Julian Bradley Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Before I install my new seats, what options are there for locating my fire extinguisher? The bracket was bolted to the floor in front of the passenger seat, but any other ideas? Is there any merit in fitting the bracket to the bulkhead between the seats, or it that just tempting light-fingered passers-by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Should be OK if you leave the tamper pin in. Just be careful it doesn't foul your shoulder when driving. Mine was in the passenger footwell and was a PITA. It is now in my garage. Don't suppose there is space under the bonnet? On top of the bulkhead hwere the heater goes if fitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Smith Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Mine's in the boot, still leaves plenty of space for luggage. Have the arming pin on a cord led thru to cockpit, so can be armed from the drivers seat and fired fron standard pull release on the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 I am guessing julians might be handheld and so putting it in the boot or engine bay might be a tad useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Bradley Posted February 27, 2003 Author Share Posted February 27, 2003 Mine is indeed red and handheld. Madam! Titter ye not! I'll stick it back in the footwell, providing it's not too intrusive for the passenger (usually Mrs B) and it doesn't restrict the runners. If not, I'll try the between-the-seats option. Not sure the engine bay is that smart a move - that's where the fire would be, making fire extinguisher inacessible.....how much are plumbed-in systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Sorry, thought it was a plumbed in type. Mine was, and had a release cable on the dash and on the scuttle. If it were plumbed in, under the bonnet would be OK. It shouldn't cost much fpr a plumbed system on a little thing like a 7, I shouldn't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 I'd leave it on the floor. If, heaven forbid, you're involved in an impact of any sort then, depending on the type of extinguisher and the mounting bracket, it has the potential to come flying off and cause more damage, possibly to you or the passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Bradley Posted February 27, 2003 Author Share Posted February 27, 2003 Good point! Phoenix, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Phoenix, eh? Yep, and nice and sunny it is too. Well, most of the time - February has been a bit on the damp side but at least it means we've got 50% of the annual rain fall out of the way already !! 😬 Finally got the Westfield insured for use over here so it's coming out to play at the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Bradley Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 They must luuuuurve that out there! I guess you can get it on the back of the average pickup. Any bends in the roads? & I'm surprised it's legal there! Whatever - cool! Also (& forgive me for being stoutist) but is there an 🙆🏻 issue with Americans and Westfields? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 They must luuuuurve that out there! I guess you can get it on the back of the average pickup Yep, I certainly get some funny looks when I'm out in it ! Not least because it's right hand drive and has UK plates and a GB sticker on the back.... Any bends in the roads? Not many, unless you head up north of Sedona into Oak Creek Canyon or venture north of Payson. Very pretty up there. But while the roads are boring, there are plenty of track events to keep me amused !! I'm surprised it's legal there! I think if I was trying to keep the car there permanently it would be a harder proposition. As it is, it's only been imported as a temporary personal import for 12 months which gives it certain exemptions from federal safety standards, etc. You can import the parts as a kit and then build it, but it's not easy in some states to get it licenced. Also (& forgive me for being stoutist) but is there an issue with Americans and Westfields? Wouldn't know, as no Merkins have tried it for size yet ! I should probably point out that I'm a Brit Company sent me over here for two years and made the fatal mistake of not specifying what could and couldn't go in the container along with our personal odds and sods ! 😬 So I decided to bring the car out for 12 months (any longer is difficult - see above) and have some fun with it. That said, I'm not exactly delicate (6'3" and *cough* stone) but I find there's plenty of room in there. Caterhams are, for me, a little too snug, although I've yet to try an SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Bradley Posted March 2, 2003 Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 This is a compliment. You are mad - Hurrah! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver 21 Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Nick Can't you load it back in a container, send it on a long boat trip that miraculously ends back up in the states and have it as a personal import for another 12 months? Graham Competition Secretary Lydden, Curborough, MIRA, Llandow, Loton Park, Curborough, Aintree...What more can you ask for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Julian - 😬 😬 Mr Butty - sadly it's not that easy ☹️ I need to prove to the Merkins that it's gone back from whence it came on the shipping papers. It can't for example, make its way to Mexico and then re-enter from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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