Found the perfect spot for an extinguisher - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RazBRZ · 08-24-2012, 10:03 PM

Mine fits perfect. there are 2 screws underneath the cup holder mat that you can use to hold down a bracket.

enjoi23 · 08-24-2012, 10:08 PM

you should make a plastic or rubber cover for it so it isn't so noticeable.

oops86 · 08-24-2012, 10:39 PM

Holy ****. That's PERFECT!

Superhatch · 08-24-2012, 10:49 PM

Really?

RazBRZ · 08-24-2012, 10:57 PM

I need to have an extinguisher installed and within reach of the driver for the hill climb I'm doing tomorrow.
I didn't want to drill into anything and I almost forgot about it. I just happened to find those 2 screws under there after I saw it would fit.
This way it is easily removed and you can put the cup holder and mat back in and it's like it was never there

diirk · 09-24-2012, 07:56 PM

Can you provide any info on your extinguisher? It's a perfect fit.

neutron256 · 09-24-2012, 08:19 PM

If only I didn't value a cup holder over a fire extinguisher!

diirk · 09-24-2012, 09:31 PM

I would only use it when required for a track day. Other wise the cupholder would be installed

Mitch · 09-24-2012, 09:35 PM

That's amazing. I hope that was intentional on the part of the designers.

RazBRZ · 09-26-2012, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diirk

Can you provide any info on your extinguisher? It's a perfect fit.

First Alert
Dry type B&C
Model FE5GR
2.5lb... 4lb total, I think
about 12" high and 3" wide

I can't remember where I bought it

diirk · 10-02-2012, 10:23 AM

RazBRZ, thanks again for the idea.

Ran to Wallyworld yesterday and picked up a Kidde Auto Fire Extinguisher. Same dimensions as yours. Ran $14.00

I made a mounting plate out of 3/16" aluminum. 5" x 4.25". Drilled and countersunk for the extinguisher mount and drilled for the armrest bolts. I ended up using some longer bolts that I had to mount the plate.

Turbowned · 10-02-2012, 11:42 AM

Very clever! I'll hafta remember that if I get to take my future BRZ to a hillclimb or HPDE.

RazBRZ · 10-02-2012, 12:27 PM

Oh yeah, sorry I forgot about the longer bolts

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Looks great, I'm glad people like the idea

diirk · 10-02-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RazBRZ

Oh yeah, sorry I forgot about the longer bolts

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Looks great, I'm glad people like the idea

If I wanted to take the time, or if someone decides to mfg a mount like this. It's easy enough to dimple the metal down enough to MAYBE use the stock hardware. I think I ended up using something approx. 1" long. I'll get a pic of the mounting plate and hardware when I get home.

08-24-2012, 10:39 PM	#3
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08-24-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Really? __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

09-24-2012, 08:19 PM	#7
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