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TD5 - where to fit fire extinguisher?
« on: February 13, 2005, 13:04:35 »
In my 200Tdi Disco I found I could fit a fire extinguisher between the side of the driver's seat and the door.  This is an ideal place, because as the driver bails out he can grab the extinguisher on the way.

However, I can't do this on the TD5, because the door pockets get in the way.  Does anybody have an inspired suggestion as to where to fit it?  I want to take into consideration that in the event of an accident, I don't want the extinguisher flying around and bashing somebody up.

The boot is the only place which seems to lend itself, but it's one of the harder places to get to if the car catches fire...

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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2005, 15:44:58 »
I fitted one in the rear load space on the back door window ledge where it dips down, lying on its side that way if there is a fire when you open the door fully the fire extinguisher swings toward you away from the vehical :D I also have one behind the drivers seat as mine is a three door all I have to do is roll out of the car and flick the seat release catch and there it is. :D
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2005, 17:54:22 »
How about front passenger footwell.

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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2005, 18:00:05 »
Not knowing the layout, what about on the floor in front of the drivers seat across the base as is left to right under your legs

Or maybe the door pillar above the seat belt tensioner
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2005, 18:02:29 »
I seen and got a very slim line one, so how about using the door pocket itself  :?: Or above the drivers door on the head lining  :?:

I've got two, one fitted to the rear dog guard and the other one LHS on the transmission tunnel.
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2005, 22:04:57 »
I've got a 2kg in the passenger footwell attached to the seat box front.
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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2005, 22:10:29 »
David,

I fitted mine in the passenger footwell, in front of the bonnet release catch.
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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2005, 22:23:41 »
Hi can anyone recommend a supplier of fire extinguishers as I need one soon.
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2005, 22:40:04 »
Quote from: "Colin 009"
Hi can anyone recommend a supplier of fire extinguishers as I need one soon.


Ought to be plenty in your local 'Yellow Pages', Fire Extinguishers/Equipment
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2005, 23:20:56 »
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2005, 01:04:14 »
Quote from: "Colin 009"
Hi can anyone recommend a supplier of fire extinguishers as I need one soon.


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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2005, 09:05:34 »
Just keep an eye on the dates on these things, some of them sold dont have a long life span
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