Thanks for the compliment Megamang. I studied all options. I sat at the back of the car on many nights trying to get a good feel for mounting the tank behind the fuel cell. I just could not get comfortable with that location. First, I chose a 10 lbs. system so I could get 4 nozzels. The bottle for the ten pound is a little over 19". That is a big bottle to fit in the back. It could have been done, don't get me wrong. I felt like the bands needed to be spread out at least ten inches apart to help hold it properly. To do that I would have had to add(weld) some additional steel to the 4" wide steel back support piece for the fuel cell to mount the bottle to. Not only that, I felt like anytime I had to get to my battery, the bottle would have to come out. So in the end, the place that seemed the best to me was over the drive shaft tunnel. My only concern there was that it could become a projectile in an accident, but taking care to use 3/8' grade 8 bolts with oversized washers underneath, I dont think it will ever move. Also, if it tore through the sheet metal, all three alumiumn lines would also have to be torn loose for it to move. Believe me, it is secure.
The install was fairly easy. The only thing I'm not real happy with is the placement of the nozzel that is directed at my torso area. I initially turned the tubing downward from the dash and was going to attach it to the steering shaft bracket and point the nozzel under the steering wheel, aimed at my waist. When I did this, I kept thinking that my knees would easily hit it and bend it, making it useless. As it stands, in an emergency, if I activated the system, if the steering wheel is in place, there would be some blockage. If I was able to remove the steering wheel quickly, before activating, I would get good coverage chest down. If anyone has any ideas for another location, I would certainly appreciate hearing them. This line would be very easy to reloacted if necessary.
If I were Firecharger, I would place a video on their website that would show how the foam system spreads coming out of the nozzels. This would really help racers know how to place their nozzels for correct angle and distance, ect. ect.. Hopefully, I will not have to find out, but getting to see a system activated sure would help give you an idea what to expect. Anyway theres my two cents. Thanks again.
KB
