Fire Extinguisher/Fire Suppression System...

[DARK AGE 53]

This topic has been discussed some in Steve's  " Safety " thread http://www.legendsracer.com/index.php/topic,157.0.html  , I thought it might be a good idea just to have a thread devoted to this topic.

At the moment we don't have a system on the car, the racing season is over here but before next season starts the car will have a Fire Suppression System in it.

If you have a system post some info and pics of  it, if you don't know how to post pics let me know and I'll post them for you. I wish I would have given this topic more thought before the season here ended, I know there's a few car here that have a fire system and I would have looked at them....if the racing season is still going on in your area take a look around and get some info plus take pics of there system.

Later,
Al

[justfreaky]

 Google Race Car Fire Suppression System.
Here is a system pic I found; simple, clean set up. Also installation instructions link.

http://www.purplepatchmotorsports.com/installation.htm

[DARK AGE 53]

Steve, Thanks  for the pic/link, I'm hoping someone here has a system and is willing to share there info about it. The system I'm looking at is FireBottleRacing RC500 from http://www.firebottleracing.com/The%20Facts.htm , here's there install http://www.firebottleracing.com/install.htm .

[justfreaky]

I'm curious as to what size system is best?
Protection vs Price.
Is one system better than another?
Would like to hear everyones oppinion.

Steve

[justfreaky]

Fire bottle placed in rear compartment

[DARK AGE 53]

Good find Steve, that's one area I've been giving some thought about placing the unit....replaced all of the fuel lines today with braided fuel line.

[justfreaky]

Hey Al,
 Just buying my fuel lines now. Have brake lines, and will get oil lines after I get the engine installed.

 I like the  trunk area because there is lots of room there.

Steve

[justfreaky]

Here is another one:

Mounted in front of seat

[hundo24]

here is a few pics

[hundo24]

here is the other

[justfreaky]

hundo24,
 Nice setup!

Steve

[hundo24]

I wish I could take credit , but I bought it this way 

[gbmetcalf]

Here is another one:

Mounted in front of seat

I have a question....is that the brake reservoir on the dash?
As a former Tech inspector...I'd be inclined to ask for that to be moved out of the driver's compartment, one less thing to heat up and scalled the driver in an accident.

Just my opinion.

Brian

[justfreaky]

Hey Brian,
 Yes it is. Some guys in Dwarf Cars still use the reverse mount set up. Not as popular as they once were. In part, due to the exact reason you pointed out.

 Steve

[Lowgroover]

Glad to know that isnt a Legends car, As a current INEX inspector I couldn't allow it to compete....too dangerous as well as illegal. Mounting the bottle in front of the seat would be ok, but I would prefer it to be mounted in the trunk area in case it should come loose....one less loose projectile in the cockpit during an accident. Smaller drivers whose seats lay back somewhat might have room behind the seat, but that makes servicing difficult at best. I strongly suggest the trunk area if possible. If it must be in the cockpit, use a solid, bolted mount versus a latch type that might come loose on impact.
When it comes to fire systems, if you think you cant afford one, compare the price to one day in a burn unit......its a no-brainer. I can provide a contact to a driver who wishes he had used one and can tell you the cost of an extended stay in the burn unit, he is still paying for his 10 years later and will be for the rest of his life.

Louie