Ferrari Mailing List: fire extinguishers for in car DE events ??

[E M (pokiebaron]

Hi Everyone,

I know this topic came up some time ago, but I'm not having much luck retrieving the messages I saved from the thread.

A friend is planning to do some DE events through the Porsche club.  It seems fire extinguishers are now required grear.  I seem to recall that not all extinguishers are created equal, and there are a few different chemicals used in them, some of which can do almost as much damage to the car as the fire itself.

Anyway, if anyone can offer any advise, it would be much appreciated.  The regulations call for a 2.5 lbs bottle, min.  The allow for proper a "metal" mounting bracket on the passenger seat rails.  

I advised my friend to go with this option, as it's easy to get to if needed.  Also, as it's a Boxster, if trouble starts in the engine bay, there is little chance to access the bay, unless the car is upside down; so in that event, just concentrate in getting his backside out and away from the car, and allow the track workers to deal with it.

Thanks in advance,

Ed
911SC