What is your excuse?

Bad89stang · 10-06-2002, 10:55 PM

Why don't you have one of these yet? $9 at Wal-Mart. I decided today that my car is worth at least $10. Just food for thought in case you have been putting it off.

10-06-2002, 11:14 PM

I got one like that for Christmas a few years back.

One thing I want everyone to remember is,if they have baking soda inside the extinguisher,every once and awhile,shake the fire extinquisher so that the baking soda doesnt settle to the bottom.

If this is not done,the time you need the fire extinguisher,it will not work properly.

Bad89stang · 10-06-2002, 11:19 PM

Do I need to do that on this one? It is a type B/C. It is very easy to remove so that would be easy.

joe4speed · 10-06-2002, 11:24 PM

I already have one!!

10-06-2002, 11:47 PM

ok what you have is a multiple purpose class B and C fire extinguisher which will handle
fires that involve grease,gas,oil, as well as electricle fires.

you have a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher which does use baking soda.

ultraflo · 10-07-2002, 12:34 PM

I have one in the 'stang... hope I never need to use it though.

At least it's got a chrome finish... that should make it worth a coulpe HP, right?

The halon fire suppression systems are the way to go on any serious effort racecar... not too well versed on 'em, but have seen where they can come in handy while saving your life, and more importantly.... your car!

edited to add HALON to my sentence... thanks for reminding me JaxTheDJ

USMC302 · 10-07-2002, 01:36 PM

I have two, one in each car also.
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't that kind of a bad location for it, I mean boom there's a fire and I have to unbuckle out of a 5point harness crawl over the seat and unhook it from the rear? Mine are both snug next to the driver seat for quick access. Very good idea though, heard about a guy stopping on the road to help someone else with an engine fire then down the road his car caught an engine fire to and he didn't have anything to put it out with!

302 LX Eric · 10-07-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by USMC302
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't that kind of a bad location for it, I mean boom there's a fire and I have to unbuckle out of a 5point harness crawl over the seat and unhook it from the rear? Mine are both snug next to the driver seat for quick access.

Exactly what I thought as soon as I saw the picture...

But I guess I have no room to talk as I don't even have one. However, I'm buying one this week. Definitely a good safety measure. Thanks for reminding us.

E

JaxTheDJ · 10-07-2002, 02:58 PM

Just a hint,get a Halon extinguisher,it will put our a fire faster and with NO mess. Thats what I have in kine. More money,less cleanup for a small fire.

MiracleMax · 10-07-2002, 07:36 PM

fire is kewl....

Bad89stang · 10-07-2002, 09:25 PM

I don't have a 5 point harnes or a roll cage. All I have to do is reach back there or flip the seat foward and get it. The harness that holds the extinguisher takes less than a second to release. I don't want it next to people's feet or in the trunk. It is better than nothing for me.

BilLster · 10-07-2002, 10:54 PM

I have a Halo system but the problen is once i use it i cant get it filled with Halon again because it is banned here for enviromental issues also I had a friend hurt by inhalling halon/

10-06-2002, 11:14 PM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	No excuse here I got one like that for Christmas a few years back. One thing I want everyone to remember is,if they have baking soda inside the extinguisher,every once and awhile,shake the fire extinquisher so that the baking soda doesnt settle to the bottom. If this is not done,the time you need the fire extinguisher,it will not work properly.

10-06-2002, 11:19 PM	#3
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	baking soda... Do I need to do that on this one? It is a type B/C. It is very easy to remove so that would be easy. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

10-06-2002, 11:24 PM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I already have one!! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

10-07-2002, 12:34 PM	#6
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	No excuse! I have one in the 'stang... hope I never need to use it though. At least it's got a chrome finish... that should make it worth a coulpe HP, right? The halon fire suppression systems are the way to go on any serious effort racecar... not too well versed on 'em, but have seen where they can come in handy while saving your life, and more importantly.... your car! edited to add HALON to my sentence... thanks for reminding me JaxTheDJ __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph Last edited by ultraflo; 10-07-2002 at 05:31 PM..

10-07-2002, 01:36 PM	#7
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I have two, one in each car also. Correct me if I am wrong but isn't that kind of a bad location for it, I mean boom there's a fire and I have to unbuckle out of a 5point harness crawl over the seat and unhook it from the rear? Mine are both snug next to the driver seat for quick access. Very good idea though, heard about a guy stopping on the road to help someone else with an engine fire then down the road his car caught an engine fire to and he didn't have anything to put it out with! __________________

10-06-2002, 11:47 PM	#5
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	ok what you have is a multiple purpose class B and C fire extinguisher which will handle fires that involve grease,gas,oil, as well as electricle fires. you have a multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher which does use baking soda.

10-07-2002, 02:58 PM	#9
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	Just a hint,get a Halon extinguisher,it will put our a fire faster and with NO mess. Thats what I have in kine. More money,less cleanup for a small fire. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

10-07-2002, 07:36 PM	#10
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	fire is kewl.... __________________ 2002 5M GT (99% stock) 1991 5M LX (30% stock) patiently awaiting my satin silver 07 Mach 1, and don't forget the shaker

10-07-2002, 09:25 PM	#11
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Location I don't have a 5 point harnes or a roll cage. All I have to do is reach back there or flip the seat foward and get it. The harness that holds the extinguisher takes less than a second to release. I don't want it next to people's feet or in the trunk. It is better than nothing for me. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

10-07-2002, 10:54 PM	#12
BilLster Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 446	I have a Halo system but the problen is once i use it i cant get it filled with Halon again because it is banned here for enviromental issues also I had a friend hurt by inhalling halon/ __________________ 89 with 331 t3'/t4 hybrids. upr Suspention worked out finnaly . 9.89 144 mph .

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