said:
Yes
I like it cause you don't drill holes in the floor!

That is super nice!

Thanks for the info on this.

Justin87 · Jul 15, 2022

90trunk said:
Yes, it is mounted to the rear of the front seats. I have two Halotron fire extinguishers mounted in the car, one on each front seat. They are out of the way and you really don't see them when the front seats are are slid to the rear.

Good deal!

This is probably be the ticket! Love that they don’t mount to the floor.

Gs1987GT · Jul 16, 2022

I have a fire extinguisher but haven't mounted it yet, but I was planning on making a bracket to mount it in the trunk somewhere, maybe on the vertical supports beneath the convertible top mechanicals

Justin87 · Jul 19, 2022

Gs1987GT said:
I have a fire extinguisher but haven't mounted it yet, but I was planning on making a bracket to mount it in the trunk somewhere, maybe on the vertical supports beneath the convertible top mechanicals

I thought about the hatch for mine too, but if there was a fire, who that be accessible enough? That was my only concern.

Gs1987GT · Jul 20, 2022

Justin87 said:
I thought about the hatch for mine too, but if there was a fire, who that be accessible enough? That was my only concern.

Good thought, but I figure better to have one there than none at all. We can plan for the worst, but sometimes things happen out of our control, ie, a potential fire could be more than a single extinguisher can handle.

For me the trunk makes the most sense, it's out of sight and sunlight. I believe the majority of the time I'd be able to access it if needed. However, If something happens and I can't access it, then that's what was meant to be. But again, that's just me.

limp · Jul 20, 2022

Gs1987GT said:
Good thought, but I figure better to have one there than none at all. We can plan for the worst, but sometimes things happen out of our control, ie, a potential fire could be more than a single extinguisher can handle.

For me the trunk makes the most sense, it's out of sight and sunlight. I believe the majority of the time I'd be able to access it if needed. However, If something happens and I can't access it, then that's what was meant to be. But again, that's just me.

Leave your negative battery cable "snug" or pack the correct size wrench to remove it..........

I was at the stereo shop I used to frequent ( when I was YOUNGER) when a black 67 Chevelle rolled in fresh from a multi year restoration...... It was to die for nice...
Owner went out and turned on the key and smoke started coming from under the hood
Fortunately plenty of tools at the install part of the stereo store and after the neg cable was removed, there was no damage ( except to the already something wrong electrical system).......

Gs1987GT · Jul 23, 2022

limp said:
Leave your negative battery cable "snug" or pack the correct size wrench to remove it..........

I was at the stereo shop I used to frequent ( when I was YOUNGER) when a black 67 Chevelle rolled in fresh from a multi year restoration...... It was to die for nice...
Owner went out and turned on the key and smoke started coming from under the hood
Fortunately plenty of tools at the install part of the stereo store and after the neg cable was removed, there was no damage ( except to the already something wrong electrical system).......

Yep. 100% agreed. I already do that with the positive. Its snug enough I can hook it up for a drive, then come back and remove it. I don't keep the battery connected when I'm not driving it. Safety reasons and so it doesn't discharge as quickly from sitting.

AnthonyA1234 · Jul 27, 2022

90trunk said:
Stinger Performance Engineering has a nice fire bottle mount. https://www.stinger-performance.com...tinguisher-mounts/extinguisher-mounts-mustang

I have this same one. Does yours sag down when you attach the fire extinguisher to it where it drags on the floor mat? Mine does this I got the nut as tight as I could while I was crawled under there. Is this just how it is or should I take the seat off and do it right?

General karthief · Jul 27, 2022

AnthonyA1234 said:
should I take the seat off and do it right

I think you answered you're own question

90trunk · Jul 27, 2022

AnthonyA1234 said:
Is this just how it is or should I take the seat off and do it right?

I pulled the seats out. It was worth it.

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