| Author | Message | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 637 Registered: 1-2003 |
Frank, where did you get that tan sleeve? | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 330 Registered: 11-2002 |
I use 2 extinguishers. Bolting under the seat is a problem in a spider because of the sliding seats during roof operation. I have one next to the drivers seat and it stays in place by itself, even through hard driving it has never moved! I also mounted one in the trunk. In a 355 there are screws that hold the side curtains. Remove two screws, mount it, replace screws. Fits perfectly. See photo:   PS - Not acceptable for racing..but perfect for a daily driver. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 625 Registered: 1-2003 |
read the previous post. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 609 Registered: 1-2003 |
No matter where you place the fire extinguisher, just make sure you have one in the car and ,make sure it is the correct one. I think Halon is the way to go. Just yesterday morning, I got a call from a friend that was in Montreal for the weekend. He has been foolishly driving his 355 for a couple of weeks with a little oil leak and the smell of gas. Well you can guess what happened! He finally arranged for a flatbed to take the car to the closest dealer that he knew of; he lives in Vermont. The flatbed gets to his location and the tow hook on the front bumper does NOT hold and it rolls back but luckily he is in the car and puts on the brakes to stop it from rolling too far. So then he decides to drive the car onto the flatbed with NO hook. Whatever happened at this point is unknown, but the car caught fire in the engine compartment and also burnt his convertible top. He had NO fire extinguisher. He called for help on his cell phone and had to wait a long 5 minutes before help arrived. Moral of the story: carry an extinguisher! You may also be able to help someone else in a situation like this. | ||
| David Harris (Dakharris)
Junior Member Username: Dakharris Post Number: 182 Registered: 6-2001 |
Mondial installation...With direction from Mike Charness, I made my own bracket out of aluminum stock and some screws (instead of welding)for under $5. The bracket is almost entirely hidden by the extinguisher and the seat itself (when moved forward). You don't have to worry about rear legroom in a 360! Extinguisher is 2.5lb. chrome. $45 on Ebay.  | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 595 Registered: 1-2003 |
Toby91,check your email. Thanks. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2986 Registered: 12-2000 |
Jim E, no problem, I have a few sitting around that need to be finished and one can be yours. Mitchell, you can have it either in front of the seat (I'll have to take measurements first, since the GT4 is different than the GTB/S), or have it beside the driver's seat like I have (the pic is here). Guys send me an email: [email protected] | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5614 Registered: 5-2001 |
I saw a built-in system being sold for $ 350. Defeats the purpose of being able to help someone else though. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2228 Registered: 7-2001 |
OH, GT4 Peter! Want to sell me a bracket?  | ||
| J Haller (Jh355)
Junior Member Username: Jh355 Post Number: 61 Registered: 6-2003 |
Stu Where were you at Cascade? good times were had by all! (painted same color as car, Ferrari sticker by Griots Garage, bracket by me) JH | ||
| Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Member Username: Pma1010 Post Number: 352 Registered: 7-2002 |
Anyone put a bottle and a plumbed in system in a 308? | ||
| Stewart Chung (Navygakman)
Junior Member Username: Navygakman Post Number: 104 Registered: 2-2002 |
Oh... you mean that is a.... "replica"?? Shame on you John Haller!! | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 839 Registered: 8-2002 |
 Actually, Ferrari makes STICKERS! | ||
| Stewart Chung (Navygakman)
Junior Member Username: Navygakman Post Number: 103 Registered: 2-2002 |
WOW!! John, Ferrari starting to make extinguishers?? I want one, yes, me, me, how much?? Does it come in yellow?? ;-) | ||
| J Haller (Jh355)
Junior Member Username: Jh355 Post Number: 60 Registered: 6-2003 |
Here is the pic of the extinguisher mounted in front of the passenger seat. The bracket allows traversing with the seat.  | ||
| Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member Username: Yelcab1 Post Number: 622 Registered: 11-2001 |
Peter For a fellow GT4 owner, how much will have to bribe you for an aluminum bracket? | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 837 Registered: 8-2002 |
In addition to my "mounted" Halon extinguisher, when I'm not on the track I keep a small regular ABC extinguisher tucked upright just behind the driver seat at the door pilar (it sits there nicely next to where the targa stores). That way, if I'm out and about and I happen to see someone with a fire, I can still help without using my Halon unit. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2984 Registered: 12-2000 |
Jim E: "Who's Peter?" Me. | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 84 Registered: 9-2002 |
Mine is attached to the front of the passenger seat with a quick release lever. Makes moving the passenger seat forward/backward a pain but is worth it. | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1524 Registered: 5-2001 |
Trunk. Better than nothing. I actually have a 2.5lb bolted in front of the passenger seat, and a larger one in the trunk. Use the small one to fight my way to the bigger one. :-) | ||
| Mario B (Lawwdog)
Junior Member Username: Lawwdog Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2002 |
While you guys are figuring the mounting area...where have you non-mounting extinguisher guys put your extinguisher? | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2224 Registered: 7-2001 |
I'll buy one from Peter for $30! Who's Peter? | ||
| Don Vollum (Donv)
Junior Member Username: Donv Post Number: 134 Registered: 1-2002 |
Mine fits in the glove compartment on the 365 2+2. I never did find a good place in the Mondial. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 827 Registered: 8-2002 |
Paul, I've only made units that fit the 308, 328 and 348 specifically, since those all use the same seat rail dimensions, though they may also fit the early TR's. I've never tried to fit one to a 360 or 355. | ||
| Lou B (Toby91)
Member Username: Toby91 Post Number: 252 Registered: 4-2001 |
Paul: If your 360 is like mine there are bracket mounting holes under the rug in the top left hand side of the passenger footwell. I have my factory unit mounted there. They also come with a matching leather sleeve-pretty neat. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 578 Registered: 1-2003 |
Mike Charness: do you may these for a 360? If so, please email me direct. Thanks. | ||
| J Haller (Jh355)
Junior Member Username: Jh355 Post Number: 59 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hi Guys In the 355 spider it�s difficult to find an appropriate spot because the power top seat adjustment feature that moves the seats forward. I built an aluminum bracket for mounting a 2.5 lb in front of the seats. Unfortunately it requires removal of the seat and installation of two washers in order for the seat to traverse properly and not hit the rear mounting bolt, due to its slightly different angle with the new bracket installed. The extinguisher bracket is also so close to the carpet that the installation of furniture glides prevents the carpet from premature wear. Tonight I will take a few pic�s and post them. I have the drawings and if enough folks are interested can have the laser cutters make a few, don�t know what the price will be but will have them quoted. JH | ||
| Dr. Ken Lee (Kenster888)
Junior Member Username: Kenster888 Post Number: 209 Registered: 4-2003 |
I would certainly buy one if it is well made. $20 sounds reasonable. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 826 Registered: 8-2002 |
 Don't forget the 15% per unit royalty... | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1517 Registered: 5-2001 |
Peter Rychel is the guy to hit up. He made me four of them for our local club here in Seattle. He modified it slightly and made holes instead of slots for the bolts. He felt this would hold better in the event of a crash. These were nicely cut from aluminum (no welds). All we had to do was drill them for our extinguisher bracket, do some final finish sanding and paint. I have suggested to Peter that he make a bunch up and sell them on Ebay or to Chat members....What do you guys think is a fair price for them? $20 plus shipping? $25? Peter? You listening? :-) | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2215 Registered: 7-2001 |
Mike, you need to produce a few dozen of those and sell them to us! | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 825 Registered: 8-2002 |
Mitchell, that's fine for everyday use, but wouldn't be acceptable if you ever track your car. Martin, the "right way" is to not have to drill any holes! Several people use the bracket design shown at the link that "Concorde" posted, at www.TradeTutor.com/raceprep/ | ||
| Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member Username: Yelcab1 Post Number: 621 Registered: 11-2001 |
Between my driver seat and the driver door. No straps. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 5597 Registered: 5-2001 |
The fastest way to mount one is by using wire straps in black and tie it to the seat adjustment bracket on the passenger side seat. Meaning the mounting bracket for the extinguisher not the actual bottle! The right way would be to find a nice spot in the passneger foot compartment and srew it to the side wall or center tunnel wall. | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1513 Registered: 5-2001 |
Just run a search under "extinguisher"...lot's of threads on the subject. | ||
| Mario B (Lawwdog)
Junior Member Username: Lawwdog Post Number: 96 Registered: 12-2002 |
Dave, Thanks...I just don't do that well finding stuff on this site. I always get "there is no information that meets your search" Frustrating! | ||
| mike 308 (Concorde)
Member Username: Concorde Post Number: 261 Registered: 8-2002 |
www.TradeTutor.com/raceprep/ | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1512 Registered: 5-2001 |
Search the archives! :-) | ||
| Mario B (Lawwdog)
Junior Member Username: Lawwdog Post Number: 95 Registered: 12-2002 |
I have heard 2 people say I should carry a fire extinguisher in my 355. What size extinguisher do guys/girls carry? Where do you put it in the car? Do any of you have pictures? Where should I get one? Mario |
